National Coffee Day is Tuesday, Sept. 29, and coffee lovers across New York can score free drinks, discounts and limited-time offers at chains with locations throughout the state.
According to the National Coffee Association, coffee remains America's most-consumed beverage among adults, with specialty coffee and espresso-based drinks continuing to grow in popularity.
Here's a look at National Coffee Day deals available at chains with New York locations. (Note: Offers are available at participating locations and may vary. Customers should check with their local store and applicable loyalty apps for details.)
Starbucks debuts Aerocano, Mini Pies
Beginning Sept. 29, Starbucks is introducing a new iced espresso beverage called the Aerocano, described as Starbucks Blonde Espresso air-whipped
into a light foam. The chain is also adding three new Mini Pies: Apple Crumble, Pecan and Pumpkin.
Learn more: Starbucks Aerocano and Mini Pies
Dunkin' offers free coffee with purchase
Dunkin' Rewards members can get a free medium hot or iced coffee with any purchase on Sept. 29 through the Dunkin' app.
The chain also is launching additional merchandise through its collaboration with L.L. Bean.
7 Brew offers free state-themed stickers
Customers at participating 7 Brew locations can receive a free state license plate sticker with any drink purchase on Sept. 29 for National Coffee Day.
According to 7 Brew, customers will receive one sticker for each drink purchased while supplies last. The fast-growing drive-thru coffee chain now has locations in New York and operates more than 800 stores nationwide.
Tim Hortons gives away free coffee
Tim Hortons customers can get a free coffee of any size with no purchase necessary on Sept. 29.
The offer must be activated through the Tim Hortons app.
Krispy Kreme offers free coffee, doughnut deal
Krispy Kreme is celebrating with a new Original Glazed Coffee Flavored Doughnut available through Sept. 29.
Customers visiting Sept. 29 can receive a free small or medium hot or iced coffee with any purchase. They can also buy a dozen coffee-flavored doughnuts for $5 with the purchase of any regularly priced dozen.
More information: Krispy Kreme coffee-flavored doughnuts
Peet's Coffee sells coffee for 25 cents
To celebrate its 60th anniversary, Peet's Coffee is offering medium coffees for 25 cents at participating coffee bars on Sept. 29.
The company is also offering 25% off online orders at Peets.com.
Dairy Queen offers $3 coffee coolers
Through Nov. 1, participating Dairy Queen locations are offering a small DQ Coffee Cooler for $3.
Available flavors include:
- Oreo DQ Coffee Cooler
- Salted Caramel DQ Coffee Cooler
- Toasted Marshmallow DQ Coffee Cooler
Paris Baguette offers free coffee with purchase
PB Rewards members can receive a free medium hot or iced coffee with any purchase on National Coffee Day.
Smoothie King giving away coffee smoothie
On Sept. 28-29, Smoothie King Rewards members can receive a free 12-ounce Coffee High Protein Almond Mocha smoothie, made with cold brew coffee and 14 grams of protein.
Rita's offers frozen coffee deal
Participating Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard locations are offering $1.99 small Cold Brew Frozen Coffee and Frozen Matcha drinks on Sept. 29.
Circle K rewards members get free coffee
Inner Circle Rewards members can receive a free medium hot or iced coffee Sept. 29 through the Circle K app.
Sign up at Circle K Inner Circle Rewards.
Contributing: USA Today Network
This article originally appeared on Rochester Democrat and Chronicle: National Coffee Day 2026: Free coffee, deals available across New York
