It’s National Coffee Day! Here’s Where to Score a Deal on Java

For most of us, every day is Coffee Day; it’s not easy to get a jump on the morning without that little caffeine kickstart. But today is actually National Coffee Day — the one day of the year where we pay tribute to the sacred brown brew that gives us that much-needed extra boost of energy to get through a long day at work or a transatlantic red-eye flight. In honor of the occasion, several of the world’s most popular java purveyors are offering some serious deals on your favorite cup of joe. Don’t forget to use a card like Chase Sapphire Reserve the Chase Sapphire Preferred which earns 3x and 2x points on dining, respectively. The new Bank of America Premium Rewards card earns anywhere from 2x-3.5x points on dining. Here’s where and how to score some deals.

Dunkin’ Donuts

Across the country, participating Dunkin’ Donuts locations will be celebrating both National Coffee Day and autumn’s arrival with a lineup of fall flavored coffees — including pumpkin and maple pecan — by letting customers share their love of a hot cup of coffee: Purchase any medium (or larger) hot coffee and you’ll get a second medium coffee for free.

Krispy Kreme

Krispy Kreme is turning National Coffee Day into National Coffee Weekend. You’ve got until Sunday, October 1 to take advantage of their deal: a free hot coffee of any size or a free small iced coffee. Don’t forget the donuts.

McCafé

If you prefer a shot of the hard stuff, you can grab a small espresso at McCafé for just $2. If you’re buying for a group, download their app; order five drinks and you’ll get one free.

Coffee Beanery

A single dollar bill will get you a fresh-brewed cup of Coffee Beanery coffee, you choose the size.

Wawa

Wawa, the beloved convenience store chain that has been named the best in America, is well-known for its delicious coffee — any size of which will be gratis on Friday.

Tim Hortons

Download the Tim Hortons app and you’ll be entitled to a free cup of original blend, dark roast, decaf or iced coffee — of any size — between now and October 6.

High Brew Cold Brew Coffee

If you’re hitching a ride with Lyft today in Austin, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, Portland (OR), San Francisco or Seattle, you’ll get a free can of High Brew Cold Brew Coffee.

Cinnabon

Come for the buns, stay for the coffee: guests can grab a free 12-ounce cup on National Coffee Day.

Dunn Brothers Coffee

This St. Paul, Minnesota-based coffee franchise will be serving up $.50 cups of brewed coffee all day on Friday, plus 20% off a pound of ground beans all weekend if you want to take some home with you.

Traveling? If you’ll be in transit today, you won’t miss out on the deals: Delaware North, which operates hundreds of hospitality venues around the world, will be selling a medium cup of coffee for just $1 at several of its airport restaurants and cafes, including:

Austin Java

Austin–Bergstrom International Airport 

Coffee Beanery

Buffalo Niagara International Airport

Einstein’s

Boise Airport

Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport

Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport

Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf

Detroit Metropolitan Airport

Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport

Los Angeles International Airport

Ontario International Airport

Will Rogers World Airport

Harvest & Grounds

Charleston International Airport

Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport

Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport

Caribou Coffee

Richmond International Airport 

Argo Tea

Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport

River City Café

Boise Airport

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