Top 10 Best Restaurants to Get Free Food on Your Birthday

Get free food on your birthday with our top 10 favorite restaurants that celebrate your big day.  The only thing sweeter than a birthday meal or dessert is getting it for FREE. 

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Who wants birthday freebies? Me too! Nothing hits quite like scoring free birthday stuff and it's crazy, but food somehow tastes better when it's free. I love picking up a free latte or dessert while my phone blows up with happy birthday texts (it's just one of those feel-good moments). It's like the universe (and your favorite restaurants) are giving you free treats for making another trip around the sun.

Whether it's your local diner or favorite national chain, you'll want to join their loyalty program and sign up for their emails because these places are throwing free birthday goodies at you. Sometimes all you have to do is tell your server “It's my birthday!” and chances are you'll walk away with something yummy and oh so free. 

Check out the list of some of my top favorite restaurants where you can score free treats during your special day. Wear that birthday crown proudly and treat yourself to a day of free food celebrations. Oh, and by the way, happy birthday!

1. Krispy Kreme

Birthday deal: Get a box of delicious glazed original donuts on your special day when you sign up for Krispy Kreme Rewards. 

2. The Cheesecake Factory

Birthday deal: Join Cheesecake Rewards for a free birthday slice of cake and other surprises. Join just before your birthday and redeem it for your special day for big savings. 

3. Denny's

Birthday deal: Start your birthday morning off with a free breakfast at Denny's! You'll get a grand slam breakfast worth $12 and includes pancakes, eggs, bacon, and more.

4. Nothing Bundt Cakes

Birthday deal: Register for the Nothing Bundt Cake eClub and you'll get a free bundlet cake one week prior to your birthday! Now that's a sweet deal you don't want to miss. Plus, get the latest savings every month with our Nothing Bundt Cakes Coupons & Promo Codes

5. Chick-fil-A

Birthday deal: Depending on your Chick-fil-A reward level, you could score either a free dessert or an entire meal for your Birthday. (Don't like Chick-fil-A? You can get a PDQ birthday freebie, too!)

6. Benihana

Birthday deal: Score a $30 Benihana Birthday Certificate during your birthday month when you become a Benihana Chef Table Club member. 

7. Anthony's Coal-Fired Pizza and Wings

Birthday deal: Get a free 12-inch traditional pizza with any $5 purchase for your birthday by becoming a member of Anthony's Pizza Coal Fire Rewards. Find out how to save more on your pies with our Pizza Coupons, Promo Codes and Deals.

8. IHOP

Birthday deal: Get free birthday pancakes when you join the IHOP Pancake Revolution Rewards Club.  Also, check out IHOP Kids Eat Free.

9. Publix Grocery Stores

Birthday deal: Become a Club Publix member and get a free bar cake or container of Publix-brand premium ice cream. New to Publix? Learn how to coupon + money-savings tips.

10. Pollo Tropical

Birthday deal: Get a free half-fire grilled chicken platter meal from Pollo Tropical on your birthday when you join Pollo Tropical Rewards.  

Top Free Food on your Birthday by Restaurant Type:

Fast Food Chains

  1. Starbucks: Free birthday drink or treat when you sign up for the Starbucks Rewards program.
  2. Culvers: Free one scoop sundae when you join the E-Club.
  3. Baskin Robbins: Free scoop of ice cream when you join the Birthday Club.
  4. Subway: Free cookie or other reward when you sign up for their rewards program.
  5. Auntie Anne's: Free pretzel when you join their Pretzel Perks program.

Casual Dining Restaurants

  1. Denny's: Free Grand Slam breakfast on your birthday.
  2. IHOP: Free stack of pancakes when you join the Pancake Revolution Club.
  3. Red Robin: Free burger when you sign up for the Red Robin Royalty program.
  4. Buffalo Wild Wings: Free snack-size wings when you join the Blazin' Rewards program.
  5. Chili's: Free dessert when you join My Chili's Rewards.

Family-Friendly and Buffet Restaurants

  1. Golden Corral: Free meal when you join the Good as Gold Club.
  2. Ruby Tuesday: Free burger or Garden Bar entree when you join their So Connected program.
  3. Sizzler: Free Malibu Chicken or other reward when you sign up for the Real Deal e-club.
  4. Chuck E. Cheese: Children will get 100 free ticket coupons for their birthday.
  5. Gatti's Pizza: Free classic pizza on your birthday.

Specialty Shops and Other

  1. Krispy Kreme: Free donut when you join their rewards program.
  2. Sprinkles Cupcakes: Free birthday cupcake when you sign up for Sprinkles Perks.
  3. Sephora: Free beauty product when you join the Beauty Insider program.
  4. Ulta Beauty: Free gift when you join the Ultamate Rewards program.
  5. Panera Bread: Free pastry or dessert when you sign up for MyPanera.

PRO-TIP: Be sure to sign up for the email club or newsletter in advance to ensure you receive your tasty birthday freebie during your birthday.

Other Ways to Score Free Food

Having a birthday isn't the only way you can get free food or score fast-food deals. While most restaurants do offer some kind of birthday freebie, most also offer periodic freebies for other reasons too. Here are some other ways you can score restaurant coupons and deals:

  • Join a restaurant's loyalty program
  • Subscribe to their newsletter or email list
  • Participate in social media contests and activities
  • Follow MySavings for all the latest food coupons and freebies

Looking for more birthday treats? Where you're interested in scoring free birthday stuff or birthday freebies that are not food, we've got you covered and for even more birthday deals, check out our 100+ Freebies on Your Birthday and cheap birthday ideas.

- Vanessa