National Coffee Day: Deals, Best Cafes In Falls Church

FALLS CHURCH, 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

• Rare Bird Coffee Roasters: This specialty coffee roaster is located along Falls Church's main street. 230 W Broad Street, Falls Church
• Cafe Kindred: Locally-roasted coffee is served with breakfast and lunch items. 450 N Washington Street Suite F, Falls Church
• Northside Social: Enjoy your coffee with bakery or prepared food inside and on the patio. 205 Park Avenue, Falls Church
• Famille: This cafe partners with Falls Church Arts to display new artwork. 700a W Broad Street, Falls Church
• TeaDM Lounge: Stop by the Eden Center for coffee or bubble tea as EDM plays in the background. 6765 Wilson Boulevard, Falls Church

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. 101 E Annandale Road; 6607 Wilson Boulevard (BJ's Wholesale); 6138 Arlington Boulevard; 5701 Columbia Pike, Falls Church
• 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. 7516A Leesburg Pike, Falls Church
• 7-Eleven: Get any size coffee for $1 on Sept. 29. You must be a Rewards Member to claim this deal. Various locations

Includes reporting from Patch editor Kim Johnson