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National Coffee Day 2025: These Deals are Steaming

September 29, 2025 is the most caffeinated day of the year

By Macaroni KID September 24, 2025

The fastest way to make Monday morning better? Free coffee.  

Java lovers (or anyone who needs a Monday morning wake-up) are in for a treat, as National Coffee Day is just around the corner on Monday, September 29, 2025. From free cups of joe to delicious free doughnuts, we've rounded up the tastiest offers from chains across the country. 


Note: We’ve done our best to verify all National Coffee Day offers, but we recommend checking with your local store to confirm participation before heading out, as availability may depend on store hours, supplies, or regional promotions.

Last updated: Sept. 29, 2025


Where to Get Free (or Discounted) Coffee on National Coffee Day

Burger King

What You Get: Burger King Royal Perks rewards members can get a free medium iced coffee with a minimum purchase of $1 when ordering through the Burger King app. When: Sept. 29
Where: Participating locations.
More info here.

🍩 Dunkin'

What You Get: Rewards members get a free medium hot or iced coffee with any purchase in the app.
When: September 29
Where: Participating locations.
More info here.

Einstein Bros.

What You Get:  Einstein Bros. Rewards members can enjoy any size Free Hot or Iced Coffee with purchase when they order in-app or online.
When: Sept. 29
Where: Participating locations.
More info here. 

β˜• Shipley Do-Nuts

What You Get: Loyalty members get a free cold brew donut or original glazed with purchase of any coffee.
When: September 29
Where: Participating locations.
More info here.

🍩 Krispy Kreme

What You Get: Free coffee and a donut
When: September 29
Where: Participating locations.
More info here.

πŸ₯ž Huddle House

What You Get: Rewards members get free coffee with any meal purchase.
When: September 29–October 3
Where: Participating locations.
More info here.

πŸ₯– Paris Baguette

What You Get: free medium hot or iced coffee with purchase for Rewards members.
When: Sept. 27-29
Where: Participating locations
More info here.

β˜• Peet's Coffee

What You Get: Peetnik rewards members get a free cold brew every day for 30 days when they buy the Cold Brew Pass for $30 before September 30.
When: now - September 30
Where: Participating locations.
More info here.




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β˜• Coffee Fun Fact!

Did you know coffee beans aren’t actually beans? They’re the seeds of a fruit called a coffee cherry. Yep, your morning latte technically started out as fruit, so maybe we can count it as part of our daily produce intake, right?


β˜• Scooters

What You Get: Free medium-brewed coffee when you order through the app.
When: September 27-29
Where: Participating locations.
More info here.

β›½ Circle K

What You Get: Get a free medium hot or iced coffee
When: September 29
Where: Participating locations.
More info here.

πŸ”΅SPoT Coffee

What You Get: Regular-sized hot or iced coffee for $1
When: September 29
Where: Participating locations.
More info here.

🍩 VooDoo Donut

What You Get: Free cup of brewed Magic Roast with purchase from 6am-noon.
When: September 29
Where: Participating locations.
More info here.

🍍 Playa Bowls

What You Get: Rewards members get a BOGO free 20oz Playola or Sweet Cream Cold Brew
When: September 29
Where: Participating locations.
More info here.

β›½ Sheetz

What You Get: Free self-serve coffee with purchase
When: September 29 - October 1
Where: Participating locations.
More info here.

Watch your local chain for even more deals! Many announce last-minute so keep an eye on your favorite chain to see if they join the Coffee Day fun.

πŸ‘‰ Bookmark this page, share it with your java junkie friends, and check back closer to September 29 for any last-minute deal drops. 

πŸ—ΊοΈ Don’t Forget Local Coffee Specials!

While national chains are brewing up deals, check your favorite local coffee shops as well. Many spots jump in with their own one-day specials, and you might find a delicious deal close to home.


FAQs About National Coffee Day

  1. When is National Coffee Day 2025?
    September 29, 2025 (Monday).
  2. What is National Coffee Day?
    A U.S. holiday celebrating coffee, with free and discounted drinks at restaurants and coffee shops.
  3. When did National Coffee Day start?
    It began in the mid-2000s in the U.S. as a fun way to honor coffee culture.
  4. What deals can I get on National Coffee Day?
    Expect free cups of coffee, BOGO offers, and discounts on specialty drinks. Check the deals listed above!
  5. Why do people celebrate National Coffee Day?
    Because coffee fuels our mornings, school drop-offs, and workdays, and totally deserves its own holiday!

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