One of the most joyous days of the year is upon us, Tampa Bay. Observed on Saturday, Sept. 29, National Coffee Day brings free cups of joe and other discounts to coffee-slinging establishments across the region, and CL ain’t mad about it.
Our guide to the caffeinated holiday includes one-day deals and extended offers. Drink up.
Bruegger’s Bagels Land a free coffee with any purchase. Simple as that. Through Sept. 29. 501 E. Kennedy Blvd., Tampa. 813-402-2989, brueggers.com.
Buddy Brew Coffee The local roaster gives away one cup of brew on the house for a limited time. Sept. 29, 8 a.m.-noon. 2020 W. Kennedy Blvd., Tampa. 813-258-2739, buddybrew.com.
Dunkin’ Donuts Customers who buy one hot coffee at participating DD locations nationwide receive a second hot coffee (of equal or lesser value) for free. Choose from original, dark roast or decaf blends, plus flavors like caramel, mocha orhazelnut. Sept. 29. Various locations, Tampa Bay. dunkindonuts.com.
Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Co. In partnership with gourmet syrup producer Monin, Joffrey’s fuels the community with complimentary cups of pumpkin crème brûlée, a seasonal blend, from its purple cafe-on-wheels. Coffee Day revelers can customize their coffees with several Monin flavors, including pumpkin pie, spiced brown sugar and candy corn. Free 16-ounce bags of Joffrey’s Divine Donut Blend — and a gift from Monin — are also available while supplies last. Sept. 28, 7-9:30 a.m. Lykes Gaslight Park, 241 E. Madison St., Tampa. joffreys.com.
Krispy Kreme Sure, guests on Coffee Day take home a free brewed coffee. But Krispy Kreme has a couple of new creations for them to try, too: Coffee Glazed Doughnuts and Original Glazed Coffee. Sept. 29. Various locations, Tampa Bay. krispykreme.com.
Nature’s Food Patch The health-minded independent grocer’s coffee bar features free pours of fair-trade, organic java to celebrate the occasion. Nab one before knocking out that shopping list. Sept. 29. 1225 Cleveland St., Clearwater. 727-443-6703, naturesfoodpatch.com.
Pilot Flying J Download the myPilot app to score a free coffee — in any size (customers redeem the deal under “myOffers”). Pumpkin caramel macchiato and cold brew are among the options. Sept. 28 & 29. Various locations, Tampa Bay. pilotflyingj.com.
This article appears in Sep 27 – Oct 5, 2018.
