With our anniversary approaching this week, Justin and I spent the weekend celebrating with some help from Groupon! We stayed in San Antonio but became tourists in our own city. Justin and I decided to stay downtown on the Riverwalk, partake in tourist-like fun, and try exceptional restaurants with GF options.
The first stop took place on Friday afternoon at the Little Aussie Bakery. Of course we had a Groupon to use for $25!
We broke the rules and ate dessert first, while our lunch was being prepared! The cakes are truly my favorite thing at the Little Aussie Bakery.
I devoured a strawberry sponge cake slice. Their cakes are so moist and the frosting pairs perfectly. The frosting isn't too sweet either.
Justin knew first thing while looking into the case that he wanted the tiramisu. He also sipped on hot coffee that matched the cake exquisitely.
I ordered a personal pizza with chicken, bell peppers, and mushrooms. I've had the pizza here before, the crust is crispy, yet fluffy. It's good, but I honestly wouldn't call it the best crust (Guido's in Okemos was better.) None the less, when you want a pizza, it will fix your craving.
Justin ordered the Big Bloke Sandwich, which is basically roast beef and cheese on a GF bun. He enjoyed the sandwich, and said the bun was good.
The Savings
- Spent $10 on the Groupon originally
- The Groupon was worth $25
- Bill total: $28
- 28 - 25 = $3 paid at register
- Original 10 + 3 paid = Total lunch cost $13
- (of course plus a generous tip!)
The next Groupon savings was for our first night hotel stay at El Tropicano. It was featured as a Groupon Getaway! They only had a room available Friday night, so we had to make other arrangements Saturday night.
The hotel had a toucan, some sort iguana, and a turtle!
The hotel Groupon also included parking and breakfast for two on Saturday morning. The breakfast was a buffet, which consisted mostly of toast, pancakes, breakfast tacos, cereal, muffins, and oatmeal. My options were limited, but it was included in the price! I stocked up on fresh fruit and coffee.
The Savings
- Spent $73 on El Tropicano Groupon
- Valued at $146
- 146 - 73 = 73 dollars in savings
- Free breakfast for two - $25 value
- Free parking - $18 value
- We had to pay taxes, which were $8
- 73 + 8 = Total stay was $81
I have sooo much more to write about. Not only do I have more Groupons to write about, but some of the most delicious meals we've ever eaten! Stay tuned this week to read more about our weekend away (well sort of away!)
To wrap things up, let's see how much we saved through Groupon so far...
Little Aussie Bakery: Saved $15
El Tropicano: + Saved $73
Total Savings: $ 88
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