Hooray! Here Are the Spots for Free Food and Discounted Drinks on Your Birthday

It’s your birthday and you can buy whatever you want! Or better yet, buy nothing and get birthday treats for free.

But what do you really want? How about some ice cream? The cherry on top — it’s completely free.

To celebrate your day, restaurant chains across America offer a variety of free birthday gifts. So pick your favorite spot(s) and feast — for free.

Applebee’s: Get a free birthday dessert when you become an Applebee’s club member.

Arby’s: As an Arby’s Rewards member, customers can earn free curly fries and a small milkshake on their birthday.

Au Bon Pain: Celebrate your big day with a free coffee and bakery item at Au Bon Pain (as long as you sign up for the bakery’s e-club).

Aunt Anne’s Pretzels: Enjoy a soft pretzel BOGO deal when you sign up for the Pretzel Perks loyalty program.

Baja Fresh Mexican Grill: Enjoy a special treat when you sign up for Club Baja.

Baskin Robbins: Here’s how to get free ice cream on your birthday — sign up for the Birthday Club.

Benihana: Sign up for Chef’s Table to receive updates from the hibachi chain and a $30 gift certificate to use during your birthday month.

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Bertucci’s: Win a free prize from their menu when you sign up for the e-club.

BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse: Grab a free Pizookie with vanilla ice cream as a member of the BJ’s Premier Rewards Plus program (members get a free Pizookie when they sign up and on their birthdays).

Bruegger’s Bagels: Once you sign up for membership in the Bruegger’s Bagels Inner Circle, you can earn a free bagel with any type of cream cheese on your big day.

Photo of chicken wings, celery, carrots and ranch from Buffalo Wild Wings. Buffalo Wild Wings

Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar: Nothing says “Happy Birthday” like free wings! Join their Blazin’ Awards and celebrate properly with six free wings of your choice.

California Pizza Kitchen: As a member of the CPK Rewards Program, birthday viewers receive a free dessert during your birthday month.

Carvel’s: Get a free small ice cream cone when you join the Fudgie Fanatics email list.

Cheesecake Factory: If you’ve signed up for their rewards program, tell your server it’s your birthday and receive a free slice of cheesecake!

A slice of Celebration Cheesecake from the Cheesecake Factory.

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Chik-fil-A: Enjoy a free cookie or cookie if you are a member of their Chik-fil-A One program.

Chili’s Grill & Bar: Apply for Chili’s Rewards online and receive a coupon for a free dessert on your birthday.

Chipotle: If you like birthday surprises, get a free mystery food as a Chipotle Rewards user.

Cinnabon: After downloading the Cinnabon app (and earning four free BonBites), members can receive a free 16 oz. cold coffee to start their big day.

Cold Stone Creamery: Become a member of My Cold Stone Club to receive a coupon for a Buy One Get One FREE creation when you celebrate your birthday.

Cracker Barrel: Enjoy a birthday song and free dessert when you tell your server.

Crumbl Cookies: Munch on a free cookie for your birthday after you download the Crumbl app and sign up for the loyalty program.

Culver’s: As a MyCulver’s member, you can win a free scoop with one supplement on your birthday.

Dairy Queen: Download the DQ app and get special offers for your birthday.

Del Taco: Depending on the number of points customers have earned through Del Da! Prizes, birthday prizes can be a free regular size milkshake or any dessert.

Denny’s: Start your birthday with a free Grand Slam breakfast, as long as you’re a Denny’s Rewards member.

Edible Arrangements: Every Edible Rewards customer receives a free 6-piece chocolate-covered fruit box ($12.99 value) for all their sweet cravings.

Einstein Bros. Bagels: Shmear Society Rewards members can enjoy a free egg sandwich to celebrate their birthdays.

El Pollo Loco: After downloading the El Pollo Loco app and joining the Loco Rewards program, fans can win a $5-$10 birthday reward, depending on membership status.

Firehouse Subs: Firehouse Sub Reward members can eat a free medium sub sandwich with any purchase on their big days.

Friendly’s Ice Cream: Get a free medium ice cream sundae during your birthday month when you’re part of the Friendly’s Sweet Rewards Club.

Halal Guys: All the guys who can’t get enough Halal Guys can get a special birthday treat as part of the rewards program.

IHOP: Sign up for IHOP Rewards and receive a free pancake meal on your special day.

Jersey Mike’s Subs: Get a free sub sandwich and a 16 oz. drink when you sign up for a MyMike account.

Johnny Rockets: Get a free burger with the purchase of an appetizer or drink as a member of the Rocket e-club.

Junior’s Cheesecake: Join the restaurant chain’s birthday club and get a slice of “the world’s most amazing cheesecake” with the purchase of an entree.

Krispy Kreme Donuts: The donut chain rewards members with sweets for their birthdays.

Glazed Krispy Kreme donuts. Joe Raedle/Getty

Longhorn Steakhouse: Get any free birthday dessert when you join the steakhouse’s e-club.

Moe’s Southwestern Grill: Spice it up with a free cup of guac or queso as a Rewards member.

Morton’s Steakhouse: Get a free dessert and an extra $25 reward on your birthday when you sign up for the Landry’s Select Club.

Nothing Bundt Cakes: Join the Nothing Bundt Cake e-club and enjoy a free Bundlet (mini bundt cake) on your birthday.

Olive Garden: Guests can enjoy a free dessert on their birthday (plus unlimited grissini, endless pasta bowls and other great Italian offerings).

Outback Steakhouse: Tell the server it’s your birthday and enjoy a free dessert.

PF Chang’s: As a Rewards Member, enjoy a free dessert or appetizer during your birthday month.

Panera Bread: Kick off your birthday as a MyPanera member with a free bagel or candy.

Papa Johns: If you’re a Papa Rewards member, you can stuff your face with a free dessert on your birthday.

Pinkberry: Cool off with a little frozen yogurt on your birthday when you download their app and set up a rewards account.

Red Robin: Join Red Robin Royalty for a free birthday burger.

Rita’s Italian Ice: If you download the Rita’s Italian Ice app, you’ll get a free small Italian ice. Winter babies don’t fret — if your local Rita’s is closed for the season, you can take advantage of the deal on your half-birthday instead.

Ruby Tuesday: Enjoy a free dessert on your birthday when you sign up for their Ruby Rewards.

Smoothie King: If you’re a Healthy Rewards Champion member, you can drink a free 20 oz. smoothies.

Sonic: Receive a free small Classic shake and a small side dish for your birthday when you download the MySonic app.

Sprinkles Cupcakes: After you sign up for the Sprinkles Rewards Program, you’ll receive a code via email or in-store presentation app. (Depending on how many points you earn in a calendar year, you can get one, two or 13 free cookies!)

Starbucks: Sign up for their online rewards program and receive a coupon for a free drink or food on your birthday, but you must join 30 days before to qualify.

Taco Bell: Cool off with a birthday surprise when you become a Taco Bell Rewards member.

TCBY: Get a small free frozen yogurt on your birthday after joining TCBY’s loyalty program.

TGI Fridays: Enjoy a free dessert when you sign up for their Fridays Rewards.

Waffle House: Get free classic waffles when you join the Regulars Club.

Yogurtland: Receive a coupon for up to $5-$7 off any purchase, depending on your tier status for their Real Rewards program.

Zaxby’s: Enjoy three free cookies when you join their Zax Rewardz.

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