National Coffee Day 2026 Deals: Free Coffee and Discounts on September 29

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Monday, September 29 is National Coffee Day, and coffee chains across the country are brewing up coffee deals that range from free coffee to deep discounts. Many of these deals are only valid on September 29 itself, and several require ordering through the chain's app or joining its free rewards program first. Here are the confirmed 2026 offers we've found so far.

Free Coffee Offers

Dunkin'

Dunkin' Rewards members get a free medium hot or iced coffee with any purchase made on the Dunkin' app on September 29. The offer is limited to one per customer at participating locations, so be sure to order through the app.

Whataburger

On September 29, Whataburger is pouring free 16-ounce hot or iced coffees with no purchase required. The offer is valid on online or in-app orders.

Caribou Coffee

Caribou Rewards members can score a free medium hot or cold brew with the purchase of another beverage when ordering in the Caribou app. You must be signed into a free rewards account to see the offer.

Paris Baguette

PB Rewards members get a free medium hot or iced coffee with any purchase on September 29. The reward should appear in the app for members that day.

Einstein Bros. Bagels

Einstein Bros. is giving away a free any-size iced coffee with any purchase on September 29. You must mention the offer in-store, and the deal is in-store only, so it cannot be redeemed online.

Aroma Joe's

All guests get a free 16-ounce coffee at Aroma Joe's on September 29 -- hot or iced -- with no app needed. AJ's Rewards members get an upgrade: an in-app reward for a free 24-ounce hot or iced coffee.

Jeff's Bagel Run

Jeff's Bagel Run is serving free hot or iced coffee all day on September 29 with no purchase necessary. Espresso lovers also get $3 off any espresso drink that day.

Brooklyn Water Bagel

Rewards members can claim a free 16-ounce hot coffee or 24-ounce Cubsta in-store or in the app on September 29. No purchase is required.

Pinkbox Doughnuts

Pinkbox Perks members get a free premium drip coffee with no purchase required on September 29, plus 50% off one specialty drink.

Frutta Bowls

Frutta Bowls is offering a free 16-ounce cold brew with any online or in-app purchase of $9.99 or more on September 29.

PJ's Coffee

PJ's Coffee is giving away a free 12-ounce hot coffee or 16-ounce cold brew with any in-store food purchase on September 29. Limit one per transaction at participating shops.

Klatch Coffee

Klatch Coffee app users can claim a free Competition Cappuccino by applying the in-app promo code on September 29. Limit one per guest, and the offer is redeemable in the app only.

Gregorys Coffee

Gregorys Rewards members who make a purchase on September 29 earn 400 Gs -- enough to redeem a free drip coffee on a future visit. Think of it as a free coffee delayed rather than a same-day giveaway.

Discounted Deals and BOGOs

Biggby Coffee

On September 29, Biggby is selling 16-ounce hot or iced brewed coffee for just $0.99 and a 16-ounce hot or iced Mocha Mocha Latte for $1.99. No membership or app order is required at participating locations.

Peet's Coffee

Peet's is celebrating its 60th anniversary with 25-cent Original Coffee at its coffee bars on September 29, plus 25% off at Peets.com. Peetnik Rewards members could also buy a $30 Cold Brew Pass covering September 1-30 for daily cold brew savings.

Sunny Street Cafe

Sunny Street Cafe is taking $2 off any cold brew -- including the Pumpkin Chai Cold Brew -- on September 29 at all locations.

Original ChopShop

On September 29, grab a 16-ounce Vanilla Iced Latte or Golden Iced Latte for $4.75 at Original ChopShop.

Parlor Doughnuts

Parlor Doughnuts is offering $5 off orders of $25 or more with promo code SAVE5 for National Coffee Day.

RaceTrac

RaceTrac is celebrating all month long with $1 small coffees from September 2-30 -- no need to wait for September 29.

DoorDash

DoorDash is stacking coffee savings: Dunkin' fans get a free medium hot or iced coffee with a $15 DoorDash purchase, while Scooter's Coffee is offering a free medium Caramelicious from September 27-29. Look for the participating store banners in the DoorDash app.

Dairy Queen

For a limited time at participating U.S. locations, Dairy Queen is selling small DQ Coffee Coolers for $3.

Stop & Shop

From September 25 through October 1, Stop & Shop rewards members can claim a free 48-ounce bottle of ready-to-drink cold brew in unsweetened medium roast, dark roast, or dark roast espresso. Limit one per rewards account while supplies last.

Verena Street Coffee

Verena Street Coffee is offering up to 25% off bagged coffee all month long during September.

Atlas Coffee

From September 21 through October 5, get a 12-ounce bag or box of Atlas coffee for $5 plus shipping -- a steep discount on its world tour coffee club.

How to Claim the Deals

Most of these offers hinge on one thing: the chain's app. Download it now and create a free rewards account before September 29, since many coffee deals require you to order ahead or scan a member code at the register. For in-store offers like Einstein Bros., simply mention the promotion at the counter.

Always confirm your location is participating before you go -- franchise-run shops can opt out -- and expect one-per-customer limits on nearly every giveaway. Some free coffee offers exclude specialty drinks like nitro or espresso beverages, so check the fine print in the app.

Starbucks

Starbucks is not offering a free coffee deal for National Coffee Day 2026. Instead, Starbucks Rewards members get 100 bonus Stars with any hot or iced coffee purchase on September 29. Starbucks is also launching a new iced espresso drink, the Aerocano, starting September 29.

McDonald's

McDonald's has no National Coffee Day 2026 offer. Instead, any-size Premium Roast Coffee or Iced Coffee is 99 cents daily through December 31 via the McDonald's app at participating restaurants.

7-Eleven

For National Coffee Day, 7-Eleven is serving 7Rewards and Speedy Rewards members a large coffee for $1.49 and 7-Select mini donuts for $1 at participating 7-Eleven, Speedway, and Stripes stores.

Word is also still pending from Circle K, Krispy Kreme, Tim Hortons, and Scooter's Coffee. We'll update this list as more National Coffee Day deals are confirmed.

National Cheeseburger Day 2026 Deals & a Social Media Post About Dipping Cheeseburgers in Coke

Who doesn't love a cheeseburger? National Cheeseburger Day falls on Friday, September 18, 2026, and fast food chains across the country are celebrating with free burgers and deep discounts. This post rounds up the best National Cheeseburger Day deals — and notes whether each deal needs a coupon or promo code — plus a strange social media food trend you have to see to believe.

National Cheeseburger Day

National Cheeseburger Day Sept. 2026: 10 Deals & Offers for Burgers

McDonald's is giving MyMcDonald's Rewards members a free Double Cheeseburger with a minimum $1 purchase through the McDonald's app. Coupon code: none needed — just order in the app as a Rewards member. Limit one per customer, at participating locations.

Burger King Royal Perks members can get a free bacon cheeseburger with a $3 minimum purchase on Friday through the BK app or online. Coupon code: none needed — redeem it in the app or online as a Royal Perks member. It is part of a weeklong "Perks Week" lineup that also includes a free hamburger with a $3+ purchase on Thursday, September 17, free 4-piece nuggets on Saturday, September 19, and a free Original Chicken Sandwich on Sunday, September 20.

Wendy's Rewards members can add a Dave's Single Cheeseburger for $1.99 with any purchase through the Wendy's app or website. Coupon code: none needed — order as a Wendy's Rewards member via the app or website.

Five Guys is offering buy one burger, get one of equal or lesser value free for orders placed on the Five Guys app or website. Coupon code: yes — enter BOGOBURGER at checkout.

Smashburger is selling a single Smash burger for just $1 to SmashRewards members, in-restaurant, through the app, or online. Coupon code: none needed — the deal is tied to your SmashRewards membership.

Shake Shack customers can get a $5 single ShackBurger or Cheeseburger with any purchase. Coupon code: yes — use BURGERDAY in the Shack App, on the website, or at in-store kiosks.

Checkers dropped the price of its Big Buford to only $3 at participating restaurants nationwide. No coupon needed — it's simply the sale price.

Buffalo Wild Wings Blazin' Rewards members can buy one cheeseburger and get one free (limit one; excludes lunch combos and kids' menu burgers). Coupon code: none needed — the offer is tied to your Blazin' Rewards membership.

MOOYAH Rewards members can claim a buy-one-get-one-free burger on September 18 through the MOOYAH app. Coupon code: none needed — claim it in the MOOYAH app.

Wayback Burgers is offering a single cheeseburger for $3.50 on September 18, limit two per person. No coupon needed — available in-restaurant, online, or via Wayback Rewards.

Deal details can vary by location, and most offers require the chain's app or loyalty program. Check with your local restaurant before heading out.

Why the Cheeseburger Beats Every Other Fast Food Item

The cheeseburger holds an 84% popularity ranking among Americans, according to YouGov, tied with hamburgers and just behind grilled cheese sandwiches and French fries. Research firm Circana reports that Americans ate roughly 6.9 billion cheeseburgers from restaurants in the 12 months ending July 2026. The hamburger rose to prominence at the 1904 St. Louis World's Fair, and the cheeseburger followed, with origin claims from Pasadena, California (1924) and Louisville, Kentucky (1934).

A Post Circulating on Social Media About Dipping Cheeseburgers in Coke

As cheeseburger lovers gear up for National Cheeseburger Day, social media is buzzing with an unusual trend: people dipping McDonald's cheeseburgers into Coca-Cola. The combination has sparked a heated debate online, with some calling it a stroke of genius and others calling it just plain gross.

If you tried dipping your cheeseburger in Coke, would you be team genius or team gross?

(Share your thoughts in the comments below.)