“Pack-friendly Business” Campaign
Pack Friendly Business
The Pack Friendly Business (PFB) Campaign was created in response to the Wolf Pack’s “Best of” results, a survey for students to submit their favorite Reno-Sparks local businesses. PFB partners with local businesses to offer student discounts.
The Wolf Pack’s “Best of” survey is issued out annually. The 2019-2020 results are listed below.
This is an exhaustive list of all the offered student discounts in Reno-Sparks, as well as listing the service provided during the COVID-19 pandemic. Please adhere to the mandatory face covering directive when visiting these locations. These discounts only apply for in-person purchases. Please show your student ID when checking out.
Food + Beverage
Antonio’s Mexican Grill – 15% off- Antonio’s Mexican Grill is a family owned business offering jucy tacos, mouth-watering burritos and more!
- Operations during COVID-19:
- Dine-in at 50% capacity and takeout available
- Archie’s has been a Reno tradition since 1995 and offers an all-American menu.
- Nominated Wolf Pack’s Best Burger, Dinner and Late Night Eatery in 2020.
- Operations during COVID-19:
- Dine-in at 50% capacity and takeout available
- Bangkok Cuisine is a popular Thai restaurant in Reno. From curry to pad thai, Bangkok Cuisine serves the best selection of poultry, fish, seafood and
- Location: 55 Mt. Rose St. Reno, NV 89509
- Operations during COVID-19:
- Dine-in at 50% capacity, delivery and curbside pickup
- Brother’s Barbecue serves dishes made from family recipes passed down through generations and brings a taste of Texas to Reno!
- Operations during COVID-19:
- Dine-in at 50% capacity, takeout and delivery
- Bueno’s Grill serves locally-sourced ingredients to ensure the best quality tacos, burritos, enchiladas and more.
- Operations during COVID-19:
- Dine-in at 50% capacity and takeout
- The Daily Bagel is home to freshly made bagels. Its bagels are perfected to create a satisfying blend of flavors.
- Operations during COVID-19:
- Curbside pickup and delivery
- Loved for its quick and welcoming service, Dutch Bros. offers an abundance of lattes, cold brews, lemonades and more.
- Locations: 7250 S. Virginia St. Reno, NV 89511 and 4555 S. Virginia St. Reno, NV 89502
- Operations during COVID-19:
- Walk-up and drive-thru
- Eclipse Pizza offers a menu of flavorful pizzas, salads and calzones.
- Operations during COVID-19:
- Curbside pickup and no-contact delivery
- FinBomb Sushi serves contemporary Japanese and Hawaiian cuisine. Popular for its sushi burritos and poke, FinBomb Sushi serves U.S. Grade A fish fillet cuts.
- Operations during COVID-19:
- Takeout and delivery
- Hawaiian Time delivers island flavors to its authentic platters of Mauna Loa Chicken, Kalua Pig and more.
- Operations during COVID-19:
- Dine-in at 50% capacity and takeout
- Holey Schmidt Donuts prepares fresh, old school and specialty donuts daily.
- Operations during COVID-19:
- Walk-ins, pre-order and limited outdoor seating
- Each Ijji location serves different specialties from sushi and Korean BBQ to ramen and steakhouse.
- Nominated as one of the Wolf Pack’s Best Sushi Joints.
- All Ijji locations offer the student discount.
- Operations during COVID-19:
- Ijji Noodle House: dine-in at 50% capacity, curbside pickup and no-contact delivery
- Ijji Sushi 1: dine-in at 50% capacity, takeout and no-contact delivery
- Ijji 2: dine-in at 50% capacity
- Ijji 4: dine-in at 50% capacity, takeout and no-contact delivery
- Known for its 1950s diner-style flair, Johnny Rockets serves flavorful milkshakes and hand-crafted burgers.
- Operations during COVID-19:
- Dine-in at 50% capacity, takeout and no-contact delivery
- A family owned business, Moo Dang offers a menu bringing flavors from Thailand to Reno.
- Operations during COVID-19:
- Dine-in, delivery and takeout available
- My Favorite Muffin bakes fresh muffins and bagels with the most flavorful ingredients daily.
- Both of the locations offer the student discount.
- Operations during COVID-19:
- Takeout and no-contact delivery
- Nothing Bundt Cakes serves decadent cakes for any occasion.
- Operations during COVID-19:
- Take-out and online orders.
- Pizano’s Pizza crafts its menu items using ingredients from local and abroad suppliers.
- Operations during COVID-19:
- Dine-in, takeout and no-contact delivery
- Squeeze! In is a Reno favorite and was nominated as Wolf Pack’s Best Breakfast in 2020. Its menu ranges from omelettes and benedicts to salads and sandwiches.
- Nominated as Wolf Pack’s Best Breakfast.
- Locations: Carson City, Truckee, Northwest, South Reno and Sparks
- Operations during COVID-19:
- Visit Squeeze! In’s website for each location’s operations during COVID-19.
- SÜP serves delicious soups, salads and sandwiches.
- Nominated as Wolf Pack’s Best Lunch and Best of Midtown.
- Operations during COVID-19:
- Takeout
- From herbal to oolong tea, Too Soul Tea serves the freshest loose leaf tea.
- Operations during COVID-19:
- Dine-in at 50% capacity and tin refills
- Walden’s Coffeehouse prepares house-made gourmet dishes with ingredients from local farmers and markets.
- All three locations offer the student discount.
- Operations during COVID-19:
- Mayberry: takeout and delivery
- Wells: takeout
- Arlington: dine-in at 50% capacity and takeout
- Wild Garlic Pizza & Pub serves an abundance of signature pizzas, paninis and salads.
- Location: 670 Mt. Rose St. Reno, NV 89509
- Operations during COVID-19:
- Dine-in at 50% capacity, takeout and delivery
- Known for its beach-theme setting, Yogurt Beach serves high-quality yogurts and custard.
- All four locations, excluding GSR, offer the student discount.
- Operations during COVID-19:
- Takeout and limited outdoor seating
Clothing
Home Means Nevada Co. – 15% off-
- Formerly known as Reno ENVY, Home Means Nevada Co. designs their clothing and accessories with the spirit of our Battle Born State.
- Both locations offer the student discount.
- Operations during COVID-19:
- Limited capacity
- Upcycling enthusiast Tessa Dee Miller handpicks high-quality vintage furniture, decor and clothing.
- Operations during COVID-19:
- Limited capacity
- Plato’s Closet purchases and resells trendy clothing throughout each season.
- Operations during COVID-19:
- Limited capacity and modified resell protocol
Personal Grooming
Nirvana Beauty Lounge – 10% off- Nirvana Beauty Lounge specializes in nails, skincare, waxing, eyelash extensions and microblading.
- Operations during COVID-19:
- Appointment only
- Outsider’s Hair provides grooming services to guests of all ages.
- Operations during COVID-19:
- Visit website for appointment guidelines
- Waxing the City offers facial and body waxing services.
- Operations during COVID-19:
- Appointment only
Misc.
BaseCamp at Whitney Peak – $12 day pass + free gear- BaseCamp at Whitney Peak is home to the Guinness Book of World Record’s “World’s Tallest Artificial Climbing Wall.”
- Operations during COVID-19:
- By appointment and limited capacity
- Big Frog Reno is a high-tech manufacturing company providing services to garment designs.
- Operations during COVID-19:
- Limited capacity and contact
- MidTown Printing is a custom services print company and specializes in graphic design and web development.
- Operations during COVID-19:
- Limited capacity and contact
- Sierra Water Garden is an indoor nursery and boutique offering a variety of succulents, air plants, terrariums and more.
- Operations during COVID-19:
- Limited capacity
Wolf Pack’s “Best of” 2019-2020 Results
Businesses mentioned in this list are not part of Pack Friendly Business but were nominated for a category in the Wolf Pack’s “Best of” survey.
Pub n Sub – Best Hangout Spot
CoffeeBar – Best Off-Campus Study Spot and Coffee Shop
Blind Onion – Best Pizza
Black Hole – Best Tattoo Parlor
Legends Mall – Best Shopping
Century Riverside Theatre – Best Entertainment Option and Weekly Deals
Hunter Creek Trail – Best Hiking Spot
Urban Roots – Best Nonprofit
Gourmelt – Best Sandwich
Sierra Bella – Best Boutique
Ijji Sushi and Tokyo Sushi – Best Sushi Joint
Mt. Rose – Best Ski and Snowboarding Resort