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95 Restaurants That Offer Birthday Freebies

Why pay on your special day?

By Sienna Livermore, Ni'Kesia Pannell and Alex Aronson

Updated: May 25, 2021

The only thing we love more than food is free food. And you know what's the best time to score a free drink, dessert, or even meal at a restaurant? Your birthday! Here's a cross-country look at chain restaurants that want to celebrate YOU with a birthday freebie.

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Applebee's

Dish, Food, Chocolate syrup, Cuisine, Chocolate, Frozen dessert, Dessert, Ingredient, Chocolate cake, Ganache,

Courtesy of Applebee's

Freebie: dessert + "Happy Birthday" song. Plus if you sign up for their Eclub, you'll receive a coupon for a free entree.

applebees.com

Arby's

Drink, Food, Floats, Non-alcoholic beverage, Milkshake, Cream, Frappé coffee, Bombardino, Whipped cream, Ingredient,

Arby's

Freebie: 12 oz milkshake

arbys.com

Au Bon Pain

Dish, Food, Cuisine, Ingredient, Sandwich, Baked goods, Staple food, Produce, Finger food, Breakfast sandwich,

Au Bon PainInstagram

Freebie: sandwich or salad

aubonpain.com

Auntie Anne's Pretzels

Pretzel, Lye roll, Snack, Bread, Food, Cuisine, Baked goods,

Courtesy of Auntie Anne's

Freebie: classic pretzel

auntieannes.com

Baja Fresh

Dish, Food, Cuisine, Sandwich wrap, Burrito, Ingredient, Mission burrito, Kati roll, Spring roll, Produce,

Courtesy of Baja Fresh

Freebie: birthday burrito + taco

bajafresh.com

Baskin Robbins

Food, Ice cream, Gelato, Frozen dessert, Dondurma, Dessert, Chocolate ice cream, Sorbetes, Cuisine, Ingredient,

Instagram / @baskinrobbins

Freebie: scoop of ice cream or soft serve, plus $3 off an ice cream cake

baskinrobbins.com

Ben & Jerry's

Food, Ice cream, Gelato, Frozen dessert, Cuisine, Ingredient, Dondurma, Dish, Product, Dessert,

Courtesy of Ben & Jerry's

Freebie: scoop of ice cream, plus $3 off an ice cream cake

benjerry.com

Benihana

Dish, Food, Cuisine, Teppanyaki, Monjayaki, Side dish, Ingredient, Recipe, Cooking, Japanese cuisine,

Courtesy of Flickr Creative Commons/Richard Yuan

Freebie: $30 gift certificate that you can redeem anytime during the month of your birthday + "Happy Birthday" song

benihana.com

BJ's Restaurants

Dish, Food, Cuisine, Ingredient, Dessert, Produce, Recipe, Frozen dessert, Sundae, Ice cream,

Courtesy of BJ's

Freebie: pizookie

bjsrestaurants.com

Black Angus Steakhouse

Dish, Food, Cuisine, Ice cream, Ingredient, Frozen dessert, Dessert, Cream, Pudding, Chocolate ice cream,

Courtesy of Flickr Creative Commons/Dale Chumbley

Freebie: free steak dinner if you're a member of the Prime Club, a complimentary birthday cookie cake with a candle + "Happy Birthday" song

blackangus.com

Bojangles

BOJANGLES

Freebie: free Bo-Berry Biscuit with any purchase made if you join the E-Club.

bojangles.com

Boston Market

Cake, Food, Chocolate cake, Dessert, Sachertorte, Flourless chocolate cake, Dish, Torte, Cuisine, Baked goods,

Boston Market

Freebie: dessert with the purchase of a create-your-own-meal plate

bostonmarket.com

Bruegger's Bagels

Food, Dish, Cuisine, Ingredient, Sourdough, Comfort food, Pandesal, Mochi, Bun, Junk food,

Bruegger's Bagels

Freebie: bagel with any kind of cream cheese when you sign up for their e-club.

brueggers.com

Buffalo Wild Wings

Dish, Food, Fried food, Cuisine, Ingredient, Pakora, Fried chicken, appetizer, Bhajji, Meat,

Buffalo Wild WingsInstagram

Freebie: snack size wings

buffalowildwings.com

California Pizza Kitchen

Dish, Food, Cuisine, Pizza, California-style pizza, Ingredient, Flatbread, Pizza cheese, Tarte flambée, Italian food,

Courtesy of California Pizza Kitchen

Freebie: depending on the number of reward points you have, birthday treats range from a free dessert to a free entree. They even celebrate half birthdays.

cpk.com

Carrabba's Italian Grill

Dish, Food, Cuisine, Ingredient, Strawberry, Strawberries, Dessert, Produce, Mascarpone, Breakfast,

Courtesy of Carrabba's Italian Grill

Freebie: dessert with any purchase of an entrée when you join the Amici Club

carrabbas.com

Carvel

Ice cream cone, Soft Serve Ice Creams, Frozen dessert, Ice cream, Dessert, Food, Gelato, Dairy, Dondurma, Sorbetes,

Courtesy of Carvel's

Freebie: ice cream cone when you join Fudgie Fanatics email list

carvel.com

The Cheesecake Factory

Food, Ice cream, Dessert, Ingredient, Sweetness, Dairy, Chocolate ice cream, Chocolate, Frozen dessert, Kitchen utensil,

Courtesy of The Cheesecake Factory

Freebie: cup of ice cream + "Happy Birthday" song

thecheesecakefactory.com

Chevy's

Dish, Food, Cuisine, Junk food, Fast food, French fries, Fried food, Hamburger, Ingredient, Kids' meal,

Chevy'sInstagram

Freebie: entree

chevys.com

Chili's

Dish, Food, Cuisine, Frozen dessert, Dessert, Ingredient, Chocolate syrup, Chocolate, Chocolate cake, Ice cream,

Courtesy of Chili's

Freebie: brownie sundae + "Happy Birthday" song

chilis.com

Chipotle

Dish, Food, Cuisine, Ingredient, Meal, Produce, Fattoush, Lunch, Staple food, Vegetarian food,

ChipotleInstagram

Freebie: free chips & guac with a $5 purchase

chipotle.com

Cinnabon

Dish, Food, Cuisine, Ingredient, Produce, Baked goods, Staple food, Finger food, Dessert, Recipe,

Courtesy of Cinnabon

Freebie: cinnabon stix, cinnasweeties or cinnabon bites + a minibon cinnamon roll when you sign up for Club Cinnamon

cinnabon.com

Cold Stone Creamery

Basket, Wicker, Storage basket, Dessert, Dairy, Home accessories, Sweetness, Fruit, Waffle, Ice cream,

Courtesy of Cold Stone Creamery

Freebie: BOGO for any ice cream creation when you become a member of My Cold Stone Club

coldstonecreamery.com

Corner Bakery Cafe

Food, Finger food, Cuisine, Biscuit, Cookies and crackers, Baked goods, Dessert, Ingredient, Cookie, Cooking,

Courtesy of Corner Bakery Cafe

Freebie: baked good

cornerbakerycafe.com

Cracker Barrel

Dish, Food, Cuisine, Chocolate cake, Dessert, Cake, Flourless chocolate cake, Chocolate brownie, Snack cake, Ingredient,

Courtesy of Cracker Barrel

Freebie: dessert

crackerbarrel.com

Culver's

Ice cream, Sundae, Frozen dessert, Food, Gelato, Dame blanche, Dessert, Dairy, Ingredient, Cream,

Courtesy of Culver's

Freebie: sundae when you join Culver's club

culvers.com

Dairy Queen

Food, Ice cream, Frozen dessert, Dessert, Cuisine, Sundae, Ingredient, Gelato, Dish, Milkshake,

Dairy Queen

Freebie: coupon for a free mini, small, or medium blizzard, with the use of a BOGO coupon.dairyqueen.com

Daphne's Greek Cafe

Dish, Food, Cuisine, Ingredient, Produce, Comfort food, Recipe, Staple food, Meat, Side dish,

Daphne's Greek CafeInstagram

Freebie: entree

daphnes.biz

Del Taco

Courtesy of Del Taco

Freebie: milkshake

deltaco.com

Denny's

Dish, Food, Cuisine, Breakfast, Ingredient, Pancake, Dessert, Baked goods, Produce, Meal,

Courtesy of Denny's

Freebie: grand slam breakfast + "Happy Birthday" song

dennys.com

Dippin' Dots

Food, Sprinkles, Cuisine, Beschuit met muisjes, Nonpareils, Dish, Muisjes, Ingredient, Snack, Confectionery,

Dippin' DotsInstagram

Freebie: small cup

dippindots.com

Dunkin'

Food, Caffeine, Cup, Cream, Coffee cup, Cup, Drink, Pudding, Dessert,

Dunkin' Donuts

Freebie: free medium beverage when you sign up for DD Perks Reward Program

dunkindonuts.com

Einstein Bros Bagels

Dish, Food, Cuisine, Ingredient, Breakfast roll, Baked goods, Bun, Bread, Bread roll, Breakfast sandwich,

Courtesy of Flickr Creative Commons/Gene Han

Freebie: breakfast sandwich when you buy any drink

einsteinbros.com

El Pollo Loco

Dish, Food, Cuisine, Ingredient, Meal, Kai yang, Meat, Fried food, Lunch, Produce,

El Pollo LocoInstagram

Freebie: 2 pc chicken meal or chicken tostada salad

elpolloloco.com

El Torito

Dish, Food, Cuisine, Ingredient, Produce, Staple food, Fried food, Recipe, Ngo hiang, Meat,

El ToritoInstagram

Freebie: entree + "Happy Birthday" song

eltorito.com

Fleming's Prime Steakhouse

Restaurant, Tablecloth, Table, Rehearsal dinner, Banquet, Textile, Linens, Meal, Centrepiece, Event,

Courtesy of Fleming's Prime Steakhouse

Freebie: box of chocolate truffles

flemingssteakhouse.com

Friendly's

Food, Drink, Milkshake, Ice cream, Frozen dessert, Dessert, Floats, Dairy, Cream, Frappé coffee,

Courtesy of Friendly's

Freebie: Happy Endings medium sundae when you join the BFF Club and $3 off ice cream cakes

friendlys.com

Fuddruckers

Freebie: buy one get one 1/3 pound birthday burger when you join the Fudds Club.

fuddruckers.com

GODIVA

Freebie: annual birthday treat when you join the GODIVA Rewards Club.

godiva.com

Great American Cookies

Great American Cookies

Freebie: cookie cake slice with the purchase of a soda when you sign up for Cookie-mail

greatamericancookies.com

Hometown Buffet

Food, Produce, Ingredient, Vegetable, Leaf vegetable, Whole food, Cuisine, Dish, Meal, Cruciferous vegetables,

Courtesy of Hometown Buffet

Freebie: adult dinner buffet + "Happy Birthday" song

hometownbuffet.com

Hooters

Dish, Food, Cuisine, Fried food, Crispy fried chicken, Ingredient, Meat, Buffalo wing, Fried chicken, Pakora,

Courtesy of Hooters

Freebie: 10 wings + "Happy Birthday" song

hooters.com

IHOP

Dish, Food, Cuisine, Pancake, Breakfast, Dessert, Ingredient, Meringue, Baked goods, Meal,

Courtesy of IHOP

Freebie: meal

ihop.com

Jack in the Box

Dish, Food, Cuisine, Junk food, Fast food, Ingredient, Kids' meal, Potato, Produce, Comfort food,

Jack In The Box

Freebie: 2 tacosjackinthebox.com

Jamba Juice

Drink, Palm tree, Frappé coffee, Tree, Vacation, Arecales, Non-alcoholic beverage, Iced coffee, Juice, Food,

Jamba JuiceInstagram

Freebie: smoothie when you sign up for the rewards program

jamba.com

Jersey Mike's

Food, Dish, Cuisine, Ingredient, Sandwich, Submarine sandwich, Recipe, Finger food, Produce, Ham salad,

Courtesy of Jersey Mike's

Freebie: regular sub and 22 oz. fountain drink

jerseymikes.com

Joe's Crab Shack

Food, Crab, Dish, Seafood, Cuisine, Decapoda, Ingredient, Soft-shell crab, Crustacean, Invertebrate,

Courtesy of Joe's Crab Shack

Freebie: appetizer, plus the wait staff will come to your table with something for the birthday girl/boy to perform with, like a hula with coconut bras

joescrabshack.com

Johnny Rocket's

Food, Hamburger, Dish, Cuisine, Slider, Ingredient, Fast food, Cheeseburger, Bun, Junk food,

Johnny Rockets

Freebie: hamburger with a purchase of an entree and drink when you sign up for Rocket's e-clubjohnnyrockets.com

Juice it Up!

Juice It Up!

Freebie: BOGO 24 oz. smoothiejuiceitup.com

Krispy Kreme

Food, Brown, Doughnut, Finger food, Cuisine, Baked goods, Dessert, Sweetness, Junk food, Recipe,

Instagram / @krispykreme

Freebie: donut and small coffee or fountain drinkkrispykreme.com

Lone Star Steakhouse

Food, Dish, Cuisine, Ingredient, Recipe, Tableware, Serveware, Plate, Dishware, Side dish,

Courtesy of Lone Star Steakhouse

Freebie: appetizer when you sign up for the e-club

lonestarsteakhouse.com

Longhorn Steakhouse

Food, Frozen dessert, Ice cream, Dondurma, Gelato, Dessert, Chocolate ice cream, Chocolate, Cuisine, Dish,

Courtesy of Longhorn Steakhouse

Freebie: dessert when you sign up for a Longhorn Account

longhornsteakhouse.com

Marie Callender's

Dish, Food, Cuisine, Pavlova, Whipped cream, Cake, Buttercream, Cream pie, Ingredient, Dessert,

Courtesy of Flickr Creative Commons/Capsun Poe

Freebie: slice of pie, plus $5 off your check

mariecallenders.com

McDonald's

Freebie: kids can score a free Happy Meal on their birthday if you sign up for the email newsletter. And, you get a free sandwich.

mcdonalds.com

The Melting Pot

Freebie: six-free chocolate covered strawberries and birthday vouchers when you sign up for Club Fondue.

meltingpot.com

Moe's Southwest Grill

Dish, Food, Cuisine, Ingredient, Taco, Salad, Produce, Staple food, Recipe, Burrito,

Courtesy of Moe's Southwest Grill

Freebie: burrito when you sign up for Moe's eWorld coupons

moes.com

Morton's The Steakhouse

Dish, Food, Cuisine, Dessert, Ingredient, Panna cotta, Produce, Crème brûlée, Baked goods, Flan,

Courtesy of Morton's The Steakhouse

Freebie: dessert and a $25 reward when you sign up as a VIP member through Landry Select Club Cards

mortons.com

Noodles & Company

Food, Ingredient, Cuisine, Recipe, Dish, Produce, Bowl, Bouillon, Stew, Italian food,

Courtesy of Noodles & Company

Freebie: bowl of soup

noodles.com

Nothing Bundt Cakes

Freebies: free Bundtlet cake when you join the e-Club.

nothingbundtcakes.com

Olive Garden

Dish, Food, Cuisine, Ingredient, Produce, Finger food, appetizer, Staple food, Brunch, Baked goods,

Courtesy of Olive Garden

Freebie: dessert when you join their e-club

olivegarden.com

On The Border

Dish, Food, Cuisine, Frozen dessert, Ice cream, Chocolate syrup, Sundae, Dessert, Ingredient, Chocolate,

Courtesy of On The Border

Freebie: free queso dip or brownie sundae + "Happy Birthday" song

ontheborder.com

Outback Steakhouse

Food, Ice cream, Frozen dessert, Sundae, Gelato, Dessert, Cuisine, Dish, Ingredient, Whipped cream,

Courtesy of Outback Steakhouse

Freebie: kid-size vanilla sundae with chocolate syrup

outback.com

Panera Bread

Dish, Food, Cuisine, Baked goods, Ingredient, Danish pastry, Dessert, Puff pastry, Pastry, Produce,

Courtesy of Panera Bread

Freebie: pastry

panerabread.com

P.F. Chang's

Food, Semifreddo, Dish, Cheesecake, Dessert, Cuisine, Strawberry, Ingredient, Frozen dessert, Strawberries,

Courtesy of P.F. Chang's

Freebie: appetizer or dessert + "Happy Birthday" song

pfchangs.com

Papa John's

Dish, Food, Cuisine, Ingredient, Bread, Bread roll, Baked goods, Garlic bread, Produce, Staple food,

Papa John's Pizza

Freebie: 10 bonus points for loyalty program members, which is enough to redeem for a free order of garlic knots, cheese sticks, or a giant chocolate chip cookie.papajohns.com

Pinkberry

TimWilson/Flickr

Freebie: small frozen yogurt with any toppings when you become a Pinkberry Loyalty rewards member

pinkberry.com

Pizza Hut

Freebie: hot cinnamon sticks if you are a member of their Hut Rewards program.

pizzahut.com

Planet Smoothie

Smoothie, Drink, Health shake, Vegetable juice, Juice, Batida, Food, Milkshake, Grape juice, Plant,

Courtesy of Planet Smoothie

Freebie: smoothie when you sign up for the Birthday Club

planetsmoothie.com

Qdoba Mexican Eats

Food, Cuisine, Dish, Burrito, Sandwich wrap, Ingredient, Mission burrito, Kati roll, Produce, Mexican food,

Courtesy of Qdoba Mexican Grill

Freebie: BOGO coupon

qdoba.com

Quiznos Subs

Food, Dish, Cuisine, Cookie, Snack, Hand, Ingredient, Baked goods, Finger food, Gluten,

Quiznos

Freebie: chocolate chip, cinnamon sugar or oatmeal cookie when you join the Q club.

quiznos.com

Red Lobster

Dish, Food, Cuisine, Ingredient, Meal, Comfort food, Brunch, Lunch, Produce, Side dish,

Courtesy of Flickr Creative Commons/Calgary Reviews

Freebie: $5 off two adult entrees, a slice of cake + "Happy Birthday" song

redlobster.com

Red Robin

Food, Cuisine, Dish, Hamburger, Junk food, Fast food, Ingredient, Buffalo burger, Cheeseburger, Burger king premium burgers,

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers

Freebie: gourmet burger + "Happy Birthday" song

redrobin.com

Rita's Italian Ice

Courtesy of Rita's Italian Ice

Freebie: birthday treat and a single scoop of ice, ice-cream or ice-custard

ritasice.com

Romano's Macaroni Grill

Food, Dish, Cuisine, Sundae, Dessert, Frozen dessert, Ingredient, Chocolate, Ice cream, Chocolate syrup,

Courtesy of Romano's Macaroni Grill

Freebie: dessert + "Happy Birthday" song

macaronigrill.com

Roy's Restaurant

Dish, Food, Cuisine, Dessert, Ingredient, Semifreddo, Frozen dessert, Sundae, Ice cream, Panna cotta,

Courtesy of Roy's Restaurant

Freebie: dessert

roysrestaurant.com

Rubio's

Food, Ingredient, Finger food, Dish, Cuisine, Plate, Lemon, Citrus, Fruit, Fast food,

Courtesy of Rubio's

Freebie: meal up to $7

rubios.com

Ruby Tuesday

Dish, Food, Cuisine, Junk food, French fries, Fast food, Fried food, Ingredient, Hamburger, Veggie burger,

Courtesy of Flickr Creative Commons/Jimmy Smith

Freebie: burger or garden salad entree

rubytuesday.com

Sbarro

Dish, Food, Cuisine, Pizza, Ingredient, Meat, Capicola, Pizza cheese, Pepperoni, Italian food,

Courtesy of Sbarro

Freebie: slice of pizza with the purchase of a drink

sbarro.com

Smashburger

Food, Milkshake, Non-alcoholic beverage, Floats, Drink, Cuisine, Ingredient, Dessert, Cream, Dish,

Courtesy of Smashburger

Freebie: side or any flavored shake you sign up for the smashclub rewards

smashburger.com

Sonic

Sweetness, Ingredient, Food, Dessert, Cuisine, Pink, Peach, Whipped cream, Dairy, Buttercream,

Courtesy of Sonic

Freebie: regular cream slush, medium tater tots, or medium drink. It rotates every year.

sonicdrivein.com

Sonny's BBQ

Freebie: Big Deal Combo if you join the 'Q Crew Rewards program.

sonnysbbq.com

Sprinkles Cupcakes

Sweetness, Pink, Peach, Orange, Ingredient, Dessert, Gas, Cylinder, Sugar paste, Plastic,

Courtesy of Sprinkles Cupcakes

Freebie: cupcake when you sign up for the Birthday Club

sprinkles.com

Starbucks

Irish cream, Food, Milkshake, Floats, Drink, Whipped cream, Cream, Frappé coffee, Dessert, Non-alcoholic beverage,

Courtesy of Starbucks

Freebie: beverage or treat, plus a coupon for 15% off a purchase at StarbucksStore.com

starbucks.com

Steak 'n Shake

Food, Dish, Cuisine, Hamburger, Ingredient, Veggie burger, Sandwich, Fast food, Breakfast sandwich, Finger food,

Steak 'n Shake

Freebie: double steak burger with cheese and a side of fries when you sign up for the e-club.

steaknshake.com

Subway

Freebie: six-inch sub and drink

subway.com

TCBY

Soft Serve Ice Creams, Frozen yogurt, Ice cream, Frozen dessert, Food, Cream, Whipped cream, Dessert, Dairy, Vanilla ice cream,

Courtesy of TCBY

Freebie: frozen yogurt when you join myTCBY e-club

tcby.com

Tony Roma's

Dish, Food, Cuisine, Ingredient, Steak, Potato, Beef tenderloin, Produce, Baked potato, Staple food,

Courtesy of Tony Roma's

Freebie: dinner entree up to $15.99 when you sign up for the eRewards club

tonyromas.com

TGI Friday's

Food, Cuisine, Fried food, Dish, Deep frying, Ingredient, Finger food, Serveware, Tableware, Dishware,

Courtesy of Flickr Creative Commons/Robert Young

Freebie: dessert with the purchase of an entree + "Happy Birthday" song

tgifridays.com

Waffle House

Dish, Belgian waffle, Waffle, Food, Breakfast, Cuisine, Wafer, Ingredient, Meal, Dessert,

Courtesy of Waffle House

Freebie: waffle when you join the Regulars Club online

wafflehouse.com

Wendy's

Courtesy of Wendy's

Freebie: frosty when you join MyWendy's email list

wendys.com

Wetzel's Pretzels

Freebie: pretzel of your choice if you download the app.

wetzels.com

Whataburger

Freebie: one Justaburger when you sign up for their rewards program.

whataburger.com

Wienerschnitzel

Brown, Amber, Orange, Tan, Beige, Peach, Confectionery, Snack, Dessert,

Courtesy of Wienerschnitzel

Freebie: coupon

wienerschnitzel.com

Yogurtland

Food, Ice cream, Soft Serve Ice Creams, Gelato, Frozen yogurt, Frozen dessert, Dessert, Cream, Ingredient, Cuisine,

Courtesy of Yogurtland

Freebie: 3 oz. yogurt when you join Real Rewards and sign up for the You Rule Club

yogurt-land.com

Zaxby's

Dish, Cuisine, Food, Fried food, Fish and chips, Ingredient, Junk food, Platter, Kids' meal, Deep frying,

Courtesy of Zaxby's

Freebie: meal deal and a birthday nibbler when you join the Zax Mail Club

zaxbys.com

Sienna Livermore Commerce Editor Sienna Livermore is a commerce editor at Hearst covering best-selling products, home items, fashion, beauty, and things you just can't live without.

Ni'Kesia Pannell Contributing Writer Ni'Kesia Pannell is an entrepreneur, multi-hyphenate freelance writer, and self-proclaimed Slurpee connoisseur that covers news and culture for The Kitchn.

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