Want to spoil yourself with a free birthday gift? You’ll be surprised how many places offer birthday freebies to make your day extra special!
Birthdays are the perfect excuse to treat yourself — dress up, gather with family and friends, and have fun. But what really surprised me was discovering just how many restaurants, stores, and entertainment venues give out birthday freebies.
And if you’re like me — someone who loves saving money — free birthday stuff is hard to resist! It’s like getting free money in the form of treats, rewards, and gifts. I also look for ways to earn free PayPal money around my birthday to give myself an extra treat.
Unfortunately for me, many of these freebies are no longer available now that I’ve moved from Puerto Rico (U.S.) to the Philippines. But if you live in the U.S., you can definitely take advantage of them!
In this post, I’ll share some of the best places that offer birthday goodies. Just sign up for their rewards programs or birthday clubs and enjoy your freebies during your birthday month.
Ready to celebrate? Here are some amazing birthday freebies you can grab!
Get Free Food and Drinks On Your Birthday
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Do you want to receive a free gift on your birthday, whether it’s a yummy slice of cake or a free cup of coffee from your favorite stores? Check out this long list of establishments where you may be eligible for a free birthday reward.
1. Chili’s
Satisfy your sweet tooth and get a free dessert on your birthday when you sign up for My Chili’s Rewards Program. Apart from that special birthday gift, Chili’s will also give you free chips and salsa when you spend at least $5 in their participating stores. Great deal!
2. Del Taco
Another fantastic place to get a free birthday dessert is Del Taco. With their Del Yeah! Rewards, you earn points for purchasing their products. You only need at least 10 points to earn your birthday reward, which may be a free birthday dessert or shake. The more points you earn, the more rewards and discounts you are eligible for!
3. Starbucks
Enjoy your free drink from Starbucks on your birthday by joining the Starbucks Rewards Program. You earn stars which you can redeem as a free birthday gift, either as a free food or drink. They may even give you a free refill while you’re in-store.
Related: How to Get Free Starbucks Gift Card
4. Red Robin
Raring to get a free birthday burger? Enjoy a delicious birthday gift on your birthday month from Red Robin as long as you’ve signed up for their Royalty Program. Apart from the free burger, you also enjoy other perks and discounts as a member, such as a free burger or free appetizer after every 10th purchase.
5. Cheesecake Factory
You can’t say no to dessert on your birthday, right? Enjoy a free slice of cake from Cheesecake Factory when you join Cheesecake Rewards. And the best thing is, you get this tasty birthday gift without needing to accumulate points! Just tell the server that you’re a member and provide them with the mobile number you use for your account, and they should serve you a free birthday gift surprise right away!
6. Chick-Fil-A
Get fantastic birthday freebies from Chick-fil-A as a member of their loyalty program. You earn points for qualifying purchases, which you can redeem as free birthday gifts, ranging from free ice cream to desserts and entrees.
7. Firehouse Subs
If your idea for a fantastic free birthday treat is a delicious sandwich, you can never go wrong signing up for Firehouse Rewards. You earn points when you eat at Firehouse, which you can later redeem as meal upgrades and other perks. And if it’s the day before, during, or after your birthday, you can get a free medium sub with at least $1 spent. Just scan your rewards badge or provide your mobile number associated with your account and enjoy your free birthday treat.
8. PF Chang’s
If you love PF Chang’s like I do, then you’d be happy to know they offer a birthday freebie for you if you sign up for PF Chang’s Loyalty Program. As a member, you can earn points when you spend money on PF Chang’s. And on your birthday month, you get a free appetizer or dessert.
9. Denny’s
Start your birthday right by getting a free grand slam breakfast from Denny’s. This is an opportunity offered to members of Denny’s Loyalty rewards program. But there are rumors that you could still get your free special birthday gift when you inform your server that it’s your birthday and you have the ID to show for it.
10. Jamba Juice
Did you know that Jamba Juice will help you celebrate your birthday with an awesome birthday gift? Yes, you get a free smoothie as a birthday reward as long as you’re a Jamba Juice rewards program member. JamFam members get a free small smoothie if they’ve spent at least $10 in purchases in the last 12 months. This is an amazing birthday freebie you don’t want to miss!
11. Smoothie King
Another fantastic place to score a free drink on your birthday is Smoothie King. With its Healthy Rewards program, you earn points when you purchase. Apart from the instant $2 sign-up bonus, Smoothie King, you get a free smoothie on your birthday!
12. Sprinkles
If you’re craving a sweet and delicious dessert on your birthday, you should sign up for Sprinkles Perks. This is Sprinkles’ rewards program, allowing you to stack up points for qualifying purchases. Not only can you redeem a free item (may it be a free scoop of ice cream, brownie, or fudge) when you’ve reached 300 points, but you also get a free cupcake on your birthday. Remember to redeem your free dessert within 30 days.
13. Tim Hortons
Score a free meal on your birthday by signing up for Tims Rewards at least seven days before your birthday and making at least one qualifying purchase at Tim Hortons in the last year. You could get a free breakfast sandwich or a free drink.
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14. Baskin Robbins
If you’re like me, who can never refuse a free scoop of ice cream, it’s worth signing up for Baskin Robbins Birthday Club. Simply indicate your birthday when you sign up and receive a free coupon for a free birthday gift– a 2.5 oz scoop of free ice cream, all for you! It’s one of the best ways to score a free dessert on your birthday.
15. Waffle House
Waffle House gives a free treat on your birthday just by joining its Regulars Club. As a member, you get access to free coupons, exclusive specials, and a free order of hash browns upon signing up. And oh, don’t forget to claim your free waffle on your birthday!
16. Einstein Bros
The Schmear Society is the Einstein Bros Bagels rewards program. One of the perks is that you receive a free egg sandwich on your birthday. What a treat!
17. Buffalo Wild Wings
Buffalo Wild Wings has a special birthday surprise for you, but first, you must join Blazin’ Rewards. Once you’re a member, you earn points for your purchases and convert those points into amazing perks, such as 6 buffalo wild wings on your birthday month.
18. Auntie Anne’s
Want to enjoy a free pretzel on your birthday from Auntie Anne’s? Download the app and sign up for Auntie Anne’s rewards program. Simply spend at least $10 annually and get your birthday freebie.
19. Abuelo’s Mexican Restaurant
Don’t miss out on a free entree when you sign up for Abuelo’s rewards program. Pay for an entree and get another for free when you dine in at Abuelo’s. Make sure to bring your phone and provide the contact number used when you signed up to the server to enjoy your extra birthday gift.
20. Ben & Jerry’s
If you haven’t yet, you must sign up for Ben & Jerry’s rewards program to enjoy 10% discount purchases and a free birthday ice cream. Such a sweet birthday treat is so hard to resist!
21. BD’s Mongolian BBQ Grill
Get a birthday reward from BD’s Mongolian BBQ Grill when you join their rewards program at least 30 days before your birthday. Apart from getting a point for every dollar spent, BD’s Mongolian will also give you a free bowl for your birthday for purchasing any bowl.
22. Friendly’s
Friendly’s is among the best places to get a free birthday surprise. When you sign up for Friendly’s Sweet Rewards Club, you earn one point for every dollar spent. Not only that, you also get a $5 reward after earning 75 points and, importantly, a free birthday sundae. Provide your phone number, mobile check-in code, or member ID when redeeming your free birthday treat.
23. Capital Grille
One of the best places to treat yourself on your birthday is the Capital Grille, where you can enjoy sumptuous steaks and seafood. But if it’s your birthday, it gets even more special because you get a complimentary dessert — no sign-ups necessary!
24. A&W All-American Food
It’s never been this easy to get a free root beer float. Sign up for A&W All American Food’s Mug Club, and they’ll give you a free root beer float to celebrate your special day. Ensure you’re at least 13 years old to enjoy this free birthday gift.
25. iHOP
IHOP’s rewards program, the International Bank of Pancakes, would like to give you a free birthday surprise, too! How do free birthday pancakes sound? Awesome, right? You earn one PanCoin for every $5 spent on iHOP, which you can use to redeem exciting rewards on top of the free pancakes you receive on your birthday.
26. Pinkberry
When you sign up for Pinkberry’s Pinkcard, enjoy a free yogurt on your birthday. Simply download the app, create an account with your phone or email address, and start racking up points. You get a free yogurt after your 10th purchase, plus another one on your birthday!
27. Moe’s Southwest Grill – free burrito
Moe’s Rewards by Moe’s Southwest Grill is another awesome place to get birthday freebies. To start, you get a free cup of queso just for registering, and then you get a free burrito on your birthday, year after year.
28. Bruegger’s Bagels
I know: a free bagel with cream cheese sounds too irresistible, so it pays to Bruegger’s Bagels Inner Circle! All you have to do is sign up, provide your phone number and email address, and claim your free birthday reward!
29. Applebees
Cap your birthday lunch with an unforgettable dessert from Applebees. All you have to do is sign up and join their club to enjoy your free dessert and access exclusive discounts and offers.
30. Cinnabon
Want a free birthday surprise from Cinnabon? Sign up for Cinnabon’s Rewards program and use their app to make purchases to earn points. Besides a signup reward, Cinnabon will also treat you to a 16-oz cold brew on your birthday!
Key Takeaways
There you have it — 30 amazing places where you can score free birthday rewards! Whether it’s a free dessert, a slice of cake, or a refreshing drink, you can treat yourself with minimal effort.
A quick tip: use a separate email address for signing up, so your personal or business inbox doesn’t get overwhelmed with promotional emails. This also makes it easier to manage all the rewards programs and keep track of where you can grab those freebies.
So, if you want to celebrate your birthday without overspending, check out these awesome places and sign up for your birthday treats today!
