Dunkin’ is giving away free coffee for April Fools Day, headlining a surprising number of genuine food deals and freebies offered by local and national restaurants on April 1.

April 1st usually means skepticism, but this year, food brands are replacing elaborate pranks with straightforward promotions to win business. This results in a flurry of legitimate opportunities for free coffee, cheap meals, or discounted treats, turning a day of tricks into a day of treats for anyone paying attention. I’ve sorted through the offers to bring you the real deals you can sink your teeth into today.

What We Know So Far

  • Dunkin' is offering over one million free hot or iced coffees to its Rewards members on April 1 via a promo code in its app, according to a company press release.
  • BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse is selling its Sweet Heat Pepperoni Pizookie for $4.01 for dine-in customers on April Fools' Day, as reported by the El Paso Times.
  • Krispy Kreme rewards members can purchase any dozen doughnuts and add an Original Glazed dozen for just $4.01 on April 1, according to NBC DFW.
  • Hooters is offering a dine-in special of 10 wings for $3.99 at participating locations on April 1, a deal that coincides with the company's Founders Day.
  • The Cheesecake Factory is giving a free slice of cheesecake to customers who download and log into its new rewards app on April Fools' Day, per a report from Knox News.

Where to Find Genuine April Fools' Day Food Offers

The biggest buzz this April 1st is undoubtedly around Dunkin'. Building on a successful campaign from last year, the coffee giant is giving away 1,000,001 free coffees nationwide. The promotion is playfully tagged "Still Not A Joke." To claim your free cup, you'll need to be a Dunkin' Rewards member and enter the promo code STILLNOTAJOKE into the Dunkin' app. "No tricks, just your coffee run, on us," the company stated. The offer is good for most sizes of hot or iced coffee, though it excludes cold brew and extra-large hot coffees. Once you enter the code, the free coffee certificate is valid for seven days.