Local Coupon Deals for Coffee, Food, and Party Supplies

Are you annoyed by the junk mail you get?

Me too. But, there are good deals to be found if you sift through it, especially in the direct mailed coupons.

Among the landscapers, smog checks, and dentists, you usually can find at least one or two good savings coupons to grab.

If you don't have the time, patience, or if the ads got thrown out, you can also go online and find most of the coupons.

In some cases, you can also sign up to have coupons for your favorites delivered directly to your cell phone.

Here are a few local deals and coupons in the coupon packs currently:

1. The place:

170-C Alamo Plaza, Alamo

(925) 855-4640

Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.; Sat. 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun. 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

This store is soon to expand, and has a good selection of party supplies and cards. What really sets them apart are their balloons. They have wonderful designs, and their balloons last longer than those from any other store I've purchased from.

The coupon deal: Buy one greeting card, get one free; $5 off any purchase of $20 or more; a dozen free balloons when you purchase two dozen balloons.

Expires: March 31, 2011.

Coupon offer is from the Money Mailer coupon pack.

2. The place:

1 Alamo Square (near Stone Valley Road West), Alamo

(925) 743-8371

Hours: Mon.-Sat. 6 a.m.-2 p.m.; Sun. 7 a.m.-2 p.m.

Tucked in Alamo Square, this restaurant only serves breakfast and lunch, and features small town diner comfort food.

The coupon deal: Buy one entree, get the second entree free (of lesser or equal value, up to a $5 value); $2.50 off any purchase of $5 or more. Both coupons are valid Mon.-Fri. only.

Expires: March 15, 2011.

Coupon offer is from the Money Mailer coupon pack.

3. The place:

2408 Twin Creek Drive, San Ramon (in Diablo Plaza)

(925) 838-2030

Hours: Mon.-Sat. 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sun. 12 p.m.-8 p.m.

This pizza shop is locally owned and uses very high quality ingredients on its fresh made to order pies. The crusts are of medium thickness for the crust connoisseur.

The coupon deal: Free cheese pizza with purchase of large pizza at regular price; $6 off any two large pizzas.

Expires: Mar. 31, 2011.

Coupon offer is from the Money Mailer coupon pack.

4. The place:

480 San Ramon Valley Blvd., Danville (in Crossroads Shopping Center)

(925) 838-8003

Hours: Mon.-Fri. 7 a.m.-2 p.m.; Sat. 8 a.m.-2 p.m.; Closed Sunday.

Under new ownership, this bagel shop also features Caspers hot dogs, soup and fair trade organic coffee.

The coupon deal: Buy one sandwich and drink, and get a second sandwich free; $1 off any specialty coffee; Free chips and soda with the purchase of a Caspers hot dog; Free regular coffee with purchase of bagel and cream cheese.

Expires: March 31, 2011.

Coupon offer is from the Money Mailer coupon pack.

5. The place: 

3160 Danville Blvd., Alamo (In front of CVS pharmacy)

(925) 838-2632

Hours: Mon.-Fri. 6 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Sat. 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. 8 a.m.-3 p.m.

Locally owned and family operated, this drive-through cafe offers many of the coffee specialty drinks sought at the larger chains, and includes seasonal pastries as well. It is especially useful when you have a carload of kids.

The coupon deal: Half price regular coffee (not specialty coffees) with purchase of red velvet or banana foster cupcakes; .50 cent off any hot or cold mixed espresso; .50 cent off any smoothie drink; free dog treats.

Expires: March 15, 2011.

Coupon offer is from the Money Mailer coupon pack.