Best Deals and Freebies for National Coffee Day 2017
Java lovers have an extra reason to jolt out of bed on Friday morning. Sept. 29 is National Coffee Day, and several national and regional restaurants are offering deals in honor of the event. While most offers are valid on Sept. 29 only, some companies are extending deals throughout the weekend.
According to the National Coffee Association's 2017 National Coffee Drinking Trends report, 62 percent of Americans consume coffee on a daily basis. In a survey published recently by deals website Offers.com, 64 percent of coffee drinkers say they spend between $1 and $20 weekly to get their caffeine fix. And 8 percent of those surveyed spend anywhere from $21 to more than $51 on coffee per week.
Whether you load up on cream and sugar or prefer it lethally dark, you can get your fix for less this National Coffee Day when you visit one of these restaurants. Call ahead to ensure that your local store is participating in the promotion.
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National Promotions
These deals for coffee lovers are available across the U.S. on National Coffee Day.
Krispy Kreme. In previous years, Krispy Kreme has treated customers to a free small coffee and doughnut during National Coffee Day. This year, the chain is celebrating the event all weekend by giving away free Smooth or Rich blend hot-brewed coffee of any size between Sept. 29 and Oct. 1. Iced coffee fans can get a free small iced coffee of any variety during the weekend as well. Only one drink is allowed per customer per day.
Cumberland Farms. Participating Cumberland Farms convenience stores are offering free coffee and hot drinks on Sept. 29. Customers who text FREECOFFEE to 64827 will receive a mobile coupon good for one free hot or iced Farmhouse Blend or Bold coffee, tea, cocoa or cappuccino of any size. Customers can customize their drinks with milk, cream, extra flavor or espresso shots at no additional cost.
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Lyft. On Sept. 29, lucky Lyft customers who use the service in Austin, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, Portland, Seattle or San Francisco will be treated to free cans of High Brew Coffee. Riders will have a few cold-brew flavors to choose from, including Mexican Vanilla and Double Espresso.
Dunkin' Donuts. Customers who visit participating locations of Dunkin' Donuts on Sept. 29 can get a free medium hot coffee when they purchase a medium or larger hot coffee. No coupon or app is required to redeem the offer.
McDonald's. McDonald's lovers can get any small McCafe espresso drink for just $2 for a limited time.
Cinnabon. Drop by your local Cinnabon for a free 12-ounce coffee on Sept. 29, no purchase necessary.
Peet's Coffee & Tea. Stop by any participating location of Peet's Coffee & Tea on Sept. 29 and receive 25 percent off all coffee beans, plus a free drip coffee or tea with bean purchase. Online shoppers receive the perk as well, with 25 percent off regular, non-subscription bean orders placed on Peets.com using promo code COFFEEDAY17 at checkout. The offer is limited to one per person.
Pilot Flying J. If you're traveling on the interstate on Friday, stop by participating locations of Pilot Flying J stores for a free small drip coffee, tea or cappuccino. To receive the deal, visit the brand's Facebook page for a coupon, which you can print or present on your mobile device.
Regional Promotions
These local chains are celebrating the holiday with deals and freebies.
Press Coffee Roasters, Phoenix. Get a free small cup of drip or cold-brew coffee from any of the five Press Coffee Roasters locations in Phoenix. No coupon or app download necessary.
Birch Coffee, New York City. Birch Coffee invites customers to pay what they want for coffee drinks purchased on Sept. 29. The promotion is being offered by all nine locations in the New York City area.
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Horn & Hardart, Philadelphia. Horn & Hardart will be in Rittenhouse Square in Philadelphia between noon and 2 p.m. giving away free cups of Liberty Roast blend on Sept. 29.
For online shoppers, the first 500 visitors to HornandHardartCoffee.com (beginning at 9 a.m. EST) can get free coffee by entering the code COFFEEDAY at checkout. Shoppers have a few choices for their freebie, including Liberty Roast regular, decaf or espresso ground or whole bean coffee, or a 12-pack gift box of K-Cups.
QuickChek. All 150 locations of QuickChek convenience stores in New Jersey, Long Island and Hudson Valley are offering a buy-one-get-one-free deal on hot, iced or cold-brew coffee of any size. The deal is good every Friday beginning on Sept. 29 through Nov. 3.
Le Meridien Hotels. Le Meridien Hotels is celebrating International Coffee Day on Sunday, Oct. 1 by hosting a free pop-up coffee shop in the Shops at Brookfield Place in downtown Manhattan between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. Visitors will be treated to complimentary specialty coffee drinks.
Le Meridien locations across the globe are also hosting events for International Coffee Day, with perks ranging from giveaways for a free night's stay at select properties to free or discounted coffee and pastries to both guests and the public.
Maui Wowi Hawaiian. Fans of Maui Wowi Hawaiian coffees can save 50 percent on their online order when they use the code ALOHACOFFEE at checkout. The deal is only available on Sept. 29.
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