Calgary restaurants and bars offering deals for teachers and families
Alberta teachers are officially on strike as of Oct. 6, 2025, and with thousands of teachers and families impacted, some Calgary restaurants, bars and breweries are offering support.
While it is currently unclear how long the strike action will last, YYC eateries are stepping up to offer everything from a free pint of beer to free meals.
Here are the Calgary spots offering deals for teachers and families during the strike.
Tool Shed Beer
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For the duration of the strike, Tool Shed Beer’s founder, Graham Sherman, and CEO, James Costello, will be buying teachers a pint at its taproom. Teachers will be able to get one free pint per day with the presentation of a valid teacher ID.
Address: 801 30th St. NE #9, Calgary
Bro’kin Yolk, Morning Brunch Co., and Bro’kin Yolk Express
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To help support families during the school closure period, any meals ordered by kids aged 12 and under will receive 40 per cent off. The offer is not limited to the kids’ section of the menu and will be available from Monday to Friday.
Address: Various locations across Canada
Brewsmith Brewing
Bowness spot Brewsmith will be offering teachers a free classic hot dog during the strike, with the presentation of a teacher ID.
Address: 110-6311 Bowness Rd. NW, Calgary
Padmanadi
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Family-friendly vegan spot Padmanadi is offering teachers one free meal a day until Oct. 14, at its Alberta restaurants, provided they present a valid ATA card.
Address: #110 8835 Macleod Tr. SW, Calgary
Boogie’s Burgers
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For those looking to treat their teacher pals, Boogie’s Burgers is offering a free burger when purchasing a burger at one of their locations. Teachers must show a faculty ID or proof of position. Any teachers dining solo will be able to get 20 per cent off.
Address: 908 Edmonton Tr. NE, Calgary
Address: 2129 33rd Ave. SW, Calgary
Motto and Pho Dau Bo
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Motto and sister restaurant, Pho Dau Bo, is offering 15 per cent off at its Calgary locations to teachers. All they need to do is show their teacher ID.
Address: Motto – 101 1609 Centre St. NW, Calgary
Address: Pho Dau Bo – Unit #110, 4909 – 17th Ave. SE, Calgary
Brekkie, Maven and Sammie’s
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Maven Group restaurants, Brekkie, Maven and Sammie’s, will be offering free brunch treats to Alberta teachers during the strike. Teachers will need to show their school ID to get fry bread and cream (Maven), breakfast fritters (Sammie’s), or Korean-style potatoes (Brekkie).
Address: Brekkie – 20 Westpark Link SW #130, Calgary
Address: Sammie’s – 2205 33rd Ave. SW #113, Calgary
Address: Maven – 1006 17th Ave. SW, Calgary
Hudsons
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At Hudsons, teachers will be able to get 20 per cent off all regular-priced food when they dine in, plus $5 house pints. They just need to show a teacher or campus ID.
Address: 1201 5th St. SW, Calgary
Address: 700-16061 Macleod Tr. SE, Calgary
Dandy Brewing
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Throughout the strike, Dandy Brewing will be offering teachers 20 per cent off everything with an ATA card or school ID. They’ll also be able to claim a $45 pitcher and pie deal all day long.
Address: 2003 11th St. SE, Calgary
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