Birthday freebies make your special day even sweeter! I’ve made it easy to celebrate with this list of restaurants offering free or discounted treats just for you.

AMC
If you’re an AMC Stubs Insider member 30 days before your birthday, you can enjoy a large popcorn (some members also get a free large fountain drink) beginning the first day of the month. amctheatres.com

ANOTHER BROKEN EGG CAFE
Join the E-Club and celebrate with free pancakes when you provide your date of birth. anotherbrokenegg.com

APPLEBEE’S
Make a purchase of $15 or more to celebrate with a free dessert as long as you’re signed up for their email list. applebees.com

ARBY’S
Join the mailing list and get a free milkshake, but make sure you’re hungry, because you have to purchase a regular-priced menu item too. arbys.com

AUNTIE ANNE’S
Get a free pretzel with their rewards program if you spend $10 annually. auntieannes.com

BASKIN ROBBINS
Enjoy a free scoop of ice cream when you opt in to the Birthday Club. baskinrobbins.com

BRQ SEAFOOD & BARBEQUE
Sign up for their newsletter and receive a free slice of carrot cake in your birthday month (dine-in only)! brqrestaurant.com

BUFFALO WILD WINGS
Sign up for the Buffalo Circle and receive a free order of snack sized wings. buffalowildwings.com

CC’S COFFEE HOUSE
With My CC’s Rewards, you will receive a free beverage on your birthday. ccscoffee.com

CHICK-FIL-A
Chick-fil-A One members get a free cookie or brownie; Silver members can choose any dessert; Red members pick a sandwich or nuggets; and Signature members enjoy a free entrée. chick-fil-a.com

CHILI’S
Snag a free dessert on your birthday with Chili’s rewards. chilis.com

CHIPOTLE
Join Chipotle Rewards for a birthday reward. chipotle.com

COLD STONE CREAMERY
Create a “Gotta Have It” account for a birthday reward. coldstonecreamery.com

CRACKER BARREL
Sign up for the Cracker Barrel Rewards program to get a free dessert on the first day of your birthday month that won’t expire for 45 days. crackerbarrel.com

CRUMBL
Enjoy a free single cookie on your birthday. crumblcookies.com

DAIRY QUEEN
Get a free Blizzard on your birthday (or the 6 days after), by purchasing something $1 or more within 45 days leading up to your birthday. dairyqueen.com

FIREHOUSE SUBS
Join their rewards to snag yourself a medium sub with any purchase for your birthday. It’s valid for 7 days, starting on your birthday. firehousesubs.com

HONEY BAKED HAM
When you join Honey Baked Ham Rewards, you’ll get $9 in HoneyBaked Cash on your birthday. honeybaked.com

IHOP
If you’re signed up for their rewards program by the first of your birthday month, 5 PanCoinsSM will be deposited into your account, ready to be redeemed for a free full stack. ihop.com

JASON’S DELI
Download the app and add your birthday to your profile so they can send you a sweet treat. jasonsdeli.com

KRISPY KREME
Enjoy a three-count of original glazed donuts. You’ll receive it in your rewards on your birthday. Valid for 30 days. krispykreme.com

LONGHORN STEAKHOUSE
Join their e-Club and they’ll send you a free dessert and other special offers and coupons on your birthday. longhornsteakhouse.com

MARBLE SLAB CREAMERY/ GREAT AMERICAN COOKIES
Rewards members can load up on a free cookie cake slice or small ice cream in-store. marbleslab.com

MCDONALD’S
Download, register, and log in to My McDonald’s app for a free medium order of fries. mcdonalds.com

MOVIE TAVERN
As a Magical Movie Rewards member, you’ll receive a free large popcorn. marcustheatres.com

NOTHING BUNDT CAKES
Secure a birthday Bundtlet as a part of their e-Club. nothingbundtcakes.com

OLIVE GARDEN
Receive a complimentary dessert when you dine in, and if you’re part of the eClub, you’ll receive special coupons too. olivegarden.com

OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE
Outback Steakhouse offers a free dessert if you’re a member of the Dine Rewards program. outback.com

PAPA JOHN’S
Savor a free dessert during your birthday month with Papa Rewards. papajohns.com

PANDA EXPRESS
Redeem your birthday gift through the app when you’re a rewards member. pandaexpress.com

PANERA BREAD
Join the MyPanera program for a free pastry on your birthday (or the next six days after). The discount is valid on muffins, cookies, pastries, sweets, and bagels. panerabread.com

P.F. CHANG’S
They reward their Chang’s reward members with a complimentary appetizer or dessert of your choice, available anytime during your birthday month. pfchangs.com

PIZZA HUT
They’ll have a “pizza” your heart with your free birthday treat if you’re a Hut Rewards member. pizzahut.com

RED LOBSTER
Catch a “clawsome” birthday reward (usually an appetizer or dessert) when you’re a member of the My Red Lobster Rewards available during your birthday month. redlobster.com

SMOOTHIE KING
Treat yourself to a free 20 ounce smoothie if you’re a Champion-level member, and a $2 20 ounce smoothie if you’re a Healthy Rewards member! smoothieking.com

SONIC
Sonic takes the *shake* with one free small classic milkshake and a free small side dropping into your Sonic app rewards when your birthday month starts. sonics-menu.com

STARBUCKS
On your actual birthday, as long as you’re a member of Starbucks Rewards and your birthday’s in the system, you can scan your account for a complimentary handcrafted drink, one food item, or one ready-to-drink bottled drink. starbucks.com

SUBWAY
The higher your rank in the MVP Rewards program, the better your birthday prize: Pro members get a cookie, Captain members receive a cookie and a 20-ounce fountain drink, and All-Star members get a 6-inch sub. The reward is good for two weeks after your birthday. subway.com

TACO BELL
Let’s taco ‘bout the Taco Bell Rewards member gift you’ll get on your birthday. tacobell.com

TEXAS ROADHOUSE
Get a free dessert by letting the server know and providing an ID, or join their VIP Club to get a free appetizer or sidekick of ribs (varies by location) and dessert. (And don’t forget to ride the saddle!) texasroadhouse-menus.com

TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE
Tropic Rewards members receive a surprise birthday reward on their birthday. tropicalsmoothiecafe.com

SHAKE SHACK
Add your birthday to your profile on the Shack App or website and opt in to marketing emails and they’ll send you something sweet on your birthday. shakeshack.com

WAFFLE HOUSE
Start your birthday off right with a free classic waffle. wafflehouse.com

This article was originally published in July 2025.