The Ultimate ND Student Discount Guide

Hey ND! Whether you’re looking to make a quick boba run to Boba Bar, or just looking for something fun to do downtown after school, local businesses downtown have it all with student discounts in food, fitness, and the arts. 

Just present your Notre Dame student ID, either physical or a photo, to get all these sweet deals.

Here is the complete list of everywhere YOU can save around downtown.

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20% Off Deals

These local spots are all offering a 20% discount for students, the biggest bunch of savings offered!

1. First Street Pizza & Espresso (33 S. First St.): This restaurant is perfect for a small slice of pizza or a quick caffeine boost

2. Habana Cuba (inside SoFA Market): Cuban restaurant perfect to sit down and enjoy with friends

3. SenTea (140 Paseo de San Antonio): Great boba and snack spot for a quick drink and bite.

4. Pastelaria Adega (30 E. Santa Clara St. #130): This spot has authentic Portuguese pastries and treats

5. Institute of Contemporary Arts (560 S. First St.): During the regular gallery hours and First Fridays, admission is FREE

6. San Jose Jazz (310 S. First St.): this is a great place to enjoy live music on a budget. If you show your ID 15 minutes before showtime, you can enjoy $10 tickets to ALL non-festival shows at the San Jose Jazz Break Room

From lunches to museums, here are the 15% off spots around downtown.

15% Off Deals

1. 3 Hermanos Mexican Grill (387 S. First St.): This Mexican restaurant is perfect to satisfy your cravings for rich and authentic Mexican food

2. Desi Express (inside SoFA Market): right inside SoFA you can grab any flavorful Indian street food classic

3. Jackie’s Place (321 S. 1st St.): this restaurant offers comforting soul food right in downtown–you can get up to $20 off

4. Scratch Cookery (30 E. Santa Clara St., Suite 150): get some spice packed hot chicken sandwiches at this place

5. Tech Cafe (201 S. Market St.): this place is great for fresh sandwiches, salads, and quick bites taken on the go

6. San Jose Museum of Art (110 S. Market St.): students get FREE admission, where you can check out the contemporary art exhibits and get 15% off on the unique gifts and art books at the museum store

Lastly, you can save 10% on the sweet treats and casual bites around school with these local places!

10% Off Deals

1. Boba Bar (310 S. Third St.): a popular boba spot right near school where you can grab a table to study or hangout over a delicious small bite

2. CREAM (49 S. First St.): get delicious handcrafted ice cream sandwiches here

3. Angelou's Mexican Grill (78 S. First St.): enjoy some burritos and loaded california fries by using the student discount

4. Casa Guzmania (350 S. Market St.): this restaurant offers traditional Oaxacan flavors and flavorful street tacos

5. The City Fish (30 E. Santa Clara St.): a great place to go for classic fish and chips, clam chowder and fried seafood baskets

6. The FAB (110 Paseo de San Antonio): offering comforting diner staples and savory meals, enjoy this restaurant in downtown–drinks not included

With so many incredible sports so close to ND, exploring and eating out downtown is so rewarding and beneficial for students. Next time you go downtown, hang out with friends or grab a quick bite, add a new spot to the list with one of these places. Be a part of supporting local businesses and making the most of what downtown San Jose has to offer – and don't forget to show your ID!