BLOC Coffee 801 Mt Hope Ave., East Price Hill Community is the first thing that comes to mind when I think about BLOC Coffee (after the actual coffee and delicious cafe menu, of course). This coffee shop is located in East Price Hill’s Incline District and started as a way for BLOC Ministries founders Dwight and Stephanie Young to create a space where people could gather for conversation, creative endeavors and coffee. Plus, the coffee shop also helps support BLOC Ministries’ Redeemed Home initiative, which helps women who are trafficking survivors or struggling with addiction. The drink menu is a traditional coffeehouse one — lattes, americanos, tea, etc. — with the addition of seasonal specialty drinks. The coffee is made by local roaster Deeper Roots, and the pastries and Friday night dinners are courtesy of the incredible Chef Gigi. I always need to grab a pastry with my coffee when I go in, especially if there’s any sort of chocolate croissant offering. As for the food, BLOC has a lunch menu, but they also serve breakfast all day. The Chipotle Egg Deluxe — egg, goetta, Havarti, lettuce, onion and chipotle mayo on an English muffin — is my favorite, but if you want something sweeter, go for Mamcita’s Stuffed French Toast. It’s two slices of challah with a cream cheese and mixed berry compote filling. And in the warmer months, be sure to try BLOC’s neighboring Bold Face Dairy Bar for some ice cream. Photo: Hailey Bollinger

BLOC Coffee Company Photo: Hailey Bollinger

If democracy and having your voice heard wasn’t enough of a reason to get out and vote today, how about some discounted french fries? Yes, Cincinnatians. Area restaurants are rewarding you for exercising your right to vote with discounts, deals and more.

BLOC Coffee Company — Bring in your voting sticker and get 25 percent off select items. 801 Mt. Hope Ave., Price Hill.

Cincy Shirts — Show your voting sticker and received 20 percent off in-store. Multiple locations including 1301 Main St., Over-the-Rhine.

The Rhined — Head to Findlay Market-adjacent cheesemonger The Rhined, show your sticker and get 10 percent off all American-made cheese today. 1737 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine.

FUSIAN — Show them your official “I Voted” sticker and get a buy-one, get-one sushi roll. Multiple locations.

Nation Kitchen and Bar — Get a free side of fries with any purchase on Election Day. It would be great if you voted, but even if you didn’t, you still get the fries. 1200 Broadway St., Pendleton.

Rooted Juicery + Kitchen — Show your sticker and get $1 off your purchase at Rooted. Multiple locations including 3010 Madison Road, Oakley.

The Roosevelt Room — 4EG’s Roosevelt Room is offering $2 draft pours from Taft’s Ale House or $2 Roosevelt cocktails (normally $11) to anyone wearing an official “I Voted” sticker. 7500 Bales St., Liberty Township.

Sundry and Vice — Sundry and Vice has partnered with Avua Cachaca and Cocktail and Sons to #DaiqTheVote. After you’ve voted, head to the bar for a free mini daiquiri shot aka a snaiquiri. Doors open at 4 p.m. and happy hour runs all night. 18 W. 13th St., Over-the-Rhine. 

Queen City Radio — The bar is hosting “Beerlection Day” starting at 5 p.m. today. The first 100 people that come in with their official voting sticker will receive free swag from MadTree, Jackie O’s, Fat Head’s or Brewdog. You can also sample these Ohio beers and vote for your favorite. 222 W. 12th St., Over-the-Rhine.

Simply Rolled — Head to Simply Rolled, show your sticker and get $1 off any rolled ice cream. 32 W. 12th St., Over-the-Rhine.

This article appears in Oct 31 – Nov 7, 2018.

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