Who doesn’t like the gift of free food? Since restaurant deals vary by location, we strongly urge you to call ahead and make sure a deal is accepted where you live—nobody likes to be disappointed on their birthday! Another tip: consider setting up a separate email account so your main email account isn’t crowded with restaurant offers.
1. Applebee’s
Join the Email Club for a free birthday dessert.
2. Arby’s
Sign up at Arby’s Extra for a free birthday shake coupon.
3. Au Bon Pain
Join the eClub and get a free birthday lunch.
4. Auntie Anne’s
Download the perks mobile app and bite into a free soft pretzel during your birthday month.
5. Baja Fresh Mexican Grill
Join Club Baja at least a week before your birthday and get a free birthday burrito.
6. Baskin Robbins
Birthday Club members can indulge in a free scoop of ice cream as a happy birthday.
7. Ben & Jerry’s
Sign up for their Chunk Spelunker and get a free scoop of ice cream on your birthday and $3 off an ice cream cake.
8. Benihana
Register here and they’ll email you a $30 birthday certificate. Check rules first.
9. Biscuits Cafe
Sign up for their rewards program and get a $5 reward on your birthday.
10. Black Angus Steakhouse
Join the Prime Club and get a free steak dinner on your first birthday as a prime club member.
11. Bruegger’s Bagels
Get a free surprise on your birthday when you sign up for their e-club.
12. California Pizza Kitchen
Get in on their CPK reward program for a free birthday dessert.
13. Chili’s
Chili’s rewards will get you a free birthday dessert.
14. Cinnabon
Delight in a free random birthday treat when you sign up for Club Cinnamon.
15. Denny’s
Denny’s offers a free Grand Slam on your birthday. No email sign-up necessary, but bring your ID.
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16. Dippin’ Dots
Join their rewards club for free Dippin’ Dots on your birthday.
17. Dunkin’ Donuts
Get DD perks and get started with a free birthday beverage of your choice.
18. Einstein Bros Bagels
Einstein’s loyalty club, the Schmear Society, offers you a free egg sandwich on your birthday, with a purchase.
19. Firehouse Subs
Get in with their rewards program and sign up before your birthday to get a free medium sub; good for up to six days after your birthday. No ID needed.
20. Friendly’s
Friendly’s want to give you a free medium birthday sundae when you sign up at the BFF Club.
21. Fuddruckers
Get a BOGO birthday burger when you join the Fudd Club.
22. Godiva
Join Godiva’s Rewards Club and receive $10 off when you spend over $10 on an item for your birthday. Keep it at $10 and make it FREE.
23. Houlihan’s
Join their email list and enjoy a free birthday entree.
24. IHOP
Sign up for the Pancake Revolution and enjoy a free full stack of pancakes on your birthday.
25. Jamba Juice
Join Jamba Insider Rewards and get a free birthday smoothie or juice.
26. Johnny Rockets
Sign up for the Rocket eClub and get a free burger on your birthday.
27. Krispy Kreme
Be a friend of Krispy Kreme and get a free birthday donut.
28. Longhorn Steak House
Create a Longhorn account and enjoy a free birthday dessert.
29. Moe’s
Join Moe’s eWorld and get a free birthday burrito.
30. Noodles & Company
For being part of their e-club you get a free Rice Krispies treat on your birthday.
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31. Olive Garden
Sign up for e-club and get a free birthday dessert.
32. Outback Steakhouse
Enter your email here and get a free birthday dessert.
33. P.F. Chang’s
Join the Preferred list and get a free birthday dessert.
34. Panera Bread
As a myPanera member, you’ll receive a reward a week before your birthday. It’s random and it’s always a surprise!
35. Perkins
You don’t have to sign up for anything, and you don’t have to show ID to get a free dessert on your birthday. Hooray!
36. Planet Smoothie
Sip on a free birthday smoothie by joining the Birthday Club.
37. Qdoba
It’s a BOGO birthday burrito just for signing up for Qdoba Rewards.
38. Red Lobster
Sign in to Red Lobster’s Fresh Catch Club for a free surprise birthday gift.
39. Red Robin
Red Robin Royalty membership gives you a choice of over 24 gourmet burgers once during your birthday month.
40. Ruby Tuesday
Stay So Connected and enjoy a free birthday burger.
41. Sbarro
Join the Slice Society and get a free slice of pizza on your birthday.
42. Starbucks
Be a myStarbucks reward member and get a birthday beverage of your choice and a 15% off coupon to use at store.starbucks.com.
43. Taco Bueno
Join the Buenoheads email club and get a special, free surprise gift on your birthday each year.
44. TCBY
Get a free frozen birthday yogurt by signing up at myTCBY.
45. T.G.I. Friday’s
Give Me More Stripes members receive a complimentary dessert during their birthday month with the purchase of an entrée.
46. Tony Roma’s
Get connected and enjoy up to a 20% off discount or a birthday BOGO. This offer varies among restaurants.
47. Waffle House
Become a member of the Regulars Club and receive a free birthday waffle.
48. Wendy’s
Sip on a free birthday Frosty when you sign up for WendysMail.
49. Yogurtland
Become a Real Rewards member and receive a free frozen yogurt on your birthday. Size depends on what reward level you’ve reached.
50. Zaxby’s
Get in on the Zax Club and get a free birthday nibbler.
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