The basics:
- National Coffee Day is Sept. 29: Keep reading below for where to get your fix in NJ
- Dunkin’ rewards members can get a free medium coffee with an app purchase
- 7-Eleven offering $1.49 large coffee to rewards members
- Keep reading for more from Paris Baguette, 7 Brew, Tim Horton’s and more
Ahead of National Coffee Day Sept. 29, popular chains are brewing up special promotions.
Several brands with a local presence – such as Dunkin’, Paris Baguette and 7-Eleven – announced freebies, discounts and deals to celebrate the food holiday.
Americans have plenty of reasons to celebrate National Coffee Day this year.
Nearly 195 million U.S. adults drink coffee every week, with the average coffee drinker downing 2.8 cups a day, according to the National Coffee Association. The report found that 83% of Americans who had coffee within the past day did so at home. That’s the highest amount since the NCA began tracking consumption trends in 2021.
Citing industry experts, Reuters noted that the pattern appears to be driven by the continuing trend of remote work and an increasing pullback in consumer spending. The outlet also pointed to the ability of home machines to deliver “near out-of-home quality” coffee.
Meanwhile, out-of-home consumption among coffee drinkers reached 38%. That’s the largest share since pre-pandemic January 2020. Of those consumers, 55% ordered their drink at a drive-thru. And a record 40% used an app to make their purchase, NCA said.
Additionally, more American adults now drink specialty coffee than traditional coffee. An all-time of 48% of respondents reported having specialty coffee in the past day, NCA found.
With Americans enjoying more than 500 million cups a day nationwide, coffee is more widely consumed than any other beverage including bottled water, the NCA said.
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What’s the deal?
And while coffee remains a daily ritual, it’s getting pricier.
Prices were up 6.1% in August from a year earlier, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Instant coffee rose 11% year over year, while roasted coffee was 4.9% higher, the latest BLS Consumer Price Index data show.
Industry analysts point to a mix of factors, including extreme weather and tight supplies in major growing countries like Brazil and Vietnam. As a result, those higher bean costs are continuing to work their way through the supply chain, according to Reuters.
Take a closer look below at New Jersey’s 2026 National Coffee Day promotions:
7 Brew
Free collectible state license plate sticker with any drink purchase Sept. 29. Within New Jersey, the drive-thru concept has 10 locations.
7-Eleven
Rewards members can get a large coffee for $1.49, as well as a package of 7-Select Mini Donuts for $1 Sept. 29. The convenience store chain has more than 320 stores across New Jersey.
Burger King
All day Sept. 29, rewards members can get a free medium-sized iced coffee with a $3 purchase. The fast-food chain has about 160 sites across New Jersey.
Dairy Queen
Through Nov. 1, guests can score one a $3 small coffee cooler in Oreo, salted caramel or toasted marshmallow at one of the brand’s 72 locations statewide.
DoorDash
On Sept. 29, customers who spend $15 on orders placed via the on-demand delivery platform can geta free medium hot or iced coffee from Dunkin’.
Duck Donuts
On Sept. 29, guests can receive a free espresso doughnut with any purchase and $2 off retail coffee bags. The offer is limited to one per customer and can be redeemed in store only. The doughnut chain has12 shops across New Jersey.
Dunkin’
On Sept. 29, rewards members can get a free medium hot or iced coffee with any in-app purchase. Within New Jersey, the chain has more than 870 storefronts.
Additionally, a newly remodeled Dunkin’ in Montague (15 Route 23) is giving the first 100 rewards members in line at 9 a.m. a chance to score a month’s worth of free Dunkin’ Refreshers. Winners will be able to redeem 30 days of free medium-sized drinks via the Dunkin’ app. Festivities will also include a spin-to-win prize wheel and 10:30 a.m. ribbon cutting.
Einstein Bros. Bagels
All guests can pick up a free any-sized iced coffee with any purchase in store Sept. 29. The bagel café concept has three local sites (William Paterson University, Rowan University and Stockton University).
Frutta Bowls
The Freehold-born specialty acai bowl chain is giving away a free 16-ounce cold brew with any online or in-app purchase of $9.99 or more using the promo code JAVA9 during checkout Sept. 29. The WOWorks-owned chain has eight spots in New Jersey.
Gregorys Coffee
Rewards members who make a purchase Sept. 29 will earn enough points to redeem a free drip coffee on a future visit or save toward another reward. The specialty coffee chain founded by New Jersey native Gregory Zamfotis has eight locations statewide.
Krispy Kreme
Free small or medium hot or iced coffee with any purchase in store Sept. 29. Limit one per person. The chain is also offering a dozen of its new original glazed coffee flavored doughnuts for $5 when customers purchase a regular-priced dozen and use the promo code COFFEE during online or in-app checkout. Krispy Kreme has five shops in New Jersey.
Paris Baguette
Rewards members can treat themselves toa free medium hot or iced coffee with any purchase Sept. 29. The chain, which has its U.S. headquarters in Moonachie, has 34 bakery-cafés locally.
Playa Bowls
Exclusive buy-one, get-one-free deal on 20-ounce cold brews for rewards members Sept. 29. The Belmar-based superfruit bowl franchise has more than 75 New Jersey stores.
Pilot/Flying J
The travel center operator is offering customers a free any-size hot coffee all day Sept. 29. The freebie is available via the brand’s rewards app.
Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard
On Sept. 29, users of the frozen dessert chain’s app can get a $1.99 small frozen coffee in flavors like caramel or mocha. Rita’s has more than 115 spots in New Jersey.
Smoothie King
From Sept. 28–29, the Dallas-headquartered smoothie franchise is giving each rewards member a free 12-ounce coffee high protein almond mocha smoothie. Smoothie King has 19 shops locally.
Sonic
The Inspire Brands-owned drive-in fast-food chain is giving a free salted caramel toffee iced coffee with any purchase for National Coffee Day. Sonic’s footprint in New Jersey spans 13 locations statewide.
Stop & Shop
Between Sept. 25 and Oct. 1, rewards members get pick up a free 48-ounce bottle of Stop & Shop ready-to-drink cold brew coffee when they check in at the supermarket chain’s savings station kiosk for the digital coupon. The product comes in unsweetened medium roast, dark roast or dark roast espresso. No purchase required. The Ahold Delhaize-owned banner has 47 stores in New Jersey.
Tim Hortons
Free any size coffee all day Sept 29, no purchase necessary. The offer is available to rewards members through Tim Hortons’ app. In New Jersey, The Restaurant Brands International-owned chain has 13 spots.
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