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.)

California Department of Motor Vehicle Files Complaint: Tesla 'Mislead Consumers'

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On July 28, 2022, the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) filed a complaint against Tesla's self-driving and autopilot claims.

Tesla posted several claims on its website that its vehicles “could be equipped with advanced driver assistance systems” and “the system is designed to run short and long-distance trips with no action required by the driver.” Both statements are untrue and misleading, according to the complaint.

Complaint: Tesla Ran Misleading Advertisements on its Website

In the period May 2021 to July 2022, Tesla (TSLA) ran advertisements on its website "at least five times,” which violates California's Civil Code, according to the DMV complaint.

The driving features Tesla labeled as "Autopilot" and "Full Self-Driving Capability" was described in the suit as misleading.

Tesla stated in its advertisement: "Your Tesla will determine the optimal route, navigating urban streets, complicated intersections, and freeways."

In June 2022, Tesla began using a disclaimer that these features require active driver supervision, which contradicts the "misleading labels and claims," according to the complaint.

The “Autopilot” feature comes standard in all Tesla vehicles.

Tesla warns drivers to stay alert while using it, but a 2021 MIT study found that drivers using the feature were more distracted and looked away from the road more often.

Fact: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) data released in June 2022 found 273 crashes involving Tesla driver-assist technologies in the past nine months, either caused by Tesla Autopilot or its full self-driving software.

NHTSA studied 497 crashes, and 43 percent were caused by driver-assist technologies, commonly referred to as “Autopilot” and “Full Self-driving Capability.”

2017 College Football Playoff National Championship: Alabama vs. Clemson

2017 College Football National Championship Alabama and Clemson

As far as college football goes, there is nothing bigger than the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship. On Monday, January 9, 2017, it will be between Alabama Crimson Tide and Clemson Tigers at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida.

Head Coaches and Mild Alabama Offensive Coordinator Controversy

Nick Saban coaches the Alabama Crimson Tide, and Dabo Swinney coaches the Clemson Tigers. Some controversy may be said of the Alabama offensive coordinator Lane Kiffin, who accepted a job as the head coach of Florida-Atlantic University, and will not be on the field for this National Championship game. His replacement is Steve Sarkisian, who will be coaching on the sidelines, and this is the first time he has called plays since 2014 and being clean from alcohol abuse. Sarkisian took a break from coaching to undergo rehab for substance/alcohol abuse. The Los Angeles times has reported many alcohol incidents during his head coaching at Washington. In comparison, when Kirby Smart was announced as Georgia's head coach, he finished out the post-season play as Alabama's defensive coordinator before assuming his new position at Georgia.

2017 College Football Playoff National Championship: Alabama vs. Clemson

Monday night's game is a rematch between two talented college football programs. As Dabo Swinney said after his win over Ohio State, Clemson has set itself up as an elite football program. And most fans of college football would agree that Alabama is already the best college football program in the nation, seeing post season play almost every year, thanks to the coaching from Nick Saban, and the great athletes that are recruited by his program.

As you can see below, Nick Saban and Dabo Swinney are both in the top three for coaches with the best win percentage for coaches at the same school since 2008 (ESPN).

Statistic: If Alabama wins on Monday night against Clemson, it will be the first team in college football history to finish a football season 15-0 (wins/losses). Source: SEC Country

Alabama Crimson Tide's Biggest Threat is Deshaun Watson

Alabama's biggest threat in Monday night's game is the Clemson quarterback, Deshaun Watson. Last year, he was able to score 40 in Clemson's loss to Alabama. Deshaun was able to throw for 405 yards, with only 1 interception, and he ran the ball for 73 yards.

Alabama's defensive play forces the opposing team's quarterback of playing a perfect game, and Deshaun Watson is capable of playing great under pressure.

Steve Sarkisian needs to run the ball more than Lane Kiffin

While Jalen Hurts has been playing exceptionally well for a true freshman quarterback, Alabama fans are voicing that they want to see Steve Sarkisian run more plays that involve Bo Scarbrough, Damien Harris, and Joshua Jacobs in running the ball down the field.

The College Football Playoff Championship: Oregon vs. Ohio State

Oregon vs. Ohio State: The Championship Game is Set

On January 12, 2015, Oregon and Ohio State face off in the first College Football Playoff Championship since being created.  Oregon has never won a National Championship, nor has ever beaten Ohio State.  Can Oregon end their first College Football Playoff with a National title?

Marcus Mariota (Oregon QB) won the Heisman and had 40 touchdowns in the 2014 college football season

Oregon vs. Ohio State: A Test of Two Quarterbacks

Ohio State has made it to the National Championship game with their third quarterback, Cardale Jones, after the other two were been injured during the regular College Football season.  Oregon is coming to the game with the Heisman winner, Marcus Mariota.  Marcus Mariota is considered more experienced by far, but Cardale Jones is considered the new rising star, rising to success from third-string obscurity.

Cardale Jones (Ohio State QB) has a 159 passer rating

High-Powered Offenses Win Games: Oregon vs. Ohio State

Oregon averages 47.2 points per game, while Ohio State averages 45 points per game.  This is a pretty impressive statistic.

Oregon vs. Ohio State both have high powered offenses

The Biggest Statistic of Oregon vs. Ohio State

Probably the biggest statistic that everyone is pointing out is that Ohio State is 8-0 vs. Oregon in all-time games.  Oregon has not yet beaten Ohio State in a College Football game.

Ohio State is 8-0 in all time games against Oregon

Both Oregon and Ohio State Beat Very Good College Football Teams in Playoff

Oregon beat Florida State on January 1, 2015 in the Rose Bowl.  Florida State was the defending National Champions from last year's College Football season.  FSU wanted to go to the National Championship game again, but Oregon ripped away any hope of this happening in post-season play.

Ohio State beat #1 ranked Alabama in the Sugar Bowl on January 1, 2015. Alabama has won the National Championship three times since 2009, making them no stranger to the National Championship game.

Urban Meyer won a National Championship in 2006 and 2008 with the Florida Gators, and is going for his third National Championship title with Ohio State.

The Winner of the Oregon vs. Ohio State National Championship was Ohio State on January 12, 2015. Ohio State 42, Oregon 20.

No.1 Ranked Alabama Loses to No. 15 Texas A&M

Texas A&M football players celebrating a touchdown in Alabama endzone

The unthinkable happened to the Alabama Crimson Tide on 11/10/12. They lost a football game. All Alabama fans are in a panic, because until now, we had our eyes set on a National Championship.

Johnny Manziel, Texas A&M quarterback is looking like a hero as he threw 2 touchdowns against the behemoth, Alabama. But who said the football giant couldn't be slayed? David slayed Goliath with only a sling and a rock.

Most importantly, this was probably Alabama's last competitive team of the season with the Texas A&M Aggies. The only games remaining after this one was with Western Carolina and then Auburn. Auburn has the worst record in years, and are having trouble beating their own practice team. I'm sure this loss to Texas A&M gives Auburn some hope, considering that Gene Chizik's job is on the line.

After this game, the Alabama Crimson Tide are now (9-1), but don't count them out.

You must remember that last year, Alabama lost 1 game to the LSU Tigers, skipped the SEC Conference game completely, played LSU again, and won the National Championship.

Can Alabama pull off something like that again?

We will see.

One thing is for certain. Oregon will most likely become the new number 1 team, as Notre Dame and Kansas State join the Ducks as the only undefeated teams left.

This is no doubt a sad day for Alabama fans as they lose their first game in a long stretch of W's.

SEC fans everywhere are now scratching their heads wondering why we even invited Texas A&M into our conference. I know A.J. McCarron is probably crying about the loss (see pics) in the locker room. He has a right to cry if he wants to.

There's always next year for Nick Saban, because this one is starting to look like a loss.