Welcome All Spartans!
Special offers for SJSU students & staff from downtown businesses!
(must present SJSU ID/Tower Card prior to purchase)
How lucky we all are that we have a world-class university in a vibrant and alive downtown urban environment.
Shop Small, Win Big Spartans!
Spend $150, Score a $50 Gift Card!
Support our local businesses and treat yourself with the Shop Small Downtown promotion! Spend $150 at participating downtown businesses from November 20 – December 24, 2024, and you’ll earn a $50 gift card to a downtown business. Plus, each $150 purchase enters you for a chance to win a Grand Prize Package—the more you shop, the better your chances!
Shop local, earn rewards, and make a big impact this holiday season!
featured businesses
- All
- 10% Off
- 15% Off
- 20% Off
- Arts & Entertainment
- Eat & Drink
- Health & Beauty
- Hotels
- Shop Local
The Almaden Cafe
1 Almaden Blvd.
(408) 947-9008
Present your SJSU ID and get a 10% discount including Starbucks drinks, salads, sandwiches, box fruit, and parfait.
Angelou’s Mexican Grill
78 S 1st St.
(408) 971-2287
Present your SJSU ID and receive 10% off your order. Other specials: Monday Special – Hot Cheetos Cali-burrito, Cali-moco or Cali-Burrito & medium fountain soda for $10.00. Taco Tuesday 3 street tacos & a can of soda for $7.00. Restrictions: Student discount is not valid with other specials
Angkor Chef
86 S 1st St.
(408) 809-1639
Present your SJSU ID and receive 10% off on your purchase of any main dish, including noodles, classics, stir-frys and soups.
Backroads barbershop
118 E Santa Clara St
(408) 352-5241
Present your SJSU ID and get $10 off any service.
Banh Mi Oven
221 E San Fernando St
(408) 271-2877
Present your SJSU ID and buy any regular-sized sandwich, get a FREE 12oz vietnamese coffee!
Bishops San Jose Downtown
1 S Market St., Suite# 30,
(669) 242-7116
Present your SJSU ID and receive 10% off of services. Restrictions: Valid in downtown location only
Blue Mango Cuisine
635 Coleman Ave., Ste 20
(408) 885-9222
Present your SJSU ID and receive a 15% discount on your order.
Restrictions: Up to $15 off
The Brit Sports Pub and Patio
173 W. Santa Clara St.
(408) 278-1400
Casa Guzmania
350 S. Market Street
(408) 601-0294
Present your SJSU ID and receive 10% off purchases under $25 and 15% off with purchases of more than $25. On Wednesdays buy two empanadas and get a free popsicle.
The City Fish
30 E Santa Clara St., #140
(408) 293-3474
Present your SJSU ID and receive 10% off on your purchase
City Lights Theater Company
529 S 2nd St.
(408) 295-4200
The first Thursday performance is “Pay What You Can,” present your SJSU ID and pay any amount for a ticket. $20 student rush tickets are available for all other performances and can be purchased at the door 30 minutes prior to the performance (subject to availability.)
Content Magazine
310 S 1st St.
(408) 998-2787
Our Annual Memberships are $25/year (regularly $42) for students. Memberships include a quarterly copy of Content Magazine (4 total), complimentary access to our Pick-Up Party events and other partner events, and discounts to shows and experiences.
CREAM
49 S 1st St.
(408) 320-1519
Present your SJSU ID and get 10% off your entire order. Valid once a day only.
DashMart
431 South 1st Street
(415) 774-6388
Consumers who sign up for Student DashPass Plan will receive DashPass at a discounted charge of $4.99 a month or $48 annually instead of $9.99 a month or $96 a year.
Desi Express
387 S. 1st St.
Inside the SoFA Market
(669) 230-3027
Present your SJSU ID and receive 10% off your order.
Ding Tea
88 E San Carlos St.
(408) 715-7825
Present your SJSU ID and get 10% off your entire purchase. No minimum amount is required.
Downtown Yoga Shala
5 Reed St.
(914) 752-2257
Present your SJSU ID and receive 10% off on all merchandise, memberships, packages, and classes.
265 Curtner Avenue
(408) 979-2455$25 to start a checking account along with discounts on financial services including auto loans. Must use promo code 2024partner. Under 18 will be eligible for Youth Savings Account instead which will get a $50 deposit to establish the account. Other terms and conditions are provided through flyers. Federally insured by the NCUA.
The FAB
110 Paseo de San Antonio
(408) 320-4121
Present your SJSU ID and get 10% off your entire purchase
Fox Tale Fermentation Project
30 E Santa Clara St. #120
(408) 216-0158
Present your SJSU ID and receive 10% off food and beverages. Excludes packaged beer and food.
Gameshop Downstairs
124 E Santa Clara St. Ste B
(408) 645-8372
Present your SJSU ID and get 10% off your total purchase
Habana Cuba Restaurant
387 S. 1st St.
Inside the SoFA Market
(408) 998-2822
Present your SJSU ID and receive a 15% discount on your purchase.
Heroes Martial Arts
450 S 1st. St.
(408) 288-8857
Present your SJSU ID and receive a $50 discount on your monthly tuition.
Holy Cannoli!
138 E Santa Clara St.
(408) 561-2223
Present your SJSU ID and receive a 10% discount on your purchase.
Hom Korean Kitchen
76 E Santa Clara Street
(408) 703-4777
15% off any purchase
Hotel Clariana
100 E. Santa Clara Street
(408) 338-8765
15% discount on direct reservations and free parking. Call Guest Services or book on hotelclariana.com for a reservation with promo code SJSU. Non-smoking facility.
HOTWORX San Jose (Downtown)
54 W Santa Clara St
(408) 320-1030
Present your SJSU ID and receive one free week and a $10 enrollment special if you join during your initial week!
Il Fornaio
302 South Market St.
(408) 271-3366
Present your SJSU ID and receive a 20% discount on your food order.
Insomnia Cookies
42 S 1st St.
(669) 900-1412
Get 1 Free Classic Cookie with any in-store purchase when you show your SJSU ID.
K&J Sweets and Bakery
115 East San Carlos St.
(408) 351-5400
Present your SJSU ID and get 20% off your entire purchase.
La Peñita Restaurant
601 S 1st St.
(408) 295-0434
Present your SJSU ID and get 20% off your entire order.
Lee’s Sandwiches
88 E San Carlos St.
(408) 286-8888
Present your SJSU ID and get 10% off your entire purchase. No minimum amount is required.
Mezcal Restaurant
25 W San Fernando St.
(408) 283-9595
Present your SJSU ID and receive 20% off. Valid on food and Dine in only.
Mommy’s Banh Mi
86 N Market St
Present your SJSU ID and get 15% off your entire purchase. Valid in-store only.
Nirvana Soul
315 S 1st St.
(408) 759-1351
Present your SJSU ID and receive a 10% discount on your entire order.
The Old Wagon Saloon & Grill
73 N San Pedro
(408) 971-9346
10% off food and drinks
Pastelaria Adega
30 E Santa Clara St. #130
(408) 320-2936
Present your SJSU ID and get 20% off your entire order.
Plant Slut
115 Paseo De San Antonio
(408) 914-1057
Present your SJSU ID and get 10% off your purchase
San Jose Jazz Break Room
310 S 1st St.
(408) 288-7557
Show your SJSU ID 15 minutes before showtime and get $10 Tickets for All Non-Festival Shows at the SJZ Break Room! All ages.
San Jose Museum of Art
110 South Market Street
(408) 271-6882
Free individual admission to SJSU students and faculty with ID. In addition, the Museum is pleased to offer a 10% discount at the Museum store with an SJSU ID.
Spoonfish Poke
111 Paseo De San Antonio
(408) 320-2607
Present your SJSU ID and get free Hawaiian Kettle-Style chips with a regular or large bowl purchase. Excludes small bowls.
StageOne Creative Spaces
196 N. 3rd St Ground Floor
(408) 430-3192
Present your SJSU ID and receive 10% off any sound stage, photo studio, or equipment rental Restrictions: $100 maximum value. Does not apply to equipment provided through 3rd party vendors and partners.
Subway (1st. & Post St.)
43 S 1st Street
(408) 971-7827
10% off any footlong
Subway (Entrance on 2nd)
150 S 1st St.
(408) 320-1192
Present your SJSU ID and get 10% off all orders. Offer valid at 150 S. 1st St. location only.
Sushi Confidential San Jose
26 N San Pedro Street
(408) 913-8080
20% off food items (alcohol not included & Happy hour items not included)
The Tech Interactive
201 S. Market St.
(408) 294-8324
Present your SJSU ID and get $5 off regular admission
The Source Zero
100 N. Almaden Ave, # 171
In the San Pedro Square Market
(408) 210-2490
Present your SJSU ID and get 10% off all refills
Tiki Pete
23 N. Market St.
(408) 713-2900
Present your SJSU ID to get 20% off drinks from 8 PM to 10 PM on Thursdays and from 6 PM to 10 PM on Fridays and Saturdays.
Towers cafe
111 N Market St.
(408) 292-1302
Present your SJSU ID and get a free can of soda with a purchase of a breakfast burrito/sandwich or lunch sandwich. Valid 1 per order/per day.
Whispers Cafe and Creperie
150 S 2nd St.
(408) 297-2850
Present your SJSU ID and receive a 10% discount on your order.
Casual breakfast and lunch café for all to enjoy. Free WiFi.
Yobox Fitness
452 S 1st St.
(669) 282-5383
Present your SJSU ID and get 10% off