If you've ever wondered “where can I get free food on my birthday” then you've come to the right place!
Below you'll find over 300+ direct links to verified free birthday stuff from all sorts of restaurants, stores, and companies! These birthday rewards are available to all US residents and continue year after year! Seriously, I started this list in 2006 and since then I can only think of two companies who stopped their free birthday offers.
And it's easy to see why – because people love free stuff on their birthday!
As our Basic Freebie Tips suggest, I strongly recommend creating a freebie email address specifically for your birthday offers. To get the free food and coupons listed below, you'll need to join each company's newsletter or rewards program. You just have to do this once and then each year after that you can log into your email around your birthday and check out all your freebies 😁 🎂 🎁
The table below has its own search bar right above it. You can also filter the results by types of birthday offers, specific free birthday food, and even sort by state! With this new feature, we're adding TONS of regional restaurants that offer all sorts of fantastic free birthday meals!
I've also ranked the top 25 best birthday freebies if you're overwhelmed by the massive list below!
BONUS FREEBIE!
Many of these offers not only send you a free coupon on your birthday, but will also send you a coupon the very day you sign up for the club AND at every one year anniversary of you signing up. Throw in all the free coupons they send at your birthday and you can get multiple meals a year for free 🙂
Many of these birthday deals and coupons are via e-mail, so sign up in advance to your birthday. In fact, for that reason alone, I strongly suggest creating a new gmail account for these birthday freebies. Signing up for these offers requires you to join most company's newsletters. I have joined almost every offer below (for science!) and simply log into the gmail account on the first day of my birthday month and check out all the free offers that have rolled in.
And remember, all offers are subject to location participation. So if you're standing in the middle of Arby's screaming for a free milkshake and they aren't budging, don't blame me!
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I really appreciate how detailed and well-organized this guide is, especially with the filters, state-based sorting, and tips about using a separate email for birthday rewards. Having 300+ verified birthday freebies in one place saves so much time and makes planning birthday treats super easy. The bonus tip about signup and anniversary coupons is also a great touch.
This is an awesome roundup of birthday freebies—over 300 options is insane! 🎂 I’ve been signing up for these every year, and the coffee ones are my favorite for that morning boost. Can’t wait for my next birthday haul.
Also, you can get a free egg-based Kolache form Kolache Factory through their app.
Potbelly is “Free Cookie or Dream Bar”
Dutch bros does a free any size drink for your birthday, I’m here today for my sister in laws birthday, and she even added some things into her drink and it was free
Pet Supplies Plus gives coupons for free toy or treat up to $5. One for you and each pet during birthday month. Coupons via email and regular mail.
I don’t think EatnPark sells pizza. Hoss steak house gives free entree.
TORRID $10 off coupon birthday coupon combinable with other discounts.
Thank you! I’ll get that included in our next update for March.
Dutch Bros has a free birthday drink via their app
Strip club grammar- you used ‘my’ and not ‘me’
Costa Vida gives you a free dessert for your birthday! I LOVE this list and have shared it with lots of friends and family! Thanks for the hard work in putting this together!
Thank you not just for the Costa Vida tip but for also sharing this page with your friends and family! I sincerely appreciate it – both new and and loyal readers like yourself are what make all the work that goes into this list 100% worth it to me!
For Victoria Secret 10% off for bday… if friends don’t want it and they give to me the code can I combine together like each give me 10 10 10 total 30% is possible me combine so I can get anything I want?
I don’t think the Victoria Secret birthday coupon is stackable.
Brigantine Seafood: $15 off $40+
Miguel’s Cocina: $10 off $30+
Ketch Grill & Taps: $10 off $30+
The Habit: free charburger with cheese
Winn-Dixie: free SE Grocers Prestige ice cream
So Delicious Diary Free: $1 off coupon
Walgreens: 10x everyday points during birthday month
Johnny Rockets: free burger with purchase of any entree and a drink or shake
Souplantation/Sweet Tomatoes has permanently closed all their restaurants due to COVID
Thank you for these, I will get them added to the list!
California Chicken Cafe offers a free meal. I think it’s up to $11 or $12. And, you can use it the day before, day of or day after your birthday. Just show your ID. 🙂
Thank you so much for taking the time to put together such an amazing list, and to make it easy for us to sign up. You totally rock! Hugs, RO
Unless Alhambra is still available in the Jacksonville FL version, I’ll really miss seeing a play or musical and eating a fantastic meal. The deal was free on your birthday and the deal was free for 2nd admission. 4 of us would go. The birthday person was free and the other 3 of us split the $ cost. I am an older woman so I got my birthday free. The other 3 were, older, as well. This was awhile ago and we may not be able to afford it at today’s price. We (the same 4 women) had 2 books and ate out every Friday. We always split the $ cost. It was a lot of fun! Thanks to the Entertainment Book!
Almost every year I get the same birthday 🎂 freebies. A&W, Baskin-Robbins, & Jamba Juice 🥤. The reason why is only these restaurants are in my locations.
Au Bon Pain-free coffee and pasty-that should be interesting:)
Thanks for all the info you share!
If you’re signed up with the Ikea Family program, they’ll send coupons for $15 off a purchase and a free meatball meal in the Ikea Restaurant.
Chick-Fil-A offers a free birthday cookie on the app, and periodically has other free things as well.
Just a heads up, Aveda now wants subscribers to pay $10 for their Pure Privileges Rewards club to get the $23 gift for birthdays. =/
THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU DO, GOOB!
i didn’t know there was so many business’es to help me celibrate my birthday, i made it to 67, God has blessed me and you helped me find a way not to stay at home, bless you sir
That’s AWESOME EDGAR!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY SWEETY!
Mr.Goodcents free birthday 8′ sub.
Andy’s frozen custard free small cone upon sign up.
Imo’s pizza free small 10? pizza for birthday.
Scooter’s coffee free small drink when sign up for email list.
Zio’s italian kitchen free meal up to $12 value for birthday.
8′ sub is freakin’ huge, man. I’m down.
The Melting Pot gives you a free order of chocolate covered strawberries. They also do this on your anniversary. 🙂
Krispy cream gives a free doughnut and coffee
Unfortunately this offer you have to print the coupon. Now the free donut for signing up can just use the app.
WOW!!!! THANK YOU – THANK YOU for all of your very hard work and time putting this l-o-n-g list together. Can’t even imagine how much time and work went into it. We realize there may be some mistakes or mis-understanding on some items, so we will check the ones we want to use from your list and call the local establishments about it. There is no reason whatsoever to blame you for that. That is completely stupid and ignorant of anyone who does do that. We definitely appreciate the hard work and time you put into this list. It answers all of our questions initially and all we have to do is to follow up on our own to confirm the offers with our locals here in BIG Texas.
Thank you so much for the support and kind words! I’m just happy somebody else is able to make use of all my hard work 🙂
Thank you- just in time for my birthday 8/27.
Regal Cinemas gives you a free small popcorn!
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Apparently you do not have a Nothing Bundt Cakes in your neighborhood. They are pretty good.
A bundtlet is a personal size bundt cake, about 6 inches in diameter. They come in a variety of flavors. In the place near me, they feature a flavor of the day and have a free sample of that flavor to help you choose.
I copied the list I have not started yet but it looks great.
Wow, what a huge list of freebies! I had no idea Hallmark gives you a Free Card on your birthday! And 20% off one item I believe I will be stopping in and getting my self a card 🙂
Thanks, Goob!
Hot Topic sent me a $5 off any purchase coupon, to use in 45 days.
Dutch Bros (coffee, smoothies and other drinks in the Pacific Northwest) drive throughs gives a free drink on your birthday.
Old chicago gives you over $20 good thevweek of your bday. You have to get card in store.
godiva gives you $10 off a purchase of $10 or more, lots of $10 in store options to get totally free when you register and include your birthday (can’t join month of or it skips)
Menchie’s gives you $5 credit to your account after you sign up! Free ice cream!
Victoria’s Secret sends you a coupon for $10 off $30 or more. Which comes in handy for their 5 for $25 undies (just add something small) or their 2 for $25 bras. Bath and body works might give a free signature item, if not then some good coupons. Redbox might give you a free movie rental for a night. My hair stylist used to send a card to her clients in the mail for 20% off so maybe ask around about that.
From starbucks you get a free drink or food item. It could be a venti mocha with 9 shots of espresso and a bunch of other stuff that makes it a $30 drink and you’d still get it free. Go crazy.
THANK YOU for sharing this stuff! Your awesome!! 🙂
The link for McAlister’s Deli and the Mellow Mushroom need to be switched…when I click on McAlster’s, I’m taken to the Mellow Mushroom page and when I click on the Mellow Mushroom link, it takes me to McAlister’s Deli page.
Just an FYI, your list says Hot Topic twice, but the 2nd is actually Lancome. Thanks for this list btw!
I need help with the Jamba Juice free drink, when I make my account and put the birthday day off and the next 2 days. I didn’t get anything other than a 3$ off. Do I have to wait a few days? ( btw you should put Starbucks in your list)
Is this a “legitimate” website/offer? Thank you to all who respond.
Hey Sally, these are all legitimate and confirmed (which you can see by clicking on the restaurant’s name and viewing the email they each sent me.) I keep the list as up-to-date as possible, but you may want to call ahead and make sure your nearby location participates!
Thank you. Another suggestion is Amusement or entertainment places. Hopefully some people can help you out for all to share like you did. I will check out Disneyland
The Kendra Scott store gives you one item 50% off during your birthday month.
Great idea about freebies for birthday especially to restaurants!
I think the Toys R Us birthday coupon is only for kids, not adults. Might all be regional, but: Gigi’s Cupcakes=free cupcake, Goodrich Movie Theaters=free medium popcorn or drink, and Hoosier Lottery=free lottery ticket (last year I won $25!). Supposedly Gordman’s offers $5 coupon but I couldn’t figure out where to sign up and add my DOB. Kohl’s and DSW=$5, Bare Minerals Boutique=free item (currently free eye shadow), and Godiva=$10.
I meant to mention that the Houlihan’s birthday deal is BOGO.
The captain D’s offer has changed
“just for signing up we’ll send you a coupon to enjoy a free dessert once a week for a month with the purchase of a regular price meal.”
I have been signed up on over 100 companies websites for birthday/anniversary freebies just in the last few months I have been getting emails that a lot of them are changing their birthday policies. a whole lot of them are now going to just use the phone app to get freebies instead of emails due to fraudulant coupons. all companies require you to either sign up on their website or app in order to get freebies. DO NOT EXPECT TO JUST WALK IN TO A PLACE AND SAY IT IS YOUR BIRTHDAY AND EXPECT A FREEBIE…..and also most are requiring your photo ID (drivers license) when you come in to get your freebie with your coupon or app…..sign up in advance to give them time to process your info to get your birthday/anniversary freebie~
la Madeleine’s Email coupon does say pastry. There is a dollar amount listed. I always ask for one of their loafs of bread instead which is an equivalent value.
Church’s – free piece of chicken, Pepperjax Grill – free entree, Zoe’s free entree – not bogo anymore, Potbelly – free cookie.
thank you for such an amazing list!!!
Thanks so much for providing this list! My birthday was a couple weeks ago but I’m still enjoying some of the freebies since their expiration dates are all different 🙂
Thanks for compiling.
One thing I definitely learned from this is that the world has certainly run out of clever restaurant names.
There should be a forum of witty persons who wit-check your business name.
“Denied. Please try again”.
Toys R Us you have to enroll your kids. Mine each have received birthday cards from Geoffrey and a special invite to the store to get an undisclosed treat. Also comes with a $3 off a $3 purchase coupon.
Olive Garden hasn’t had free dessert for 10 years they charge for the dessert on the check… which most people don’t even look at and just pay.
Me and my husband got free dessert this year at olive garden. No charge on receipt. 🙂 i wonder if only certain restaurants give the free dessert.
Hmm… I doubt its only certain ones as they aren’t a franchise within the U.S. More like ‘inattentive waitress and patron’ is the culprit. Or perhaps, an overly-attentive manager of questionable moral!
I checked my records and Olive Garden sent me a coupon for a free birthday in June 2016! 🙂 The subject email will say “Happy Birthday Ryan, enjoy this gift from our family” and the coupon code is 40.
MY OLIVE GARDEN DOES STILL GIVE A FREE DESSERT EMAIL….I HAVE USED THEM SEVERAL TIMES IN THE LAST FEW MONTHS SINCE WE HAVE 6 FAMILY MEMBERS WITH BIRTHDAYS THE LAST FEW MONHTS
I just got my annual coupon for a free dessert at Olive Garden. It *does* say that it’s good for dine-in only (no carryout) which seems to be the trend at most of the restaurants that offer anything.
plus at the treasure island casino I got $15 in food and I got to pick a prize out of the kiosk machine and won only $5.00 at mystic lake casino I got to spin a wheel to win money I won $5.00 and the bingo places have a monthly party for people that have a birthday in the month you get free bingo free dauber free treat bag and $5.00 off on your next $10.00 dollar package
I live in ST Paul MN all the bingo places have free bingo all day every session I went to Roseville bingo in Roseville stayed for the 1pm session the 3pm session 7pm session 9pm session and the 11pm session I must have bad luck I didn’t win any bingos
That’s a decent freebie for sure.
Applebee’s no longer offers a free dessert with purchase of entree
Cracker Barrel offers one free dessert item on your bday.
does Chick-Fil-A offer anything free on birthday for customer?
With calendar purchase, once your register the card that comes with the calendar your receive a free cookie for your birthday.
A cookoe
Golden Corral gives you a Free Buffet.
Wings Etc. offers a free entree or kids meal up to $9.99. It’s dine in only though and ID is required. Sign up for VIP program
DSW gives you $5 off, Off Broadway $10 and K&G gives $10 off, you need to have signed up in advance.
thanks!!!!!!!
Dickey’s changed their offer to “One Free BBQ Sandwich with a Purchase of a Large Drink.”
Famous Dave’s offers a coupon for Buy One Entree, Get the Second 50% off (maximum value $15).
Thank you so much for putting this list together. I appreciate it very much! My birthday is Nov 6th so I hope to get as many as I can 🙂 PS: I have signed up
I have the same b-day! Haha
Me too.
Torrid gives you a $10 off coupon to use during your whole birthday month after you sign up…
It’s asking me for a torrid # when I try to sign up. Any advice?
Regal Cinema Free Small popcorn on your birthday if you join their club.
Good for 30 days from issue.
Dutch Bros Coffee gives you a free drink on your birthday just show ID
Sign up for Helzbergs email. You get free jewelry for your bday and several other times during the year.
I don’t see a place on the account, to enter your birthdate
Uncle Maddio’s Pizza Joint give a free entree (usually a 9″ create your own) I’m not sure if you have to sign up before a certain point (as I go there frequently anyway).
You won’t get an email (or I didn’t), but it was on my rewards when I checked my account online.
EDIT: I did get an email after all, just a day after my birthday for some reason. The free entree is also good for about 2 weeks 🙂
Fogo de Chao gives you $25 off lunch or dinner signing up to their email newsletter.
Menchies frozen yogurt – free cup up to $5, must sign up ahead of time
Thank you so much for this list!!
You forgot anthropologie (10-15% off), Victoria secret ($10) , and godiva.($10)… must sign up beforehand
Thank you!!Signed in for several restaurants!my bday is during our next upcomming trip to the states 🙂
What is “the states”?
Are you in the twilight zone? “The states” is referring to the United States!!! It’s how everyone outside the US refers to America.
Tim that was unnecessary rudeness and entirely incorrect. No need to insult people. And no, it’s not “how everyone outside of the US refers to America.” Most people outside of America call it “America.” Only a few rare British folk call it “the states.” Pure logic tells you that “everyone outside of the US” wouldn’t call it “the states” because most people outside of the US don’t speak English.
Tbh, you’re being unnecessarily rude. Are you a troll? It seems like it since what you’re saying is completely false. “The States” is what most people in Canada and Mexico call America. It’s common knowledge that “the States” is a term for America.
Also, yes a lot of people outside of the US speak English. It’s the SECOND most common language after Chinese. So please, tell me again how America is the only English speaking country?
appreciate this list. I have signed up.
thank you for your time on creating this list!!!
tcby link not working. when you go to the site, after entering info, it still won’t go thru
ATTN, UPDATE, Just got off of the phone with Steak $ Shake, she actually got kind of huffy and said ” We dont give you ANYTHING free for your B/ DAY..
NOT SO FAST.. I tried a few of these places last year, and they will NOT honor your b/ day,, BECAUSE they are franchised owned and those CHEAP ASS OWNERS wont give you ANYTHING free.Last year, it said Ponderosa will give you a free steak dinner,, tried that, they said no way. So just being curious, tried Arbys, and Auntie Anne’s, and Steak $ Shake,,, NO NO, and NO. I think the corp. offices should tell the Franchise owners,,”Look, we are still the boss, i want you to honor coupons etc,, Those places that i tried were all in the same mall,so i didnt have to do any traveling., You might want to call first if you decide to try your luck
Dude, you have to register for the loyalty programs. You can’t just walk into a place you’ve never been to before and ask them for a free dinner. Businesses give away free stuff to loyal customers. Most free stuff is throuuh loyalty programs. We’re the only country with businesses that do this, so be happy about and don’t act so stingy. We’re one of the few countries where businesses offer coupons for god sakes.
Ponderosa has never EVER offered a free Steak dinner . I don’t know where you think you saw that at. They have always did Buy one get one and I have been using them for at least 3 years. In 3 different cities. I have also done Arbys and Steak and Shake . So maybe it is like this other person said and you just tried to walk in and get free food. lol
If you utilize your filters (not just spam) on your email account or incorporate a filtering app/service, the marketing emails will go somewhere else other than your main inbox. Then you can pull them up at your leisure with keywords like “birthday” and “coupon”. Just something I have learned.
Edible Arrangements also has a birthday deal
You get a free 12-ct chocolate covered fruit box! No purchase of any kind necessary (join the email list and they send you the coupon)
Papa murphys, pizza hut,and Kmart links not working.
Thanks, I’ll get those fixed today!
Kmart one just sent me right to their website but no birthday thing. I forgot to mention that.
Tony Romas is broken sadly. They might of changed it up.
I found a new link! Look for the “join our email club” link at the top.
Ulta beauty gives you freebies on your birthday as well. Every year it is something different.
Hi, Tropical Smoothie link is broken. TYVM! 😀
Thanks, it’s fixed now!
Morton’s of Chicago (Landry’s) offers a points card (Landry’s Select) for $25.00. You get that 25 back as a credit when you register your card, plus you get another $25.00 credit on your card during your birthday month. You also earn points by using it at Landry restaurants (lots of them, including Bubba Gumps, McCormick & Schmick’s, Rainforest Grille, etc.) It’s a pretty good deal.
Sephora indicates that the page is no longer available. Hooters also has a message that they are making changes so I don’t know that anybody can sign up for them either. Thanks for putting this list together!!!
Sephora worked for me today.
Sees Candies offers some form of birthday coupon I believe.
Thank you soo much for this list!!!!
Thanks for the thanks!
Do you know if you have to make a previous purchase with your Columbia Sportswear member account before they email you a birthday coupon? Or will they email it right off the bat?
I got mine without making a purchase first.
I have heard by mouth that some hotels/motels/resorts will offer a free night stay on your birthday, but I can’t seem to find which one. Or could be Casino resorts. I actually live in/around Chandler AZ, and currently Residentially Challenged (Homeless if you must)!! So a free day of food, plus a free night somewhere, would be AMAZING!
I’ll start looking around for any confirmation I can find on this, best of luck mate.
Thanks for the list! It gives me an idea of places to go.
If you find a broken link or new offer, please leave a comment and let me know! Note I try to only list nation-wide restaurants and stores, so regional offers may not make it onto this list immediately.
Sugarfina (candy store) gives out a Free candy cube, value $7.50, the month of your birthday if you are a reward member
Fogo de Chao has a birthday club they send you a $25 dollar certificate.