50+ Places to Get Free Coffee on National Coffee Day!
National Coffee Day is Thursday, September 29, 2024, in the United States. From Dunkin to Starbucks, Caribou and Peets, we will cover who has freebies and deals on this holiday.
If you love coffee like we do, then join us in celebrating this wonderful caffeinated beverage! I can remember my great-grandmother having her friends and family over for coffee. It was not only a time to recharge, it was a chance to catch up with people you love. My dad has always “gone for coffee” with friends and neighbors at the local cafe in my small town. They’d laugh, catch up on local news, and reminisce about old times. It didn’t matter who you voted for or what you believed, it was a way of connecting and socializing like no other.
So, to honor our beloved coffee, we’ve put together a big list of restaurants and stores that will give you a free or discounted Cup of Joe on National Coffee Day. Additionally, not all of the freebies and deals begin or end on September 29th. Some even continue through the end of October!
Where to Get Free and Discounted Coffee on National Coffee Day
Stay tuned as we update this for this year.
7 Brew
Free stickers with any drink purchase.
7-Eleven, free coffee this week
7-Eleven – In the past, 7Rewards loyalty members got a free any-size hot coffee (with the purchase of baked goods) on September 29. Other sources say any-size coffee is just $1, and with their rewards app the 7th cup is free.
Aroma Joe’s Coffee
In 2024, Aroma Joe’s is celebrating by giving free coffee and will donate $1 from every cup to Make-a-Wish foundation, through Oct. 5. Find Aroma Joe’s locations in the Eastern United States: Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia and Florida.
Atlas Coffee Club
Stop by to get your first bag free!
With deals for every coffee lover, Atlas Coffee Club is excited to invite guests to start their coffee journey with a free bag! To claim, visit their website Sept. 23 to Oct. 2 to get your first bag of premium, single-origin coffee FREE
Au Bon Pain
Au Bon Pain – Customers have gotten deals on coffee in the past. No update for this year, but stay tuned. Au Bon Pain cafes are located in AL, CT, DE, D.C., FL, GA, IL, IN, IA, KY, MD, MA, MO, NH, NJ, NY, NC, OH, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, VA, and WI. If you recall, we showed you how to score another freebie from them in our article: free travel mug from Au Bon Pain Rewards.
Barnes & Noble Cafe, free on National Coffee Day!
Barnes & Noble Cafe – Free hot or iced tall coffee with the purchase of any item from the “bake case” at store cafes on September 29.
Baskin Robbins
Baskin Robbins has offered free ice cream in the past, but they don’t seem to have anything this year.
Biggby Coffee
Biggby Coffee – Free hot brewed coffee on September 29 with rewards card. Biggby’s has locations in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, South Carolina, Wisconsin, Kentucky, Florida, Texas, and New Jersey.
Caribou Free on National Coffee Day
Caribou Coffee – Join Caribou Perks rewards program and after your first visit as a Perks member you will have earned a free beverage. Located primarily in Minnesota, North Dakota, and Wisconsin, there are Caribou locations in 22 states. Check out our Free Caribou Coffee article where we show you how to score free Caribou Coffee by signing up for their Perks rewards.
Caribou Perks National Coffee Week BOGO Free and Deals
- Sunday, 9/29 – Get a free medium Cold Press or hot coffee of the day with the purchase of another beverage or 16 oz. bag of coffee beans.
- Monday, 9/30 – Receive a large drink for the price of a medium.
- Tuesday, 10/1 – Enjoy a free beverage customization or espresso shot.
- Wednesday, 10/2 – Buy one handcrafted beverage, get one for 50% off.
- Thursday, 10/3 – Save 20% on food.
- Friday, 10/4 – Earn double points on your order.
Casey’s General Store
Caseys typically gives a free coffee for customers using Casey’s Rewards on National Coffee Day. Locations include Iowa, Illinois, Missouri, Minnesota, Oklahoma, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Arkansas, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Tennessee and Wisconsin.
Certified Oil
Certified Oil gave customers with the free SmartPay Rewards app a digital coupon redeemable for one free any-size hot or cold coffee on September 29, in past years. So, check your app and see if they’re doing it this year. Certified Oil is valid at Cumberland Farms, Certified Oil, Fastrac, Kwik Shop, Loaf N’ Jug, Minit Mart, Quik Stop, Tom Thumb and Turkey Hill. Certified Oil locations can be found in Ohio, Kentucky and West Virginia.
Circle K
Circle K is giving a free cup of coffee redeemable at participating Circle K stores, September 26 through Oct 2, via their app. Find locations in Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Louisiana, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, and Texas.
Corner Bakery Cafe
Corner Bakery Café gave free coffee several years ago, but has yet to announce a offer for this year. Loyalty members, check your app to see if they are giving away free coffee. Find Corner Bakery in California, District of Columbia, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, and Washington.
Cumberland Farms
Cumberland Farms customers, check your SmartPay Rewards app to see if they are giving away free coffee on September 29. This is valid at Cumberland Farms, Certified Oil, Fastrac, Kwik Shop, Loaf N’ Jug, Minit Mart, Quik Stop, Tom Thumb and Turkey Hill. Cumberland Farms locations are in Connecticut, Florida, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island, and Vermont.
Duck Donuts
Duck Donuts loyalty app will have a free medium-sized cold brew or frappe coffee with code COFFEEDAY24. Locations in OR, ID, CA, AZ, UT, MN, TX, MO, TN, GA, FL, NC, SC, VA, OH, MI, NY, DE, DC, NJ, and PA.
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Dunkin’ Donuts free National Coffee Day
Dunkin Donuts – Dunkin Rewards members can get a free medium hot or iced coffee with any purchase on the app, on Sunday, September 29.
Dunn Bros Coffee
Dunn Brothers Coffee customers who use the Dunn Brothers App can get free coffee.
On September 29th, ALL APP USERS can enjoy:
▪️ FREE Small Hot Coffee
▪️ 3 Months of FREE Coffee for the first 5,000 app users
▪️ A chance to WIN FREE Coffee for a Year just by using the app!
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Dunn Bros has locations in Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, and North Dakota.
Einstein Bros Bagels
- Einstein Bros Bagels – When you order ahead on the Einstein Bros app, you can get a free coffee with purchase. Find the app in App Store or Google Play. You can find Einstein in 44 states across the United States.
EG America
- EG America has 1,600+ stores with locations across the United States. Cumberland Farms, Turkey Hill, Kwik Shop, Loaf ‘N Jug, Tom Thumb, Quik Stop, Minit Mart, Fastrac, and Certified Oil. Each store is listed separately here.
Fastrac
- Fastrac – Grab the free SmartPay Rewards app and get a digital coupon redeemable for one free any-size hot or cold coffee on September 29. Additionally, every Friday in October coffee is also free. This is valid at Cumberland Farms, Certified Oil, Fastrac, Kwik Shop, Loaf N’ Jug, Minit Mart, Quik Stop, Tom Thumb and Turkey Hill. Fastrac has 54 locations along the I-90 corridor in the Rochester-Syracuse-Albany, New York, region.
Halo Top
Check out the Halo Top van tour across the nation and snag your free pumpkin lattes!
GPM Investment / ARKO
All fas REWARDS members will receive a free any-size coffee, and if you haven’t joined yet you can join and get free coffee. GPM operates under a portfolio of brands, including Fas Mart, Shore Stop, Scotchman, Admiral, Breadbox, Young’s, Li’l Cricket, Next Door Store, Village Pantry, Apple Market and Jiffi Stop. GPM Investment are headquartered in Virgina with stores throughout the United States.
HTeaO
HTeaO is giving away free cups of Free Rein Coffee with the purchase of any cupcake or snack for National Coffee Day. You can find HTeaO locations throughout Texas, and in Oklahoma, New Mexico, Arkanas and Florida.
IKEA –
IKEA International Coffee Day Sampling
Saturday, October 1, and Sunday October 2: 01:00 PM-03:00 PM CT
Try our organic PÅTÅR coffee provided by South American small-scale farmers!
International Delight
International Delight is giving people the chance to win a car or a year of their coffee.
Jack-in-the-Box
Jack in the Box – in the past, Jack has offered free regular coffee and Jumbo Egg Roll. However, there doesn’t seem to be an offer this year. Locations in xx Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, North Carolina, New Mexico, Nevada, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, and Washington.
Joffrey’s Coffee
Joffreys Coffee and Tea – had to postpone National Coffee Day due to hurricane Ian this year. Our prayers are with everyone in the storm’s path!
Kolache Factory
Kolache Factory – If you’re near a Kolache, you can score a free 12-ounce cup of coffee with a coupon they’ve promised to post on their social media sites. Or, just stop by! Kolache Factory are primarily located in the Houston, TX area, with additional stores located in San Antonio, TX; Austin, TX; Dallas, TX; McAllen, TX; Carmel and Castleton, IN; Brentwood, MO; Deer Creek & Overland Park, KS; Greenville, SC; Omaha, NE; Albuquerque, NM; Virginia Beach, VA; and Tustin, CA.
Krak Boba
Krak Boba will offer its Krak Circle Loyalty members a buy one, get one free deal on handcrafted coffee drinks on National Coffee Day. This offer is limited to four free drinks per transactions, and is available for in-app and in-store purchases. Krak Boba has 15 locations across California, Texas, Florida, and Minnesota.
Krispy Kreme Coffee and Donuts
Krispy Kreme – Krispy Kreme Rewards members can get a free cup of java and a cheap donut on September 29.
All guests this Sunday can enjoy a medium hot or iced coffee for FREE with any purchase. Krispy Kreme is sweetening National Coffee Day further with a second offer: fans can pick up a dozen Original Glazed® doughnuts for just $2 with the purchase of any dozen.
Both National Coffee Day offers are available in-shop and drive-thru at participating shops across the U.S., and for pickup or delivery at krispykreme.com or via Krispy Kreme’s mobile app using promo codes COFFEE and BOGO2 while supplies last.
Kwik Check
Kwik Check (now called Texas Born or TXB) has offering rewards members free coffees in the TXB loyalty app at their locations in Texas and Oklahoma.
Kwik Stop
Kwik Shop – Grab the free SmartPay Rewards app and get a digital coupon redeemable for one free any-size hot or cold coffee on September 29. Additionally, every Friday in October coffee is also free. This is valid at Cumberland Farms, Certified Oil, Fastrac, Kwik Shop, Loaf N’ Jug, Minit Mart, Quik Stop, Tom Thumb and Turkey Hill. Kwik Shops are located in Kansas, Nebraska, and Iowa.
Kwik Trip / Kwik Star
Kwik Trip / Kwik Star– Kwik Rewards members have automatically received a digital coupon in the app, good for a FREE 12-ounce Karuba Coffee. The offer is valid at all Kwik Trip, which are located in Wisconsin and Minnesota; and Kwik Star stores, which are located in Iowa and Illinois.
La Columbe Coffee
La Columbe and Chobani are giving away coffee, and have deals, to introduce new creamer.
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la Madeline French Cafe
Free regular or large drip coffee at restaurant or online, or in their app, from Sept. 29 through Oct. 1.
La Mar’s Donuts
LaMar‘s – has given a free small cup of coffee to everyone for National Coffee Day in past years. I haven’t seen an announcement yet for this year. They have locations in AZ, CO, KS, MO, and NE.
Loaf & Jug
Loaf & Jug – Grab the free SmartPay Rewards app and get a digital coupon redeemable for one free any-size hot or cold coffee on September 29. Additionally, every Friday in October coffee is also free. This is valid at Cumberland Farms, Certified Oil, Fastrac, Kwik Shop, Loaf N’ Jug, Minit Mart, Quik Stop, Tom Thumb and Turkey Hill. Loaf N Jug has locations in Colorado, Wyoming, North Dakota, South Dakota, Montana, Nebraska, Oklahoma and New Mexico.
Love’s Travel Stop
Love’s Travel Stop – According to their press release, if you purchase any sized coffee for $1 on September 29, all proceeds go to CMN Hospitals. Coffee purchases must be made through the Love’s Connect app for the deal.
MAPCO
- MAPCO – Free 16-ounce coffee for MAPCO MyRewards members. You can find more than 340 MAPCO convenience store locations throughout the southeastern region of the United States, including Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia, Arkansas, Virginia, Kentucky and Mississippi.
McDonald’s: Freebies on National Coffee Day
McDonald’s has free coffee in the app today! Always check there, because they have coupons, discounts and freebies all the time!
Minit Mart
Minit Mart – Grab the free SmartPay Rewards app and get a digital coupon redeemable for one free any-size hot or cold coffee on September 29. Additionally, every Friday in October coffee is also free. This is valid at Cumberland Farms, Certified Oil, Fastrac, Kwik Shop, Loaf N’ Jug, Minit Mart, Quik Stop, Tom Thumb and Turkey Hill. Minit has locations in South central and Western Kentucky, Northern middle Tennessee, Eastern Wisconsin, Kansas City, Northeast Illinois, and Northeast Ohio.
Panera Bread
Panera Bread – According to their press release, they’re having deals all week to celebrate National Coffee Day. Among other things, through Oct. 31, new Panera’s Unlimited Sip Club members will receive their first three months for free. Unlimited Sip Club grants subscribers a drink every two hours for a set monthly price of $14.99. These drinks include fountain drinks, teas, and of course, iced and hot coffee.
Additionally, as a member when you spend $7 you get an entry in the Ultimate Sips, Ultimate Trips sweepstakes. There are lots of prizes; including a free yearlong Unlimited Sip Club membership, Panera gift cards, a $500 travel gift card, and trips to either Italy, Greece, or France.
Naturally, you can also score a free sweets or treats when you join the rewards club, as we told you about here.
Petes Coffee
Peet’s Coffee offers coffee day deals including free coffee on National Coffee Day. You can find Peet’s locations in CA, DC, VA, TN, NV, WA, OR, CO, IL, and MD.
One free small Drip coffee, Hot Brewed tea or Cold Brew coffee on 09/29/2024 only. Valid once per customer. Modifiers not included. Valid only at participating Peet’s retail coffeebar locations, and excludes online purchases, Peet’s locations within airports, supermarkets, and other licensed locations. Peet’s reserves the right to modify or terminate this offer at any time without notice. Cannot be combined with any other offer or discount.
Pilot Flying J
Pilot Flying J – Get a free cup of coffee on September 29, with the MyRewards Plus app, according to this press release.
To toast National Coffee Day, Pilot is offering a special one-day-only deal through the myRewards Plus app. On Sept. 29, guests can redeem a free any size hot or iced coffee at participating travel centers, making it the perfect opportunity to try a new fall flavor or enjoy a classic favorite.
PJ’s Coffee
PJ’s Coffee – Free 12-ounce hot coffee or cold brew Wednesday, September 29, with the PJ’s app. Get the free PJ’s app on App Store or PJ’s app on Google Play. You can find PJ’s Coffee, the New Orleans-based coffeehouse, in Alabama, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, New Jersey, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas.
QuickChek
QuickChek – If you’re in New Jersey or New York, snag a free 20-ounce hot or iced coffee for QuickChek Rewards members on September 29, 2022. Plus, with QuickChek Power Perks, you’ll get your 7th coffee free after you buy 6.
Quick Stop
Quik Stop – Grab the free SmartPay Rewards app and get a digital coupon redeemable for one free any-size hot or cold coffee on September 29. Additionally, every Friday in October coffee is also free. This is valid at Cumberland Farms, Certified Oil, Fastrac, Kwik Shop, Loaf N’ Jug, Minit Mart, Quik Stop, Tom Thumb and Turkey Hill. Quik Stop is located primarily in California.
RaceTrak
RT is offering a free cup of coffee to rewards members who use the promo code “COFFEE” in the mobile app.
Rutter’s
Rutters locations are giving a free regular size coffee to all of its VIP members. Rutter’s is a chain of convenience stores and gas stations with 82 locations in Central Pennsylvania, the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia, and central Maryland.
Scooter’s Coffee
Scooters Coffee – Free any-size iced or hot coffee offer ordered ahead, or scanned in app. This offer is available Sept 29 and 30, 2024. Scooter’s Coffee is also giving the first 25 guests at each store a free limited-edition Scooter’s coffee mug on September 29. Scooter’s are located in Omaha and Lincoln, Nebraska; Des Moines, Iowa; Kansas City, Missouri; and Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Sheetz Coffee
Sheetz– If you’re in Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Maryland, Ohio, Virginia, or North Carolina, on Weds., Sept. 29, you could score discounted cold brew coffee for just 99 cents as a My Sheetz Rewardz member.
Shipley’s Do-Nuts
Free signature glazed donut with any Shipley’s coffee purchase on National Coffee Day.
That’s why Houston-based Shipley Do-Nuts, one of the nation’s largest donut brands, will celebrate National Coffee Day on Sunday, Sept. 29, by giving away coffee’s best friend — a signature glazed donut — with any coffee purchase at all 350-plus locations.
Smoothie King
Smoothie King Rewards members: check the app for your free espresso shot reward, through Sept. 30. Smoothie King has 1,000 store locations across the U.S.
Speedway
Speedway – get your 7th coffee free when you buy 6 with Speedy Rewards. Speedway has locations in 36 states: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
Stan’s Donuts & Coffee
If you’re in Illinois, don’t miss free small coffee or cold brew when you order through the Stan’s App on National Coffee Day.
Starbucks: how to get free coffee on National Coffee Day
Starbucks is partnering with SOFI Tucker to promote their new album, BREAD (“Be Really Energetic and Dance”) which is the physical embodiment of energy to support their lifestyle and work.
When you spend $50 on Amazon, you will get $10 off eligible Starbucks coffee at-home products—including customer-favorite Pike Place Medium Roast ground coffee, Starbucks flavor variety K-Cup pack, Starbucks VIA Instant Colombia coffee packets, Starbucks iconic Pumpkin Spice Cold Brew Concentrate and more.
The offer started on 9/1 and is redeemable at Starbucks Coffee At-Home’s Amazon page, automatically applied at checkout while offer is valid and while supplies last.
Stewart’s Shops
Stewart’s Shops – If you’re in eastern Upstate New York and southwestern Vermont, stop by for a free hot coffee from noon to close, and bring your own refillable mug (up to 32 oz).
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf – Guests are encouraged to snap a picture of their favorite coffee beverage using the Coffee Cam installation in celebration of National Coffee Day. Those that share a photo of their coffee in the Coffee Cam to their Instagram Stories and/or profile, tagging @thecoffeebean as well as using the #CoffeeBeanCoffeeCam will have the opportunity to receive a promo code to use in The Coffee Bean Rewards App for a free brewed or iced coffee. Coffee Bean has locations in AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, HI, MI, MD, NV, and NY.
Tim Horton’s
Tim Horton’s (U.S.) is offering coffee for a quarter when ordering on the Tim Hortons app or online. Source: QSR
Tom Thumb
Tom Thumb – Grab the free SmartPay Rewards app and get a digital coupon redeemable for one free any-size hot or cold coffee on September 29. Additionally, every Friday in October coffee is also free. This is valid at Cumberland Farms, Certified Oil, Fastrac, Kwik Shop, Loaf N’ Jug, Minit Mart, Quik Stop, Tom Thumb and Turkey Hill. Tom Thumb stores are located in Texas.
Turkey Hill
Turkey Hill – Grab the free SmartPay Rewards app and get a digital coupon redeemable for one free any-size hot or cold coffee on September 29. Additionally, every Friday in October coffee is also free. This is valid at Cumberland Farms, Certified Oil, Fastrac, Kwik Shop, Loaf N’ Jug, Minit Mart, Quik Stop, Tom Thumb and Turkey Hill. Turkey Hill locations can be found in Ohio, Indiana, and Pennsylvania.
TXB (Texas Born) formerly Kwik Check
TXB – formerly Kwik Check, now called Texas Born or TXB, is offering rewards members two free coffees in the TXB loyalty app.
Voodoo Donuts
On National Coffee Day, customers who stop by a Voodoo Donuts between 6 a.m. and 12 p.m. can score a free cup of Brewed Magic Roast or Magic Roast Cold Brew.
They will also have deals on donuts, bags of coffee and mugs. Dirty Chai Doughnuts will be $2, while 12-ounce bags of Magic Roast and Pink Hole Coffee Mugs will be $5 off in stores and online.
Waffle House
Waffle House – Sign up for the Waffle House Regular’s Club emails so that you won’t miss any coupons they share. While they haven’t announced a National Coffee Day offer, if you’re a Regular, then you’ll hear about it first.Waffle House has locations primarily in the Southeast, including Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri , New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and West Virginia.
Wawa
Wawa – Free any size coffee for customers on National Coffee Day on September 29. Additionally, teachers and school administrators receive free coffee through Friday as part of its “Cheers to Classroom” initiative. With 850 convenience retail stores (over 600 are gas stations), Wawa stores are located in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, Florida, and Washington, D.C.
Wendy’s Hamburgers
Wendy’s Hamburgers has, in the past, offered a free coffee with the purchase of a breakfast sandwich on National Coffee Day.
Whataburger
Stop by to score a free 16-ounce iced coffee or 12-ounce hot coffee from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sept. 29. No purchase is necessary to get this offer.
Still confirming for this year
The following have offered National Coffee Day deals in the past. However, we are still confirming them for this year.
- Cinnabon – In 2020, Cinnabon offered a $2 coffee add-on with any treat purchase. No update for 2021 yet.
- Coffee Beanery – has locations in FL, HI, MI, NY, TN, and TX.
- Huddle House – Locations in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and West Virginia.
- La Colombe – Locations in Boston, California, Chicago, New York, Philly, and D.C.
- Shipley Donuts – Locations in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Arkansas, Tennessee, Mississippi, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, and Colorado.