Hey, coronavirus first responders, we see you. So do these restaurants giving you deals

By Madeleine Marr

Updated April 3, 2020 12:27 PM

Amid the coronavirus pandemic, medical professionals and first responders are on the front lines fighting to keep communities safe and healthy. But they gotta fuel up.

To express their gratitude during this overwhelmingly challenging time, many local restaurants are offering discounts. The deals apply to military personnel, law enforcement, city officials, healthcare workers and first responders. Tip: Come in uniform and have your valid work ID handy.

TooJay’s Deli

TooJay’s Deli is giving medical professionals and first responders a 35 percent discount off any purchase Thursday, April 2. Use this coupon for any takeout, catering or curbside pick-up. www.toojays.com

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Please help our effort to take care of the good kind men and women in the front line that take care of us, our family, our friends, our neighbors. Thank you. https://www.gofundme.com/f/tropical-chinese-feeds-miami-hospital-workers?utm_source=customer&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_campaign=p_cf+share-flow-1

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Tropical Chinese

Tropical Chinese is raising funds via GoFundMe to deliver customized, health conscious box meals that include some delicious top sellers. Your $12 donation feed two workers. www.gofundme.com/f/tropical-chinese-feeds-miami-hospital-workers

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THANK YOU – In addition to our 20% pickup offer, we’re giving all health care workers and first responders an extra 10% off your food when you pick up.⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ Please help us spread the word! Tag the health care workers and first responders you know and tell them why they’re so amazing.⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ You are an incredible team of people. Thank you for all that you do.

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Earl’s Dadeland

Earl’s Dadeland is giving all healthcare workers and first responders 30 percent off their food at pickup.

CAO Bakery

CAO Bakery is comping a tall brewed coffee, hot or iced, through May 3. Locations: caobakerycafe.com

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Thank you so much @yelpmiami ・・・ #MeetTheOwner⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ Meet Steve Bradley, owner of Clutch Burger in Coral Gables. This over the top burger spot opened in July of 2018 and has kept up with its motto - never basic, always clutch - ever since.⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ Steve and his team are all about community, hosting regular events at the restaurant, participating in events around town, and more. We asked him how the coronavirus has changed his business. Swipe to see what he had to say.⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ In times like these, we realize how strong the Miami community is. Thanks for staying clutch, and sharing delicious food with those in our city who deserve it most. We also hope this ends sooner than expected, so we can get back to bingo nights. Until then, we can stay clutch and order to-go.⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ We will continue to highlight local business owner stories on our channels so you can meet the people behind the businesses who need your support right now more than ever. If you have a local business story you’d like to share, respond in our comments below.⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ s by Koisan G via Yelp @clutchburgers

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Clutch Burger

Clutch Burger in Coral Gables cuts the check in half for as long as the crisis lasts. https://clutchburger.com

Pollo Tropical

Thank goodness for Pollo Tropical, right? Cops, fire rescue and all you other tireless professionals receive 50 percent of all orders. Drive thru only.

Pincho

Pincho is also discounting their chow by a whopping 50 percent (locations: www.pincho.com).

Suviche

Fifty percent off at Suviche as well. www.suviche.com

Diced

Half off at all Diced locations for medical workers, first responders. https://dicedfood.com.

For more restaurant deals and discounts, check out the GMVCB’s Miami Salutes website.

This story was originally published April 2, 2020 at 11:37 AM.

Madeleine Marr

Miami Herald

Celebrity/real time news reporter Madeleine Marr has been with The Miami Herald since 2003. She has covered such features as travel, fashion and food. In 2007, she helped launch the newspaper’s daily People Page, attending red carpet events, awards ceremonies and press junkets; interviewing some of the biggest names in show business; and hosting her own online show. She is originally from New York City.