The Ultimate Guide to Getting Free Stuff For Your Birthday

Birthdays may not be as special as when you were a kid, but there are things to look forward to.

Specifically: FREE STUFF.

Tons of businesses offer freebies and discounts to celebrate your big day just by signing up for their reward programs. We’ll guide you through the best birthday freebies so you can enjoy free meals, treats, and services all month long for your special day.

Just know that you should be signed up for their program or email list at least 7 days before your actual birthday so you can get the free stuff on time. If your birthday already passed, you’ll be prepared for next year!

Where to Get Birthday Freebies

We list a lot of locations below but don’t forget to check your local favorites as well if they give out birthday perks. Some will give instant rewards so you don’t even have to wait until your big day!

1. A&W All American Food

Get a free root beer float on your birthday when you join their Mug Club (Must be 13+)

2. Acapulco Restaurants

Get free chips & guacamole just for signing up and get a free entree up to $15 on your birthday month

3. Ace Hardware

Receive a $10 instant bonus coupon to use when you download the Ace mobile app and link your rewards account. You’ll also get a free $5 birthday offer on your birth month.

4. Alamo Drafthouse

Join their Victory program and you can get invited to free movies and special events as well as earn free food. On your birthday, you’ll get a free birthday sweet!

5. AMC Theatres

Score a free large popcorn during your birth month when you join the free AMC Stubs Insider program. If you’re part of the Premiere Go!, Premiere, and A-List programs, you’ll get a free large popcorn AND a large drink during your birth month.

6. Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza & Wings

Upon signing up, get a free 12″ cheese pizza to use within 30 days. On your birthday, you’ll get a free 12″ traditional pizza added to your loyalty wallet with a $5 minimum spend.

7. Applebees

Get a free appetizer with an entree purchase when you sign up and on your birthday, you’ll get a free dessert with any purchase over $15.

8. Arby’s

Join the Arby’s Insider Program and you’ll get a free small milkshake with purchase of another regular-priced menu item.

9. Auntie Anne’s

Download the Auntie Anne’s Rewards app to get a free pretzel after you make your first purchase of at least $1. On your birthday, you’ll also get a free pretzel!

10. Aveda

Join the Aveda Plus Rewards Program for a one-time enrollment fee of $10 and get a birthday gift (up to $23 value) every year. A previous example was an Aromatic Nourishing Composition Oil (30 ml).

11. Backyard Burgers

Get a free Back Yard Classic burger just for signing up for their Clubhouse program.

12. Baja Fresh

Join their Club Baja Rewards and you’ll get a free burrito 7 days before your birthday!

13. bareMinerals

Join the bareMinerals Good Rewards to get a free birthday gift

14. Baskin Robbins

Sign up for their rewards program and get a free welcome scoop after first qualified purchase. You may also get a free kid-sized ice cream or 3 oz. scoop on your birthday but be sure to ask your local store before heading out as Baskin Robbins are franchises and each store may have different rules.

15. Benihana’s

Join their Chef’s Table program and get a free $30 birthday certificate to use during your birth month!

16. Ben & Jerry’s

Join their Flavor Fanatics ice cream rewards program and get a free ice cream scoop for your birthday! Plus 10% off in store orders every single time.

17. Bennigan’s

Sign up for their EClub and get a BOGO (Buy 1 Get 1 free) entree coupon up to $15

18. Big Boy

Not necessarily a birthday gift, but if you live near a Big Boy in Clinton Township, Fraser, Madison Heights, Rochester, Telegraph, and Warren locations you can enjoy a secret menu item for free on the 1st of each month.

19. BIGGBY Coffee

Join BIGGBY Nation and get a free drink, anything up to 24 oz, on your birthday. You then have 30 days to claim the freebie, which is quite generous!

20. BJ’s Restaurants

Join BJ’s Premier Rewards PLUS and get a free pizookie on your next visit. Plus get another free pizookie on your birthday!

21. Black Angus Grill

Join their Prime Club and get a free Cowboy Cookie for your birthday. You just have to note it on your reservation!

22. Black Bear Diner

Join the Bear Lover’s E-Club and get a free meal as a welcome gift AND a free meal each year on your birthday! It’ll most likely be the “Bearthday Breakfast” with pancakes or waffles, eggs, bacon or sausage.

23. Bonefish Grill

Join their Dine Rewards program and get a $10 welcome bonus to use on your next visit. On your birthday, you can get special offers like a free Bang Bang Shrimp or dessert.

24. Bruegger’s Bagels

Sign up for rewards and get a free bagel & cream cheese with purchase as a welcome gift. On your birthday, you’ll also get a free bagel & cream cheese with purchase. Rewards members also get free coffee with any purchase, any size every day via ordering from the app.

25. Buca di Beppo

Join the eClub and get a free $10 welcome bonus to use on your next visit. On your birthday, you’ll get a free dessert like the Colossal Brownie Sunday, which feeds 4 or Double Dark Chocolate cAKE.

26. Buffalo Wild Wings

Join their rewards program and get a free order of 6 wings on your birthday! If you don’t see an email on your birthday, check the app for the coupon.

27. Build-A-Bear

Parents can sign up for the Build-A-Bear Bonus Club where you can get a special discounted Birthday Bear for your child any day of their birth month. It’s “Pay Your Age” so the age the child is turning is how much the bear will cost! The bear is regularly $14 so kids age 14 and under can participate. The younger, the more cost-effective!

28. California Pizza Kitchen

Join CPK Rewards and get a free appetizer as welcome bonus. Choose between Mexican Street Corn, Spicy Buffalo Cauliflower, or White Corn Guac & Chips. On your birthday, you’ll get a free dessert. If you’re a regular CPK diner, and earn 350 points, your birthday gift gets upgraded to a free entree!

29. Captain D’s

Join their rewards program and get a free birthday dessert. You may also get a free appetizer or dessert with your first order as a welcome bonus.

30. Carrabba’s Italian Grill

Join the Dine Rewards program and you’ll get a free Calamari appetizer as a welcome bonus. You may also get a free appetizer or dessert on your birthday.

31. CAVA

When you join CAVA Rewards, you can get $9 off your order for your birthday.

32. Chick-fil-A

When you download the Chick-fil-A One app, you can choose between a free Chocolate Chunk Cookie or Brownie that can be used 30 days after your birthday.

33. Chicken Salad Chick

Download the app and you’ll get a free Chick Meal on your birthday as well as 25 welcome points.

34. Chili’s

Join their My Rewards program to get a free dessert on your birthday along with free chips & salsa or non-alcoholic drink on every visit!

35. Chipotle

Sign up for their rewards program and get a free Guac on your next order as well as another free Guac on your birthday. You get about 28 days after your birthday to claim it.

36. Cinnabon

Join the rewards program and get a 4-count BonBites free with any purchase. On your birthday, you’ll get a free 16 oz Cold Brew!

37. Cold Stone Creamery

Sign up for their rewards program and get a welcome offer of Buy One, Get One Free Creation. On your birthday you’ll get another BOGO offer to be used the entire birth month.

38. Corner Bakery

Redeem a free baked good from their display case on the week of your birthday

39. Country Kitchen

On your birthday, get a free meal up to $12 when you sign up for their eClub.

40. Cracker Barrel

Sign up for their rewards program and get a free order of Barrel Bites (selection of appetizers) as a welcome bonus to be redeemed within 30 days of enrolling. On your birthday, get a free dessert if you’ve made at least 1 purchase 12 months prior to birthdate.

41. Crumbl Cookies

Love soft cookies? Get a free cookie on your birthday when you sign up for their rewards program.

42. Culver’s

Join to get a free 1-scoop with a topping on your birthday. When you add your family members, they’ll get a free treat too!

43. Dairy Queen

Join DQ Rewards to get a BOGO Blizzard coupon for your birthday

44. Del Taco

Get a welcome bonus of 20% off when you join Del Yeah! Rewards and a free regular-sized shake with any purchase on your birthday.

45. Denny’s

Sign up for a welcome bonus of 20% off your next visit and get a “free delicious birthday gift.” Previously, the birthday gift has been a Grand Slam Breakfast but they could update at their discretion.

46. Dippin’ Dots

Get free dippin’ dots for your birthday when you join the Dot Crazy! Email Club

47. Dunkin’

Join the new Dunkin’ Rewards and get a birthday bonus of 3x points on purchases made the day before, the day of, and the day after your birthday.

48. Dutch Bros Coffee

Download the app and get a free medium drink as a welcome bonus. On your birthday, you’ll get another free drink of any size!

49. Earl of Sandwich

Join the eClub and get a free brownie or cookie redeemable until 2 weeks after your birthday.

50. Edible Arrangements

Enjoy $5 off welcome bonus as well as a free, 6-count box of chocolate-dipped fruit after your first 3 orders.

51. Einstein Bros.

Join the rewards program and get a free bagel & shmear with purchase as welcome bonus. On your birthday, get a free Egg Sandwich with purchase. You can also earn unlimited free coffee with just one visit!

52. El Pollo Loco

Join the Familia program and get a free burrito with purchase as welcome bonus. On your birthday, depending on your status, you’ll get either a $5 or $10 off of your order.

53. e.l.f. Beauty

Join the beauty squad and get free shipping on your first order. On your birthday, you’ll get a free birthday gift that varies. Previous perks have included beauty items like makeup setting spray and lipsticks.

54. Firehouse Subs

Join the rewards program to get a free medium sub sandwich with any purchase on your birthday. Add a drink or chips to complete the meal!

55. Fuddruckers

Join the Fudds Club and depending on your location, your birthday reward can vary from a birthday bakery treat, to BOGO 1/3 lb burger deal, or bonus points added to your account.

56. Golden Corral

Join their Good as Gold Club to get a free drink as welcome bonus and special birthday offers. Previous offers have been a free meal but they may have adjusted it to give discounts instead.

57. Great American Cookies

Download the app and get a free Cookie Cake Slice or a small ice-cream in store. You’ll also get a birthday offer when it’s time. Previously it was $5 off.

58. Grimaldi’s

Join their rewards program and get a free 16″ traditional cheese pizza for your birthday as long as you made at least one purchase in the 12 months prior. New members also get a free small starter or salad as welcome gift.

59. Habit Burger & Grill

Join their CharClub and get a free charburger with cheese on your birthday and redeemable for a week after.

60. Hooters

Join the HootClub to get free appetizer up to $9.99 as a welcome bonus and free wings for your birthday.

61. Hot Topic

Get an anniversary reward of $5 and a birthday reward of $5 when you join! Higher status members will get a $10 anniversary reward and various level up rewards.

62. IHOP

Sign up for their International Bank of Pancakes rewards program to get a free full stack of birthday pancakes.

63. Ike’s Love & Sandwiches

Join their reward program and get a free sandwich of your choice up to $15 on your birthday! As a welcome bonus, you’ll also get a free sandwich when you spend $10 or more.

64. IKEA

Join the IKEA Family program and on your birthday, get a free $10 off coupon along with a free cake slice with purchase of an adult entree at the restaurant. You can also get free coffee or tea on every visit to IKEA!

65. Jamba Juice

Join Jamba rewards to get a free small birthday smoothie! As a welcome bonus, you can get 50% off a smoothie.

66. Joe’s Crab Shak

Register with their e-Club and get a free appetizer as welcome bonus and a free dessert on your birthday.

67. Juice it Up!

Get a free medium Classic Smoothie with a $5 minimum purchase as a welcome bonus and a birthday reward when it’s time.

68. Krispy Kreme

Join the rewards program to get a free doughnut with purchase as welcome bonus and free 3-count of doughnuts with purchase on your birthday.

69. Longhorn Steakhouse

Join the eClub to get a free appetizer as welcome bonus and a free birthday treat when you go in for a meal.

70. Lucille’s BBQ

Join the rewards club to get a $10 off $30 coupon as a welcome bonus and a free appetizer or dessert on your birthday!

71. McDonald’s

Download the app and get a free birthday item to redeem up to a week after your birthday. Eligible items are 6 pc. Chicken McNuggets, Cheeseburger, French Fries, Hash Browns, Hot N’ Spicy McChicken, Iced Coffee, McChicken, or Sausage Burrito. As a welcome bonus, you’ll also get free large Fries with $1 minimum purchase.

72. Medieval Times

Join the Birthday Fellowship to get a special coupon code to use during your birthday month. Most likely this is a buy 1 get 1 free adult admission!

73. Mimi’s Cafe

Join the eClub and get a free sweet treat with no purchase for your birthday.

74. Melting Pot

Join Club Fondue and get a free box of 6 Signature Dipped Strawberries as a welcome bonus and “great birthday vouchers.” Previous vouchers included free chocolate fondue for 2 but may have changed over time.

75. Moe’s Southwest Grill

Join Moe Rewards to get a free cup of queso or guac for your birthday. Get free queso just for signing up!

76. Noodles & Company

Sign up for their rewards program and depending on your tier level, get a free dessert, free small entree or a regular entree for your birthday! As a welcome bonus, you’ll also get a free regular entree after first purchase within 30 days of joining the program.

78. Nothing Bundt Cakes

Join Bundtastic Rewards and get a free Bundlet cake for your birthday! We particularly like the Lemon and Carrot cakes!

79. Olive Garden

Get a free dessert for your birthday! Join their eClub for reminders.

80. On The Border

Join Border Rewards and get your choice between a free Dessert, a Guacamole Appetizer, or Non-Alcoholic drink on your next visit. You’ll also get a “birthday surprise.” Previous surprises included free queso dip or brownie on your birthday and every anniversary of your sign up date.

81. Panda Express

You’ll get a selection of birthday gift options on your big day when you join their program. This can include free small entrees, drinks, and medium sides.

82. Panera Bread

Join MyPanera and get a free pastry upon signup as well as a free pastry or sweet on your birthday up to $5! Redeemable on muffins, cookies, pastries, sweets, and bagels.

83. Pei Wei’s

Join their rewards program and get a free small shareable on your birthday when a soft drink or small plate is ordered. Eligible shareables include Crab Wontons (2 pcs), Traditional Edamame (small order), one Vegetable Spring Roll or one Pork Egg Roll. As a welcome bonus, you’ll get a free entree after your first purchase of $8 or more.

84. P.F. Chang’s

Get a free dessert or appetizer during your birthday month. Get 15% back in Chang’s Ca$h on purchases as well!

85. Peet’s Coffee

Get a free drink for your birthday when you join Peetnik Rewards.

86. Pita Pit

Joining their rewards program will score you a free pita on your birthday.

87. Pizza Hut

Joining the rewards program will get you a free “birthday reward.” Previous rewards have included free Breadsticks or Cinnamon Sticks.

88. Pizza Rev

Download Rev Rewards and get a “free birthday surprise.” Previous surprised included a free personal size pizza or a salad.

89. Planet Smoothie

Joining the Planet VIP program will get you a $6 reward to use starting 7 days before your birthday.

90. QDOBA Mexican Eats

When you join, you’ll get a free queso & chips as a welcome bonus. On your birthday, you can get a free Chocolate Chunk Cookie.

91. Quizno’s

Download the app to get $5 off your first order and on your birthday get a BOGO sub coupon. If you refer a friend to the app and they redeem their sign up offer, then you also get a free regular sub.

92. Raising Cane’s

Join the Caniac Club and get a “special surprise” on your birthday as well as member anniversary. Previous surprises have included a free drink or box combo.

93. Red Lobster

Joining their program will get you a “birthday reward,” which most likely is a free Chocolate Wave dessert (chocolate cake with vanilla ice cream). You’ll also get a dozen free Cheddar Bay Biscuits when you spend $15.

94. Red Robin

Join the Royalty Program and get a free birthday burger (valued at $12.99+) with any $4.99 purchase during your birth month. Pair your freebie with a bottomless Strawberry Lemonade!

95. Ruby Tuesday

With Ruby Rewards, you’ll get a free dessert 7 days before your birthday and you’ll have 2 weeks to redeem it. You can also opt in for the add-on Garden Bar instead of the dessert!

96. Sbarro

Sign up to get a free pizza slice for your next visit as a welcome bonus and another free pizza slice on your birthday with a $5 purchase.

97. Sephora

Sign up for their Beauty Insider program and get a choice from 6+ free beauty options to choose from each year for your birthday. No purchase required.

98. Sonny’s BBQ

Get a free appetizer or dessert on your birthday when you join their rewards program. Work your way up to a free birthday entree when you get to Sizzlin’ status. Welcome bonus includes a $5 off coupon.

99. The Spaghetti Warehouse

Get a free special birthday meal when you join the Warehouse Club. Dayton, Akron, and Toledo members get a free appetizer as a welcome bonus (no purchase required) and a free dessert with entree purchase for their birthday.

100. Sprinkles

Get a free cupcake on your birthday! If you’re on the Dark Chocolate Tier, you’ll get 2 free cupcakes. Red Velvet Tier members get a baker’s dozen (13!) free cupcakes on birthdays!

101. Starbucks

Sign up for Starbucks Rewards and get a free birthday drink valid on the day of your birthday. Recently they’ve extended it to 1 more day past your birthday but we’re not sure how long that’ll last. Get the VENTI size to maximize your freebie!

102. Subway

Join their rewards program and get free sweet treat on your birthday and anniversary. Previous rewards have also included extra bonus points to redeem for drinks, chips, or cookies.

103. Target

When you join the Circle Program, you can get a 5% off coupon for your birthday.

104. TCBY

Join the Froyo Club and get a free frozen yogurt birthday treat (up to $5 value).

105. Texas Roadhouse

Join the VIP Club and get a “birthday discount” and “special welcome gift.” Previous gifts have included a free appetizer, sidekick of ribs, or shrimp.

106. TGI Fridays

Get a free dessert up to $8 during your birth month. Plus, every time you dine in, you get free chips and salsa or $3 off an appetizer.

107. Tropical Smoothie Cafe

Get a free smoothie after first purchase of $5 and a “surprise birthday reward.”

108. ULTA

Join the beauty rewards program and choose from a selection of free beauty gifts every year!

109. Uno Pizzeria & Grill

After joining the Insider’s Club, you’ll get a free individual sized pizza with any purchase as a welcome bonus. For your birthday, you can get a free dessert with any purchase.

110. Victoria’s Secret

Join the Pink rewards program and get a free $10 reward on your birthday.

111. Vitality Bowls

Join the program to get a free acai bowl on your birthday as long as you’ve made one purchase at least a week prior to your big day.

112. Waffle House

Become a Regulars member and get free birthday waffle! You’ll also get a free order of Hashbrowns as a welcome bonus.

113. Wahlburgers

Join the Wahlclub and get a free housemade shake on your birthday, plus get a $5 off first order as a welcome bonus.

114. Wetzel’s Pretzels

Download the Wetzel app and get a free birthday pretzel every year. As a welcome bonus, you’ll also get a free pretzel after first purchase.

115. Wienerschnitzel

Join the Wiener Lovers’ Club and get a free corn dog on your birthday. You can also get a welcome bonus of a free chili dog.

116. Yogurtland

Join their rewards program and get $5 off your birthday yogurt. Higher tier status will get $7 off.

117. Yoshinoya

Get a free birthday gift when you join the program as well as a free offer upon signing up. Previous free gifts have been a free regular sized bowl with drink purchase.

The Money Move

Are you excited for the amount of birthday freebies you can get? We definitely are. In fact, we try to make it a mission to redeem as much free birthday stuff every year.

Companies have started to pull back on giving away free stuff, so the brands on this long list are already quite generous! Take advantage while they’re still available and make your birthday even more special while saving money at the same time. Happy birthday!