Coffee fans, raise a mug. Saturday is the ultimate deal day.

Sept. 29 is the National Coffee Day and restaurants, and the retailers are toasting the made-up holiday by serving up coffee and discounted beer.

Some businesses are offering an early caffeine Coupons.com cashback app, which has rebate deal Friday. 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 is not offering any specials of its own. As in past years, the company will give back the day.

"This National Coffee Day, we're focused on providing further assistance to help Puerto Rico recover following the devastation of Hurricane Maria a 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.

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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 National Coffee Day," said Brad Plothow, Womply's vice president of brand and communications. "One way to take full advantage is that it encourages a larger average order, because it is less expensive."

If all the coffee makes you hungry, Saturday is well-nicked 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 because they are 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 way to make your own coffee holidays: Get free cups and year-round discounts by using the restaurant and convenience store loyalty programs. Many programs give you a free cup just for joining.

Early deals

Most deals are available at participating locations and while supplies last. Some require an app or coupon. To be sure, check with your closest location to confirm it's participating.

Another Broken Egg: Get a free cold brew with any purchase Friday at participating locations while supplies last. Limit one per person.

Bruegger's Bagels: Members of Bruegger 's Inner Circle rewards program Saturday. Sign up at www.brueggers.com.

car2go: Austin, Chicago, Denver, New York City, Portland, Seattle and Washington DC 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 in your 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 the free coffee coupon. Then purchase a single cup of hot coffee Friday, June 11th, 2009 at 11:59 pm 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 be free of 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-hour 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's 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.

The freebies

These freebies are not obligatory at participating locations, often while supplies last. Change without notice.

Barnes & Noble: All Barnes & Noble Cafes will be happy to meet you on Saturday.

CC's Coffee House: Get a free tall brewed coffee at participating rentals Saturday.

Cinnabon: Get a free 12-night coffee at participating rentals Saturday. No purchase necessary.

Circle K: Get a free 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 or hot coffee, any size, to redeem on Saturday at participating locations.

Holiday Stationstores: Get a free cup of coffee by COFFEE to 44022. The chain is also running at Free Coffee Tuesday promotion through Oct. 9 but coupon is not 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 those who have not redeemed the FORTO rebate before, however, those users may be able to earn 50 cents back for each shot, up to five.

Kolache Factory: Join the company's email club at www.kolachefactory.com and get a free Saturday 12-ounce cup of coffee with an email coupon. No purchase necessary and limited one coffee per person.

Krispy Kreme: Get a free coffee, any size, at participating rentals Saturday. Krispy Kreme Rewards members also get a free donut. Participating shops are listed at www.krispykreme.com/coffeeglaze. Also, the chain has a special Glazed Coffee and Coffee Glazed Donuts.

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's coffee on Friday or Saturday.

PJ's Coffee: In addition to National Coffee Day, the chain is celebrating its 40th anniversary by Ruby Roast light roast hot coffee.

QuickChek: First-time users of the chain's mobile app on a Saturday.

Scooter's Coffee: Get a free brewed coffee, any size Saturday. No coupon is needed.

Sheetz: Get a free cold coffee Saturday when you order by the Sheetz app.

Stewart's Shops: From noon to close Saturday, get a free hot, iced or cold coffee brew. All sizes and flavors are included.

Taco Cabana: Get a free coffee with any purchase Saturday at participating locations when you tell the cashier code 225. One free cup per guest, per visit.

Wawa Members of Wawa Rewards can get a free cup of coffee. Also, for a limited time, get any size for $ 1, except at Florida locations.

More deals: Local coffee shops and smaller chains may also offers free cups or discounts Saturday. An easy way to find out is to check social media.

Deals and discounts

7-Eleven: Through Sunday, with the purchase of a breakfast sandwich over $ 2, get a free coffee. New customers who download the 7-Eleven app and join the loyalty program will get 800 points, which can be redeemed for a free medium coffee.

Baskin-Robbins: Small Cappuccino Blasts are $ 2.99 in September and October.

Biggby Coffee: All hot brewed coffee is half off from open to close Saturday at participating locations.

Bruegger's Bagels: Members of Bruegger 's Inner Circle rewards program Saturday. Sign up at www.brueggers.com.

Caribou Coffee: With any food purchase Saturday, get a free cup of coffee at participating locations.

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf: At participating locations, get a free regular with the purchase of a food or bakery item Saturday.

Corner Bakery Café: It's a two-day deal at the fast-casual chain. All locations will be free of any size hand-roasted coffee or cold brew (where available) with any purchase on Friday and Saturday.

Duck Donuts: Get a free coffee with any purchase Saturday.

Dunkin 'Donuts: At participating restaurants nationwide, buy a hot coffee and get a second cup for free Saturday.

Einstein Bros. Bagels With any food purchase Saturday, get a free cup of brewed coffee at participating locations. Many locations now serve Caribou Coffee.

Harry & David: All retail coffees will be two for $ 24 at retail stores now through Oct. 25.

Godiva: At shop stores, get 25 percent off a single bag of coffee, get a free 2-ounce coffee when you buy a 25 percent off a single bag Saturday. Each deal is limited to one per customer.

LaMar's Donuts & Coffee: Buy a 16-ounce LaMar's for $ 1.19 Saturday, and get it filled with coffee for free. The mugs will be available while supplies last.

Love's Travel Stops: On Friday and Saturday, 24-hour coffee and hot beverages will be on sale for $ 1. Plus, the company said in a news release that the children will benefit Children's Miracle Network Hospitals.

Marylou's Coffee: Medium hot coffee will be 32 cents Saturday in honor of the company's 32nd anniversary.

McCafé Struck: McDonald's bottled McCafé's National Coffee Day, three retailers are offering a deal. At Dollar General, get a digital coupon for a $ 1 off a bottle. At Kroger, the bottles will be on sale for $ 3 each.

McDonald's: Coffee for coffee and coffee for $ 1 or a small McCafé espresso drink for $ 2. Both are part of the fast food chain's $ 1 $ 2 $ 3 Dollar Menu. Plus, with the McDonald's app, purchase five McCafé drinks and get one free.

Nestle Toll House Coffee by Chip: Buy a 16-ounce Pumpkin Spice Latte Saturday and get a free coffee with CoffeeDay18 at participating cafes.

Peet's Coffee: The chain will have an in-store and online offer. Get 25 percent off one pound of beans and a free drip coffee or tea at participating Peet's coffeebars.

Speedway: Get a free Belvita breakfast biscuit with the purchase of any size coffee on Friday and Saturday. No coupon required.

Sprinkles Cupcakes: Buy a cupcake Saturday and get a free can from High Brew Coffee.

White Castle: Get a free coupon at www.whitecastle.com/summer-savings.

Yesway: Get a free gift with a coffee purchase Saturday.

Coffee contests

Chameleon Cold-Brew: The coffee brand is having an Instagram contest. Enter by following the Chameleon Instagram page and tagging a friend.

Eight O'Clock: The coffee brand is giving away coffee from 8 a.m. to 8 pm and Saturday on its Facebook page. To enter, how do you get to the National Coffee Day? Twelve will win a coffee prize pack. Open to U.S. Residents 18 and older.

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Kelly Tyko is a consumer columnist and retail reporter for Treasure Coast Newspapers and TCPalm.com, part of the USA TODAY NETWORK. Read her Bargainista tips at TCPalm.com/Bargainista, follow her on Twitter @KellyTyko and email her at [email protected]. Sign up for her weekly newsletter at www.tcpalm.com/newsletters.

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