Top 150 Birthday Freebies to Kick Off Your Birthday Celebration

Sure, birthdays often bring cards, flowers, and a flood of "Happy birthday!" messages on social media. But did you know your special day could also be a ticket to indulgent dining without spending a dime? From breakfast to dinner, and even gifts from your favorite retailers, over 100 merchants and restaurants are ready to make your birthday extra special with freebies galore. This ultimate guide reveals where to eat for free, snag birthday treats, and even how to bag beauty birthday gifts!

Before diving in, a word of caution: Some offers may require signing up for a mailing list or joining a free rewards program. Be sure to do your research to avoid any birthday letdowns (though a birthday cry is totally okay, too!).

Ready to unlock the birthday perks? Let's dive in!

Best Food Birthday Freebies

Looking to indulge in some birthday treats without spending a dime? These restaurants have got you covered with various ways to eat for free or enjoy discounts on your special day. Just be sure to check the terms and conditions beforehand. Some may require you to simply inform your waiter and show an ID with your birth date, while others may need you to have their app and display a coupon.

Moreover, many restaurants offer free birthday rewards and goodies when you sign up for their email lists!

99 Restaurant & Pub: Join their rewards program for a free birthday dessert!

Abuelo's Mexican Restaurant: Join Mi Abuelo's Rewards for a special birthday offer and earn points on every purchase.

Applebee's: Join the email club for a birthday special, usually a free dessert.

Arby's: Register with Arby's for discounts on your first order.

Atlanta Bread: Join Rise Rewards for extra rewards on your birthday.

Au Bon Pain: Members of the eClub receive a coupon for a free treat.

Auntie Anne's: Join My Pretzel Perks for a tasty birthday reward.

Baskin-Robbins: Members of the Birthday Club get a free scoop of ice cream on their birthday.

Ben & Jerry's: Join the Flavor Fanatics program for a surprise on your birthday.

Benihana: Members of the Chef's Table receive a complimentary $30 gift certificate during their birthday month, along with a rendition of "Happy Birthday" in Japanese.

Big Boy: Join the email club and receive a free birthday dessert.

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse: Join Premier Rewards Plus for a free Pizookie (a warm cookie with ice cream) on your birthday.

Black Angus Steakhouse: Join the Prime Club for double rewards points during your birthday month and a free Cowboy Cookie on your birthday.

Bonefish Grill: BFG Insiders receive a free appetizer or dessert for their birthday.

Bruegger's Bagels: Sign up for the Inner Circle rewards program for a free bagel and cream on your birthday.

Buffalo Wild Wings: Join the Blazin's Rewards program for free birthday wings during your birth month.

California Pizza Kitchen: Join CPK Rewards for a free dessert on your birthday, along with a complimentary starter upon sign-up.

Chevys Fresh Mex: Join the e-club for a birthday freebie, such as a free entree, and enjoy a spirited birthday chant while wearing a sombrero.

Cheesecake Factory: Join Cheesecake Rewards for a free slice of birthday cheesecake in any flavor.

Chick-fil-A: Sign up for Chick-fil-A One for a free birthday reward, which can vary from dessert to a full entree depending on your membership tier.

Chili's: Join My Chili's Rewards for a free dessert on your birthday, plus free chips and salsa or a nonalcoholic drink when you sign up.

Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf: Get the Coffee Bean Rewards app for a "tasty birthday gift" every year, ranging from free sweets to drinks.

Crumbl: Join Crumbl Loyalty for a free cookie on your birthday every year.

Cold Stone Creamery: Members of the My Cold Stone Club receive a buy one, get one free coupon for their birthday.

Culver's: Sign up for a MyCulver's account for a free one-scoop dish with one topping on your birthday.

Dairy Queen: Join the Blizzard Fan Club for a buy-one-get-one Blizzard coupon on your birthday.

Del Taco: Sign up for Del Yeah! Rewards for a regular-size premium shake on your birthday, plus two free grilled chicken tacos.

Denny's: Join Denny's loyalty program for a free birthday gift, which you may receive without registration by showing your ID.

Dippin' Dots: Join the Dot Crazy Email Club for free Dippin' Dots on your birthday.

Dunkin: Dunkin' Rewards members enjoy triple points on purchases made around their birthday.

Einstein Bros. Bagels: Join the Schmear Society for a free breakfast sandwich with separate purchase, valid for 14 days.

Edible Arrangements: Join Edible Rewards for a special treat during your birthday month, along with other perks.

Firehouse Subs: Sign up for Firehouse Rewards for a free medium sub.

Famous Dave's: Join Famous Nation for a tasty birthday gift.

The Fresh Market: Sign up for The Ultimate Loyalty Experience for exclusive savings, rewards, and a free slice of The Ultimate birthday cake.

Fuddruckers: Members of the Fudds Club receive exclusive promotions and specials, including a BOGO burger offer on their birthday.

Godiva: Join the Godiva Rewards Club for an exclusive birthday gift and special perks like exclusive offers and free shipping.

Great American Cookies: Join the Cookie Club for a coupon and a surprise for your birthday.

Habit Burger Grill: Join CharClub for a birthday freebie.

HoneyBaked Ham: Join myHoneyBaked Rewards for rewards at signup and on your birthday.

Houlihan's: Join the email club for $10 off and a free entree on your birthday.

IHOP: Join the IHOP Rewards Program for a free stack of pancakes on your birthday.

Jason's Deli: Join the Deli Dollars rewards program for a free treat on your birthday.

Jersey Mike's Subs: Sign up for the MyMike's email club for a coupon for a free birthday sub and drink.

Jimmy John's: Join Freaky Fast Rewards for a birthday surprise.

Joe's Crab Shack: Sign up for Joe's Catch for a birthday offer and a free appetizer.

Krispy Kreme: Download the Krispy Kreme app for a free birthday treat.

La Madeleine: Sign up for Bonjour Rewards for a free pastry or slice of cake on your birthday.

Longhorn Steakhouse: Sign up for Longhorn Rewards for a free treat on your birthday.

Marie Callender's: Join the e-club for an exclusive birthday offer.

Macaroni Grill: Sign up for the email club for a free dessert on your birthday and a birthday serenade in Italian.

MOD Pizza: Join MOD Rewards for a free birthday dessert.

Moe's Southwest Grill: Download the Moe's app for a birthday burrito. Just remember not to wear your birthday suit when redeeming the offer!

Noodles & Company: Sign up for Noodles Rewards to receive a special offer the week before your birthday.

Nothing Bundt Cakes: Join the Nothing Bundt Cakes eClub for a free bundt cake on your birthday.

O'Charley's: Members of O'Club get a free slice of pie on their birthday, and a free appetizer just for signing up for the club.

Olive Garden: Join Olive Garden's eClub for a dessert on your birthday, accompanied by their catchy birthday jingle.

On the Border: Be part of Club Cantina for a free surprise on your birthday.

Outback Steakhouse: Become a Dine Rewards member for a free dessert on your birthday, plus a free Blooming Onion when you join the program.

Papa John's: Sign up for Papa John's rewards program for a free dessert during your birthday month.

Panda Express: Register for emails for an exclusive offer on your birthday.

Panera: Get a bonus reward on your birthday, plus a reward for signing up for MyPanera.

Pei Wei: Sign up for My Wei Rewards for a free birthday freebie.

Perkins: Sign up for MyPerkins to receive birthday gifts for yourself and family members under 12.

P.F. Chang's: Create a Gold Rewards account for a complimentary dessert or appetizer during your birthday month.

Pinkberry: Sign up for a Pinkcard or app for a free yogurt on your birthday.

Pita Pit: Sign up for the Pita Pit card for a free pita on your birthday.

PizzaExpress: Create a MyPizzaExpress account for a birthday surprise.

Pizza Hut: Sign up for Hut Rewards for a birthday reward.

Potbelly: Join the Potbelly Perks rewards program for a free cookie on your birthday.

Red Lobster: Join My Red Lobster Rewards for a free birthday surprise (must join at least seven days before).

Red Robin: Become a Red Robin Royalty member for a free birthday burger and other rewards.

Rita's: Join the Birthday Club for a free birthday treat and other offers.

Ruby Tuesday: Sign up for the Ruby Rewards program for a free dessert on your birthday.

Sbarro: Join Sbarro Rewards for a free surprise on your birthday.

Smoothie King: Sign up for Healthy Rewards to receive a free birthday smoothie.

Sonic: Create a My Sonic account or download the app for a special treat on your birthday.

Sonny's BBQ: Join the 'Q Crew for a free Big Deal Meal on your birthday, plus a welcome gift.

Souper Salad: Register for Souper Fresh Club for a free meal during your birthday week, plus a $3 coupon.

Sprinkles: Join Sprinkles Perks for a free cupcake on your birthday. Earn points for more free sweets!

Steak n Shake: Join the eClub for a free menu item on your birthday and anniversary, plus rewards.

Subway: Sign up for the Subway Rewards Program for a free 6" sub and cookie on your birthday.

TCBY: Receive special offers for your birthday when you sign up for TCBY emails.

Texas Roadhouse: Join the VIP club for a birthday surprise, free appetizer, and maybe even a saddle ride!

TGI Fridays: With Fridays Rewards, get a free birthday dessert with sparklers.

The Melting Pot: Sign up for Club Fondue for a voucher for free chocolate fondue for two on your birthday.

The Spaghetti Warehouse: Join the Warehouse Club for a free meal on your birthday and a free appetizer.

Tijuana Flats: Become a Flathead for a free birthday treat.

Uno Chicago Grill: Join the Uno Insider's Club for a coupon toward a free item.

Waffle House: Join the Regulars Club for a free waffle on your birthday.

Which Wich: Join Vibe Club Rewards for a free birthday 'wich.

Wienerschnitzel: Join the Wiener Lover's Club for a free birthday gift every year.

Wingstop: Members of The Club get a free gift on their birthday.

Zaxby's: Get Zax Rewardz for three free cookies on your birthday.

Best Birthday Drink Freebies

After all that free food, keep your birthday celebration going with your favorite drinks on the house! Cheers!

A&W All American Food: You can get a free root beer float on your birthday when you join the Mug Club.

Caribou Coffee: Get a free birthday drink your entire birthday week when you join Caribou Perks. Ask for your birthday beverage whenever you place an order during your b-day week.

Cinnabon: Wash down that warm, freshly baked goodness with a free 16-ounce cold brew on your birthday when you join Cinnabon Rewards. Plus, get four BonBites when you download the app!

Dutch Bros: Let the bros hook you up with a free drink on your birthday and another on your half-birthday! when you sign up for Dutch Rewards and download the app.

Smashburger: Smash the signup button on the SmashRewards page for a free shake on your birthday.

Starbucks: Register a Starbucks prepaid card with My Starbucks Rewards and start earning your way to all sorts of perks. Register at least 30 days ahead for a free drink or treat on your birthday. You'll get an email two days before your birthday regarding your free birthday drink or food item.

Tim Hortons: Be treated to something sweet on your birthday as a member of the Tims Rewards program and get free medium-sized cold beverage when you first join!

Best Clothing Birthday Freebies

After indulging in free meals and desserts, don't forget to check your email for birthday offers from your favorite retailers. Here are some retailers that offer free gifts or discounts for your birthday:

adidas: Claim a birthday offer if you're at least Level Two in the adiClub rewards program.

American Eagle: Real Rewards members receive an exclusive offer during their birthday month.

Anthropologie: Join AnthroPerks and receive a 20% birthday discount.

Banana Republic: Sign up for emails to receive a birthday gift, likely in the form of a coupon.

Converse: Get 20% off a purchase during your birthday month by signing up for emails.

Columbia: Join the Greater Rewards program for a birthday gift.

DSW: Members of the DSW VIP rewards program receive a $5 birthday certificate.

Famous Footwear: Gold Rewards members get a $5 Birthday Reward Cash and earn 2X points per dollar on all purchases during their birthday month.

Gap: Gap Good Rewards members receive bonus points in their rewards account based on their membership level.

Hot Topic: Hot Topic Rewards members earn $5 to spend on their birthday.

JCPenney: JCPenney Rewards members receive a $10 CashPass reward on their birthday.

J.Crew: J.Crew Passport members get $10-$20 off their purchase on their birthday, depending on their rewards tier.

Journeys Kidz: Join the Kidz Birthday Club for a 15% off coupon and a birthday present in the mail.

Kohl's: Yes2You Rewards members receive a special birthday gift.

Madewell: Madewell Insiders receive a special birthday discount.

Old Navy: Navyist Rewards members receive a birthday gift, usually in the form of a coupon.

PrettyLittleThing: Sign up for an account to receive a "birthday surprise" discount.

Victoria's Secret: The Collective rewards program offers a $10 birthday reward to all tiers every year.

Best Beauty Birthday Freebies

Continuing with more retailers offering birthday gifts or discounts:

Aveda: Join the Pure Privilege rewards program for a birthday gift and 2x points on your birthday.

bareMinerals: Members of the Friends and Benefits Program receive a free gift on their birthday.

Bath & Body Works: My Bath & Body Works rewards program members receive a reward coupon for a free body care item priced $7.50 or less. A purchase is required to redeem this reward.

The Body Shop: Love Your Body Club members receive a $10 reward to spend on their birthday, along with other perks and rewards.

Lancome: My Lancome Rewards members receive an exclusive discount on their birthday.

Origins: My Origins Rewards program members receive a free birthday gift every year by adding their birth date to their account.

Sephora: Beauty Insider members receive a birthday gift during their birthday month. No purchase is necessary; simply ask at the register. Past gifts have included products from Marc Jacobs, Fresh, Tarte, and more.

Smashbox: Smash Cash rewards program members receive a free gift during their birthday month by signing up.

Tarte: Tarte Perks loyalty program members receive 25 points on their birthday.

Ulta Beauty: Ulta Beauty Rewards Program members receive a gift on their birthday, along with double points on purchases made during their birthday month. Platinum or Diamond members receive an extra birthday gift.

Other Birthday Freebies to Celebrate With

Here are more establishments offering birthday perks:

Alamo Drafthouse Cinema: Alamo Victory program members receive a free birthday dessert and other perks as they accumulate rewards points by watching movies.

AMC Theaters: Join the AMC Stubs rewards program and receive a free large popcorn when you watch a movie to celebrate your birthday.

Big Lots: BIG Rewards members receive a 15% off coupon as a birthday gift from Big Lots.

The Container Store: Organized Insider members receive birthday freebies, such as 15% off for Enthusiast members, 20% off for Experienced members, and 25% off for Expert members.

CVS: ExtraCare rewards program members receive a special offer on their birthday: $3 ExtraBucks Rewards.

Medieval Times: Sign up for email updates and receive free admission on your birthday.

Pet Supplies Plus: Rewards account holders receive birthday freebies for their pets' birthdays, along with other perks.

Petco: Pals Rewards members receive a free gift for their pets' birthdays.

PetSmart: Treats Rewards program participants receive a free surprise on their pets' birthdays. Simply enter your pet's birthday (or "gotcha" day) in your account after signing up.

Regal Cinemas: Join the Regal Crown Club and receive a free birthday reward, plus a free small popcorn when you opt in to receive text messages.

Target: Sign up for Target Circle and include your birth date to receive an offer for 5% off a future purchase on your birthday. The offer is valid for the next 30 days.

World Market: Join the World Market Rewards Program and receive a birthday surprise. Most recently, the reward was 15% off. Ensure you're opted in to receive texts so you don't miss it.