It’s the perkiest day of the year! Friday, Sept. 29 we all come together — no matter our political leanings, race, religion, gender or creed — to give thanks for and celebrate the magical beans that help us beat the daily grind. Here, a few places around town offering discounted or even free coffee for National Coffee Day:
It’s not like you’re going to walk into Hotbox Roasters and not get a doughnut, right? The Oskar Blues coffee-and-doughnut outpost is giving away a free drip coffee with the purchase of a doughnut. 3450 Larimer St., Denver, 720-668-9167;
Olive & Finch is celebrating by offering 12 oz. specialty coffee drinks for just $2 at both locations. While you’re there, pick up a java-inspired mocha-almond cake. Because coffee is so much more than a beverage. 1552 E. 17th St., Denver, 303-832-8663 and 3390 E. 1st Ave., Denver, 303-955-0455;
The two Denver International Airport Einstein Bros. Bagels locations will brew you a free drip coffee with any food purchase. DIA main terminal and concourse C;
Ain’t no party like a coffee party because a coffee party don’t stop. Boyer’s Coffee is hosting a coffee block party from 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Get free drip coffee and discounted specialty drinks while listening to live music and eating from local food trucks. Bonus: Bring a non-perishable food item to help fill a truck for the Denver Rescue Mission. 7295 Washington St., Denver, 303-289-3345;
Krispy Kreme will jump-start your day with a free small coffee with any purchase. Various locations;
Buy any medium, large or extra large coffee and get a free medium coffee at Dunkin’ Donuts. Various locations;
Buy any coffee beans from Peet’s Coffee and get a free drip coffee. Need more incentive? All coffee beans are 25% off. Various locations;
The doughnut spots really get into coffee day! LaMar’s is selling its small refillable travel mug for only $1.19 (coffee included). Bring it back any time for $1.19 refills. Various locations;
The only thing better than Corvus Coffee is a buck off Corvus Coffee drinks. That and $2 off bags of Corvus coffee. 1740 S. Broadway, Denver, 303-715-1740;—
If you have the car2go app, head down to The Molecule Effect to grab your free brew. 1201 Santa Fe Dr., Denver, 720-502-6966;—
Skip the caf— and just grab a Lyft. Get a free can of High Brew Cold Brew Coffee with any Lyft ride on Friday.
