Deals galore: Free Starbucks brew | Free pizza | Free muffin

Take the Starbucks VIA Challenge

Starbucks has unveiled its new instant coffee, one it says rivals the taste of its fresh brew. You can judge for yourself, and get a freebie, too. From Oct. 2-5, go into the store and participate in the VIA Taste Challenge: you’ll taste the Colombia Starbucks VIA Ready Brew and the fresh-brewed Pike Place Roast, and try to tell which is which. After you’re done, and surely all caffeniated, you’ll get a coupon for a free Tall brewed coffee for your next visit, and a coupon for $1 off off a VIA purchase.

Free Stevi B’s Pizza

Participating Stevi B’s pizza restaurants are going all out to prove it has a delicious pizza buffet. The first 100 customers to come into one of the restaurants starting at 6 p.m. on Oct. 7 will get a free medium to-go pizza. For those who don’t make the first 100, Stevi B’s will provide coupons for two to dine for $10.99. Read more about the promotion here.

Free Muffins

Lots of bakeries give out samples of their goodies. At Metrotainment Bakery, the freebie for today is more substantial. Today they are giving away whole muffins and have such a variety, the guy at the counter couldn’t name them all. He added, “They just came out.” Tempted yet? Here’s the address: 1119 Logan Circle, N.W., Atlanta.

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