Kroger offers gift card bonuses for National Coffee Day — Starbucks and Krispy Kreme and more stories...

Coffee lovers know it's not often they can get a discount at their favorite coffee shop — especially when it comes buying their gift cards.

That's why these gift card bonuses from Kroger for National Coffee Day are extra hot for thirsty bargain hunters and coffee lovers alike.

BONUS: If you want to earn fuel points, be sure to login into your Kroger account before purchasing the gift card.

The offer is only available online, while supplies last.

Starbucks Gift Card Bonus

From Sept. 24 to 29, 2026, get a $5 bonus on the purchase of a $45 Starbucks gift card.

That's means you get a $50 Starbucks gift card for $45. Maximum bonus is $5 per customer.

Purchase the bonus gift card here.

Krispy Kreme Gift Card Bonus

From Sept. 24 to 29, 2026, save $5 on the purchase of a $25 Krispy Kreme gift card.

That's means you get a $25 Krispy Kreme gift card for $20. Maximum bonus is $10 per customer.

Purchase the bonus gift card here.

Find more National Coffee Day deals here.

Hungry for more food deals?

The cinnamon roll is an iconic treat to many — sticky, sweet and delicious! And one of the best places to pull one apart is at Cinnabon.

The popular bakery is celebrating National Cinnamon Roll Day with a sweet deal for one day only.

$1 Classic Cinnamon Roll

In celebration of the sweet day, Cinnabon is offering its popular Classic Cinnamon Roll for just $1 on Oct. 4, 2026 at participating locations. Toppings and customizations may incur an additional charge.

The sweet offer is only available in-bakery. Limit one per person.

The sweet deal is only available for Cinnabon Rewards members. Join Cinnabon Rewards here.

A Classic Cinnamon Roll is regularly $5.89, so the savings are definitely super sweet at 83% off. Price may vary by location.

$1 Small Beverage

The sweet celebration starts early for Cinnabon Rewards members with a $1 small beverage with the purchase of any baked good on Oct. 2 and 3, 2026.

Find locations nationwide here.

Hungry for more food deals?

It's your turn! Roll the dice and go directly to McDonald's for your chance to win everything from FREE food to a $1 million cash prize.

Hold on to your top hats, the popular MONOPOLY Game at McDonald's is returning in the U.S. From Oct. 6 to Nov. 1, 2026, fans can discover the thrill of the peel on select menu items.

MONOPOLY Game at McDonald's 2026

This year, McDonald's is going all in on the classic peel for the game. With all the pieces in your hands, fans will now have just one way to peel — with all gameplay done in the app. Download the McDonald's app here.

Peel the game piece on select food and beverage items, then scan in the app to cash in instant-win food or loyalty points. Or collect and play for the biggest prizes – like a $1 million cash prize, a 2027 Jeep Cherokee, FREE McDonald's for a Year and more.

How to Play MONOPOLY Game at McDonald's:

1.REGISTER: Download the app, opt in to Rewards and register for the MONOPOLY Game.

2.ORDER + PEEL: From Oct. 6 to Nov. 1, 2026, order eligible menu items and peel the game piece sticker.

BONUS: Get a bonus Chance Card Gameplay in the app for each eligible item purchased via the McDonald’s app or by showing your Rewards code at the kiosk, counter or drive-thru – but only if you’ve registered before ordering.

Game Piece Options

Fans can peel to reveal four different prize opportunities and every one of them is a chance to win.

Here are the four prize opportunities available on each game piece:

Instant-Win Food = FREE McDonald’s food

Instant-Win Loyalty Points = 1,500 to 7,000 MyMcDonald’s Reward points

Collect-to-Win = Collect a winning combination of property pieces to win a major prize

Chance Card = Play the Chance Card Game in the app for a chance to win a prize

Qualifying Menu Items to Get Game Piece

The following menu items include a game piece:

Hash Browns

Biscuit Sandwich (excluding limited-time Biscuit Sandwiches)

McMuffin Sandwich

Large Hot McCafé Beverage

Large Soft Drink

Large Iced Coffee, Iced Tea, Lemonade and McCafé Specialty Drink

Large Fries

Quarter Pounder w/ Cheese Sandwich

Big Mac Sandwich

10-Piece Chicken McNuggets (excluding Spicy Chicken McNuggets)

4-Piece McCrispy Strips

No Purchase Necessary to Play

There is no purchase necessary to play McDonald's MONOPOLY Game. However, the process to get a game piece has changed for 2026. You must now send a request via snail mail to obtain a FREE game piece.

You can receive one Game Piece (which also earns one bonus Chance Card Game play) when you mail in a request in a postage-paid (not metered) outer envelope with a self-addressed stamped envelope (SASE) inside.

That means each request will require two first-class postage stamps — one for the outer envelope and one for the SASE.

Mail each request to the following address:

2026 Monopoly Game at McDonald’s

P.O. Box 4006

Dept. S9851

Grand Rapids, MN 55730-4006

Your Request must be mailed no sooner than Sept. 22, 2026, and must be received no later than Nov. 2, 2026.

Within the outer envelope there must be a SASE with your complete mailing address and sufficient return postage (first-class stamp; not metered). Vermont residents may omit return postage.

Limit one request per outer envelope.

One game piece will be mailed to each request that complies with these requirements, while supplies last.

For more information, full prize list and official game rules, go to playatmcd.com.

Hungry for more food deals?

Tuesdays are for Taco Bell! The popular Mexican fast-food restaurant hosts its popular Tuesday Drops every week.

The program is an opportunity for customers to enjoy exclusive access to special discounts, unique experiences and more.

Taco Bell has dropped many Tuesday Drops deals, including FREE food, $1 specials and more. The offer varies each week, so fans never know exactly what will drop every week. Just expect lots of savings.

Here's how the Tuesday Drops works:

Join Taco Bell Rewards to have access to the Tuesday Drops offers. (New members enjoy a bonus offer just for signing up.)

Every Tuesday morning, look for an announcement about that week's Tuesday Drops. Sign-up for e-mail updates or check the Taco Bell app for details.

Be sure to watch the clock because the deal drops at 2 p.m. PST.

The offers are available first-come, first-served, so it pays to be ready right as the promo drops on Tuesday.

Some offers are only available to the first customers to claim the offer, while others may be available to all but only for one hour. The offer varies each week, so be sure to read the fine print.

The offers can only be claimed and redeemed via the Taco Bell app on the same respective Tuesday.

Tuesday Drops for September 22, 2026

On Sept. 22, 2026, the first 20,000 Taco Bell Rewards members enjoy a Crunchwrap Supreme for just $1 via the Taco Bell app. (The Tuesday Drops rewards can only be redeemed on each respective Tuesday.)

The reward is available at 2 p.m. PST The Tuesday Drops deals are claimed quickly, so be sure to be a few minutes early and ready to hit “Claim” in the Taco Bell app.

A Crunchwrap Supreme is regularly $7.29, so it's definitely an amazing deal. Regular price may vary by location.

Hungry for more food deals?

Cream and sugar, please? Everyone will definitely be buzzin' with excitement (and caffeine!) on National Coffee Day, Sept. 29, 2026, thanks to these cheap perks for coffee lovers and bargain hunters alike.

To stir things up for the day, many coffee shops are celebrating the day with freebies and discounts at participating locations. Limit one offer per customer.

Aroma Joe’s

Can you smell the complimentary coffee in the air?

Aroma Joe's is celebrating National Coffee Day with a FREE hot or iced coffee (16-oz.) for all customers on Sept. 29, 2026. The giveaway excludes cold brew or espresso-based drinks.

AJ’s Rewards members also enjoy a FREE hot or iced coffee reward (24-oz.) in their account — valid from Sept. 29 to Oct. 5, 2026. Join AJ's Rewards here.

Atlas Coffee Club

Let Atlas Coffee Club do the travelling around the world to find the best coffee.

To celebrate National Coffee Day, new customers can get their first bag of premium single-origin coffee (12-oz.) for $5 with any subscription.

The offer is available from Sept. 21 to Oct. 5, 2026.

With 50+ countries around the world, Atlas Coffee Club's coffee subscription program is designed to connect coffee lovers to amazing coffee countries around the globe — each month discover delicious coffee from a new country.

BIGGBY COFFEE

Go big on National Coffee Day!

On Sept. 29, 2026, BIGGBY COFEE is offering a Hot or Iced Brewed Coffee (16-oz.) for just 99 cents — in celebration of National Coffee Day.

Or, if you like your coffee on the sweet side, upgrade to a Hot or Iced Mocha Mocha Latte (16-oz.) for $1.99.

No promo code, digital coupon or app download required — just ask for barista for the hot deal.

BIGGBY COFFEE has locations in Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina and Wisconsin.

Boyer's Coffee

National Coffee Day is Boyer's Coffee's favorite day of the year, of course! And the local coffee company is celebrating the special day by offering one of its best deals of the year sitewide.

For a limited time, Boyers Coffee is offering $25 off on online order of $100 or more. Use promo code FALLSAVE25 at checkout.

Whether you’re a fan of bold breakfast blends, smooth single origins or seasonal favorites, coffee lovers will definitely find the right beans to suit their taste.

Cinnabon

Cinnabon has a big deal brewing for National Coffee Day! Check back on Sept. 29, 2026.

Circle K

Circle back to Circle K for National Coffee Day!

Circle K is giving away a FREE medium hot or iced coffee on Sept. 29, 2026.

The offer is only available for Inner Circle Rewards members. Join Inner Circle Rewards here.

Circle K coffee is brewed in state-of-the-art bean-to-cup self-serve barista-quality machines and made from sustainably sourced and artfully brewed coffee beans.

Dairy Queen

Chill out at Dairy Queen on National Coffee Day!

Through Nov. 1, 2026, Dairy Queen is offering a small DQ Coffee Cooler for just $3.

The indulgent, frozen twist on the classic coffee break is available in three flavors: OREO, Salted Caramel and Toasted Marshmallow.

Denny's

Celebrate National Coffee Day with Denny's!

On Sept. 29, 2026, Denny's is serving a FREE coffee to customers who spend $10 or more on their meal — in-restaurant or online via Denny's site or app. The giveaway cannot be combined with any other offer.

The offer excludes cold brews and frappes.

Dunkin'

Sip on a FREE medium hot or iced coffee with any purchase at Dunkin' on National Coffee Day, Sept. 29, 2026. The offer excludes Nitro and Cold Brew coffees. Plus, espresso shots, flavors and dairy alternatives may be an additional charge.

The offer is only available to Dunkin' Rewards members. Join Dunkin' Rewards here.

Dunkin' has shops in 44 states.

Dunn Brothers Coffee

The Minneapolis-based coffee company Dunn Brothers Coffee is offering a FREE Small Brewed Coffee or Cold Brew on Sept. 29, 2026.

To get the deal, customers can download the coffee shop's app or simply ask for the offer at the counter.

Dunn Brothers has 49 locations in Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin.

Einstein Bros. Bagels

Enjoy a cup of coffee with your bagel on National Coffee Day!

On Sept. 29, 2026, Einstein Bros. Bagels is offering a FREE iced coffee (any size, any flavor) with any purchase. The offer includes all iced coffee flavors, including the shop's limited-time Créme Brûlée.

The giveaway is available to all customers — in-bakery only. Just be sure to mention the offer when ordering.

Einstein Bros. Bagels has locations in 35 states.

Huddle House

Huddle up for big giveaway on National Coffee Day!

Huddle House is offering a FREE cup of coffee with any purchase on Sept. 29, 2026.

Huddle House has locations in 20 states.

Krispy Kreme

On Sept. 29, 2026, Krispy Kreme is giving away a FREE small or medium hot or iced coffee with any purchase — available in-shop or at the drive-thru.

Plus, Krispy Kreme is sweetening National Coffee Day by offering a dozen Original Glazed Coffee Flavored Doughnuts for $5 with the purchase of any dozen at regular price — from Sept. 26 to 29, 2026. The discount is available in-shop and at the drive-thru (limit two), as well as for pick-up or delivery via Krispy Kreme's site or app (limit one). Use promo code COFFEE at checkout online.

Kroger Gift Card Bonus on Starbucks & Krispy Kreme

In honor of National Coffee Day, Kroger is offering a $5 bonus on the purchase of a gift card from Starbucks or Krispy Kreme.

Get more details here.

Paris Baguette

For National Coffee Day, Paris Baguette has an offer coffee lovers are going to like “a latte”.

On Sept. 29, 2026, Paris Baguette is offering a FREE medium hot or iced coffee with any purchase.

The offer is only available for PB Rewards members. Join PB Rewards here.

Paris Baguette has locations in Arizona, Atlanta, California, Colorado, Kansas, Minnesota, Nevada, Texas and Utah.

Peet's Coffee

Peet's Coffee is celebrating 60 years as the “original craft coffee” by going back to where it all began.

On Sept. 29, 2026, Peet's Coffee is offering a medium coffee for its original price of just 25 cents — in-café only.

For those celebrating at home, the coffee shop is offering 25% off at peets.com on National Coffee Day.

Perkins Restaurant & Bakery

Perk right up on National Coffee Day!

Perkins Restaurant & Bakery is pouring a FREE cup of coffee with any purchase on Sept. 29, 2026.

Pilot

Fly into Pilot for a hot giveaway on National Coffee Day!

The largest travel center network in North America, Pilot is offering a FREE any-size hot coffee on Sept. 29, 2026. No purchase necessary.

The hot giveaway is only available via the Pilot app.

Find locations nationwide here.

PJ's Coffee

The New Orleans-brand PJ's Coffee is offering a FREE hot drip coffee (12-oz.) or cold brew (16-oz.) with any food purchase on National Coffee Day, Sept. 29, 2026.

The coffeehouse has 185+ locations in Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, New Jersey, South Carolina, Texas and Virginia.

Rita's Italian Ice

Cool down with Rita's on National Coffee Day!

On Sept. 29, 2026, Rita's Italian Ice is offering a Small Cold Brew Frozen Coffee for $1.99. Choose from original, mocha or caramel.

If coffee isn't your drink of choice, the shop is also offering a Small Frozen Matcha at the same discounted price. Choose from original, strawberry or caramel.

The Salty

Get salty for National Coffee Week!

Be sure to pick up a punch card first! From Sept. 28 to Oct. 4, 2026, The Salty is giving customers one stamp with the purchase of any donut and featured National Coffee Week drink — including Strawberry Donut Milk Latte, Salted Hazelnut Marshmallow Latte and Brown Butter Pumpkin Spice Latte.

After collecting three stamps, customers earn a FREE coffee and donut pairing — redeemable through Oct. 31, 2026.

The Salty has locations in Colorado, Florida, Georgia, North Caroline, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and Washington, D.C.

Verena Street Coffee

Take to the “streets” for National Coffee Day!

From Sept. 9 to 29, 2026, Verena Street Coffee is offering 25% off all bagged coffee and 15% off single-cup coffee online, including the company's seasonal Pumpkin Smasher.

Voodoo Doughnut

No magic spells needed for brewing up a sweet deal on National Coffee Day!

On Sept. 29, 2026, Voodoo Doughnut is stirring up a FREE cup of Magic Roast with any purchase — from opening to noon.

Plus, celebrate the day with buy-one-get-one FREE Pumpkin Spice Latte Doughnuts at the popular doughnut shop.

Voodoo Doughnut has shops in Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas and Washington. (Universal CityWalk and airport locations are not participating in the National Coffee Day offers.)

Ziggi's Coffee

Coffee is in its name, so, of course, Ziggi's Coffee is celebrating National Coffee Day with a big deal for coffee lovers.

From Sept. 29 to Oct. 5, 2026, Ziggi's Coffee is giving away a FREE Small Daily Brew, Iced Coffee or Cold Brew with any purchase of $2.50 or more.

The giveaway excludes specialty drinks and only includes a plain (unflavored) base small beverage only. Any size upgrade, flavors and other modifiers cost extra.

Limit one reward per transaction.

The discount is only available for Ziggi's Rewards members. Join Ziggi's Rewards here.

Ziggi's Coffee has more than 120 locations in 25 states.

Go Local

With so many wonderful independent coffee shops around the country, stop by your favorite neighborhood café for more potential specials and giveaways. Check out our network of sites for deals in your area.