50+ places to get birthday freebies, including Sephora, The Cheesecake Factory, and more
Your birthday? Happy Birthday! And in the wise words of Parks and Rec: Treat yourself. But don’t worry, that doesn’t mean spending money. If, like me, you’ve spent hours online looking at people’s birthday freebies, it’s time to make your own.
With free birthdays, you can plan a day that gets you a free breakfast, lunch, and dinner. So, where does one get all these free birthdays? We have collected 50 places to collect all your free birthday gifts.
And if you think these are too good to be true, your inclination may be to run away. Many stores and restaurants require you to sign up for their rewards programs to get freebies for your birthday, and some require a small annual fee. But with a little planning, you can guarantee yourself a birthday full of freebies.
Applebee’s: Club Applebee’s members enjoy a free dessert on their birthday. Not to mention, you get a free appetizer when you sign up for the club.
Aunt Anne: On your birthday, Aunt Anne’s Rewards members enjoy a free pretzel. Remember, you must purchase at least once a year to qualify.
AMC: AMC Stubs Insiders enjoy free giant popcorn during their birthday month. But for Premiere and A-List members, enjoy free giant popcorn and a giant fountain drink during your birthday month.
Baskin-Robbins: Baskin-Robbins Rewards members enjoy a free drink on their birthday after their first qualifying purchase.
Benihana: For members of Benihana’s Friends with Benefits rewards program (including STK Steakhouse, Kona Grill, RA Sushi, Samurai, or Salt Water Social restaurants), enjoy a $50 birthday reward to spend on a birthday meal.
Buca Di Beppo: Join the Buca Di Beppo eClub and get a free Colossal Brownie Sundae on your birthday.
Burger King: With Burger King’s Royal Perks program, enjoy double rewards during your birthday month and a free item on your birthday. You’ll earn 20 points (or “Crowns” as BK calls them) for every $1 spent, which can be used for other freebies.
Buffalo Wild Wings: As a Buffalo Wild Wings Blazin’ Rewards member, enjoy a free six-piece wing on your birthday.
Cava: For fans of Mediterranean food, join Cava Rewards and get a freebie on your birthday. Members enjoy their choice of a free drink, pita chips, or dessert.
The Cheesecake Factory: Join the Cheesecake Awards, and on your birthday, get a free slice of cheesecake or layer cake.
Chili: Sign up for My Chili Rewards and enjoy a free molten lava cake on your birthday.
Chipotle: We see free chips and guac in your future. At Chipotle, join the restaurant’s rewards program and enjoy a free birthday reward.
Cinnamon: Cinnamon Rewards members enjoy a free 16-ounce soft drink on their birthday.
Cold Stone Creamery: For Cold Stone Creamery Rewards members, get a birthday coupon. The prize will be sent seven days before your birthday and can be redeemed up to seven days after your birthday.
Crumble Cookies: At Crumble Cookies, Silver Tier and above rewards members enjoy a voucher for one free cookie on their birthday.
Dairy Queen: DQ Rewards members receive a coupon to redeem on their birthday, but you must spend at least $1 45 days before your birthday, so plan ahead.
Denny’s: Your birthday breakfast is covered at Denny’s. Denny’s Rewards members enjoy a free Value Slam on their birthday.
Domino’s: At Domino’s, loyal Domino’s Rewards customers enjoy a free birthday gift. Gifts vary and can include a free medium pizza, free lava cakes, or a discount.
Dunkin’ Donuts: Although Dunkin’ doesn’t offer free drinks or donuts on your birthday, it will give you extra points. Dunkin’ Rewards members receive 3x points on their birthday, which you can later redeem for free food and drinks.
Food Preparations: If you like to post Edible Programs, you will also be gifted on your birthday. Members of its rewards program receive a free box of fruit dip on their birthday.
IHOP: For pancake lovers, sign up for IHOP’s International Bank of Pancakes rewards and collect points to get a full stack of pancakes on your birthday.
Jamba Juice: A sweet yet nutritious treat can come from Jamba Juice, as Jamba Rewards members get a free birthday smoothie.
Jersey Mike’s: How about your birthday given by Mike’s Way? Join the Jersey Mike’s email club and get a free birthday sub — as long as you bought a regular sub within the last year.
Jimmy John’s: Join the Jimmy John’s rewards program and enjoy a free sub on your birthday.
Krispy Kreme: Donut lovers need to be in Krispy Kreme’s rewards program, which gets you a free birthday donut.
LongHorn Steakhouse: On your birthday, you deserve a steak dinner, and LongHorn thinks so, too. When you join LongHorn’s eClub, you get a free dessert or a special coupon on your birthday.
McDonald’s: Get a free McDonald’s medium fry on your birthday by downloading the McDonald’s app and joining My McDonald’s Rewards.
Olive Garden: If you sign up for Olive Garden’s email list, you’ll receive a coupon for a free dessert on your birthday. Unlimited breadsticks, salad, and free chocolate lasagna sure sounds like the perfect birthday meal.
Panera Bread: MyPanera rewards members receive a free treat on their birthday: a muffin, cookie, cake, or bagel.
Papa John’s: For a birthday treat, join Papa’s Rewards. You will be treated to a free dessert on your birthday.
PF Chang: At PF Chang’s, get a free appetizer or dessert as a member of the restaurant’s rewards program. That means your birthday lettuce wraps can be completely free.
Pinkberry: Froyo is coming back. Pinkcard members receive a free mini yogurt with caps on their birthday.
Pizza Hall: Sign up for the Pizza Hut rewards program and get a prize of breadsticks or cinnamon sticks on your birthday. Just make sure your birthday is added to your profile.
Red Lobster: Go get cheddar bay biscuits and always get a free birthday reward. Joining Red Lobster rewards gets you a free birthday dessert.
Red Robin: A burger can be on the house if you go to Red Robin on your birthday. To qualify, sign up for Red Robin Royalty and spend $10 before your birthday.
Ruby Tuesday: Enjoy a free burger or Garden Bar entree at Ruby Tuesday on your birthday when you sign up for Ruby Rewards. Simply register in the app or online.
Sbarro: Pizza lovers get a free XL NY Slice at Sbarro on their birthday. To claim a reward, you must have a Sbarro rewards account and download the Sbarro app.
7-Eleven: You don’t have to wait for free slushie day on 7/11. With 7Rewards, get a free mini slushie on your birthday, too.
Shake Shack: For a birthday treat, add your birthday to your Shake Shack account and get a free milkshake on the big day.
Starbucks: As a Starbucks rewards member, get a free drink or snack on your birthday.
Subway: As a Sub Club card-carrying member, you’ll enjoy a free cookie on your birthday, yum!
Taco Bell: Join Taco Bell’s rewards program and move up the tiers throughout the year to get a free birthday surprise. Earn 250 points and reach the Hot Tier of the restaurant, and the birthday reward will be all yours.
TGI Fridays: At TGI Fridays, you’ll not only enjoy a birthday song, but you’ll also enjoy a free birthday dessert. To use, you must be a Friday Rewards member.
Waffle House: Waffle lovers need to join Waffle House’s Regulars Club. Joining gets you coupons and birthday treats.
Wingstop: When you sign up for a Wingstop account, get a free birthday reward to celebrate.
Aerie and American Eagle: For a new balance day, join RealRewards for American Eagle and Aerie and get a $5 birthday reward. Rewards are sent seven days before your birthday.
Bathing and Body Works: Start the new year smelling good with Bath & Body Works. Create a rewards account and get a free birthday surprise.
CVS: If you have a CVS card, your ExtraCare membership will receive a $3 reward on your birthday. Just go to the CVS app to search.
DSW: Treat yourself to a new pair of shoes. As a member of DSW’s VIP program, you will receive a $5 gift certificate to use during your birthday month.
Old Navy: Climb the ranks in Old Navy’s rewards program, and you and a family member can enjoy a reward on your birthday. Premium members receive a birthday bonus, while Premier members (spending $350+ per year) receive a birthday bonus to share with a family member. Meanwhile, Old Navy card members get a birthday bonus to share with three family members.
Sephora: Sephora birthday gifts are iconic. During your birthday month, Sephora Insider receives a free gift to use in store or online.
Stanley: For Stanley Cup lovers, it’s time to sign up for the Stanley Club, which gets you a free birthday gift.
Target: What’s better than a discount on things you already need? Target Circle members receive a 5% discount on their birthday.
Ulta: Ulta Rewards members also get pampered on their birthdays. Just register with your email and enter your birthday, and you’ll be in for a treat when the big day begins.
Yankee Candle: For candle lovers, there are rewards for the Yankee Candle Scent Family. If you register with your email and enter your birthday in your profile, you will receive a birthday gift.
