National Coffee Day Deals 2026: Free & Cheap Coffee on September 29

National Coffee Day is TODAY, Tuesday, September 29, 2026 and chains nationwide are pouring on freebies and steep discounts. Most top offers require the brand’s app or loyalty account, so join now and log in before you order.

Confirmed 2026 National Coffee Day Deals (Tuesday, September 29 Unless Noted)

7-Eleven

7Rewards and Speedy Rewards members can grab a large coffee for $1.49 at participating 7-Eleven, Speedway, and Stripes locations. You can also pick up select 7-Select Mini Donuts for $1. Join 7Rewards.

Caribou Coffee

On September 29, guests can choose a FREE medium Hot Coffee or Cold Brew with the purchase of any beverage. It’s open to all guests, not just Perks members. Caribou Perks members will find the offer already loaded into their account in the app for easy redemption. Find a Caribou.

Circle K

Inner Circle Rewards members can score a FREE medium hot or iced coffee using an in-app offer (you’ll get a large in AK, ID, MI, MN, MT, ND, SD, WA, WI, and WY). Limit one per member. Open the Circle K app.

Cinnabon

Through its partnership with Seattle’s Best Coffee, Cinnabon is giving away 1 million FREE small hot coffees. New and existing Cinnabon Rewards members who add promo code COFFEEDAY26 to their Rewards account today will get a free small hot coffee reward, while supplies last for the first 1 million members. The reward can be redeemed at participating locations through October 31, 2026. Open the Cinnabon app.

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf

Rewards members can get any large beverage for $5, in store only. In the Los Angeles area, members who spend $15 or more can also snag a free limited-edition mini tote and collectible patch while supplies last. Check the app.

Dairy Queen (DQ)

In celebration of National Coffee Day and the launch of DQ’s new Coffee Coolers, get a small DQ Coffee Cooler for just $3 at participating U.S. locations now through November 1. Choose from OREO®, Salted Caramel, or the limited-time Toasted Marshmallow flavor. Find a DQ.

Dunkin’

• In the app: Dunkin’ Rewards members get a FREE medium hot or iced coffee with any purchase when they order through the Dunkin’ app. No code needed.
• On DoorDash: Get a FREE medium hot or iced coffee when you spend $15 on a Dunkin’ order (before fees and taxes), while supplies last.

Dunkin’ is also launching its first L.L.Bean collaboration, including a limited-edition coffee tote. Join Dunkin’ Rewards.

Einstein Bros. Bagels

Get a FREE any-size iced coffee with any purchase. Just mention the offer when you order. In-store only. Find an Einstein Bros..

Krispy Kreme

• Free coffee: Get a FREE small or medium hot or iced coffee with any purchase at participating U.S. shops. Limit one per guest. Specialty and frozen beverages are excluded.
• $5 dozen (through Sept. 29): Buy any dozen at regular price and add a dozen Original Glazed or the brand-new Original Glazed Coffee Flavored doughnuts for $5. Use promo code COFFEE when ordering online or in the app. The coffee-flavored doughnut is only around through the 29th.

See the Krispy Kreme offer.

Paris Baguette

PB Rewards members can get a FREE medium hot or iced coffee with any purchase. Pair it with the fall menu, including the Pumpkin Spice Cruffin, Pumpkin Streusel Tart, and Caramel Apple Streusel Donut. Join PB Rewards.

Peet’s Coffee

Peet’s is turning 60 this year, and it’s celebrating by turning back the clock. On September 29 only, medium coffees are just $0.25 at participating Peet’s coffeebars. That’s Alfred Peet’s original 1966 price from when he opened his first Berkeley coffeebar. A few more ways to save around the milestone:

• Cold Brew Pass: Peetnik Rewards members can buy 30 days of Cold Brew for $30 (one free medium Cold Brew a day for 30 days) through September 30. The pass also earns 2x bonus points on orders with a warm food or baked good.
• 25% off Peets.com: for at-home coffee drinkers stocking up on beans, pods, or gear.

See all Peet’s offers.

Pilot Travel Centers (Pilot, Flying J, One9)

Get a FREE hot coffee when you order in the Pilot app. No purchase necessary. Get the Pilot app.

Scooter’s Coffee

• In the app (Sept. 27-29): Rewards members can get a FREE medium brewed coffee when they order in the Scooter’s app. No purchase necessary. Limit one per guest, per day.
• On DoorDash (Sept. 27-29): Buy one, get one FREE on medium Caramelicious drinks, including the Caramelicious, Pumpkin Caramelicious, and Caramelicious Crème Cold Brew.

Open Scooter’s.

Sheetz

My Sheetz Rewardz members can enjoy a FREE self-serve hot or iced coffee in any size with a qualifying purchase. This one runs September 29 through October 1. Limit one per member. Get the Sheetz app.

Whataburger

Score a FREE 16-oz hot or iced coffee. No purchase necessary. Order online or in the app. Open Whataburger.

More Confirmed Coffee Deals

Participation varies by location, so check the app or website before you head out.

• 7 Brew: Free collectible state license plate sticker with any drink purchase, while supplies last.
• Aroma Joe’s: Free 16-oz hot or iced coffee for all guests. Rewards members also get an in-app reward for a free 24-oz coffee, redeemable Sept. 29 through Oct. 5.
• Atlas Coffee Club: A 12-oz bag or box of coffee for $5 plus shipping, through Oct. 5.
• Biggby Coffee: 16-oz hot or iced brewed coffee for $0.99, or a 16-oz Mocha Mocha Latte for $1.99.
• Brooklyn Water Bagel: Rewards members get a free 16-oz hot coffee or 24-oz Cubsta, no purchase required.
• Denny’s: Free coffee with a $10 purchase (cold brews and frappes excluded).
• Dunn Brothers Coffee: Free small brewed coffee or cold brew for all guests, no purchase necessary. Limit one per customer.
• Frutta Bowls: Free 16-oz cold brew with an online or in-app purchase of $9.99 or more using code JAVA9.
• Jamba: Small Cloud Whip Topped Blended Coffee for $3, in store while supplies last.
• Jeff’s Bagel Run: Free hot or iced coffee, no purchase necessary, plus $3 off espresso drinks.
• Keurig: 25% off select coffee makers and drinkware through Sept. 29 with code CELEBRATECOFFEE, plus select K-Cup boxes for $12 on Sept. 29 and 30.
• Pinkbox Doughnuts: Perks members get a free premium drip coffee with no purchase required, plus 50% off one specialty coffee drink. New members can join and redeem the same day.
• PJ’s Coffee: Free 12-oz hot coffee or 16-oz cold brew with any in-store food purchase. Limit one per transaction.
• RaceTrac: $1 small hot coffee every day through Sept. 30, no rewards membership needed.
• Smoothie King: Healthy Rewards members get a free 12-oz Coffee High Protein Almond Mocha smoothie on Sept. 28 and 29.
• Stop & Shop: GO Rewards members get a free 48-oz bottle of ready-to-drink cold brew through Oct. 1. Scan your account at the Savings Station kiosk for the digital coupon. Supplies are limited.
• Voodoo Doughnut: Free cup of Brewed Magic Roast Coffee with a purchase from 6 a.m. to noon (in store only), plus BOGO Pumpkin Spice Latte Doughnuts.
• Ziggi’s Coffee: Free small Daily Brew, cold brew, or iced coffee with any menu item purchase, Sept. 29 through Oct. 5.

Other Deals to Watch For

These chains have run National Coffee Day promotions in past years but hadn’t posted official 2026 terms as of this update. Check each brand’s app or site today before you go.

• Burger King: Has previously offered Royal Perks members a free medium iced coffee with an online or in-app purchase.
• Casey’s: Has previously sent Rewards members an app coupon for a free coffee.
• Duck Donuts: Has previously offered a free coffee or espresso donut with a purchase.
• EG America (Cumberland Farms, Turkey Hill, and more): Has previously offered SmartRewards members a free any-size coffee.
• Jack in the Box: Has previously offered Jack Pack members a free hot coffee with a breakfast purchase.
• La Colombe: Has previously offered a free drip coffee in select-city cafés.
• Sonic: Has previously offered Rewards members a free flavored iced coffee with an in-app order.
• Starbucks: Hasn’t announced a free-coffee giveaway. Watch the app for bonus Stars on a brewed coffee purchase. The new Aerocano iced espresso drink and fall Mini Pies also launch on the 29th.
• Stewart’s Shops: Has previously offered free hot, iced, or cold brew coffee from noon to close at participating locations.

Tips to Save at National Coffee Chains

• Get the app + join rewards now (Dunkin’, Peet’s, Caribou, Circle K, etc.). Most freebies are app-exclusive, and signing up in line is no fun.
• Stack deals: pair a store freebie with a gift card promo or cash-back app where allowed.
• Go early: some chains run out of promo inventory before the end of the day.
• Check location participation: offers can vary by franchise and region.

Want to keep the celebration going? International Coffee Day follows on October 1, and some brands stretch their deals across both days.

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How to Save on Coffee Year Round

National Coffee Day only comes once a year, but you can keep the savings going every morning. Here are a few smart strategies to cut down your daily coffee costs without giving up your caffeine fix:

• Join loyalty programs: Free birthday drinks, member coupons, and points toward free coffee add up fast.
• Watch happy-hour specials: Many cafés run daily or weekly deals, like afternoon half-price drinks or refills at gas-station chains.
• Brew at home: Pair a good brewer with a bean subscription for café-level coffee at a lower per-cup cost.
• Stack coupons & cash back: Use grocery/app coupons and cash-back on coffee, pods, syrups, and creamers.
• Bring your own cup: Many cafés discount for reusable mugs.
• Buy in bulk: Warehouse clubs often beat per-cup supermarket prices on beans and pods.

FAQs

When is National Coffee Day?

In the U.S., National Coffee Day falls on September 29 every year.

Does Starbucks have a National Coffee Day deal?

Starbucks has not typically run a straight free-coffee giveaway. In past years the brand has leaned on bonus Stars for Rewards members or delivery-app promos, so it’s smart to check the app on the day.

How do I get the best offers?

Download each brand’s app and join loyalty programs in advance. Most offers require you to be logged in and to apply an in-app coupon or order ahead.

What if a deal isn’t working at my location?

Participation can vary by franchise. If you spot a deal that’s expired, changed, or missing from this list, use the Contact Us page and choose Submit a Deal so we can update the post.

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