Free coffee? The best coffee shops in Charlotte to check out on National Coffee Day

If you’re a fan of coffee, you’re in luck. Treat yourself to a cup of joe in honor of National Coffee Day on Friday and International Coffee Day on Sunday.

Whether you enjoy lattes, espressos or cappuccinos and frappuccinos, it’s no secret how popular coffee is across the country and around the world.

There are dozens of coffee shops around Charlotte and beginning Friday, Sept. 29, several local and national coffee shops are offering deals and discounts in honor of the holidays.

Here’s a list of popular coffee places around town to check out for and what to know before you go:

Bitty & Beau’s Coffee

Location: 1930 Camden Rd. Suite 236, Charlotte, NC 28203

How to celebrate: Bitty & Beau’s Coffee, voted best coffee shop in Charlotte, is offering a ‘buy one, get one’ deal for National Coffee Day on Friday. If you buy a bag of coffee, you’ll get a free 12 oz. drip coffee.

The interior of Bitty & Beau’s Coffee on Camden Road.
The interior of Bitty & Beau’s Coffee on Camden Road.

Community Table Bistro

Location: 5301 Wilkinson Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28208

How to celebrate: Treat yourself to two drinks with a “buy one, get one half off” deal at Community Table Bistro. On Friday, you can get any coffee, espresso or tea and get the second one for half price.

Copain Bakery

Location: 6601 Carnegie Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28211

How to celebrate: On Friday, Copain Bakery in SouthPark is offering guests a free coffee with any purchase for National Coffee Day. Stop by and treat yourself between 8 a.m.-6 p.m. for the deal.

Copain Gatherings is now open, offering prepared foods and provisions in SouthPark.
Copain Gatherings is now open, offering prepared foods and provisions in SouthPark.

Cuplux Coffee Drive-Thru

Location: 3115 Freedom Dr, Charlotte, NC 28208

How to celebrate: Swing by Cuplux Coffee Drive-Thru on Friday and enjoy a discounted drink on National Coffee Day. All day long, you can get 10% off all house blend coffees.

Cuplux offers lattes, smoothies, baked goods and more.
Cuplux offers lattes, smoothies, baked goods and more.

Duck Donuts

Location: 1710 Kenilworth Ave #220, Charlotte, NC 28203

Location: 9825 Sandy Rock Pl Suite 5B, Charlotte, NC 28277

Location: 9931 Rose Commons Dr, Huntersville, NC 28078

How to celebrate: Spend National Coffee Day with coffee and donuts at Duck Donuts on Friday. You can get a free medium hot coffee or cold brew with any purchase in-store or online if you use the code ‘COFFEEDAY23.’

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Dunkin’ Donuts

Location: Multiple

How to celebrate: Dunkin’ Donuts will be offering a free cup of coffee with any purchase to Dunkin’ Rewards members on Friday for National Coffee Day. The donut shop is also teaming up with The Little Words Project to roll out Dunkin’-themed bracelets that will be available for a limited time only.

Krispy Kreme

Location: Multiple

How to celebrate: Krispy Kreme is offering two deals for National Coffee Day: a free medium hot or iced coffee and a discounted $2 original glazed dozen donuts with the purchase of any dozen donuts. Both offers are available in-shop and drive-thru on Friday at participating shops.

The Percantile and Creamery

Location: 8635 Concord Mills Boulevard, Concord, NC 28027

How to celebrate: The Percantile and Creamery is offering 10% off coffee on Friday for National Coffee Day. Make sure to mention the cafe’s Coffee Day social media post on Instagram to get your discount.

The Salty Donut

Location: 1515 S Tryon St #105, Charlotte, NC 28203

How to celebrate: The Salty Donut is offering a full weekend of specials for National Coffee Day and International Coffee Day. Friday through Sunday, you can get 50% off all cold brew beverages. There will be a new Cinnamon Cereal Latte doughnut available only this weekend.

The Salty Donut’s South End shop is the first and only North Carolina location.
The Salty Donut’s South End shop is the first and only North Carolina location.

Sugar + Ice

Location: 16940 Birkdale Commons Pkwy Suite B, Huntersville, NC 28078

How to celebrate: In honor of National Coffee Day, Sugar + Ice is giving away free drip coffee on Friday. The Birkdale Village shop will be offering the deal all day long.

Sugar + Ice serves mini donuts, plus grab-and-go offerings such as bagels and scones.
Sugar + Ice serves mini donuts, plus grab-and-go offerings such as bagels and scones.

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