Bakeries & Cafes

Starbucks is once again changing its popular happy hour promos. If you’re a regular, you’ve noticed they haven’t offered any drink specials (open to all) in quite some time. There’s a reason.

The specials are no longer open to every customer, you must now download its app and become a Starbucks Rewards member. Moving forward, the happy hour offers are only available via the app. 
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If you’re a chocolate connoisseur (or, at least, chocolate lover and who isn’t?), you’re aware that GODIVA chocolates are some of the finest. (Each piece is just so beautiful and perfect.) To get their fix, chocolate lovers can join GODIVA Rewards Club for lots of sweet offers.

Chocolate lovers receive a FREE piece of chocolate every month at one of its boutiques, FREE standard shipping for one online order, a special birthday offer and exclusive offers every month. The complimentary monthly chocolate requires a $10 purchase every 12 months. Membership is FREE. You can sign-up online or at one of two local GODIVA Boutiques — Cherry Creek Shopping Center or Park Meadows Mall.

Perfect for a New Year’s Eve party! Need to take a treat to an office meeting or holiday party? Stop by Starbucks for some sweet savings. (The discount recently increased, so the savings are even sweeter.)

For a limited time, the ubiquitous café is offering its popular  Cranberry Bliss Bar trays at 40% off at participating locations. A tray regularly sells for $13.95, so the discount drops them to $8.37 (plus tax), while supplies last.

A tray includes six of the delectable bars, which normally sell for $2.95 each. (If you purchased them individually, it would cost you $17.70. It’s definitely a sweet deal!)

Looking to save some extra “dough”? It’s not often Panera Bread offers any discounts, so that makes this weekly deal extra tasty.

Every Tuesday, get a baker’s dozen of bagels (13 total) for $7.49 (reg. $11.29) at participating locations. Like its breads, the bakery offers a variety of sourdough-based bagels made from its own recipes and baked fresh daily using only unbleached flour. [Read more…] about Panera Bread: $7.49 Tuesday Bagel Special

Of course, 5280 Chocolates (8600 Park Meadows Dr.) is located right here in the Mile High City — 5,280 feet above sea level! (Okay, technically they’re in Lone Tree.) They specialize in providing fun and delicious gourmet chocolates, using only fresh, quality all-natural ingredients. They are best known for its caramel products, including Caramel Boulders and Caramel Sea Salts. Even sweeter, they also serve ice cream. Every Wednesday, they serve a scoop of ice cream for just $1. While you lick away, you can also see into its chocolate factory and watch them make chocolate…and ice cream. No golden ticket needed.

Starbucks and fall weather always seem like a perfect fit, thanks to the coffee chain’s Pumpkin Spice Lattes and other autumn-tinged beverages. The fall beverages are even more warm and comforting, when they’re at a bargain price. Through Sunday, September 25, the ubiquitous café is offering select fall drinks (hot or iced) for just $3 each from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at participating locations. Choose from a grande Pumpkin Spice Latte, Chile Mocha or Salted Caramel Mocha. We just love sipping on a hot Pumpkin Spice Latte on a cool fall afternoon.

If you’re a fan of Café Rio Mexican Grill, they recently made changes to its loyalty program. Getting rid of the ol’ fashioned stamp-your-card system, they’ve gone digital. Now, $1 equals 1 point. And, for every 100 points, you unlock $10 to spend on food and drinks. The program requires you download its app. (However, if you don’t own a smart phone, you can still participate via its website, www.myriorewards.com.) Members also get the latest news and updates on everything Café Rio, including special point offers, free meals and discounts. At sign-up, use Invite Code BryanKCh7 for extra points. For complete details on the program, click here. Olé! Don’t forget about Cafe Rio’s $5.49 Tasty Tuesdays special. 

Starbucks just announced the program officially changes on Tuesday, April 12, so bargain hunters have 3 weeks to continue earning stars without breaking the bank. We heard rumors for months, but Starbucks just confirmed they’re making major changes to its popular My Starbucks Rewards program. Starting in April, My Starbucks Rewards becomes Starbucks Rewards. Besides slightly changing the name, the biggest change is how stars are earned. Now, you earn stars based on how much you spend — 2 stars for every $1 spent.

Under the new system, members need to earn 125 stars for a reward. (If you do the math, you need to spend $62.50 for a FREE beverage or food item.) Currently, members need to earn only 12 stars for a freebie. However, stars are earned per transaction, regardless of how much is spent. The new method of earning stars has been the most requested change from members for years. For those who really love Starbucks (and you know who you are), you now have to earn 300 stars to reach the Gold level. (Again, if you do the math, you will need to spend $150 to reach the level.) Previously, you only needed to earn 30 stars for the top-tier status.

Another new benefit: Gold members will have the opportunity to earn more stars on monthly Double-Star Days. (For the time being, new members still get a FREE drink upon registration. To sign-up, click here.) For our thoughts, as Gold level members for more than 5 years, on the changes, read on… [Read more…] about My Starbucks Rewards Changes April 12