Coffeehouses around the DC area are celebrating National Coffee Day with deals and specials on Sunday, September 29. If you can’t survive a single day without coffee (like this writer), there are plenty of options for the day. To celebrate past the day, the DC Coffee Festival runs October 5 and 6 at Union Market. (And if you’re looking for fall-themed drinks while you’re at it, we’ll let you skip the order line and check out recommendations for this season.)
Compass Coffee
Multiple locations around the DC area
With new locations recently opened in Adams Morgan and Ballston West, Compass Coffee is also celebrating its 10th anniversary. They’ve released an anniversary blend and are offering 20 percent off first orders using the discount NEWBREW4U. On Instagram, they’re currently running a 10-day selfie challenge through October 1, where one lucky coffee lover will win free coffee for a year.
Puro Gusto
1345 F St., NW
Loyalty members of Puro Gusto can get a free 16-ounce, fresh-brewed hot coffee to celebrate the day.
Brew on U
1931 13th St., NW
If you’re looking for your fix of Swings coffee roasters, Brew on U is giving away 12-ounce medium size hot brews with Swings’ delicious blend.
La Colombe
Multiple locations around the DC area
La Colombe will have free coffee on National Coffee Day. From September 29 through October 1, they’re also offering a buy-three-get-one-free deal on their 12-ounce coffee box.
La Madeleine
Multiple locations around the DC area
At La Madeleine, get one free drip coffee with any purchase in-store or online.
Illy Coffee at Epicurean
37th and O Streets, NW
Illy Coffee invites coffee lovers to a “special day of rich, aromatic brews and exclusive offers” though did not release details as of press time.
Paris Baguette
Multiple locations around the DC area
For Paris Baguette Rewards members, you can redeem a free medium hot or iced Lavazza coffee this weekend—Friday, September 27, through Sunday, September, 29—in honor of National Coffee Day.
Dunkin’ Donuts
Multiple locations around the DC area
Craving Dunkin’? Their National Coffee Day festivities include free medium hot or iced coffee for members of Dunkin’ Rewards.
Krispy Kreme
Multiple locations around the DC area
To celebrate National Coffee Day, Krispy Kreme is offering a medium hot or iced coffee for free with any purchase. If you’re craving a lot of doughnuts, you can also get a dozen Original Glazed for just $2 with the purchase of any dozen.
Peet’s Coffee
Multiple locations around the DC area
Snag a small free drip coffee, hot brewed tea, or cold brew on National Coffee Day. This year, Peet’s is also offering 25 percent off everything they sell online and in stores for the whole week, September 23 through September 29 with the code NCD2024.
Starbucks
Multiple locations around the DC area
Starbucks has announced it will have an exclusive deal with Amazon on National Coffee Day, and invites coffee lovers to stock up on their preferred coffee blends ahead of the holiday to enjoy at home – including roasts that complement a Twitch livestream DJ set from Sofi Tukker on September 29 to commemorate the holiday. They’re also offering $10 off eligible Starbucks coffee-at-home products when you make an Amazon purchase of $50, redeemable at Starbucks Coffee At-Home’s Amazon page while the offer is valid and while supplies last.
This post will be updated as other specials are announced.
