National Coffee Day: Deals, Best Cafes In Vienna

VIENNA, VA — Whether you're grabbing a cup o' joe on your way to work or relaxing in your favorite neighborhood cafe, coffee is a prevalent part of our lives. If you needed a reason to order your favorite beverage, National Coffee is approaching on Sunday, Sept. 29. It's a day to support your local coffee shop or cash in on deals offered by various businesses.

It's a mystery exactly how or when coffee was discovered, however the most popular legend traces its origin back to a goat farmer in Ethiopia. Coffee then eventually made its way to the Arabian Peninsula in the 15th century, before travelers brought it to Europe two hundred years later, according to the National Coffee Association.

A young naval officer named Gabriel de Clieu was the first to bring it to the Americas in the middle part of the 17th century, and it eventually made it to the United States in the decades following, according to the NCA.

According to a survey of 1,000 Americans from Offers.com, nearly one-third prefer coffee from a local business, followed by Starbucks, Dunkin' and McDonald's. A good portion like coffee in its simplest form:

• Regular coffee: 46 percent
• Iced coffee: 15 percent
• Latte/Cafe au lait: 12 percent
• Cappuccino: 7 percent
• Cold brew: 7 percent
• Espresso: 6 percent
• Other: 7 percent

Below are Patch recommendations for local coffee shops and deals for National Coffee Day.

Coffee Shops: Our Picks

• Caffe Amouri: This small-batch coffee roaster regularly hosts community events. 107 Church Street NE
• Magnolia Dessert Bar & Coffee: Grab a Thai treat with your coffee at this local spot. 431 Maple Avenue W
• Crepe Amour: Pair your coffee with a sweet or savory crepe. 407 Maple Avenue E
• Crepes & Karak Cafe: This cafe serves crepes and teas along with coffee. 280 Cedar Lane SE
• Allegro Coffee Company: This coffee company emphasizes environmental responsibility and fairness to farmers. 143 Maple Avenue E, inside Whole Foods

Caffeinated Deals for You

• Dunkin Donuts: On Sept. 29, buy one hot coffee and get one for free. The offer applies to an item of equal or lesser value. Various locations
• 7-Eleven: Get any size coffee for $1 on Sept. 29. You must be a Rewards Member to claim this deal. Various locations
• Whole Foods Market: Get a coupon from highbrewcoffee.com and get a free can of High Brew Coffee. 143 Maple Avenue E
• Peet's Coffee: Get 25% off all beans at participating Peet's coffee bars. If you're shopping online, get 25% off all regular, non-subscription beans with promo code COFFEEDAY19. These offers are valid from Sept. 27 to Sept. 29. 332 Maple Avenue E