Your Guide to National Coffee Day 2025
Coffee enthusiasts, mark your calendars. National Coffee Day arrives on Monday, September 29, 2025, and with it comes a flurry of freebies, discounts, and special promotions from coffee shops and brands across the country. For the 66% of Americans who enjoy at least one cup of coffee daily, this annual celebration offers a perfect opportunity to indulge without breaking the bank.
This year’s deals are particularly welcome as coffee prices continue to climb. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average price for a pound of ground roast coffee has surged to $8.87, a 40% increase from the previous year. A survey cited by digitaltrendstoday.com also noted that the average coffee drinker consumes about 2.8 cups per day, making these promotions a significant saving. Here is a comprehensive guide to the best deals you can find.
Top Deals from Major Chains
The nation’s largest coffee retailers are leading the charge with enticing offers for their loyal customers.
Dunkin’
Dunkin’ Rewards members can receive a free medium hot or iced coffee with any purchase made through the Dunkin’ app on September 29. The offer excludes Cold Brew and Nitro Cold Brew. In a unique collaboration, Dunkin’ has also partnered with sleep technology company Hatch to release a “Brew and Renew” alarm, featuring the sounds of coffee brewing to help you wake up.
Krispy Kreme
Krispy Kreme is offering one of the most generous deals of the day. Customers can get a free medium hot or iced coffee and a free doughnut of their choice with no purchase necessary. This offer is available in-store and at the drive-thru. Additionally, from September 27 through September 29, you can buy any dozen doughnuts and get a dozen Original Glazed doughnuts for just $1.
Starbucks
Starbucks is rewarding its loyalty members in a different way. Through September 29, Starbucks Rewards members who purchase any brewed coffee (hot or iced) will receive 100 bonus stars in their app. That’s enough to redeem for a free cup of coffee on a future visit. For those ordering delivery, Grubhub+ members can get $7 off Starbucks orders of $20 or more.
A Full Menu of National Coffee Day Offers
Beyond the big three, dozens of other chains and local shops are participating. Most deals require customers to be part of a loyalty program or use a mobile app, so be sure to sign up in advance.
- Atlas Coffee Club: New subscribers can get their first 12-ounce bag of premium, single-origin coffee for free (just pay shipping) with the code FREECOFFEEDAY, valid through October 1.
- Biggby Coffee: Get a 16-ounce hot or iced brewed coffee for just $1.
- Casey’s: Members of the Casey’s Rewards program can claim a free hot cup of coffee of any size.
- Circle K: Customers can get one free medium hot or iced coffee by redeeming the offer in the Circle K app.
- The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf: On September 29, loyalty members can get any large beverage for $5 all day.
- Panera Bread: Members of the Unlimited Sip Club can get 50% off the new Crème Brûlée latte.
- Peet’s Coffee: Peetnik Rewards members who order ahead through the app can get 50% off one beverage. The chain is also offering a $30 Cold Brew Pass, which provides one medium cold brew daily for 30 days.
- Pilot: The travel center company is offering a free any-size hot coffee through the Pilot app.
- Sheetz: From September 29 to October 1, My Sheetz Rewardz members can get a free self-serve hot or iced coffee of any size with any purchase.
- Smoothie King: In a creative twist, customers who show their rewards account from Starbucks, Dunkin’, or another coffee retailer can get a free 20-ounce Coffee High Protein smoothie before 10:30 a.m.
- Whataburger: Enjoy a free 16-ounce iced or 12-ounce hot coffee on September 29, with no purchase necessary.
As you plan your coffee run, remember to check the social media accounts of your favorite local cafes, as many will be offering their own unique promotions to celebrate the day.
