Coffee lovers can stay buzzed all day “on the cheap” for National Coffee Day 2024. If any food or beverage deserves a National Day, it’s coffee…it’s the stuff that many of us run on.

On September 29, 2024, you can get your fill with these perks. We’ll add more offers as we discover them, but as always, you should check with your local coffee shops.

National Coffee Day deals and freebies 2024

The following are from 2023, but will be updated for 2024 soon!

No matter how you take your coffee (black and barely hot for me), these deals will perk up your Friday!

Circle K

It’s time for a FREE cup of coffee at Circle K. From Sept. 25 to October 2, 2023, the convenience store is giving customers a FREE cup of coffee, any size. The offer is only available in the Circle K app — under the “Deals” tab.

Circle K’s coffee is brewed in state-of-the-art bean-to-cup self-serve barista-quality machines and made from 100% sustainably sourced premium coffee beans. With more than 7,000 locations in the U.S., you should be able to find a Circle K convenient to your home or work. 

Dunkin’

September 29, 2023. DD Perks members get a free medium hot or iced coffee with any purchase at Dunkin. Excludes Nitro and Cold Brew coffees. Espresso shots, flavors and dairy alternatives may be an additional charge. The offer is only available to DD Perks members.

Panera Bread

It’s not just about the coffee, but it’s not a coincidence either! Panera Bread is celebrating MyPanera Week from October 1-7, 2023. Enjoy exclusive perks for loyalty program members. 

Oct. 1, 2023 – Sip Club Savings — more details to be announced
Oct. 2, 2023 – $2 off macs and catering deals (more details to be announced)
Oct. 3, 2023 – $0 Delivery Fee and Panera-at-Home deals (more details to be announced)
Oct. 4, 2023 – Sandwiches are buy-one-get-one 50% off via the Panera app 
Oct. 5, 2023 – 20% off eGift Cards — available Oct. 1 to 7, 2023
Oct. 6, 2023 – Soups are buy-one-get-one 50% off via the Panera app 
Oct. 7, 2023 – Bready, Set, Score Challenge — more details to be announced

Tim Hortons

September 29, 2023. Tim’s Rewards Members receive a FREE medium hot or iced coffee with a purchase of $3 or more. 

Wendy’s

In celebration of National Coffee Day, enjoy a small hot or cold coffee for 99 cents at Wendy’s, including the chain’s new Pumpkin Spice Frosty Cream Cold Brew.

The offer runs from Sept. 25 to Oct. 1, 2023 — only available via Wendy’s site or app.

Duck Donuts

September 29, 2023. Visit any Duck Donuts for a free medium hot coffee or cold brew with any purchase.

Duck Donuts Rewards members will receive the same offer via app, and those ordering online can redeem using checkout code COFFEEDAY23.

Krispy Kreme

Friday, September 29, 2023. Celebrate with 2 deals! All guests can receive a FREE medium hot or iced coffee, no purchase necessary. 

Krispy Kreme also will sweeten National Coffee Day by offering guests a $2 Original Glazed® Dozen with the purchase of any dozen.

Both National Coffee Day offers are available in-shop and drive-thru at participating shops across the U.S., and available to order online for pickup or delivery on krispykreme.com or Krispy Kreme’s mobile app. Details from press release.

Winans Chocolates + Coffee

September 29, 2023. ONE-DAY FLASH SALE!  Get 30% off all bagged coffee beans on Friday, Sept. 29. (Offer good in store at all Winans locations and online. Offer expires online at midnight September 29th). Find all 19 locations here. 

IKEA

IKEA FAMILY members get FREE coffee or hot tea at the restaurant – everyday!  Just show your IKEA FAMILY card to the cashier. 

Starbucks

We don’t see any specials for Starbucks yet, but you can celebrate a day early on Thursday! 

On September ThursYays, buy a fall drink and get one free, every Thursday in September from 12 p.m. to close. 

If you’re a regular at Starbucks, be sure to join the chain’s popular loyalty program, Starbucks Rewards. Members earn points for every purchase that can be redeemed for beverages, food, coffee beans and merchandise. 

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• Birthday deals and freebies around Columbus

Other upcoming cheap eats and food events

Below deals are tba for 2023!

Smoothie King

TBA for 2023, buy any 20oz. Espresso or Cold Brew blended smoothie before 11 a.m. at Smoothie King for just $5.

From September 29 to October 2, 2022, Smoothie King is offering a deal for its Healthy Rewards Members: Buy any coffee or espresso smoothie and earn a reward for a free 20oz smoothie. Find your closest Smoothie King here.

Barnes & Noble

TBA 2023. They aren’t just about book. B&N is celebrating by giving customers a free tall hot or iced coffee with the purchase of any baked item from B&N Cafés nationwide. The free tall hot or iced coffee is limited to one cup per transaction.

McDonalds

TBA 2023. Coffee every day! Rewards members can get a $1 premium roast or iced coffee every day in the app through the end of the year.

Sheetz

TBA 2023. Sheetz is offering one free cold brew coffee, any size with purchase, when you use the Sheetz app.

Pilot Flying J

TBA 2023, Pilot Flying J is offering a free cup of coffee at participating locations. No purchase is required; offer is only redeemable through the myRewards Plus app.

Einstein Bros

Check back for Einstein Bros deal

7-Eleven

Check back for 7-Eleven deals