ROANOKE, Va. – In celebration of National Coffee Day, customers could get a free cold brew from Sheetz on Saturday. Any customer who orders through the Sheetz app can get a free cold brew in any size and any flavor at any Sheetz location throughout the Mid-Atlantic. Sheetz has 10 different flavors to choose from, including pumpkin pie, banana, caramel, hazelnut and more.<doc-sep>NEW A vastly improved search engine helps you find the latest on companies, business leaders, and news more easily.<doc-sep>There's nothing like a jolt of java to get us started in the morning. Whether it's our morning cup of coffee or the espresso we drink to round out a beautiful dinner, delicious caffeine is always welcome. In a few days, we'll celebrate National Coffee Day on September 29. To get in the mood, we rounded up some cocktails and desserts starring coffee as their main ingredient. We truly believe there can never be too much of a good thing! L.I.C. Ponyboy At Oklahoma City’s Ponyboy, L.I.C. is a play on the Long Island Iced Tea, otherwise known as the L.I.T.. The L.I.C. is similar in look and flavor, but uses KLLR nitro cold brew, Benedictine, soda, mint and a spice blend. “A barista and I wanted to create a non-traditional beverage that featured cold brew. The barista wasn’t well-versed in spirits and cocktails but had a great palate for coffee beverages, so I used this as an opportunity to teach him about how coffee and spirits can work in tandem. We put our heads together and spent time getting the flavor just right, using different Cordials and Liqueurs," says Micah Anderson, Ponyboy’s bar manager. A Bitter Night City Hall Bistro At The Adolphus’ City Hall Bistro, A Bitter Night is a take on the classic cocktail, the Boulevardier. "I use Rittenhouse Rye, Carpano Antica Sweet Vermouth and a cold brewed Coffee Campari. We utilize Oak Cliff Coffees specially blended Adolphus Blend and allow it to slow filter giving a nice round Campari with elevated notes of Dark Chocolate and Orange Zest," says Anna Pereda Warren, General Manager of City Hall Bistro in Dallas, Texas. Vietnamese Coffee Doughnut Doughnut Dollies At Doughnut Dollies in Marietta, GA, Chef-Owner Anna Gatti has the Vietnamese Coffee Doughnut, a 24-hour brioche doughnut with filling made like traditional Vietnamese Coffee, using sweetened condensed milk and slow drip coffee with chicory. The Vietnamese is coffee is cooked down to intensify the flavor. The doughnut is iced with coffee icing and sprinkled with coffee powder. "During our time at the CIA, my husband Chris and I would frequent this tiny, husband-and-wife-run Vietnamese restaurant with the best, most authentic Vietnamese coffee. This was the inspiration for our Vietnamese Coffee Doughnut. The goal was to make the flavors as close to the original coffee as possible. So, we use a very fine, dark roast coffee and slow cook it with sweetened condensed milk to get that intense and sweet coffee filling. The Vietnamese Coffee Doughnut is topped with coffee icing and coffee powder: coffee on coffee on coffee, just like the Vietnamese coffee that kept us going during our school days!" says Chef-Owner Anna Gatti of Doughnut Dollies. Tuscan Coffee Carmines Carmine's Tuscan Coffee cocktail is made with delicious Tuaca which is an Italian brandy based Vanilla Citrus liqueur made in Livorno, a coastal town in Tuscany combined with fresh, hot coffee and is topped with whipped cream. "This simple and delicious coffee cocktail is the perfect excuse to spike your after dinner caffeine," says Carmine's Beverage Director, Erin Ward. Vietnamese Coffee Soufflé WOLF "This soufflé is a great way to finish off the meal! It’s like having coffee and dessert all in one. The soufflé is gluten free and is flavored with an espresso cordial and cold brew concentrate, finished with a espresso powder. The sweetened condensed milk ice cream makes for a toffee like consistency that allows it to hold up to the heat from the soufflé to ensure that you get to enjoy both the hot and cold temperatures featured in this classically fluffy end ethereal dessert," says Chef Marcel Vigneron of West Hollywood restaurant WOLF. Good Morning Sarah Jacober Spitzer At Oasthouse Kitchen + Bar in Austin, Texas, this drink is made with buffalo trace, rotating orgeat, almond milk, fresh nutmeg and served with a side of Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal “The ‘Good Morning’ was a collaboration with mixologist Darren Meowsky. We wanted to emulate a bowl of cereal in the morning, but an adult bowl of cereal. The drink itself is nutty, sweet and creamy, like the leftover milk from a bowl of sugary cereal that we all looked forward to on the weekend. It’s an homage to childhood, with bourbon of course," says Head Bartender Zach Sasser. Roast & Toast Parker at The Fontaine At Parker at The Fontaine in Kansas City, this drink is comprised of Roasterie cold brew, J. Rieger Caffe Amaro, brown sugar, Old Forester Bourbon, and toasted Evergreen marshmallow “I love that coffee is a naturally well-balanced beverage with a harmonious balance of bitter, sweet and acid. Cold brew adds another layer of delicious flavors like chocolate, a hint of caramel, cherry and a sweet creamy finish. You also benefit from a nice caffeine kick. The bourbon, brown sugar simple and Rieger Cafe Amaro applies and complements those natural flavors. The coffee complements rather than overpowers the cocktail. The house made toasted pine infused marshmallow finishes off the balance of complimentary flavors and also provides a delicious treat to pair with your cocktail," says Angela Lopez, Food & Beverage Manager. Dunk This Doughnut Datz Restaurant Group At Datz in Tampa, FL, this entirely nitro-infused cocktail is served on tap, comprised of Rittenhouse rye, Grind coffee liqueur, black walnut bitters, and cold brew—and topped with a powdered doughnut for garnish. Jon Griffiths, Beverage Director says: “Coffee works really well with nitrogen. The creamy texture and perceived sweetness of the nitrogen helps to tame the power and acidity the drink can have without adding sugars.” Charcoal Mille Crêpe Lady M The Charcoal Mille Crepe at Lady M in Irvine, California features 20 lace-thin layers of charcoal-flavored crepes between coffee and charcoal-infused pastry cream layers and finished off with a charcoal ganache and ringed with cacao nibs. "Our Charcoal Mille Crêpes are made from beautiful thin and lacy charcoal crêpes layered with a coffee-charcoal pastry cream. There are twenty layers in total, and every step is done by hand.<doc-sep>Coffee fans, raise a mug. Saturday is the ultimate deal day. Sept. 29 is National Coffee Day and restaurants, convenience stores and online retailers alike are toasting the made-up holiday by serving up free coffee and discounted brew. Some businesses are offering an early caffeine fix including the Coupons.com cashback app, which has rebate deal Friday. Buy a cup of coffee at restaurants including McDonald's and Burger King, and get up to $1.50 back when you submit your receipt through the app. Starbucks is included in the rebate offer, but the coffee giant isn't offering any specials of its own. As in past years, the company will mark the day by giving back. "This National Coffee Day, we’re focused on providing continued assistance to help Puerto Rico recover following the devastation of Hurricane Maria one year ago, where the coffee industry was decimated," Starbucks said in a statement to USA TODAY. Local coffee shops are expected to be busier than usual Saturday, too. More:Online retailers roll out java deals for National Coffee Day More:Best gas-station coffee in all 50 states More:Dunkin' officially drops Donuts from its name More:Get free Chick-fil-A nuggets with the chicken chain's smartphone app through Sept. 29 According to Womply, a small business software provider, National Coffee Day was good for local coffee shops in 2017. “If you run a coffee shop, expect a huge surge in foot traffic on National Coffee Day,” said Brad Plothow, Womply’s vice president of brand and communications. “One way to take full advantage is to run deals and promotions that encourage a larger average order, since ticket size is typically lower despite increased foot traffic.” If all the coffee makes you hungry, Saturday also is the last day to get free chicken nuggets at Chick-fil-A, and beef lovers, Wendy's long National Cheeseburger Day freebie ends Sunday as well. Two other coffee holidays are coming up next week though neither is expected to bring a stream of specials. Monday is International Coffee Day and Wednesday is the 3rd annual National Coffee with a Cop Day. And there's a simple way to make your own coffee holidays: Get free cups and discounts year-round by using restaurant and convenience store loyalty programs. Many programs give you a free cup just for joining. Friday deals Most deals are available at participating locations and while supplies last. Some require an app or coupon. To be on the safe side, check with your closest location to confirm it's participating. Another Broken Egg: Get a free cold brew with any entree purchase Friday at participating locations while supplies last. Limit one per person. Bruegger’s Bagels: Members of Bruegger’s Inner Circle rewards program get a free medium coffee with any purchase through Saturday. Sign up at www.brueggers.com. car2go: On Friday, the car-sharing service is partnering with select coffee shops in major metropolitan cities including Austin, Chicago, Denver, New York City, Portland, Seattle and Washington D.C. to offer a free drink when car2go members show baristas their app, while supplies last. Find a list of participating shops here. Coupons.com: Get up to $1.50 in cashback deposited in your PayPal account with the popular savings app’s early National Coffee Day rebate Friday. Download the Coupons.com app, then find the “Beer, Wine & Spirits” store and tap on the free coffee coupon. Then purchase a single cup of hot coffee Friday at participating restaurants, get an itemized receipt showing your hot coffee purchase and submit the receipt through the app by 11:59 p.m. Saturday. You'll get up to $1.50 added to your Paypal account. Participating restaurants include Starbucks, McDonald’s, Dunkin’ Donuts, 7-Eleven, Tim Hortons, Peet’s Coffee, Subway, Burger King, Taco Bell, Carl’s Jr., Denny’s and IHOP. Corner Bakery Café: All locations will offer a free any size hand-roasted coffee or cold brew (where available) with any purchase on Friday and Saturday. Love’s Travel Stops: On Friday and Saturday, 24-ounce coffee and hot beverages will be on sale for $1. Plus, the company said in a news release that sales will benefit Children's Miracle Network Hospitals. Pilot Flying J: National Coffee Day is a two-day event at the travel centers. With a coupon in the myPilot app, get a free cup of Pilot coffee on Friday or Saturday. Speedway: Get a free Belvita breakfast biscuit with the purchase of any size coffee on Friday and Saturday. No coupon required. Coffee Day freebies These freebies don't require a purchase but are available at participating locations, often while supplies last. Terms can vary by location and change without notice. Barnes & Noble: All Barnes & Noble Cafes will offer a free cup of tall hot or iced coffee all day Saturday. CC’s Coffee House: Get a free tall brewed coffee at participating locations Saturday. Cinnabon: Get a free 12-ounce coffee at participating locations Saturday. No purchase necessary. Circle K: Get a free medium coffee and Belvita breakfast biscuit Saturday when you download the convenience store app. Cumberland Farms: Text FREECOFFEE to 64827 to receive a coupon for a free iced or hot coffee, any size, to redeem on Saturday at participating locations. Holiday Stationstores: Get a free cup of coffee Saturday by texting COFFEE to 44022. The chain also is running a Free Coffee Tuesday promotion through Oct. 9 but a coupon isn’t needed. FORTO: For a limited time with the Ibotta smartphone app, get a free 2-ounce single coffee shot at Walmart after rebate. This offer is for Ibotta users who have not redeemed the FORTO rebate before, however, those users might be able to earn 50 cents back for each shot purchased, up to five. Kolache Factory: Join the company’s email club at www.kolachefactory.com and get a free 12-ounce cup of coffee Saturday with an email coupon. No purchase necessary and limit one coffee per person. Krispy Kreme: Get a free coffee, any size, at participating locations Saturday. Krispy Kreme Rewards members also get a free doughnut. Participating shops are listed at www.krispykreme.com/coffeeglaze. Also through Sunday, the chain has a special Original Glazed Coffee and Coffee Glazed Doughnuts. Pilot Flying J: National Coffee Day is a two-day event at the travel centers.<doc-sep>
It's time to perk up, people! National Coffee Day is Saturday, Sept. 29, and coffee shops, stores and restaurants around the country are marking this very important food holiday deals (like this K-Cup coffee sale) that are sure to put a little pep in your step. American consumers spend over $24 on coffee per month on average, according to research conducted by the finance app Joy, so why not save a little dough with some free Joe? Dunkin' Donuts, Krispy Kreme, Caribou and more are all offering freebies or deals. On the local level, keep an eye on your favorite shops' social media feeds for more #NationalCoffeeDay goodies. And, while you're at it, enjoy that cup of coffee — it's good for you! Caribou Coffee Caribou Coffee On Saturday, Caribou Coffee outlets, as well as Einstein Bros. Bagels that carry Caribou coffee, will be giving customers a free coffee of any size with the purchase of any food item. Chameleon Cold-Brew Chameleon Cold Brew On Sept. 29, keep an eye on Chameleon Cold-Brew's Instagram feed for a chance to snag a month's supply of the company's coffee and other freebies. Dunkin' Donuts Dunkin' Donuts For this year's Coffee Day promotion, Dunkin' Donuts is giving free coffee (of equal or lesser value) to anyone who purchases one hot coffee. Share it with a friend or slurp an extra yourself. Dunkin’ is also partnering with Dove to encourage women on the go to share how they’re running on coffee (lots of it) and dry shampoo to get through those extra busy days. Passersby in New York City’s Flatiron Plaza can receive a complimentary mini-styling appointment on Oct. 1 as they sip their free Dunkin’ brew. Or, post a photo to Twitter or Instagram with the hashtag #DoveXDunkin and #DxDSweepstakes for a chance to win a year’s supply of Dunkin’ coffee and Dove Dry Shampoo. Winning photos will be chosen at random and you may enter until midnight on Nov. 8. Holiday Stationstores Customers at Holiday convenience stores around the country can get a free coffee of any size on National Coffee Day by texting COFFEE to 44022 to receive a digital coupon. In addition to the Coffee Day promotion, the store is running a Free Coffee Tuesday promotion from Sept. 18 to Oct. 9. Illy If you're the type who likes to stockpile coffee beans, Illy.com has a deal for you: Purchase four cans of Illy coffee and get a free can when you use the code 5FOR4 through Sept. 30. Intelligentsia Coffee All Intelligentsia Coffee locations (which are in in Chicago, New York City, Los Angeles and Boston) will be giving out free iced coffee and cold tea to anyone who purchases a 16-ounce (or 20-ounce in Boston) reusable coffee cup. Krispy Kreme Courtesy Krispy Kreme Krispy Kreme kicked off its weeklong celebration of all things coffee on Monday. This week, a coffee glaze has replaced the chain's regular doughnut glaze. While the coffee-glazed doughnuts are a limited-time promotion, Krispy Kreme is also introducing a new permanent menu item: a glazed doughnut-flavored coffee. On Sept. 29, you can get a cup of the new coffee — or any other coffee — for free at participating Krispy Kreme locations. McDonald's In a promotion that's not limited to Coffee Day, participating McDonald's locations are selling any size McCafé brewed coffee for $1 or a small McCafé espresso drink for $2. The deal is part of the chain's "$1 $2 $3 Dollar Menu" and is available all day. The chain has yet to announce an end date for this promotion. Target, Kroger and Dollar General are also offering discounted bottled McCafé Frappé beverages in stores across the country. Peet's Coffee Peet's Coffee If you live near a Peet's Coffee, head on in on Sept. 29 for 25 percent off 1 pound of beans and get a free drip coffee (or tea) at participating stores. If you don't live near a Peet's, you can cash in online: Use the promo code COFFEEDAY18 to get 25 percent off all regular, non-subscription, 1-pound bag purchases made at Peets.com (there is a limit of one per person). Sprinkles Sprinkles and High Brew If you are craving something sweet to go with your coffee, head to an outlet of the cupcake shop Sprinkles, which is giving out free cans of the super-caffeinated High Brew Coffee with the purchase of any one regular cupcake.