These 27 Food Freebies Will Help You Birthday Better
It’s your special day, so put that wallet away. Many established eateries and dine-in restaurants celebrate with you by offering a delightful array of free or highly discounted food items. From complimentary appetizers and desserts to entire entrees, these tasty treats are a fantastic way to make your new year of you even more memorable.
One thing to note: Many of these restaurants will require you to sign up for their rewards programs or email promotions to reap the benefits of free food. And while many of these promotions will be available the day you sign up, the vast majority will require you to activate your rewards account a week or two in advance. With a little pre-planning, you’ll be one step closer to enjoying your favorite birthday treats.
Without further ado, here are 27 birthday freebies that cater to every taste and preference.
Starting the Day Off Right: Breakfast
- Starbucks – Don’t talk to us until we’ve had our morning coffee. Good news: That morning coffee (or tea, alternative drink of choice, or favorite food item) is free on your birthday when you sign up for Starbucks’ Rewards Program. Limited to one item per order.
- Peet’s Coffee & Tea – They say variety is the spice of life. If you’re taking a break from the Starbucks line, the Peetnik Rewards Program will provide you with a free birthday beverage of your choosing.
- Denny’s – If a hearty breakfast is on your mind, Denny’s offers a Birthday Slam. You will just have to sign up for Denny’s Rewards Program. This offer is only available on your actual birthday, so make sure you bring a valid ID to your local Denny’s.
- IHOP – More of an IHOP fan? Just like Denny’s, you can stack up the savings with a free stack of pancakes on your birthday by signing up for their rewards program. If you would like to avoid signing up for their rewards program, you can attempt to call your local IHOP ahead of time to see if there are any local promotions.
- Waffle House – So, you’re more of a waffle person. We get it. Waffle House gets it, too. Enjoy a free waffle to start your year-older life right when you sign up for their Regulars Club.
- Krispy Kreme – Are donuts in the mix for your typical birthday festivities? You’re in luck. When you sign up for Krispy Kreme’s Rewards Program, you can enjoy three free donuts and other promotional food items at participating locations.
- Einstein Bros Bagels – It’s hard to resist a fresh bagel in the morning. It’s even harder to resist when it’s free. After signing up for Einstein Bros’ Schmear Society, you can savor the flavor of bagel and schmear with purchase just for signing up. On your birthday, Einstein Bros will even throw in a free egg sandwich with purchase.
An All-Day Affair
- Panera Bread – Just for signing up for the MyPanera Rewards Program, you can enjoy a free pastry and free delivery for 30 days. Birthday rewards will automatically be loaded to your MyPanera account.
- Noodles & Company – Through their Noodles Rewards Program, you can start earning points to receive a free dessert or free entrée reward on your birthday.
- Jamba Juice – If you’ve spent at least $10 with a Jamba Rewards account, you can receive a free small smoothie on your birthday. You can also expect to get 50% off your first smoothie after signing up for your account. After that, you’ll receive another offer for 50% off a food item.
- Smoothie King – You can also slurp down Smoothie King’s finest when signed up for their Healthy Rewards Program.
- Sweetgreen – If this year is all about healthy eating, start your birthday on the right note with a fresh salad. Through the Sweetpass program, you can receive a Birthday Gift Reward in the form of a discount for up to $10 in value.
- Cracker Barrel – Craving some classic homestyle cooking? Come to Cracker Barrel on your birthday and you’ll get a free dessert and song. Sounds like a win-win to us.
- Olive Garden – When you dine in, Olive Garden will provide a complimentary dessert on your birthday. There’s no requirement to sign up for their eClub, but you can enjoy their array of discount offers if you’re interested.
- Bucca di Beppo – Maybe you’re still craving Italian on your birthday. When you sign up for their eClub, you will receive a $20 birthday credit every year and a few other tempting offers.
- Applebee’s – When you join Club Applebee’s, you will immediately receive a free appetizer offer. On your birthday, Applebee’s also offers a free birthday treat.
- Chili’s Bar & Grill – Did somebody say free dessert? Chili’s did. And when you create a My Chili’s Rewards account, you can save even more on restaurant favorites.
- Outback Steakhouse – This one is simple! Just tell your server it’s your birthday and a free dessert will come out faster than you can say ‘barbecue’.
- Subway – If it’s been some time since you stopped by for a sub, Subway provides birthday and member anniversary freebies through their rewards program.
- Which Wich? – Go grab a free regular 7” Wich when you sign up for the Vibe Club rewards program.
- Chipotle – How many times have you been told the guacamole would cost extra? Through Chipotle’s Rewards Program, you can enjoy free guacamole and chips on your special day. However, most locations will require you to purchase something that’s at least $5 to receive this offer.
Some More Sweet Treats
- Baskin Robbins – Ditch the traditional cake for a scoop of your favorite icy dessert. When you opt in to Baskin Robbin’s Birthday Club, you’ll receive a 2.5oz scoop of your favorite ice cream.
- Cold Stone Creamery – Every year on your birthday, you’ll receive a buy-one-get-one free offer on all Cold Stone Creations through their My Cold Stone Club Rewards program. That seems pretty chill to us.
- TCBY – Maybe you want to indulge with a slightly less calorie-heavy treat. When you join the Froyo Club and add a birthday month to your personal profile, you can receive a free frozen yogurt on your birthday.
- Edible Arrangements – Feel like the ultimate sweets VIP with a free 6-count chocolate-dipped fruit box when you sign up for the Edible Awards program.
- Nothing Bundt Cake – It’s hard to pass up any kind of cake on your birthday. If you’re looking to swap out store-bought birthday cake for something different, Nothing Bundt Cake’s eClub offers a free bundtlet.
- Crumbl – These delectable confections are taking the internet by storm. If you’d like to see (and taste) what all the hype is about, simply download the Crumbl Cookies app, join Crumbl loyalty, and enter your birth date. When your birthday rolls around, you’ll receive a voucher for a free cookie in the Crumbl app.
However you decide to celebrate this year, we hope you have good times, birthday treats, and some great eats along the way.