While we've become accustomed to relying on sneaky Starbucks hacks [1] to save on our (very necessary) beverage of choice, today is a magical day where they're giving the stuff away for free: National Coffee Day. So get that second . . . or third . . . or fourth cup of joe without the fiscal guilt by stopping by these eight shops.
- Krispy Kreme [2] is generously giving away a free small coffee and a free glazed doughnut.
- Peet's will be supplementing your caffeine addiction with a free cup of its Major Dickason Blend with the purchase of any baked good or food item.
- East Coast champion Dunkin' Donuts [3] is giving away medium hot or iced cups of its dark roast brew. Dunkin' Donuts will also give you four free coffees for joining its DD Perks program. That's a lot of coffee.
- Get your fix at participating McDonald's, which are offering free small coffees. But maybe avoid the temptation to get a Big Mac [4].
- This is fun: Staples is offering a coffee prize package for the winner of its #OfficeMugShot Sweepstakes [5]. Simply post a photo with your favorite mug on Instagram or Twitter to enter.
- Gas-station staple Wawa [6] is offering free hot coffee up to 24 ounces . . . which is almost a liter of coffee in case anyone was wondering.
- The baristas at Coffee Beanery [7] are giving away any size of coffee for just $1 and a $2 discount off an actual pound of coffee.
- So, this requires a little more effort: tweet your favorite coffee moment for a chance to win a $10 Tim Hortons [8] gift card.