Starbucks is indeed the brand that started the wave of coffee culture across the world. Starbucks understands your cravings for coffee and comes with the best quality beans and brewing methods! And anyway who wouldn’t love Starbucks right? Let us see about Starbucks happy hours.
If you’re a fan of Starbucks you must be aware of the happy hour deals. Under the rewards program of Starbucks, all the members are entitled to take advantage of the happy hours. Under this, all the members who buy any big beverage gets an offer of “buy one get one free (BOGO)”. Happy Hour of Starbucks happens almost every week and is always between 2 PM to 7 PM only on a Thursday.
Scroll below to know all about Starbucks Happy Hour!
What is Starbucks Happy Hour?
Happy hour is only for the members of the Starbucks rewards program. It was initiated with the sole purpose to draw more people to join the Starbucks Reward Program. During happy hours Starbucks offers a buy one get one deal on almost all the drinks and beverages. Therefore, you can get your two favorite drinks at the price of one!
When does Happy Hour start in Starbucks?
Happy Hours are hosted almost every week, only on Thursdays. The hours start from 2 PM and last till 7 PM. The members of the Rewards program are notified through the app or mail about the upcoming happy hours so you don’t have to worry about reaching there at the wrong time!
Just remember to push notifications on your app to get all the updates on time. Those who rely on mail can subscribe to receive all the updates. Starbucks also updates about its next happy hour on its website, in case you don’t have the app.
What drinks will I get during the Happy Hours?
Happy Hours allows you to get a BOGO deal i.e., buy one get one free. But to take advantage of the deal you must buy at least two drinks that are included in the happy hours. To simplify, you can buy any big handcrafted beverage and get another drink of the same value or lesser value for free!
The beverages included in the list are given below:
- Handcrafted drinks
- Frappuccino
- Nitro
- Any pulverized drink
- Seasonal and holiday beverages
- Iced teas
- Espresso and
- Cold coffees
The only drinks that do not come under happy hours are bottled water, packed juices, hot tea, hot-brewed coffee, and any other ready-to-drink beverages.
What do you mean by handcrafted drinks?
As fancy as it sounds, handcrafted drinks are nothing but all the Espresso-based drinks. They include Frappuccino, seasonal and holiday beverages, cold coffees, iced drinks, and all the blended beverages.
Is Happy Hour available in all Starbucks locations?
Unfortunately, happy hours are not available in all the locations of Starbucks. If you want to check whether your location has a happy hour or not you can do it through the store locater tool in the Starbucks app. If you do not use the app you can check it through the website Also, locations that are licensed by Starbucks like malls, airports, hotels, schools, and hospitals do not offer happy hours.
Will I get any additional coupons during the happy hours?
No, you do not get any other coupon during the happy hours apart from the BOGO coupon. Once you have registered for the rewards program your Starbucks app will automatically add your BOGO coupon. The offer is automatically used when you place an order at Starbucks. It is important to note that you can use only one BOGO voucher during the happy hour.
Can I be a part of the Happy Hour if I am not a member?
To be able to take advantage of the discounts and benefits of the happy hour you must be a member of the Starbucks rewards program. Non-members do not get to be a part of the happy hour. If you are not a member, you need to download the Starbucks app and register yourself under the rewards program.
Conclusion
Starbucks had stopped the happy hours due to the ongoing pandemic crisis but is going to resume the program shortly. The only drawback that you might face during the happy hours is the rush. Everyone wants free coffee and so the coffee shop is heavily crowded. But if you plan well, no one can stop you from getting your favorite beverages for the price of one!
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. How can I become a member of the rewards program?
Ans: To become a member you need to sign in to the app and register yourself.
Q2. Can I get a hot coffee during happy hour?
Ans: No, you cant get hot coffee, hot tea, bottled water, or juice under the happy hour program.
