National Coffee Day is Wednesday, September 29th, 2021. And of course, the day comes with a few perks. (See what we did there?)
Every year, coffee shops and other restaurants offer FREE coffee or some sort of discount or freebie with a purchase — so you can get your caffeine fix for free or cheap.
We will be updating this post with the deals as they’re announced, so check back!
In addition to the deals below, in previous years we found National Coffee Day offers at:
- Duck Donuts
- High Brew Coffee
- Jacobs Java (Marietta)
- Bojangles
- Corner Bakery Cafe
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2021 National Coffee Day offers
Dunkin’ Donuts
On September 29th, 2021, DD Perks members can get a FREE medium hot or iced coffee with any purchase at any participating Dunkin’ location. The offer includes Dunkin’s Original Blend or Dunkin’s Limited Batch Series coffees, 100% Guatemalan Hot Coffee, or Dunkin’ Midnight Hot Coffee.
Caribou Coffee
Celebrate the day at Caribou Coffee. Join the chain’s loyalty program, Caribou Perks, and earn a FREE beverage (any size) after your first visit. Earn two points per $1 you spend on beverages, food, beans and merchandise. Plus, members get the most and best offers. There are 7 Caribou locations in Atlanta.

Photo courtesy of Caribou Coffee
Starbucks
On September 29th, 2021, Starbucks is celebrating National Coffee Day and their 50th anniversary. Bring in a clean, reusable cup to participating cafe locations and get a FREE cup of Pike Place brewed coffee.
The offer is available in cafés only — not in the drive-thru or ordered ahead in the Starbucks app.
More info here
Atlas Coffee Club
Get your first bag of coffee for free with Atlas Coffee Club. Just pay for shipping. Use code COFFEEDAY2021. Offer is good from September 29th to October 4th, 2021.
Krispy Kreme
On Sept. 29th, all guests can receive a FREE brewed coffee, no purchase necessary. Even better, Krispy Kreme Reward Members can receive a FREE coffee and doughnut (no purchase necessary).
And don’t forget — Krispy Kreme is giving all vaccinated customers a FREE donut every day for the rest of the year and that includes National Coffee Day, Sept. 29th!
Barnes & Noble
Buy a bakery item and get a FREE hot or iced coffee on Sept. 29th.
Find a metro area location near you.
Einstein Bros. Bagels
Use the mobile app to order ahead, and you’ll find an offer to add a FREE coffee to your order, on Sept. 29th only. There are roughly 15 Einstein Bros. locations in the Atlanta metro area.
Pilot Flying J
On September 29th, 2021, at 600 participating U.S. Pilot and Flying J Travel Centers, you can get a FREE coffee. Choose from any size dispensed hot, iced, or cold brew Pilot coffee. The offer must be redeemed in the myRewards Plus app. No purchase required. Read the press release online.
Pilot Flying J is the largest operator of travel centers and travel plazas in North America.
Find a location near you.
Waffle House
If you’re a member of the Waffle House Regulars Club, look for a coupon in your email inbox. It’s good for a FREE coffee, and you have until Oct. 13th to redeem it. Present the coupon to your server when you’re ordering. You’ll need to print it ahead of time.
If you’re not yet in the Regulars Club, you should join now! You’ll get coupons and special offers periodically, and there’s none of the hassles of an app-based rewards program. As soon as you sign up, you’ll get a coupon for a FREE order of hash browns.
Panera Bread
On September 29th, 2021, Panera Bread is celebrating parents and caregivers. Just let Panera know at the cashier or drive-thru that you’re a parent or caregiver and you can enjoy FREE coffee all day. No purchase required.
If you really love the chain’s coffee, join its unlimited coffee subscription for just $8.99 per month. If you sign-up between Oct. 1 and Dec. 31, the monthly fee will be waived through the end of the year. The offer is only available to new members.

Image courtesy of Panera Bread
Peet’s Coffee
Peet’s Coffee is offering 25% off freshly hand-roasted coffee beans, K-Cup Pods, and espresso capsules at participating Peet’s coffeebars and on Peets.com from September 25th to September 29th, 2021.Use the coupon code GOODSTUFF. There aren’t any Peet’s coffeebars in the metro Atlanta area, so you’re limited to online ordering.
Plus, you can enter Peet’s National Coffee Day giveaway from Sept. 22 to 29, for a chance to win a $2,000 gift card that can used at any of the chain’s shops or online.
There’s more! Join Peetnik Rewards and you can get $5 off your purchase, when you download the Peet’s app and enter promo code WELCOME at app registration. The offer ends Sept. 30th.
If you prefer your coffee delivered to your home, get 30% off your first shipment, when you join the chain’s Frequent Brewer Subscription — use promo code NEWSUB30.
Amora Coffee
Get your coffee delivered right to your front door, thanks to Amora Coffee. Join the coffee company’s monthly subscription program and get your first bag for just $1. Even better, shipping and handling are included. Your total satisfaction is guaranteed. You can cancel your subscription at anytime without any obligation.
MAPCO Mart
GET a FREE regular coffee (16-oz.) on Sept. 29. The offer is open to all customers. If you can’t make it on Sept. 29, all MAPCO My Reward$ members get a FREE coffee on weekdays from 5 a.m. to 8 a.m., through Nov. 8th. The gas station and convenience store has more than 330 locations throughout the Southeast. The only metro Atlanta location is in Woodstock.
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf is offering a FREE regular-size brewed coffee with any food or bakery purchase of $2 or more, on Sept. 29th only. There are two locations at Hartsfield Airport.
7-Eleven
On September 29th, 2021, participating 7-Eleven stores are offering two special deals. 7Rewards loyalty members receive one FREE any-size hot coffee (including 7-Eleven’s new fall coffees) with the purchase of a baked good. And get a free extra large hot coffee with any purchase through 7-Eleven Delivery via the 7NOW app. We no longer have 7-Eleven stores in Atlanta, but take note if you’ll be on the road on National Coffee Day!
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