The 20 places you can get FREE pints, coffees and burgers to see you through to pay day
WAITROSE has reintroduced its free coffee perk in a bid to lure customers back from rivals M&S.
The upmarket store used to give members of its loyalty scheme a complimentary hot drink once a day irrespective of whether they buy anything, but withdrew the scheme in the pandemic.
Now MyWaitrose members have been emailed to say it is back – perfect timing in a month where money is tight.
A poll by Nationwide found four in ten people had already run out of cash a week ago, with 36 per cent cooking at home and 27 per cent skipping morning coffees until pay day.
But here are other 20 retailers, restaurants and coffee shops who have freebies on offer…
Waitrose – Free hot drink
Sign up to MyWaitrose to claim a complimentary Nero Roasting Company americanos, lattes and cappuccinos or a tea daily. But you must bring a reusable cup to claim the drink from the self-service machines.
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IKEA – Free hot drink
Register for the IKEA Family loyalty scheme to get a free tea or filter coffee on weekdays at participating stores.
McDonald’s - Free fries
Sign up to the MyMcDonalds App and a deal to get a free medium fries will show there. Available at participating restaurants and you need to order via the mobile app.
Greggs – Free hot drink and sweet treat
Sign up and download the Greggs App for a free hot drink on your next visit. You will also get a free sweet treat on your birthday, as well as collect stamps on purchases. After nine stamps, the tenth item is free.
Bella Italia – Free main course
Subscribe to the restaurant’s newsletter for a voucher for a free main course on your next visit, providing one other main is purchased a full price and not as part of a deal. Kids aged two to 11 also eat three courses free all day every Thursday and for £1 between 4-6pm on Sunday to Wednesday.
Greene King – Free pint
Sign up to the pub chain’s Greene King Sport app and you’ll be able to claim a free welcome drink.
There’s also 10 per cent off selected drinks on match days.
Octopus – Free hot or cold drink
Smart meter customers can sign up to Octoplus, a rewards scheme that includes one free hot or cold drink each week, of any size, from either Caffe Nero or Greggs, subject to availability.
Frankie & Benny’s – Free main course
Sign up for their newsletter to get a free main course, providing two meals are ordered on your visit. Set menus not included and it cannot be used on bank holidays. You can also get a free main when dining on your birthday with one other person.
Subway – Free cookie
Sign up to Subway Rewards and you can claim a free cookie on your birthday. You can also collect points for further money off.
Lidl – Free doughnut
Join Lidl Plus and on your birthday, you’ll be entitled to a free doughnut. You’ll also earn a free bakery treat when you spend just £10 in a month.
Bills – Free bottle of prosecco
Sign up to the restaurant’s newsletter to get a free bottle of prosecco for your birthday or a non-alcoholic Seedlip & Raspberry Spritz – but you do need to buy a main meal. The voucher is valid for five weeks but you must have joined four weeks ahead of your birthday to qualify.
Krispy Kreme – Free doughnut
Download the Krispy Kreme Rewards app and sign up to the loyalty scheme to get a voucher for a free glazed doughnut. You just have to nominate a store, Tesco branch or service station to collect from.
Costa – Free cake
Get a free slice of cake for your birthday, by signing up to the website or downloading the Costa Coffee Club app. You’ll have seven days to claim your treat.
John Lewis – Free coffee and cake
Join the My John Lewis rewards scheme online and you’ll get a free hot drink and cake in the café, as well as a £5 e-gift card to use towards your next £50 spend.
Burger King – Free burger
Download the Burger King app and sign up to the Your Burger King loyalty scheme, to bag a free Whopper burger or plant-based Whopper on your birthday. Make sure you sign up at least seven days in advance, include your date of birth and agree to receive marketing emails.
Lindt – Free box of chocolates
Sign up to MyLindt Rewards and you’ll be emailed a voucher on your birthday for a box of milk chocolate Lindor. It can be used in stores but if redeeming online, there is a minimum £20 spend.
Coffee #1 – Free drink
Download the app and sign up, entering the promo codes NEWCOFFEE and NEWCAKE. You’ll get vouchers for a free drink as well as 50 per cent off any food item.
Gail’s – Free bakery item
Join the loyalty scheme and you’ll get a voucher for a sweet treat from the Baker’s Table on your birthday. You also get a free barista-made drink or a loaf of bread every time you collect nine stamps.
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Pizza Express – Free dessert, pizza or prosecco
Join the Pizza Express Club and you’ll receive a birthday treat, depending on what level of loyalty you have. Bronze members get a dessert, Silver get a pizza and Gold can choose between a bottle of prosecco, bottle of wine or a pizza.
O’Neills – Free drink
Register for the app and you’ll be able to claim a free drink when you order food. You also gain stamps to claim rewards on your visits.