Everyone will definitely be buzzing with excitement (and caffeine) on National Coffee Day, September 29, 2022.
Every year, several local businesses offer free coffee, or special coffee deals.
As we hear about deals for National Coffee Day 2022 around Kansas City, we will post so you can get your caffeine craving free or cheap.
Check back here because these kinds of deals tend to show up at the last minute. If you know of any we missed, especially from local coffee shops, drop us a note at info@kansascityonthecheap.com.
Coffee Talk: Interesting Facts
The National Coffee Association and The Specialty Coffee Association of America conduct annual surveys regarding coffee consumption each year.
Here are some interesting coffee statistics for 2022:
Coffee consumption in the U.S. is at a two-decade high. 66% of Americans drank coffee in the past day choosing the hot beverage more than any other, including tap water.
Americans drink an estimated 517 million cups of coffee per day. This figures out to be about 3.1 cups daily per coffee drinker.
Specialty coffee is on the rise. Consumption is up 20% since January 2021.
App usage stays steady among Americans with 34% ordering their brews via apps.
Classic coffee never goes out of style. Almost 19% of coffee drinkers make hot, black coffee their drink of choice.
Kansas City National Coffee Day Deals 2022
This is a list of what is percolating on National Coffee Day in Kansas City this year.
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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 premium single-origin coffee (12-oz.) for FREE with any subscription — just cover the shipping. The offer is available from September 26 – October 3.
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.
Caribou Coffee
Coffee lovers can stir up a big deal at Caribou Coffee on September 29. Enjoy a medium hand-crafted beverage for just $3 on National Coffee Day — from an indulgent Pumpkin White Mocha to an Iced Crafted Press. The offer is only available to Caribou Perks members.
Not a Caribou Perks member? Sign up on or before National Coffee Day to get the offer. Plus, order ahead on Sept. 29 and receive a Size Upgrade on Sept. 30.
Caribou Coffee has 446 locations in 19 states, including several in Kansas City.
Dunkin’
Sip on a FREE medium hot or iced coffee with any purchase at Dunkin’ on September 29. 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 DD Perks members. If you’re not already a member, check out details to get signed up.
Kolache Factory
On September 29, enjoy a FREE 12 oz. cup of coffee at Kolache Factory by showing the shop’s National Coffee Day social media post on your smartphone or simply mentioning the offer in-shop.
The offer is only valid for drip coffee, flavored or single source. The offer is not valid on espresso drinks. Plus, no substitutions or refills.
Kolache Factory has 61 locations nationwide, including one in Shawnee and one in Overland Park.
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Krispy Kreme
A sweet donut and good cup of coffee will always be the perfect pairing for many.
Krispy Kreme is sweetening National Coffee Day with a FREE brewed coffee (hot or iced) for all customers on September 29. Even sweeter, Krispy Kreme Rewards members enjoy a FREE doughnut of choice to accompany their complimentary coffee.
The offers are available for carry-out or via the drive-thru. Join the loyalty program through the Krispy Kreme app or by visiting KrispyKreme.com/rewards.
Kansas City Krispy Kreme Locations:
10390 Metcalf Ave
Overland Park, KS 66212
(913) 341-4643
8805 Shawnee Mission Parkway
Merriam, KS 66202
(913) 432-5944
7648 State Avenue
Kansas City, KS 66112
(913) 334-9428
Panera Bread
Beginning on National Coffee Day, Panera Bread is celebrating its first-ever MyPanera Week — eight days of exclusive perks for its loyalty program members.
The special week runs September 29 – October 2. Perks include the following:
September 29: New Unlimited Sip Club subscribers receive two (2) months FREE. Existing Sip Club members receive $2 off select barista beverages and smoothies — in-app only.
September 30: $0 Delivery Fee through October 5 — in-app only.
October 1: FREE baguette with any purchase — in-app only.
October 2: $2 off Broccoli Cheddar Soup Bowl– in-app only.
October 3: 20% off Panera Bread gift cards — online only.
October 4: Special Gift from a Panera Partner — to be announced.
October 5: Cooking Class with Panera’s Head Chef and discounts on Panera grocery products.
October 6: MyPanera will roll out new choice-based rewards, allowing loyalty members to select their reward from multiple options based on their personal preferences, instead of a single, pre-selected reward.
Peet’s Coffee
Peet’s Coffee is celebrating National Coffee Day by offering 20 percent off its freshly roasted coffee beans, K-Cup pods, and espresso capsules sitewide at peets.com, including new seasonal Pumpkin Spice K-Cup pods. The discount is available from September 29 – October 2.
Peet’s is also waiving delivery fees for order placed through the Peet’s app from September 29 – October 2.
Pilot Flying J
Land at Pilot Flying J on National Coffee Day for a complimentary cup. Customers can choose from any size dispensed hot, iced, cold brew or the new frozen Pilot coffee for FREE. The offer is only available via the chain’s myRewards Plus app.
With 11 different coffees and a variety of specialty creamers, syrups and toppings, customers can make each cup uniquely theirs at the travel center.
Smoothie King
Coffee isn’t just for coffee shops. Enjoy a deal from Smoothie King on National Coffee Day. On September 29, buy any 20-oz. Espresso or Cold Brew blended smoothie before 11 a.m. for $5.
Plus, from September 29 to October 2, Smoothie King Healthy Rewards members earn a reward for a FREE 20-oz. smoothie, when they purchase any Coffee or Espresso smoothie.
Starbucks
In celebration of National Coffee Day, a Starbucks coffee master will do a live demo of brewing methods and more on September 29 from noon to 12:45 p.m. PST. Learn how to make the perfect cup of coffee in a Meetup Live coffee demo. The session is hosted by Lennon Fediw, the manager of global coffee education and experience at Starbucks.
Topics include how to choose your blend, grind the beans, brew coffee with popular devices (including coffee press, Chemex and pour-over) and how to analyze things like aroma, brightness, roast and acidity.
Reserve your spot here. Space is limited.
Wendy’s
Because what’s better than coffee? Free coffee, of course.
Whether you’re a hot coffee drinker or prefer to start your mornings with an ice-cold beverage – fans can snag a FREE Small Wendy’s coffee beverage of their choice with purchase in the Wendy’s app.
Available for one time use only, fans can redeem the deal from September 29 – October 5.
