Happy Birthday!
(We're assuming it's your birthday if you are reading this.)
Not every birthday has to be an all-out banger full of restaurants, dining, and dancing. Sometimes, the perfect birthday just involves free little treats that can help make your day feel special. You can also grab these free treats and then go all out and be feral - we won't stop you!
Check out this banger list of freebies you can get on your birthday!
Note: Some of these rewards programs require that you're signed up some time before your actual bday to get the goods, so make sure you read the fine print so you don't miss out!
Food
Au Bon Pain - Get a free cookie on your birthday if you join the Au Bon Pain Club.
Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants - If you join the Lettuce Entertain You’s Frequent Diner Club you get $15 on your birthday.
Wetzel’s Pretzels – Download the Wetzel's App to receive a free pretzel on your birthday.
Home Run Inn - Get a free personal pizza on your birthday.
Chipotle – Join Chipotle Rewards for something special on your birthday (it's a super secret surprise)!
Levy Restaurants - If you're a member of their rewards program, enjoy $25 towards your birthday dinner.
Landry's - Sign up for their rewards program and get a heavy discount on your birthday meal.
Giordanos - Get a free tiramisu or mini-cannoli on your birthday.
Epic Burger - Free milkshake on your birthday if you're part of their rewards program.
Firehouse Subs – Download the Firehouse Subs App for a free medium sandwich.
Lemonade – Download the Lemonade Loyalty app for free food on your birthday.
P.F. Chang’s – Score a free dessert during your birthday month with rewards account.
Portillos - Get a free chocolate cake slice on your birthday.
Applebee’s - Sign up online to receive a birthday special.
Lou Malnati's - Get a free dessert with a purchase of $10 or more on your birthday.
Benihana Japanese Restaurant – Receive a FREE meal up to $30 during your birthday month when you sign up online.
Flacos Tacos - Free dessert with a $5 purchase on your birthday.
Jersey Mike’s – Join the email club and receive a free sub on your birthday.
Buffalo Wild Wings – Based on the number of points you have, birthday treats range from a free dessert to a free entrée.
Denny's – Get a free birthday breakfast by showing your ID at the restaurant on your birthday.
Red Robin – Sign up for their rewards program to get a free burger on your birthday.
Drink
Starbucks – Sign up for Starbucks Rewards and get a free beverage or food item.
Peet’s – Sign up for Peetnik Rewards and get 25 points to use how you choose on your birthday!
Jamba – Get a free smoothie when you sign up for My Jamba Rewards and earn at least 15 rewards points.
Dunkin' – Register for DD Perks and get a free birthday beverage.
Taco Bell – Download the Taco Bell App and get a free Mountain Dew Baja Blast Freeze!
Cinnabon - Get a free MochaLatte Chill on your birthday.
Smoothie King - Sign up for their rewards program and get a BOGO free smoothie on your birthday.
Tropical Smoothie Cafe - Grab a free smoothie for your birthday.
Dessert
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*The Melting Pot – Offers free chocolate-covered strawberries on your birthday when you sign up for its online club.
Nothing Bundt Cakes – Sign up for their email to receive a free bundt on your birthday.
Crumbl Cookies – Join the Crumbl Loyalty program to get a free cookie on your birthday.
Cold Stone Creamery – Join My Cold Stone Club Rewards to receive a buy-one-get-one-free creation coupon for your birthday.
California Pizza Kitchen – Sign up for their rewards program online to receive a free dessert on your birthday.
Cheesecake Factory – Join Cheesecake Rewards to receive a free slice of cheesecake on your birthday.
BJ’s Restaurants – Sign up online to receive a FREE freshly baked Pizookie dessert for your birthday.
Baskin Robbins Ice Cream – Sign up online to receive a free scoop of ice cream on your birthday.
Arby’s – Join the Arby’s Birthday Club online for a free birthday milkshake.
Krispy Kreme – Sign up for Krispy Kreme Rewards and get a free donut and coffee.
Panera – Join MyPanera Rewards for a free sweet treat on your birthday.
Olive Garden – Sign up for the Olive Garden E-Club to receive a free dessert on your birthday.
Chili’s – Sign up for My Chili's Rewards to grab a free dessert on your birthday.
Buca di Beppo – Sign up for their E-club to receive a FREE colossal brownie Sundae on your birthday.
*Godiva - Get $10 to spend on anything in the store, as well as a free truffle each month!
La Madeleine - Grab a free pastry on your birthday.
Other Freebies
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American Eagle Outfitters – Sign up for their rewards program and receive 15 percent off during your birthday month. If you spend $350 or more in a year, that coupon goes up to 25 percent.
AMC – Join AMC Stubs and get a free large popcorn during your birthday month.
Benefit – They usually offer a free brow arch with photo ID at most Benefit BrowBar locations!
Ulta – Join Ultamate Rewards and get a free birthday gift, plus double points during your birthday month.
Bath & Body Works – Sign up for My Bath & Body Works and get an annual birthday gift.
Container Store – Get a discounted order during your birthday month when you sign up for POP Rewards.
Barnes & Noble – Sign your child up for the Kids' Club and they'll receive a free cupcake from the cafe on their birthday. For grown-ups, there’s a birthday gift for regular B&N membership too.
DSW –Join DSW's rewards program and receive a $5 gift certificate on your birthday.
Old Navy – Sign up for Old Navy's email newsletters and get a free gift on your birthday.
Sephora – Join the Beauty Insiders and receive a complimentary gift during your birthday month.
*These offers are subject to change, and it's a good idea to check with the establishment as your birthday approaches to confirm the details of the offer.*
