Coffee drinks come in many forms — frappuccinos, lattes, espressos, Americanos, black like the dead of night — the list is rather long. To celebrate that cup of joe you can’t get through your a.m. emails without, a national holiday was born, and National Coffee Day 2018 is coming in hot (pun intended).
Otherwise known as the best celebration ever, National Coffee Day falls on Saturday, September 29 this year.
Whether you like to hit up your local Dunkin’ (bye-bye “Donuts”) or use your favorite Drinkfinity pods on the go, coffee is a wonderful thing. As T.S. Eliot once said, “I have measured out my life with coffee spoons.”
If you prefer tea, that’s fine too. Just know that a lot of people drink coffee. In fact, reports state that the rate of Americans who drink a cup daily is the highest it’s been in six years.
A study commissioned by the National Coffee Association found that 64 percent of Americans drink a cup of coffee every day.
In honor of National Coffee Day, here’s how you can get free coffee this weekend — plus other deals you won’t want to miss.
National Coffee Day 2018: How to get free coffee
The following national chains are offering free drinks on September 29.
7-Eleven
7-Eleven confirmed to Metro that participating stores nationwide are offering free coffee with the purchase of a breakfast sandwich that costs at least $2.
Sprinkles
With the purchase of one regular cupcake on National Coffee Day 2018, Sprinkles customers will receive a free can of High Brew coffee, the dessert chain tells us. All Sprinkles locations that sell High Brew are offering this deal (there are 20 nationwide).
Krispy Kreme
In honor of National Coffee Day 2018, Krispy Kreme tells us that they’re giving away free Brewed Coffee (hot or iced) on September 29. Reward members will also receive a free doughnut with their coffee on Saturday.
Einstein Bros. Bagels
Participating Einstein Bros. Bagels locations are offering customers a free cup of Caribou Coffee with the purchase of a food item this National Coffee Day. The offer is only available at stores that have integrated with Caribou Coffee.
Cumberland Farms
Cumberland Farms confirmed to Metro that customers who text FREECOFFEE to 64827 will receive a mobile coupon for a free Farmhouse Blend or Bold coffee in any size (hot or iced). The coupon is also valid for free tea, cappuccino or hot chocolate on National Coffee Day 2018.
Dunkin’
Saturday, Dunkin’ is offering a buy one, get one free deal. Purchase hot coffee at Dunkin’ and get another one of equal or lesser value free. “This deal is valid on any sized Hot Coffee only; lattes and iced beverages are not included,” a spokesperson tells Metro.
Peet’s Coffee
Peet’s Coffee customers at participating locations will receive a free drip coffee or tea when they purchase one pound of coffee beans (which will be 25 percent off). Customers will also be able to get 25 percent off all regular, non-subscription, bean purchases made at www.peets.com with the promo code “COFFEEDAY18.”
Barnes & Noble
Barnes & Noble cafes, according to Food & Wine, will be offering a free cup of tall, hot or iced coffee this Saturday.
Wawa
Wawa is reportedly offering free coffee to WaWa Rewards customers this weekend in honor of National Coffee Day 2018.
National Coffee Day 2018: Other deals
Dollar General is offering a $1 off digital coupon for bottled McCafé Frappé. We’re told you can access that coupon via the Dollar General app and website. You can also buy 2 bottled McCafé Frappé drinks for $3 at Kroger and one of these bottles for $2 at Target.
Starbucks is not offering National Coffee Day deals this Saturday. Instead, it’s giving back to Puerto Rico, whose coffee industry has suffered in the aftermath of last year’s Hurricane Maria.
A Starbucks spokesperson tells Metro via email, “we know the hard work and pride that goes into your cup, starting with the farmers who grow the coffee beans, all the way to the baristas. This National Coffee Day, we’re focused on providing continued assistance to help Puerto Rico recover following the devastation of Hurricane Maria one year ago, where the coffee industry was decimated.”
The company is donating two million coffee seeds to help rebuild that industry, and “The Starbucks Foundation and EFI Foundation (our licensee partner in Puerto Rico) are also giving a three-year, $583,000 grant to World Coffee Research to improve seed quality and growing practices on the island.”
For National Coffee Day 2018 deals specific to NYC — like Sweatleaf’s (Jackson Ave) free drink offer for car2go members on Friday, September 28 between 7 and 11 a.m. and OddFellow’s $1 Espresso Soft Serve — click through to Metro’s guide.
Take advantage of these offers to keep the caffeine flowing and make your weekend that much better.
