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In the busy world we live in, companies are competing for your attention, and that includes restaurants! Many restaurants offer loyalty or rewards programs in an attempt to get your attention, and birthday freebies are a big part of this. You may be surprised at how many restaurants will offer some kind of incentive
Note: Some stores and franchises have different offers than what is listed. We can’t guarantee that you will receive every single one of these! Also, if you find freebies at restaurants we don’t have listed, let us know!
The Master List of Restaurant Birthday Freebies
A&W | Free root beer float for Mug Club members
Applebee’s | Free appetizer, entree, or dessert depending on restaurant (can vary widely, check with your local restaurant)
Arby’s | Free 12 oz milkshake, turnover or cookie with any purchase for members on the app
Auntie Anne’s Pretzels | Free pretzel for Rewards members
Baja Fresh Mexican Grill | Free reward loaded into your account 7 days prior to your birthday
Baskin Robbins | Free 2.5 oz ice scream scoop or 3 oz soft serve swirl
Bob Evans | Email members receive special birthday offers, i.e. free kid’s meal with the purchase of an adult entrée
Bojangles | Members of Bojangles e-club get special birthday offers
Bonefish Grill | Free dessert to members
Bruegger’s Bagels | Free bagel with cream cheese for Inner Circle members
Bruster’s | Members get a special birthday treat
Buffalo Wild Wings | Blazin’ Rewards members get various special birthday deals, free snack-size wings (about 6 wings)
California Pizza Kitchen | Free dessert with potential upgrade if you have enough CPK points
Captain D’s | A free dessert or other special treat for rewards members
Caribou Coffee | Any size drink for Perks members
Carrabba’s Italian Grill | Free appetizer or dessert with entree purchase
Carvel | Free cone for members
Chick-fil-a | Members receive birthday offers which vary by location
Chili’s | Free dessert for members
Cinnabon | Club Cinnabon members enjoy a free treat on their birthday
Coldstone Creamery | BOGO free coupon for an ice cream creation
Cracker Barrel | Birthday rewards for members
Culver’s | Free one-scoop sundae for eClub members
Dairy Queen | Fan Club members get a discounted or free Blizzard treat. To qualify, you must have made a purchase of $1 or more within 45 days before your birthday
Dave and Buster’s | $10 in gameplay
Del Taco | Free regular-sized shake with any purchase
Denny’s | Free Grand Slam breakfast – no membership needed, just show your ID!
Dippin’ Dots | Free small cup Dippin’ Dots for members during your birthday month
Dunkin Donuts | Free beverage for DDPerks members
Einstein Bros Bagels | Free breakfast sandwich with purchase for Shmear Society members
El Pollo Loco | Free $5 to $10 reward on your birthday (depending on your membership level)
Famous Dave’s Barbeque | Special birthday treat for rewards members
Fazoli’s | Free dessert with purchase of an entree within 7 days of your birthday
Firehouse Subs | Free medium sub on your birthday with $1+ purchase for rewards members
Friendly’s | Free ice cream on your birthday for Club Fun members
IHOP | Free pancakes for Rewards members
Jack in the Box | 2 free tacos with purchase
Jamba Juice | Free smoothie or juice for members (must have spent $10+ in the last 12 months)
Jason’s Deli | Rewards members get a sweet treat on their birthday
Jersey Mike’s | Members get enough points added on their for a free sub if you’ve made a purchase in the last 12 months
Johnny Rockets | Free single burger for members
Krispy Kreme | Free doughnut
Logan’s Roadhouse | Rewards members get a free birthday dessert
Longhorn Steakhouse | Special offers and coupons for rewards members
Marble Slab Creamery | Rewards members get a free cookie cake slice or small ice cream (valid on your bday only)
McAlister’s Deli | Free cookie
Melting Pot | Complimentary box of 6 Signature Dipper Strawberries for Club Fondue members
Moe’s Southwest Grill | Free cup of queso or quac for rewards members
Noodles & Company | Free birthday dessert
Nothing Bundt Cakes | Free Bundtlet (mini cake)
O’Charley’s | Free birthday dessert
Olive Garden | Free dessert when you dine-in
On The Border | Sign up and get a surprise birthday reward
Orange Julius | Coupon for BOGO free drink or treat for rewards members
Outback Steakhouse | Free dessert for members
P.F. Chang’s | Free appetizer or dessert
Panera Bread | Free pastry or sweet
Perkins | Free Magnificent Seven breakfast for rewards members
Pizza Hut | Free order of breadsticks or cinnamon sticks for members
Planet Smoothie | $6 reward for rewards members
Qdoba Mexican Grill | Free queso and chips for members with purchase of an entree
Red Lobster | Free birthday dessert or appetizer for members
Red Robin | Free Gourmet burger during your birthday month for members
Rita’s | Rewards members get free small Italian ice, frozen custard, or gelati
Ruby Tuesday | Free Garden Bar add-on or dessert
SmashBurger | Free side or shake with any purchase
Smoothie King | Free smoothie
Sonic | Free small classic shake with purchase for reward members
Sonny’s BBQ | Free appetizer or dessert for rewards members
Starbucks | Free handcrafted beverage
Steak ‘n Shake | Free specialty milkshake (or sometimes a specialty burger) for rewards members
TGI Friday’s | Free dessert (up to $8)
TCBY | Free small frozen yogurt (up to $5)
Texas Roadhouse | Free appetizer or sidekick of ribs with entree purchase
The Cheesecake Factory | Free slice for your birthday for rewards members
Tropical Smoothie Cafe | Free 24 oz smoothie
Uno Pizzeria | Free dessert
Which Wich | Free regular sandwich for rewards members who have made a purchase in the last 11 months
Zaxby’s | Get a free birthday treat for members (which can include a Big Zax Snak or Cheesecake Bites)
Looking for another way to eat free in restaurants? Check out our master list of restaurants where kids eat free!
