Cream and sugar, please? Everyone will definitely be buzzin’ with excitement (and caffeine!) on National Coffee Day, Sept. 29, 2026, thanks to these cheap perks for coffee lovers and bargain hunters alike.
To stir things up for the day, many coffee shops are celebrating the day with freebies and discounts at participating locations. Limit one offer per customer.
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Circle K
Circle back to Circle K for National Coffee Day!
Circle K is giving away a FREE medium hot or iced coffee on Sept. 29, 2026.
The offer is only available for Inner Circle Rewards members. Join Inner Circle Rewards here.
Circle K coffee is brewed in state-of-the-art bean-to-cup self-serve barista-quality machines and made from sustainably sourced and artfully brewed coffee beans.
Dairy Queen
Chill out at Dairy Queen on National Coffee Day!
Through Nov. 1, 2026, Dairy Queen is offering a small DQ Coffee Cooler for just $3.
The indulgent, frozen twist on the classic coffee break is available in three flavors: OREO, Salted Caramel and Toasted Marshmallow.
Denny’s
Celebrate National Coffee Day with Denny’s!
On Sept. 29, 2026, Denny’s is serving a FREE coffee to customers who spend $10 or more on their meal — in-restaurant or online via Denny’s site or app. The giveaway cannot be combined with any other offer.
The offer excludes cold brews and frappes.
Dunkin’
Sip on a FREE medium hot or iced coffee with any purchase at Dunkin’ on National Coffee Day, Sept. 29, 2026. The offer excludes Nitro and Cold Brew coffees. Plus, espresso shots, flavors and dairy alternatives may be an additional charge.
The offer is only available to Dunkin’ Rewards members. Join Dunkin’ Rewards here.
Dunkin’ has shops in 44 states.
Einstein Bros. Bagels
Enjoy a cup of coffee with your bagel on National Coffee Day!
On Sept. 29, 2026, Einstein Bros. Bagels is offering a FREE iced coffee (any size, any flavor) with any purchase. The offer includes all iced coffee flavors, including the shop’s limited-time Créme Brûlée.
The giveaway is available to all customers — in-bakery only. Just be sure to mention the offer when ordering.
Einstein Bros. Bagels has locations in 35 states.
Krispy Kreme
On Sept. 29, 2026, Krispy Kreme is giving away a FREE small or medium hot or iced coffee with any purchase — available in-shop or at the drive-thru.
Plus, Krispy Kreme is sweetening National Coffee Day by offering a dozen Original Glazed Coffee Flavored Doughnuts for $5 with the purchase of any dozen at regular price — from Sept. 26 to 29, 2026. The discount is available in-shop and at the drive-thru (limit two), as well as for pick-up or delivery via Krispy Kreme’s site or app (limit one). Use promo code COFFEE at checkout online.
Peet’s Coffee
Peet’s Coffee is celebrating 60 years as the “original craft coffee” by going back to where it all began.
On Sept. 29, 2026, Peet’s Coffee is offering a medium coffee for its original price of just 25 cents — in-café only.
For those celebrating at home, the coffee shop is offering 25% off at peets.com on National Coffee Day.
Pilot
Fly into Pilot for a hot giveaway on National Coffee Day!
The largest travel center network in North America, Pilot is offering a FREE any-size hot coffee on Sept. 29, 2026. No purchase necessary.
The hot giveaway is only available via the Pilot app.
Find locations nationwide here.
Rita’s Italian Ice
Cool down with Rita’s on National Coffee Day!
On Sept. 29, 2026, Rita’s Italian Ice is offering a Small Cold Brew Frozen Coffee for $1.99. Choose from original, mocha or caramel.
If coffee isn’t your drink of choice, the shop is also offering a Small Frozen Matcha at the same discounted price. Choose from original, strawberry or caramel.
Voodoo Doughnut
No magic spells needed for brewing up a sweet deal on National Coffee Day!
On Sept. 29, 2026, Voodoo Doughnut is stirring up a FREE cup of Magic Roast with any purchase — from opening to noon.
Plus, celebrate the day with buy-one-get-one FREE Pumpkin Spice Latte Doughnuts at the popular doughnut shop.
Voodoo Doughnut has shops in Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas and Washington. (Universal CityWalk and airport locations are not participating in the National Coffee Day offers.)
Go Local
With so many wonderful independent coffee shops around the country, stop by your favorite neighborhood café for more potential specials and giveaways.
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