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Dunkin’ x L.L.Bean free coffee sweater causes 6 a.m. chaos— here’s how to still get one

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Lax, A. (2026, September 22). Dunkin’ x L.L.Bean free coffee sweater causes 6 a.m. chaos— here’s how to still get one. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/09/22/lifestyle/dunkin-and-l-l-bean-drop-free-coffee-sweater-and-its-already-hard-to-find/

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Dunkin’ Donuts and L.L.Bean have released a limited-edition free coffee sleeve in the shape of a tiny fisherman’s sweater, causing early morning lines at Dunkin’ locations across New England. The promotion began on September 22, the first day of fall, with customers waking up as early as 5 a.m. to secure one of the iconic items. While initial supplies ran out by mid-morning in some areas, both companies are offering larger versions of the sweater and other merchandise for purchase starting September 29 at L.L.Bean stores and online.

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On September 29, Dunkin’ and L.L.Bean launched a limited-edition collaboration including a tiny coffee sleeve sweater that quickly became a hot item. The promotion began on the first day of fall, causing early morning chaos with customers lining up as early as 5 AM to secure one of the free items at Dunkin' locations. Despite running out by 6:30 AM in some areas, superfans can still purchase an official L.L.Bean x Dunkin’ sweater for $79.95 starting on National Coffee Day. Additionally available are a pink-and-orange version of L.L.Bean’s Boat & Tote bag ($59.95) and a coffee-sized tote exclusively on the Dunkin' website ($24.95). The collaboration aims to celebrate New England traditions by blending recognizable brands and autumn favorites, though some customers faced challenges in obtaining the free sweaters due to high demand.

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Starting today — the first day of fall — New England stalwarts Dunkin’ Donuts and L.L.Bean release their first-ever collab with a limited-edition piece of autumn merch — including a tiny sweater for your coffee that has java junkies lining up at their local chains. asserted

junkies → start → chains

“When you wake up at 5 a.m. to secure the Dunkin’ x L.L.Bean coffee sweater collab,” said one clearly caffeinated TikTok poster. asserted

poster → wake → collab

Another TikTok poster said he “went to three Dunkins’ for this L.L.Bean sweater that my coffee is wearing.” asserted

coffee → say → that

Nick Wilkoff, chief marketing officer at L.L.Bean, shared that the two companies teamed up on the cozy accessory to cement their status as “iconic brands that have called New England home for decades.” asserted

that → share → decades

“We wanted to create something that feels familiar and fun, bringing a touch of Dunkin’ to two L.L.Bean favorites that have been a part of people’s fall traditions for generations,” Wilkoff said in a statement. asserted

Wilkoff → want → statement

The mini coffee sleeve comes in L.L.Bean’s signature fisherman sweater pattern, but knit in Dunkin’s day-glo pink and orange instead of the Maine retailer’s traditional navy-and-white combo. It’s free for the coffee chain’s customers — at least it was, until sweaters seemingly ran out this morning. asserted

sweaters → come → customers

When The Post visited our local Dunkin’ outpost in midtown Manhattan, the on-duty barista warily told us he’d run out of the primo promo item by 6:30 in the morning, an experience shared by many on social media. But those hoping for a human-size version of the Dunkin’ coffee cozy are in luck: Superfans can get an L.L.Bean x Dunkin’ sweater of their very own for $79.95 starting on National Coffee Day, September 29. Also available: A pink-and-orange version of L.L.Bean’s Boat & Tote bag ($59.95) and a coffee-sized tote ($24.95) that’s exclusively available on the Dunkin’ website. asserted

that → visit → website

They’ll get first dibs on the merch by visiting the L.L.Bean Seaport location this Sunday, September 27. asserted

They → get → location

Along with free Munchkins and coffee, die-hard Dunkin’ supporters will get to score the rest of the autumn merch two days early. asserted

supporters → get → merch

can skip the sweater frenzy and head to Dunkin’ on September 29, where they can pick up a complimentary medium regular hot or iced coffee with any purchase. asserted

they → skip → purchase

Dunkin’ x L.L.Bean free coffee sweater causes 6 a.m. chaos— here’s how to still get one

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