Who doesn’t love birthdays and freebies?

Last month was a birthday overload. No exaggeration, in my circle of good friends, there were several birthdays each week, some had several on the same DAY. Again, I’m not talking just acquaintances or Facebook “friends” but close friends. I’m all for birthday celebrations, but it made for a VERY busy month. Well, all those birthdays got me thinking I should do a list of all my favorite birthday freebies that my friends (and readers) can reference. Unfortunately, this post is a little too late for all you lovely October babies (until next year!) to take advantage of it. However, for those who have a birthday coming up soon, you’re welcome. 

I painstakingly rounded up as many birthday freebies I could find (and found worthy) all in one place. Also note almost all of these require you join their rewards program or download their app. It’s very rare you can just walk in and show your ID these days (but I will notate below if a place allows that). I’ve linked most of them directly to their sign up pages.

Also be sure to give yourself enough time to process registration. Some companies may only require 24 hours, others it could be a few weeks.

List of Birthday Freebies

Free on Your Birth DAY

1. A&W – free root beer float
2. Baja Fresh – free burrito
3. BareMinerals – free beauty gift
4. Black Angus Steakhouse – free steak dinner with purchase of an entree of equal or lesser value, only valid once
5. Boston Market – free dessert or regular side
6. Burger Lounge – free milk shake 
7. Cinnabon – you will be randomly sent either a free Minibon Cinnamon Roll or Mochalatta Chill
8. Del Taco – free premium shake
9. Denny’s – free Build Your Own Grand Slam, just show the server your ID
10. Dippin’ Dots – free Dippin’ Dots
11. Dunkin Donuts – free beverage
12. The Habit Burger Grill – free Charburger with cheese
13. HoneyBaked Ham – free BOGO ham classic sandwich
14. IHOP – free birthday meal
15. Red Robin – free gourmet burger
16. Rita’s – free Italian Ice
17. Sprinkle’s – free cupcake
18. Starbucks – free drink or treat plus 15% off
19. Steak ‘n Shake – free specialty shake
20. TCBY – free small frozen yogurt
21. Tucano’s – free birthday meal
22. Waffle House – free waffle 
23. Zaxby’s – free Nibbler

Free Dessert with Dinner

1. Applebee’s – varies by location, could be a free appetizer, dessert, or even entree
2. BJs – free mini pazookie
3. California Pizza Kitchen – free dessert
4. Carrabba’s Italian Grill – free dessert
5. The Cheesecake Factory – free mini hot fudge sundae (just tell your server)
6. Chili’s – free dessert
7. Cracker Barrel – free dessert (just tell your server)
8. Longhorn Steakhouse – free dessert
9. The Melting Pot – free chocolate fondue for two
10. Olive Garden – free appetizer or dessert
11. Outback Steakhouse – free dessert
12. Red Lobster – free birthday surprise
13. TGI Fridays – free dessert 

Free during your Birth WEEK

1. Another Broken Egg Cafe – free large pancakes (valid for two weeks)
2. Arby’s– I saw some places offer a free milkshake but I was emailed a free signature sandwich with purchase of a soft drink coupon
3. Coldstone Creamery – free BOGO Creation
4. Einstein Bros Bagels – free egg sandwich with any purchase (valid for two weeks)
5. Firehouse Subs – free medium sub
6. Genghis Grill – free bowl if you’ve visited 4+ times in the previous 12 months, free dessert if less
7. Jack in the Box – 2 free tacos (just show ID)
8. Moe’s Southwest Grill – free burrito
9. Native Foods Cafe – free $10 credit (valid for two weeks)
10. Portillo’s – free slice of chocolate cake
11. Sbarro’s – free slice of pizza
12. Wetzel’s Pretzels – free pretzel 
13. Wing Stop – free large fresh-cut fries (valid for two weeks)

Free during your Birth MONTH

1. AMC – free large popcorn
2. Auntie Anne’s – free pretzel
3. Bonefish Grill – free Bang Bang Shrimp appetizer or Jen’s Jamaican Coconut Pie dessert
4. Chick Fil A – free choice of small milkshake, any flavor, small Icedream® cone, small Frosted Lemonade®, small Frosted Coffee® or a chocolate chunk cookie
5. Cinemark Theaters – free large popcorn
6. Fuddruckers – free BOGO burger
7. IKEA – free meal and $15 coupon
8. Jamba Juice – free small smoothie or 12oz juice
9. Krispy Kreme – free donut and small coffee
10. Macaroni Grill – free dessert
11. Medieval Times – free meal and show, $61.95 value! (must bring another person with you, doesn’t work with online ticket purchases)
12. Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt – free $5 Menchie Money (so basically free froyo!)
13. Panera Bread – free pastry, although it could vary
14. Pinkberry – free small yogurt with toppings
15. P.F. Chang’s – free small plate, dim sum, or signature dessert
16. Redbox – free 1 night DVD rental
17. Ruby Tuesdays – free Burger or Garden Bar entree
18. Smashbox – free beauty gift
19. Hot Topic – free $5 off reward (valid for 45 days)
20. Pizza Hut – free cinnamon sticks, online orders only (some say no purchase necessary but mine said a $5 minimum purchase required)
21. Sephora – free birthday gift for Beauty Insiders
22. Ulta– free gift for those signed up for Ultamate Rewards along with double points on purchases all throughout your birthday month
23. Yogurt Mountain – free yogurt
24. Yogurtland – free 3oz of froyo

Free For the YEAR

1. Jersey Mike’s – free regular sub and 22oz fountain drink (valid anytime for the next year)
2. Soup Plantation – free meal, lunch or dinner; the whole party dining with you also gets 20%

Discounts during your Birth MONTH

1. American Eagle and Aerie– 15% off coupon
2. Anthropologie – 15% off coupon
3. Benihana – free $30 credit
4. Buca di Beppo – free $20 and birthday cake (must make an online reservation for parties of 4 or more)
5. CVS – free $3 ExtraBucks
6. J.Crew Factory – extra 20% off and free shipping on your birthday
7. Jason’s Deli – $5 off coupon
8. Olay – free shipping on purchase of $25 or more plus a free Daily Facials mini gift (use code BDAYOLAY)
9. Tropical Smooth Cafe – $3 off your order
10. Veggie Grill – $5 off your order (valid 8 days before and 7 days after your birthday)
11. Victoria’s Secret – $10 gift card
12. World Market – 15% off coupon

I know birthday freebies/rewards change all the time so let me know if something here is out of date!

I’m going to continue to update this list as I find other great freebies. You bet I’m going to be using this as a reference for myself come my birthday next year. 

What are your favorite birthday freebies?