It’s National Coffee Day, because in this country, everything we ingest must be celebrated nationwide on a single, special day. And instead of giving coffee presents, coffee is giving us presents, by way of free beverage offers at chains around the country.

Always make sure you check that your location is participating — some franchise locations might not be down with the free java campaign offered by the corporate overlords. And there’s nothing more disappointing than not getting the free coffee you’ve been hankering for all day.

Dunkin’ Donuts: Customers can get a free medium Hot Dark Roast Coffee today.

Krispy Kreme: Free 12-ounce cup of coffee, or $1 12-ounce mochas, lattes and iced coffee.

Caribou Coffee: Offering samples of a new Amy’s blend roast, with 10% of all sales going to CancerAwares to commemorate Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Tim Horton’s: Customers who like their Facebook page can get a coupon for a free coffee with purchase of a second cup.

Starbucks: Free samples of Anniversary Blend if you come in before noon.

McDonald’s: Today was the last day of free small McCafe coffees during breakfast, but hey, there was a celebration.

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