50+ Places to Get Free Coffee on National Coffee Day!
National Coffee Day is Thursday, September 29, 2022, in the United States. 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 believe, 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 2022.
7-Eleven, free coffee this week
7-Eleven – Last year, this press release announced that 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
Stop by Aroma Joe’s and score a free 16-ounce hot or iced coffee. Even better, AJ’s rewards members get a free free up to 24-ounce coffee. 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..
Au Bon Pain
Au Bon Pain – Customers can get hot and iced brewed drip coffees for $1 beginning September 29, through October 1. 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.</li>
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, according to Thrillist.
Baskin Robbins
Baskin Robbins – On October 1, if you’re in the Los Angeles area, you can snag a free ice cream at BR. They also have their Fall flavors and specials!
Biggby Coffee
Biggby Coffee – Free 20-ounce hot brewed coffee September 29. 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 – Featuring $3 special drinks today! 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.
Casey’s General Store
Caseys – Free small coffee 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 – 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. Certified Oil locations can be found in Ohio, Kentucky and West Virginia.
Circle K
- Circle K – last year, Circle K customers could text the word “FREE” to “31310” to receive a digital coupon for the free cup of coffee redeemable at participating Circle K stores on National Coffee Day, September 29. Find locations in Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Louisiana, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, and Texas.
Corner Bakery Cafe
- Corner Bakery Café – According to 961, Loyalty members one free coffee daily for the month of October starting Oct. 1. Find Corner Bakery in California, District of Columbia, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, and Washington.
Cumberland Farms
- Cumberland Farms – 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. Cumberland Farms locations can be found in Connecticut, Florida, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island, and Vermont.
Duck Donuts
- Duck Donuts – Sign up for Duck’s loyalty app by 9/26/21, and receive a reward for a free medium-sized cold brew or frappe coffee. Locations in OR, ID, CA, AZ, UT, MN, TX, MO, TN, GA, FL, NC, SC, VA, OH, MI, NY, DE, DC, NJ, and PA.
Dunkin’ Donuts free National Coffee Day
Dunkin Donuts – DD Perks Rewards members can get a free medium hot or iced coffee with any purchase Wednesday, September 29.
Dunn Bros Coffee
- Dunn Brothers Coffee – $3 off your first purchase with the Dunn Brothers App any time. 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.
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!
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.
Krispy Kreme Coffee and Donuts on Wednesday!
Krispy Kreme – Krispy Kreme Rewards members can get a free cup of java and a free donut on September 29.
Krispy Kreme once again will sweeten National Coffee Day with a free brewed coffee for all guests this Thursday, Sept. 29. Krispy Kreme Rewards members get an even sweeter deal – a free doughnut of choice to accompany their free coffee.
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 Madeline French Cafe
Free regular or large drip coffee at restaurant or online or through their app on Sept. 29.
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 – according to USA Today, McDonald’s is not offering freebies this year. However, be sure to check the app 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, tell your cashier that you’re a parent or caregiver, and you’ll receive free coffee, all day on Weds., September 29, 2021. You can also enter for a chance to win one of 450 Panera “Jump Start Jug,” a gallon-sized bottle for iced coffee, which we told you about here. Naturally, you can also score a free sweets or treats when you join the rewards club, as we told you about here.
Pete’s Coffee
Peet’s Coffee – Free small drip coffee with any purchase. You can find Peet’s locations in CA, DC, VA, TN, NV, WA, OR, CO, IL, and MD.
Pilot Flying J
Pilot Flying J – Get a free cup of coffee on September 29, with the MyRewwards Plus app.
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 small brewed hot coffee offer will be available in the Scooter’s Coffee mobile app 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 any a free cold brew if you’re a My Sheetz Rewardz member.
Shipley’s Do-Nuts
Free medium House Blend coffee with any purchase in-store or online with code COFFEE929.
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 – according to USA Today, Starbucks will not have an offer for this National Coffee Day.
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.
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.
Still confirming for 2022
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.
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