6 NYC Cafes, Shops & Salons Offering Military Discounts
Tasty confections
Monaco's Bakery & Cafe
8511 Third Ave.
Brooklyn, NY 11209
(347) 497-4409
monacosbakery.com
Beloved Bay Ridge institution Monaco's has been serving up delicious cakes, Italian cookies and assorted confections for more than 35 years. Owner Joey Monaco proudly supports our military with a 10 percent discount on everything in the store, with no limits on number of items or frequency of use. Discounts aside, we suspect he throws a couple freebies to his favorite Senior Staff Sargent, however. Joey's son Louis is on active duty at McGuire Air Force Base, but reaches for his dad's legendary cheesecake whenever he makes it home to Brooklyn for a visit.
Military garb
Uncle Sam's Army Navy Outfitters
37 W. 8th St.
New York, NY 10011
(212) 674-2222
armynavydeals.com
West Village haunt Uncle Sam's gives a 20 percent discount on all merchandise without any imposed limits, to active duty military personnel and veterans. Vintage military clothing like Vietnam fatigue pants and shirts, and other rare items in excellent condition, can be found here. World-wide government surplus plus official, authentic military apparel and products such as G-suits, full-body jumpsuits and gas masks are always in stock at already greatly reduced prices. The personnel at this highly-organized store are proud to welcome U.S. military men, women and their families.
Tools and garden toys
Tarzian Hardware
193 Seventh Ave.
Brooklyn, NY 11215
(718) 788-4120
tarzianhardware.com
Family-run hardware store Tarzian has been serving residents of Park Slope for more than 21 years. Ex-military man and owner, John Ceferni, is proud to extend an unlimited, 10 percent discount to all active military personnel and their families on everything in this full-service, well-stocked hardware store. Identify yourself as a member of the armed services at the register to be eligible. Family members can establish accounts for long-term ease of shopping. Brands include Bejamin Moore, Miracle Grow, Sunbeam and Scott's.
Athletic apparel
Sports Prospect
362 Seventh Ave.
Brooklyn, NY 11215
(718) 768-1328
This laid-back store is the place to get tee shirts, athletic wear and sporting goods, plus tons of Brooklyn-vibed sweats and tees. Active military get a 10 percent discount at the register on all merchandise, except for stuff tagged as super sales. Our women in uniform will love the yoga pants and well-fitting athletic gear. A really friendly, hands-off staff oozes Brooklyn and military pride.
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A cut and a shave
Barber's Blueprint
181 Mulberry St.
New York, NY 10012
(212) 810-7649
barbersblueprint.com
If you need a high and tight, or crave the relaxation only an old-fashioned straight razor, hot-towel shave can bring, this is your kind of place. You can practically smell the testosterone at this man's-man establishment. The conscientious and professional staff at Nolita gem Barber's Blueprint understand efficiency and style. Men in the military not only get tender loving care in the chair, but also at the register. All haircuts are 40 percent off for those on active duty, at all times, with no restrictions.
Perfectly pampered
Alibi NYC Salon
67 Greene St. #2
New York, NY 10010012
(212) 219-2806
alibinycsalon.com
High-end, uber-chic Alibi caters to the likes of socialite royalty, hip-hop darlings and New York's most fashionable elite. They also offer deep discounts to our women serving in the military. The creative energy that permeates both Alibi locations hits its apex on Mondays and Wednesdays, when young, hair-styling apprentices take to the chairs. Highly trained and creative, these up-and-comers treat our women in uniform to full treatment haircuts and styling sessions, including head and neck massage, at around $50 per appointment. Typical appointments at Alibi run between $125-$150.
