National Coffee Day 2019 Freebies and Deals

National Coffee Day on September 29, 2019, offered a wide variety of freebies and deals from major chains and local establishments across the United States. The promotions ranged from completely free cups of coffee to "buy one, get one" offers and discounted beverages with food purchases. Participation varied by location, and many deals required the use of mobile apps or rewards programs. Additionally, other food and beverage holidays throughout the year, such as National Doughnut Day and April Fools' Day, provided separate opportunities for consumers to receive free items.

National Coffee Day Promotions

Numerous national chains and regional businesses announced specials for National Coffee Day on Sunday, September 29, 2019. Offers included free coffee with purchase, free coffee with no purchase necessary, and discounts on beans or other beverages. Consumers were generally advised to check with their local participating locations for availability and specific terms.

Major Coffee and Convenience Chains

Dunkin’ offered a deal where customers could buy one hot coffee and get another hot coffee of equal or lesser value for free.

Krispy Kreme provided a free coffee and one Original Glazed Doughnut with no purchase necessary at participating locations. The chain also offered its original filled Coffee Kreme Doughnuts for a limited time.

Starbucks did not offer a specific freebie or discount for customers on National Coffee Day. Instead, the chain highlighted its Siren's Blend coffee.

Peet's Coffee offered a free drip coffee or tea at participating locations. Additionally, customers could receive 25% off one pound of coffee beans in-store or online using the promo code COFFEEDAY19.

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf offered a free 16-ounce coffee, hot or iced, with a food or bakery purchase of at least $2.

Caribou Coffee had three distinct deals: a medium hot coffee for $1, a medium Cold Press Black for $2, and a Nitro Black for $3.

Biggby Coffee provided a free hot brewed coffee at participating locations.

Pilot Flying J offered a free cup of any hot or cold coffee of any size through the Pilot Flying J app.

Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores sold a large 24-ounce coffee or hot beverage for $1 from Sunday, September 29, to Monday, September 30.

Circle K gave away a free medium Simply Great Coffee via the Circle K app at participating locations. Some reports also indicated a free Belvita Breakfast Biscuit with coffee on Sunday.

7-Eleven allowed 7Rewards members to get any size coffee for $1 through the app. Another report noted that new and existing 7Rewards members could pick up any-sized coffee for $1 at participating stores nationwide.

Wawa offered a free cup of coffee to Wawa Rewards members.

QuickChek provided a free hot coffee or iced coffee of any size to first-time users of their mobile app.

Sheetz gave a free cold brew to customers who ordered through the Sheetz app.

Retail and Food Service Establishments

Barnes & Noble offered a free tall hot or iced coffee with the purchase of any bake case item.

White Castle provided a free small coffee with any purchase from Sunday through October 1, requiring a coupon available in-store.

Corner Bakery offered free hand-roasted coffee or cold brew with a purchase from September 29 through October 1.

Bruegger’s Bagels offered a free medium coffee with purchase to customers who joined the chain’s Inner Circle rewards program. Another report mentioned a free bagel and free coffee at Bruegger’s on National Coffee Day.

Godiva offered a free 12-ounce hot or iced coffee with any purchase at GODIVA Café locations from September 27 through September 29.

Specialized Promotions and Brand Partnerships

High Brew Coffee offered a downloadable coupon for a free coffee can, redeemable at Whole Foods stores nationwide. Whole Foods Market and High Brew Coffee also offered free cans of coffee with a coupon available on Sunday.

Silk covered the cost of any coffee drink that included plant-based milk, up to $5. Customers could send a PayPal request to [email protected] after visiting a local cafe.

Atlas Coffee Company offered its first 12 oz. bag of Premium Single Original Coffee free with any subscription. Shipping costs applied, and the code AtlasCoffeeDay19 was required. The offer was valid through September 29.

Coupons.com offered up to $2.50 in cashback deposited in a PayPal account with the savings app’s National Coffee Day rebate through Monday.

McDonald’s promoted its McCafé Rewards on the app, where for every five any-size McCafé beverages purchased, one was free.

Name-Based Promotions

A unique promotion was available for individuals named Joe, Joey, Joseph, Joanne, Josephine, or a variation of the name "Joe" who were born on September 29. These individuals had a chance to win a Keurig K-Duo Single Serve and Carafe Coffee Maker.

National Doughnut Day 2019 Freebies

National Doughnut Day was observed on Friday, June 7, 2019. Various restaurants offered free donuts and deals, with many requiring participation at specific locations.

Burney's Sweets & More in Raleigh offered a free donut or glazed croissant on June 7 while supplies last. No purchase was required, and there was a limit of one free item per person.

Carolina Glazed Donuts provided a free glazed or cake donut on June 7.

Daylight Donuts in Raleigh offered a free glazed donut with the purchase of any beverage.

Duck Donuts offered a free Classic Duck Donut on June 7 at participating locations.

Krispy Kreme and Dunkin' Donuts were also noted as participating in National Doughnut Day, though specific offer details for 2019 were not detailed in the provided text.

Other Seasonal Freebies and Deals

Promotions extended beyond coffee and donuts, with specific deals noted for Tax Day and April Fools' Day.

April Fools' Day and Tax Day

On April 1, 2019, The Cheesecake Factory partnered with DoorDash to give away $250,000 worth of free food. This was a limited-time offer requiring speed to secure.

Tax Day on April 15 was noted as a significant day for deals and freebies, with some businesses marking the tax return deadline with "tax relief" offers. Specific brands were not listed for Tax Day in the provided text, but the event was highlighted as a major day for deals.

Lenten Fish Fry Specials

During the Lenten season, several fast-food chains promoted fish sandwiches. McDonald's, Wendy's, and Chick-fil-A were mentioned as serving up fish sandwiches for Lent.

Loyalty Programs and Year-Round Savings

Consumers were encouraged to join loyalty programs to extend free coffee holidays and receive savings year-round. Many programs offer a free cup just for joining.

7Rewards (7-Eleven) allowed members to purchase coffee for $1.

McCafé Rewards (McDonald’s) provided a free beverage after purchasing five.

Inner Circle (Bruegger’s Bagels) provided a free medium coffee with purchase.

Wawa Rewards provided free coffee.

Circle K App provided free medium coffee.

Pilot Flying J App provided free coffee.

QuickChek Mobile App provided free coffee to new users.

Sheetz App provided free cold brew.

Conclusion

National Coffee Day 2019 provided extensive opportunities for consumers to receive free or discounted coffee through a variety of promotions, including "buy one, get one" offers, free items with purchase, and app-based rewards. Similarly, National Doughnut Day in June and other holidays throughout the year, such as April Fools' Day and Tax Day, offered specific food and beverage freebies. Participation in loyalty programs and the use of mobile apps were recurring themes across many of the major chains, serving as a primary method for consumers to access these deals. As with all promotional offers, availability depended on participating locations, and specific terms such as purchase requirements or app downloads were standard conditions.