I went to the Einstein Bagel shop in the Hyatt on January 12, 2009. I had a gift card that was given to me December 2008. After ordering my food I handed the gift card to the clerk to pay and she told me that they don't accept the gift cards at their shop. Now, this is not an Einstein Bros at XXXX location gift card, it is a national gift card promotion.
Pretty slick to sell people gift cards that they can't use - what a great business plan!
I doubt that I will be returning to this shop or to any Einstein's