This list was last updated in August 2023. These deals are subject to change and may vary by location. Check with your local stores ahead of time to see if they participate.
How to get Freebies on your Birthday
Want a few extra-special treats on your special day? Let us help you find freebies at your favorite places!
There are dozens of restaurants and stores that will gladly dole out birthday freebies to get you in their doors!
All you have to do is click on the links below and sign up for their email lists or download their apps. You can always unsubscribe and/or delete the apps after your birthday — but you might find that many of the rewards programs offer other freebies and discounts throughout the year.
Dessert Freebies Birthday Deals
A & W: Get a free Root Beer Float for your birthday when you join the A&W Mug Club.
Baskin Robbins: Get a coupon for a free scoop of ice cream on your birthday when you join the Baskin Robbins Birthday Club.
Brusters: Get a free ice cream on your birthday when you sign up for Sweet Rewards.
California Pizza Kitchen: Get a free dessert on your birthday when you join CPK Rewards.
Carvel: Get a free ice cream on your birthday when you join Fudgie Fanatics
Culvers: Get a free 1 scoop sundae on your birthday when you create a MyCulvers account.
Dippin’ Dots: Get a free Dippin’ Dots on your birthday when you join the Dot Crazy! Email Club.
Dunkin’ Donuts: Get a free scoop of ice cream when you sign up for the Dunkin’ Donuts birthday club.
Friendly’s: Enjoy a free Sundae on your birthday when you join the Friendly’s Fan Club.
Great American Cookies: Get a free cookie on your birthday when you download the app.
Krispy Kreme: Get a free donut on your birthday when you register for the Krispy Kreme Rewards app.
Marble Slab Creamery: Get free ice cream at Marble Slab just for signing up and celebrate your birthday with a $5 off reward when you sign up for Slab Happy Rewards.
Mimi’s Bistro + Bakery: Get a free sweet treat on your birthday when you join their eClub.
Orange Leaf: Get a free froyo on your birthday when you sign up for the Orange Leaf Email Club.
Pinkberry: Get a free frozen yogurt on your birthday when you sign up for the Pinkcard.
TCBY: Get a free frozen yogurt on your birthday when you sign up for their email list.
Restaurant Birthday Deals
Mi Abuelo’s: Enjoy a free entree on your birthday (and a free appetizer upon sign-up) when you join Mi Abuelo’s Rewards and visit twice.
Atlanta Bread: Get a free treat on your birthday when you join Our Rise Rewards.
Au Bon Pain: Enjoy a free coffee and bakery item at Au Bon Pain when you join their eClub.
Auntie Anne’s: Get a free pretzel on your birthday when you join Auntie Anne’s Rewards and download their App.
Black/ Angus Steakhouse: Get a free cowboy cookie when dining on your birthday (please mention this when ordering). You can also get other rewards by joining the Prime Club.
Bruegger’s Bagels: Get a free bagel with cream cheese when you join the Bruegger’s Bagels Inner Circle.
Caribou Coffee: Get a free medium or large drink at Caribou Coffee when you sign up for Caribou Perks and more freebies when you download the Caribou Coffee App.
Champps: Champps will celebrate your birthday with a free dessert when you join the MVP Program.
Cinnabon: Get a free 16 oz. cold brew on your birthday and a 4-count Bon Bites when you download their App.
Corner Bakery: Get a free birthday treat from Corner Bakery when you join their Rewards Program.
Del Taco: Have a free medium shake at Del Taco on your birthday when you join Del Yeah! Rewards.
Dunn Brothers Coffee: Receive a free $5 reward on your birthday when you download the Rewards App.
Dutch Bros. Coffee: Receive a free drink when you visit on your birthday. (Not all locations offer this so check with your location before going.)
Edible Arrangements: Get a free chocolate-dipped fruit box on your birthday when you join Edible Rewards.
Einstein Bros. Bagels: Get a free bagel on your birthday when you join the Shmear Society.
Famous Dave’s: Receive a special birthday offer when you join Famous Dave’s P.I.G. Club.
Firebirds Wood Fire Grill: Get a free special gift on your birthday when you join the Inner Circle.
Firehouse Subs: Enjoy a free medium sub on your birthday when you join the Firehouse Subs Birthday Club here.
Fox & Hound: Get a $10 off $20 purchase birthday reward when you join the MVP Rewards Loyalty Program.
Genghis Grill: Get a free birthday bowl with any bowl purchase when you join Genghis Rewards (you must join at least 30 days before your birthday).
Goodcents Deli Fresh Subs: Get a free 8″ sub on your birthday when you join Goodcents Rewards.
Grimaldi’s Pizzeria: Get a free 16″ cheese pizza when you join Grimaldi’s Pizzeria Rewards (prior purchase required).
IHOP: Get free pancakes on your birthday when you join their rewards program.
Jamba Juice: Get a free smoothie on your birthday when you sign up for the Jamba Rewards Program
Jersey Mike’s Subs: Get a free regular sub on your birthday when you join the MyMike’s Club.
Moe’s Southwest Grill: Enjoy a free burrito on your birthday when you sign up for the Moe’s Rewards Program.
Noodles & Company: Get a free dessert or entrée on your birthday when you join Noodles Rewards (depending on the tier you’ve reached).
Olive Garden: Get a free appetizer or dessert from Olive Garden on your birthday.
Panera Bread: Get a free treat for your birthday when you join the MyPanera rewards program.
Pizza Hut: Get a special reward on your birthday when you join Hut Rewards.
Planet Smoothie: Get a special reward on your birthday when you join their VIP Club.
Red Robin: Get a free burger on your birthday when you join the Red Robin Royalty Club.
Ruby Tuesday: Get a burger or garden bar on your birthday when you become a Ruby’s Rewards member.
Schlotzky’s: Get a birthday treat when you download the Rewards App.
Spaghetti Warehouse: Enjoy a free meal on your birthday when you join the Warehouse Club.
Starbucks: Get a free drink or food item at Starbucks on your birthday when you join Starbucks Rewards.
Tropical Smoothie Cafe: Get a free smoothie on your birthday when you join Tropics Rewards.
Waffle House: Get a free waffle on your birthday when you join the Waffle House Regulars Club.
Whataburger: Get a free burger on your birthday when you sign up to receive their emails.
Wing Stop: Get a free gift on your birthday when you sign up for the Wingstop Club.
Zaxby’s: Get a free Nibbler on your birthday when you join the Zax Email Club.
Retail Birthday Deals
CVS: Get $3 in free ExtraBucks Rewards on your birthday when you have an ExtraCare Card.
Kohl’s: Get $5 in Kohl’s Cash on your birthday when you have the Kohl’s Charge Card.
Rack Room Shoes: Receive a $10 certificate during your birthday month when you become a Rewards Member.
Sephora: Enjoy a free get-gorgeous treat from Sephora on your special day when you sign up as a Beauty Insider.
World Market: Get a freebie surprise on your birthday when you join the World Market Explorer Rewards Program.
Birthday Deals and Freebies FAQs
In most cases, you will need to sign up for an email mailing list, download an app, or create an account in order to claim your freebies.