AUSTIN, Texas – Several Austin eateries are offering discounts for the federal employees affected by the government shutdown. 

  • Hopdoddy 25 percent off food
  • Taco Cabana 20 percent off food
  • Punch Bowl Social 25 percent off food, games

Free meals were handed out by the Austin burger staple Hopdoddy to federal workers on Wednesday with more discounts planned until the government resumes. Starting on Thursday, federal employees will get 25 percent off at Hopdoddy until the shutdown ends.

Other Austin restaurants are also helping, like Taco Cabana, and Punch Bowl Social.

Taco Cabana is offering 20 percent off for federal employees. To receive the discount diners must show valid federal government employee identification.

Punch Bowl Social is offering 25 percent off food, drinks, and games to federal employees.