Coffee shops and roasters have free cups, deals and other giveaways planned for National Coffee Day, which is observed on Friday. Get in on CL's working guide to Coffee Day destinations around Tampa Bay.
All events take place on Sept. 29 unless otherwise noted.
Caffeine Roasters Specials at both locations, including $1 AeroPress, $1.50 V60 and $2 Chemex coffees. The South Tampa drive-thru is spotlighting $1 cold brews, too, but don't worry — you can nab 40 percent off single-origin bags no matter which shop you frequent. 6 a.m.-7 p.m. 2420 W. Kennedy Blvd., Tampa, 813-644-7245, caffeineusa.com.
Dunkin' Donuts With the purchase of a medium or larger hot coffee, guests score another medium cup for free, which they're encouraged to share with a friend, co-worker, first responder, etc. — or, you know, themselves. More good news for caffeine enthusiasts in the neighborhood? Bolt Jolt Wednesdays — a promotion that means $1 medium hot or iced coffees through the Dunkin' app every Wednesday — return Oct. 4, running through the regular Tampa Bay Lightning season. 1046 Fourth St. N., St. Petersburg, 727-821-3240, dunkindonuts.com.
Joffrey's Coffee & Tea Company Free coffee, including seasonal specialties like pumpkin crème brûlée, at downtown Tampa's Lykes Gaslight Square Park. The Joffrey's team also has swag, and complimentary 16-ounce bags of their Tampa-born roasts, on hand for fans while supplies last. 7-9:30 a.m. 241-263 E. Madison St., Tampa, joffreys.com.
Kahwa Coffee Bring a friend to any Kahwa location and their coffee is on the house. 204 Second Ave. S., St. Petersburg, 727-821-1942, kahwacoffee.com.
Krispy Kreme Over three days, patrons enjoy one free hot (any size) or iced (small) premium blend. The offer's only valid at Krispy Kreme shops. Sept. 29-Oct. 1. 3113 W. Kennedy Blvd., Tampa, 813-872-8315, krispykreme.com.
Le Méridien Two illy coffee-inspired dessert cocktails, the espresso martini and Irish coffee, are $8 each at the bar in honor of International Coffee Day, celebrated on Sunday. Plus, the hotel's offering $4 Cuban coffee-infused eclairs throughout the week. Oct. 1, 4 p.m.-close. 601 N. Florida Ave, Tampa, 813-221-9555, lemeridientampa.com.
Nature's Food Patch The health-conscious grocer's coffee bar is offering a cup of organic, fair-trade java for free. 1225 Cleveland St., Clearwater, 727-443-6703, naturesfoodpatch.com.
Wawa Stop by for a complimentary coffee — of any size. 3650 34th St. N., St. Petersburg, 727-525-1803, wawa.com.
This article appears in Sep 21-28, 2017.