Listen, we all want free Starbucks every day, am I right? But we don't always have the 200 Starbucks Rewards points racked up in order to get a free handcrafted beverage. That’s why I'm tracking all the current Starbucks offers and discounts, including all the major Starbucks deals happening this month.
On May 7, Starbucks is celebrating the very first Cold Foam Days with FREE cold foam for Starbucks Rewards members. This is the first deal we've seen from them since February (when they gave out free brewed coffee after the Super Bowl). And while it's saving you just $2, I'm still all about it.
The Starbucks spring menu is still going strong, and you've got a total of nine cold foams you can choose from, including a brand new release on May 7 — Brown Sugar Cream Cold Foam.
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Limited-Time Starbucks Offers
Free Cold Foam Days: May 7 - 11
Starbucks Cold Foam Days is the first promotion of its kind I've ever seen at Starbucks. Starbucks Rewards members can get free cold foam customizations added to any bevy absolutely free. This perk gets you $1.25 - $2 off. If you're not a Starbucks Rewards member, join now for free.
You've got nine cold foams to choose from, so go wild all week. Here's what I see on my cold foam customization menu:
New! Brown Sugar Cream Cold Foam
Cherry Cream Cold Foam
Chocolate Cream Cold Foam
Lavender Cream Cold Foam
Matcha Cream Cold Foam
Pistachio Cream Cold Foam
Salted Caramel Cream Cold Foam
Strawberry Cream Cold Foam
Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Foam
Year-Round Starbucks Offers
Free Refills in the Cafe
With the new Starbucks refill policy, customers who visit in-store and order any drink with a personal cup or a for-here cup can get a FREE refill of hot or iced coffee or tea during that same visit.
Bonus Star Rewards Offers
Check your app for account-specific offers based on your Starbucks habits. You'll see a lot of Bonus Star offers in the Starbucks Rewards app through the end of the year. You'll activate these offers in your Starbucks app and earn Stars by completing purchases at Starbucks. For example, I currently have an offer where I'll earn 90 Bonus Stars for buying things I almost always buy when I visit Starbucks: any cold brew, any bakery item, and a Strawberry Creme Frappuccino (which I always buy my daughters).
Birthday Rewards
Make sure to enter your birthday when you sign up for Starbucks Rewards. The free Starbucks birthday drink reward is a free handcrafted drink (regularly $5.95), bottled beverage (regularly $4.95), or food item (regularly $7.25) on your birthday. It’s one of the best Starbucks Rewards perks.
Starbucks Rewards
Most Starbucks offers are for Starbucks Rewards members who have an active account in the Starbucks app. But what does being a member of the Starbucks Rewards Program actually get you? Unfortunately, not as much as it used to. In February 2023, the coffee chain updated its rewards program requiring more Stars for certain purchases. Coffee — which was a 50 Star item — became worth 100 Stars. That being said, this is still a very worthwhile loyalty program if you're a Starbucks fan.
You earn two Stars for every $1 spent when you add a Starbucks gift card to your Rewards account and use it to pay. Or get one Star for every $1 spent when you pay with cash or credit using the “Scan Only” feature in the app.
Other Starbucks Offers and Promotions We've Seen
Starbucks Triple Star Days
Starbucks Double and Triple Star Days happen sporadically throughout the year, but in September 2024 we saw them every Tuesday.
Be sure to check your Starbucks app early and activate the offer so you're all set to earn your Stars during the promotions. You earn triple points on all your Starbucks purchases, helping you reach your free Starbucks goals more quickly.
2 Drinks for $10 or 4 Drinks for $20
This isn't one of my favorite Starbucks deals, but it's worth grabbing if you're already planning a coffee run. At best, you'll save around 30% on a drink during this sale, which is well under my usual goal of 50% off.
Each of these deals works out to $5 a drink. To get the best value out of this deal, you need to order drinks that have a menu price over $5. Customizations and add-ons cost extra, so be sure the regular price is over $5 to get an actual deal.
$3 Handcrafted Drinks
This is my favorite offer at Starbucks, and it's the best value when you order venti drinks — especially Frappuccinos. During the next $3 event, activate the coupon in your Starbucks app and order any menu-size drink (short, tall, grande, venti, or trenta) for just three bucks from noon - 6 p.m.
Aim to get at least 50% off to make the most of this deal.
Starbucks 50% Off Drinks
During the summer of 2024, I saw these promos at least once per month. There doesn't seem to be a pattern to when we see these Starbucks half-off coupons, but they're usually valid from noon to 6 p.m. when they're happening. Sometimes they offer account-specific coupons to select Rewards members in the Starbucks app.
Starbucks BOGO Events
Check for an offer in your Starbucks app for Starbucks BOGO drinks. You'll have to activate the offer in your Starbucks app, and it will be valid from noon - 6 p.m on BOGO days.
The last BOGO offer I saw was on June 28, 2024. When you see the offer, you can buy one handcrafted beverage and get the second one (of equal or lesser value) free.
Starbucks Offers FAQ
Does Starbucks still do $3 Thursdays?
I haven't seen a Starbucks $3 Thursday since Jan. 25, 2024. There have been no announcements for another $3 Thursday in the immediate future.
When can I get free Starbucks?
You’ll get Starbucks free coffee when you hit 100 Stars in the Starbucks Rewards app. Or hit 200 Stars to earn a free Starbucks handcrafted beverage.
Starbucks BOGO free events are also a prime time to score a free drink. They typically happen on Thursdays or weekends from noon - 6 p.m.
Does Starbucks offer other discounts?
Yes, I see personalized discounts offered for rewards members in the Starbucks app. The offers are usually app-specific, and customers who visit Starbucks less frequently tend to get the better offers (as a strategy to get you back in the store).
I’ve seen offers for 40% off your purchase, $2 - $4 off your order, and grande drinks for $4.
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