Today, coffee lovers across the U.S. can score special offers and freebies in celebration of National Coffee Day. Many major chains are offering deals — but terms and availability vary by location and loyalty membership. Here’s a roundup of confirmed and likely offers to watch for.
Confirmed Deals to Grab
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Dunkin’: Rewards members can get a free medium hot or iced coffee with any purchase through the Dunkin’ app.
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Krispy Kreme: Participating stores are offering a free medium coffee and a free doughnut with no purchase required.
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Scooter’s Coffee: From Sept. 27 through Sept. 29, app users can claim a free medium brewed coffee at participating locations.
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Circle K: App users may receive a free medium hot or iced coffee via an in-app promotion.
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Einstein Bros. Bagels: Rewards members may be eligible for a free hot or iced brewed coffee when ordering via the app or online (terms may apply).
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Tim Hortons: Some reports suggest the chain is offering a $0.99 hot or iced coffee deal through its app during the event.
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Other regional chains: Some local cafés and chains are likely running their own National Coffee Day specials — keep an eye on your favorite spots.
What Chains Are Doing Differently This Year
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Starbucks: No free coffee offer is confirmed for 2025. Instead, Starbucks is focusing its National Coffee Day messaging on sustainability and support for coffee farmers.
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Panera: There’s no solid confirmation this year of a free coffee promotion. In the past, Panera has offered extra perks to its Sip Club members, but nothing official is announced yet.
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Pricing pressures: With coffee prices rising nationwide, many of these promotions are about balance — offering value while managing supply and cost challenges.
Tips for Redeeming These Deals
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Be sure to download or open the brand’s app before heading out — many offers require an in-app redemption.
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Check local store participation — not all locations of a chain will necessarily offer the deal.
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Watch for time windows or daily quotas (e.g., “first 100 customers”) at some stores.
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Combine your loyalty membership, in-app offers, and local café deals for the best chances at a free cup.
