These Atlanta Restaurants Are Helping Furloughed Federal Workers In Atlanta

So many good Atlantans have been affected by the partial government shutdown, but many good people and establishments are responding with big hearts. Many Atlanta restaurants are providing complimentary meals and other free food for furloughed government workers.

Furloughed in Atlanta? Here’s how to eat for free at Twisted Cookhouse & Pours

On Jan. 21, Twisted Cookhouse & Pours served a delicious free lunch to federal workers affected by the government shutdown. Twisted Cookhouse & Pours isn’t the only generous business we have here in ATL.

Atlanta Restaurants Offering Free Meals and Food Deals to Furloughed Workers

Sister Louisa’s Church of the Living Room and Ping Pong Emporium says on Martin Luther King Day (Jan. 21) the Old Fourth Ward bar will give furloughed government workers a free shot.

R. Thomas Deluxe Grille: If you are a government employee show your government ID to receive 20% off your food and drink!

High Museum: To support federal workers, the High Museum is offering free general museum admission to any government employees with valid ID.

HodgePodge and Buteco coffee houses are both giving federal workers a free cup of coffee with proof of government ID.

HoneySuckle Gelato in Ponce City Market is giving federal workers a free scoop of ice cream with proof of government ID.

Pine Street Market: FREE Smoked Chicken Quarter & a PSM side to Furloughed Federal Employees w/ U.S. Government ID. Limit 2 Chicken Quarters & Sides, Per Employee, Per Day.

Spiller Park Coffee: On Thursday the 31 from 2 to 5 p.m. the Toco Hill location of Spiller Park Coffee and Hugh Acheson will serve furloughed government workers a “damn fine lunch,” the eatery said on its Twitter. All you need is your government ID. Spiller Park Coffee is located at Toco Hill Shopping Center, 2929 North Druid Hills Road Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30329.

SweetWater Brewing Co. is giving furloughed federal workers free beer. The  Ottley Drive brewery recently tweeted: “If you’re a furloughed federal employee, we think you deserve a beer or two. Show your govt ID to our bar staff and your first two are on us.”

Publico Kitchen & Tap on Jan. 14 began giving 50% off the food bill to any furloughed federal worker with ID. This deal is good until the shutdown ends.

Saltyard Atlanta is giving furloughed federal employees a complimentary item from the farm share section of the menu! 

Sweet Hut Bakery: Government employees get 50% off their beverage Mondays through Fridays @ all locations.

Know of any other Atlanta businesses giving furloughed workers a helping hand? Let us know in the comments.

CJ Johnson: CJ is a longtime Atlantan who has written a book about Atlanta's food scene. He has also fallen in love with the city's music and sports scenes. He writes about Food, Restaurants, Travel, Sports and Atlanta Culture. Check out the book. https://amzn.to/3RPmbZM