For most of us who don't live under a rock, the day doesn't really begin until we've had our first cup of coffee. And the only thing that feels better than holding your favorite brew in your hands is getting that coffee for the low-low price of absolutely free.
Fortunately, there's a holiday for that. Coffee shops across the U.S. and the world will be giving out that sweet, sweet (bitter) bean juice for free in celebration of National Coffee Day.
When are International and National Coffee Day? What's the difference?
Whether or not it's National or International Coffee Day depends on where you live. For those of us celebrating in the U.S. or Canada, the holiday celebrating the holiest of beverages falls on Sept. 29.
For the rest of the world, the caffeinated celebration begins on Oct. 1. But don't worry – some local spots are still giving away freebies for those celebrating stateside.
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Where to go: find free coffee for National Coffee Day
New England-based coffee chain Aroma Joes is offering a free 16 ounce hot or iced coffee to all customers in celebration of the holiday. On top of that, AJ’s Rewards members can get a free 24 ounce coffee from the app until Oct. 5.
Minnesota-based worldwide coffee chain Caribou Coffee will be stocking its app service, Caribou Perks, with exclusive offers on coffee and other java-related accessories, like Sept. 29's $3 espresso shaker or Oct. 1's $1 off any size drip coffee deal. Offers will automatically appear in the app as they become available, limit one perk per person per day.
Circle K
International convenience store chain Circle K is a tried-and-true presence in a lot of areas. If you're a connoisseur of gas-station coffee, use the app from now until Oct. 2 to get a free cup of coffee of any size.
Not only will the Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf be celebrating Coffee Day, but the company will also be turning 60 years old. To commemorate the anniversary, head to the Coffee Bean Rewards app between now and Oct. 31 to enter to win a free regular-sized drink every day for a year. You could also be one of sixty other winners who will win other free drink prizes.
Dunkin' Donuts
Dunkin’ Donuts' (DNKN) -) famous coffee has an almost cult-like following, and if you're a fan, you're probably already geared up and ready for National Coffee Day. All Dunkin' Rewards members will get a free iced or hot coffee with purchase in celebration of the event.
Collectors of baseball caps should swing by Dutch Bros. Coffee on Sept. 29 and pick up a stylish Drink More Coffee hat ($20) and enjoy any drink for free.
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Popular Southeast coast-based drive-thru Ellianos Coffee is giving out complimentary medium-sized hot or iced coffee on Sept. 29. Just take your usual trip through the drive-thru and tell the barista you're there to join in on the National Coffee Day festivities.
Wishing a hearty yee-haw to coffee lovers in Texas and the Midwest – particularly the coffee lovers. If that's you, there might be a Kolache Factory in your neck of the woods. Mosey on into one of 60 locations and ask the cashier for your free 12-ounce cup of coffee to celebrate.
Krispy Kreme
Krispy Kreme (DNUT) -) is also giving away free coffee for National Coffee Day. Customers can enjoy a free medium hot or iced coffee or an espresso-based drink on Sept. 29 – no purchase necessary.
Philidelphia-based coffee chain La Colombe will celebrate International and National Coffee Days from Sept. 29 til Oct. 1. Guests can score a free cup of drip coffee with the purchase of a box of coffee.
Maverik
For residents of the Western U.S., Maverik gas stations are a welcome sight for weary travelers. Adventure Club loyalty members can start off Sept. 29 with half-off a cup of coffee. Upgraded Nitro cardholders can stop in for a large, hot drink on the house.
From Sept. 29 to Oct. 1, Paris Baguette and Lavazza are joining forces to offer free medium hot or iced coffee with a purchase.
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Rest stop and gas station Pilot Flying J is celebrating by giving away free coffee all day, including hot, iced, or cold-brewed coffee. Guests can take advantage through the Stop's myRewards Plus app.
New Orleans-based coffee house PJ's Coffee is giving away a free 12-ounce hot coffee or cold brew with the purchase of a pastry or sandwich. On top of that, through Sept. 29, you can grab another free drink with the purchase of a bag of whole-bean coffee.
Home of the famous Caramelicious Scooter's Coffee will be giving away free brewed coffees in several other fan-favorite flavors, too. Just slow your roll there, Scooter Doodle – it's just one cup per person per visit.
Sheetz
Frequent users of the Sheetz app can score any size nitro or cold brew coffee for free between Sept. 29 and Oct. 1. Use the offer code BREW4U in the Offerz tab.
On National Coffee Day, Shipley Do-Nuts will give folks a free medium house blend hot or iced coffee with a purchase to celebrate the holiday.
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National and International Coffee Day falls in line with mega-coffeehouse Starbucks' (SBUX) -) Global Coffee Week. The company will celebrate in stores by hosting free coffee tastings on Sept. 29.
It's not just the U.S. that celebrates National Coffee Day on Sept. 29 – Canada does, too. For coffee lovers in the Great White North, Tim Hortons rewards members can enjoy a free medium hot or iced coffee with a purchase of $3 or more.
South Korean French-inspired bakery Tous les Jours will host coffee happy hours from Sept. 29 through International Coffee Day, Oct. 1. From 2 to 5 p.m. local time, visitors can enjoy a 12-ounce hot coffee or a 16-ounce iced coffee for just $1.
And last, cruise through your local Wendy's drive-thru for a hot or cold small coffee from Wendy's that will cost you only $1. Flavors available include the new Pumpkin Spice Frosty Cream Cold Brew, and the deal lasts through Oct. 1. To redeem, head to the "offers" section in the Wendy's app Rewards Store.
Celebrate from home with these free coffee subscriptions
If you like to geek out over your in-home coffee methods, National Coffee Day is a great time to shop for a new bean-based subscription service.
Online shops offer various deals to first-time purchasers – like Atlas Coffee Club's deal offering a free first bag of coffee through Oct. 2. Just use the code ATLASCOFFEEDAY23 at checkout.
Now through Oct. 2, online Blue Bottle first-time shoppers can score 15% off of bagged coffee and other purchases.
Caribou Coffee is also offering online deals, including 20% off of Costa Rica and Guatemala beans. Be sure to use promo code COFFEEDAY at checkout.
For those curious to try Cult Coffee, you're in luck. First-time buyers can use the code FIRSTTIME at checkout and you'll get your coffee for free – you just pay to ship. Limited edition releases and botanicals are not included.
Keurig is practically a household name is coffee. This year, the company is giving away a weekend trip to the Keurig Coffee House in Lake Waccabuc, New York. The experience will include a coffee-centric cooking class, barista art class, and coffee cocktail mixology lessons. Winners will also receive a year's supply of K-Cup pods and a Keurig K-Café Barista Bar brewer.
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For a chance to win, simply follow the instructions on the post above. The contest will end on Sept. 29 at 11:59 p.m. E.T.
Customers can also use promo code COFFEEDAY23 at checkout to get 15% off of K-Cup boxes and 20% off of Keurig brewers and accessories.
Partners Coffee members will get an extra 10% off of three coffee subscriptions in the name of National Coffee Day.
Canned coffee brand Rise Brewing Co. will be giving away free coffee for an entire year. Just go to the Rise website and submit your email to enter. A winner will be announced on Oct. 12. In the meantime, use code COFFEEDAY at check out for a 20% discount on your purchase.
If variety is the name of your coffee game, Trade Coffee will send you beans specially curated to your taste. For the first time ever, the subscription service will be cooperating with participating coffee houses across the U.S. to offer you a free cup of coffee. Check Trade Coffee's post to find out which cities are participating. For online shoppers, Trade is offering a free bag of coffee on National Coffee Day with any new subscription purchase.
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Verve Coffee will give one lucky coffee lover free coffee for a year through its subscription service. See Verve's Instagram for more details.
Zend Coffee drinkers can use code NCD50 at checkout to receive 50% off a first month subscription, while code NCD30 gets you 30% off of Corkcicle mugs ad all full-size bags of coffee.
