The Ultimate List of 155 Birthday Freebies from Restaurants & Retail Shops

No matter your age, it’s always nice to get some special treatment on your birthday; especially when it’s free.

As it turns out, tons of stores and restaurants are more than happy to provide you with free stuff for your birthday throughout 2013.

Whether you’re looking to scoop up a sundae or secure savings on some shoes, the real challenge is finding the time to take advantage of all the freebies.

Just find your favorite spot below to see what free stuff you can score for surviving another year.

If you know of any birthday freebies not listed here, please add them in the comments below the post.

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RESTAURANT FREEBIES

1. Abuelo’s
   Join the Abuelo’s eClub to receive free birthday and anniversary stuff.
2. Acupluco
   Register for an email notification and receive a free entree on your birthday. You’ll also receive a free guacamole order when you sign up.
3. Amato’s
   Register to receive a free large, original 9-inch cheese pizza or a cheese pazzo bread on your birthday.
4. Applebee’s
   Rumor has it you’ll receive a free ice cream on your birthday when you’re registered to receive Applebee’s emails, however your offer may differ.
5. Arby’s
   Receive a free 12-ounce shake on your birthday when you make another purchase. Just register for their Arby’s Extras newsletter.
   
6. Auntie Anne’s
   Sign up for Pretzel Perks and receive a free sugar pretzel with purchase of any other item, then a free BOGO coupon on your birthday good towards any pretzel purchase.
7. Baker’s Square
   Register to receive Baker’s Square emails and receive a free entree with the purchase of another adult entrée and two drinks, then a free slice of pie on your birthday when you purchase any meal.
8. Baskin Robbins
   Sign up for the BR Birthday Club and, five days before your birthday, the ice-cream joint will send a free-scoop coupon and a discount on your birthday cake.
9. bd’s Mongolian Barbecue
   Register for Club Mongo and immediately receive a gift, followed by a free birthday gift of something special (to be non-specific).
10. Beef ‘O’ Brady’s
    Register with Team ‘O’ Brady and receive a free appetizer with the purchase of any entree. When your birthday rolls around, pop in for your free dessert with the purchase of any meal.
11. Ben & Jerry’s
    Become a Chunk Spelunker and you’ll receive a free scoop of ice cream plus $3 off an ice cream cake.
    
12. Beninhana’s
    Hands down, this is the best free birthday deal listed here. Join the “Chef’s Table” and receive a $30 birthday certificate from the Japanese restaurant. Sign your child up for the Kabuki Kids Club and they’ll receive a free souvenir mug of their choice with any purchase of a children’s meal (by an adult, that is).
13. Biggby Coffee
    Register with Biggby Coffee’s Be-Happy Lounge and they’ll pop a free coupon in the mail on your birthday, good for a complimentary grande beverage.
14. BJ’s Restaurants
    Subscribe and receive a free, luscious Pizookie dessert.
15. Black Angus Steakhouse
    Become a Prime Club member and receive a complimentary dessert. The first birthday after you register the steakhouse chain will spring for a free dinner.
16. Black Bear Diner
    Register with the Bear Lover’s club and receive a free dessert with any food purchase made on your birthday.
17. Bob Evans
    Bob Evans Birthday Club members must be 12 and under to receive a free meal on their birthdays.
18. Boston Market
    Join Boston Market’s VIP Club and they’ll send you an unidentified “special treat” for your birthday. New members also receive a $3 coupon for their next purchase.
19. Boston’s The Gourmet Pizza
    Join their eClub and receive a free flat bread.
20. Brio Tuscan Grill
    Register with the BRIO’s E-mail Club to receive a free filet and crab shrimp cake.
21. Bruegger’s Bagles
    “Like” Brueggers Bagels Facebook page and you’ll receive an email coupon for a free bagel and cream cheese.
22. Bruster’s
    Join Bruster’s Sweet Rewards club and receive a BOGO (buy one, get one free) coupon good for a waffle cone and enough ice cream to fill the cone.
23. Buca di Beppo
    Sign up for Buca’s eClub and receive a free birthday dessert. Stop by for a free treat on your wedding anniversary, as well.
24. Buffalo Wild Wings
    While you won’t get a freebie for registering for the Wild Wings Circle, you will receive a free dessert coupon on your birthday.
25. Captain D’s
    Join the D’s Club and you’ll automatically receive a coupon good for a two-piece fish and fries or a chicken and fries meal. When your birthday rolls around, you’ll get your choice of a fish and shrimp dinner, a two-piece fish dinner, or a tilapia dinner.
26. Carrabba’s
    Join the Amici Club to receive a free dessert with any purchase of an entree.
27. Carrow’s Restaurant
    A free birthday dessert is yours when you register to receive Carrow’s Restaurant emails.
28. Chevy’s Fresh Mex
    Compadres Club members receive a special, free birthday gift from Chevy’s upon registering. (Compadres Club? Who thinks up these names?)
    
29. Chili’s
    JoinChilis E-Mail Club for a welcome gift of a free brownie Sunday.
30. Cold Stone Creamery
    Enjoy a free ice-cream creation at Cold Stone when you join their birthday club.
31. Country Buffet
    Join the Crave Collection and receive $3 off a regular adult dinner with the purchase of a beverage, both upon registration and for your birthday.
32. Country Kitchen
    The meal is on Country Kitchen when it’s your birthday. Show a valid ID to receive a free dinner of your choice. (Maximum value of $8) Kids receive a free birthday meal from the children’s menu for joining the Country Kitchen Kids Club.
33. Culver’s
    Join the Culver’s Club and immediately receive a free value basket, followed on your birthday by a free one-scoop Sunday.
34. Dairy Queen
    Sign up for the Blizzard Fan Club and receive an email coupon and special surprise on your birthday. You’ll also receive an anytime, buy-one-get-one-free coupon for two Blizzards.
35. Daphne’s Greek Cafe
    Register to receive Pita Points and immediately receive a free hummus and pita appetizer, followed by a free entree on your birthday.
36. Del Taco
    Raving Fan E-club members receive free stuff like two chicken soft tacos upon registration and a premium milkshake on their birthday.
    
37. Denny’s
    Denny’s birthday deal is no secret. Just show up on your birthday for a free Grand Slam. Kids 10 and younger get their choice of a free Grand Slam or a Jr Grand Slam when accompanied by a parent. Don’t forget kids eat free at Denny’s every day from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.
    
38. Dickey’s Barbecue Pit
    Join the Big Yellow Cup Club and receive a free drink in a yellow cup. (Go figure.) Then on your birthday they’ll send you a BOGO coupon good towards a free BBQ sandwich.
39. Dippin’ Dots
    Dippin’ Dots are those little frozen spheres that are fairly tasteless but fun to eat. Join the “Coolest club on the planet” and you’ll receive a free small cup of Dippin’ Dots for your birthday.
40. Don Pablo’s
    Join the Habanero’s Club and receive a free $10 gift certificate for your birthday. Now that’s a decent deal!
41. Dunkin’ Donuts
    The donut king has stepped up the quality of their Dunkin Donuts coffee, which previously tasted like monkey spit. To entice in new customers, Dunkin’ Donuts gives new members of their DDPerks Club a free birthday beverage and another freebie to use any time you choose.
    
42. Einstein Bros Bagels
    Join the Loyalty Club and you’ll get a coupon good towards a free bagel and shmear when you buy any drink. Come your birthday, you’ll receive a free breakfast sandwich when you buy any drink.
43. El Chico Cafe
    Join “The Club” for a free BOGO entree good anytime, then a free fried ice cream on your birthday.
44. El Torito
    Subscribe for El Torito emails and immediately receive a free guacamole, followed by a free entree on your birthday.
45. Famous Dave’s Legendary Pit Barb-B-Que
    Receive a special birthday deal when you join the Famous Dave’s P.I.G. Club. (Seriously…where do they get these names?)
46. Fazoli’s
    Registration garners you a free dessert…birthday candle not included.
47. Firehouse Subs
    Get your birthday wish by registering for emails from Firehouse Sub to receive a free celebratory sub.
    
48. Flat Top Stir-Fry Grill
    Your birthday gift for registering with the Flat Top E-mail club is one free stir-fry entree.
49. Friendly’s Restaurants
    Become Friendly’s “New Best Friend” (not BFF?) and receive a birthday offer, along with a free three-scoop sundae with purchase of an adult entree.
50. Fuddruckers
    Join the Fudds Club for a free birthday burger and gift.
    
51. Ghenghis Grill
    One free birthday bowl is yours when you join Kahn’s Klub.
52. Glory Days Grill
    Like Glory Days Grill on Facebook and receive a free order of Oreo sliders on your birthday.
53. Godiva Chocolatier
    The gifts last all year when you join the Godiva Chocolate Rewards Club. (mmmmm…chocolate) Membership entitles you to one free piece of chocolate each month; a free gift each month you spend $10 or more; and free standard shipping for online orders.
54. Gold Star Chili
    EClub members receive a free Regular 3-Way with the purchase of a Regular 3-Way just for joining, plus special birthday and eClub anniversary gifts.
55. Gordon Biersch
    Sign up for the GB Club and immediately receive a free signature appetizer with the purchase of any entree. When your birthday rolls around, they’ll send you a BOGO coupon good for one entree.
56. Great American Cookies
    Join Cookie Mail and receive a BOGO coupon for a regular cookie, then a birthday gift of one free cookie cake slice with the purchase of a soda.
57. HomeTown Buffet
    Join the Crave Connection for a BOGO coupon good towards one adult dinner buffet.
58. Hooters
    Join Hooters E-Club for 10 free birthday wings.
59. Houlihan’s
    Membership in Houlihan’s email club nets you a free birthday stuff including an entree, lots of swag and an anytime-coupon for a free entree.
60. HuHot Mongolian Grill
    Register for the HotClub and you’ll get one free appetizer, with a free grill meal on your birthday.
    
61. IHOP
    Join the pancake revolution for a free Rooty Tooty Fresh ‘N Fruity breakfast upon registration and again for your birthday.
62. Jack In The Box
    Show a legal ID on your birthday and Jack In The Box will automatically fork over your choice of a chocolate overload cake or a New York cheesecake.
    
63. Jason’s Deli
    Join the Real, Good List for $5 off any item on your birthday.
64. Jersey Mike’s
    Join Jersey Mike’s Email club for a free sub and drink on your birthday.
65. Joe’s Crab Shack
    The Shack promises to put crab in your inbox when you register to receive their email. The deal includes a free appetizer when you sign up and another order on your birthday.
66. Johnny Rockets
    Join Johnny Rockets eClub for a free burger with the purchase of any second entree.
67. Juice It Up
    Join the Smooth eClub for a free smoothie on your birthday.
68. The Keg Steakhouse & Bar
    Registration garners you a free 10-ounce prime rib classic dinner and caesar salad. You have to sign up for emails at least one month in advance of your birthday to receive this offer.
69. Krispy Kreme
    The divine donut makers promise something free on your birthday, but we’re not sure exactly what it is.
70. Le Madeleine Country French Cafe
    A free pastry is yours when you bring in the emailed coupon.
71. Logan’s Roadhouse
    Join the Nutty Eclub and receive $5 off any $20 food purchase upon registration then, for your birthday, get a free Nutter Butter Fudgeslide with any entree purchase.
72. Lonestar Steakhouse
    Get a free gift at Lonestar (rumored to be a free appetizer) when you join their e-mail list.
73. LongHorn Steakhouse
    Join the Western Hospitality Club for a free appetizer, followed by a free dessert on your birthday.
74. Maggiano’s Little Italy
    Registration gets you $10 off any $30 purchase made on your birthday.
75. Maggie Moo’s
    Sign up to receive MaggiE-mail and they’ll send you a coupon for one free ice-cream cone or cup with the purchase of any cone or cup. Your birthday gift is one free ice-cream cone.
76. Marble Slab Creamery
    Register to receive Marble Mail for a BOGO coupon good towards a Tasty Creation ice cream combination coupon. The birthday gift is a standard ice-cream cone.
77. Marie Callendar’s Restaurant & Bakery
    Join Marie’s E-Club to get special birthday stuff for free.
78. McAlister’s Deli
    Get $5 off your birthday purchase when you sign up for Deligrams.
79. The Melting Pot
    Become a Club Fondue member and receive a free fondue-for-two coupon. Other benefits include stuff like special invites to wine tastings and food samplings.
80. Medieval Times
    Take heed, ladies, knights and princesses: Medieval Times celebrates your noble birth with a free feast and tournament on your natal day.
81. Moe’s Southwest Grill
    Receive free birthday chips, salsa and an entree (excluding fajitas) when you sign up for the Moe’s World newsletter.
    
82. Ninety Nine
    Here’s the deal. Register to receive Ninety Nine emails and you’ll immediately get $5 off any purchase of $25, followed by a free dessert on your birthday.
83. Noodles & Company
    Join the Noodles e-club and receive a free bowl of noodles on your birthday.
84. Not Your Favorite Joe’s
    A free entree is your birthday gift when you sign up for Joe’s emails.
85. O’Charley’s
    Join the O’club to immediately receive a free appetizer with the purchase of an entree. For your birthday, they’ll send a $5 coupon good towards any $20 food purchase.
86. Old Country Buffet
    Join the Crave Connection to receive a free BOGO adult buffet on your birthday.
87. Olive Garden
    Sign up for the Olive Garden newsletter and they’ll send you some free birthday stuff; We’re just not sure what.
88. On The Border
    Join Club Cantina and immediately receive a free bowl of original queso or sopapillas with the purchase of one entree. Your birthday treat is your choice of a free Dip Trio or a brownie Sunday.
89. Orange Julius
    Sign up for the OJ Quench Club and you’ll receive an email coupon on your birthday, a special offer for joining, and a free Julius Fruit Drink or Premium Fruit Smoothie.
90. Panera Bread
    The Panera Bread birthday deal isn’t specified, but you can sign up to receive email and receive a freebie good for up to 60 days after your birthday.
91. Papa Murphy’s
    Join the Take-and-Bake Revolution to receive 50% off your second pizza. Then on your birthday you’ll receive a coupon good for a free cookie dough treat with the purchase of any pizza.
92. Planet Smoothie
    Stay Connected with Planet Smoothie and receive a small smoothie for free on your birthday.
93. Ponderosa Steakhouse
    Join the Ponderosa eClub and immediately receive a BOGO coupon for one free entree. Come birthday time the BOGO coupon you’ll find in your inbox will be good for one free steak or a pass through their buffet.
94. Qdoba
    Your birthday gift from Qdoba is a buy-one-get-one-free coupon for your entree.
95. Raising Cane’s
    Sign up for the Caniac Club and get free food on your birthday, anniversary and special holidays. You’ll also receive a free Raising Cane’s Box Combo just for registering.
96. Red Lobster
    Join the Fresh Catch Club for a surprise birthday gift (rumored to be a free appetizer coupon).
97. Red Robin
    Red Robin eClub members receive a free birthday burger as well as a free gift upon registration.
98. Rita’s Italian Ice
    Join Rita’s Birthday Club for a free Italian ice on your special day.
    
99. Romano’s Macaroni Grill
    Sign up to receive The Dish Newsletter and receive $5 off your next visit. Your birthday gift is a free piece of chocolate cake.
100. Ruby Tuesday
     So Connected club members receive an email coupon for a free “handcrafted” birthday burger. (“Handcrafted” sounds like these burgers could be sold on Etsy.com)
     
101. Ryan’s
     Join the Crave Connection to receive a birthday BOGO coupon good towards one adult dinner buffet.
102. Schlotzsky’s
     Bun and Fun E-club members get a free small sandwich. (Not all restaurants participate, perhaps because they don’t want to be associated with a club called “Bun and Fun?”)
103. Shari’s
     Join the Shari’s E-Mail Club and receive one free piece of pie.
104. Smokey Bones
     Subscribe to the Smokey Bones newsletter and receive a free piece of cake on your birthday.
105. Smoothie King
     Register for the Smoothie King newsletter and immediately receive a BOGO coupon for a free 20-ounce smoothie. They repeat the offer on your birthday.
     
106. Sonic
     Sign up for Sonic Cruisers and you’ll receive a free birthday surprise along with all sorts of nameless perks.
107. Spaghetti Warehouse
     Join the Warehouse Club and receive a free spaghetti entree and spumoni sundae on your birthday.
108. Spicy Pickle
     This one’s a great deal. To celebrate your birthday, just sign up for their Pickle Newsletter and you’ll receive a free entree with no purchase required.
109. Starbucks
     Register your Starbucks card, add your birth date to your account profile, and you’ll get free Wi-Fi and a complimentary Starbucks coffee on your birthday.
110. Steak n’ Shake
     This is one awesome offer for all you meat lovers. Just for turning another year older and registering to receive their emails, Steak n’ Shake will treat you to a free Double Steakburger with Cheese ‘n Fries.
111. Sticky Fingers
     This is one of the best offers on the list. Register for Sticky Fingers emails and your birthday gift is a free half-slab of ribs or any other menu item priced up to $13.99.
112. Taco Bueno
     Like Taco Bueno on Facebook and your birthday gift is free cheesecake chimichangas with the purchase of any entree.
113. Taco Cabana
     Step into the Cabana by registering for emails that will include free stuff like a coupon good for a free fajita taco. Then come your birthday, you’ll receive another coupon good for a free flauta plate.
114. Taco John’s
     Register to receive free cini-sopapilla bites for both signing up and on your birthday.
115. TCBY
     Your registration gift is a free waffle cone, followed by a birthday deal of a free small cup of frozen yogurt and $3 off a cake or pie.
116. Ted’s Montana Grill
     Sign up to receive a free dessert on both your birthday and anniversary.
117. Texas de Brazil
     Register to receive a free BOGO coupon for your birthday entree.
118. Texas Roadhouse
     Join Andy Armadillo’s Club and receive a birthday coupon good for a free appetizer or sidekick of ribs.
119. T.G.I. Friday’s
     For your birthday you’ll receive a coupon good towards one free dessert when purchasing an entree.
120. Tony Roma’s
     Become a Roma’s Ribs expert and you’ll receive a registration freebie of one onion loaf, followed by a birthday gift of an entree priced up to $15.99.
121. Tropical Smoothie Cafe
     You’ll never guess what their birthday gift is. Naturally, it’s a coupon good for one free smoothie. Duh!
     
122. Waffle House
     How awful…it’s a waffle. Registration gets you a free waffle immediately, followed by a second one on your birthday.
123. Wendy’s
     Email registration gets you a coupon good for $1 off any premium sandwich, followed by a birthday offer of $1 off any premium combo.
124. Which Wich
     Join the Vibe Club to receive a free regular (sand)wich on your birthday.
125. Wienerschnitzel
     Join the Wiener Lovers’ Club (oh come on!) and immediately receive a free chili dog, followed by one free corndog on your birthday.
     
126. Wingstop
     Join the Wingstop Email Club to receive a free fresh cut seasoned fries when you register and again on your birthday.
127. Zoe’s Kitchen
     Registration garners you one BOGO coupon good for an entree.

RETAIL FREEBIES

1. American Eagle
   Sign up for the AE Rewards Program and get a coupon for 15-percent off during your birthday month at both Aerie and American Eagle.
2. Anthropologie
   Sign up to be an ANTHRO member and get a birthday discount — rumoured to be 15-percent off — to use during your birthday month.
3. Aveda
   Get a free customized gift on your birthday valued at up to $25 when you join the Aveda Birthday Program.
4. Barnes & Noble
   If your child is a member of the Kid’s Club at Barnes & Noble, they’ll receive a coupon for a free cupcake on their birthday. You’ll also receive a coupon for 30-percent off the purchase of a children’s book or toy when you enroll in the club.
5. Benefit Cosmetics
   Get a free brow service on your birthday when you visit a Benefit Brow Bar — located in both Benefit locations and ULTA Beauty shops — and show your ID (to prove it’s your birthday).
   
6. Build-a-Bear
   Join the Stuff Fur Stuff Club and receive exclusive birthday savings, along with special discounts and other furry favors.
7. Children’s Place
   Register for the Birthday Club during your next visit to The Children’s Place and receive a 15-percent off coupon on your child’s birthday and your birthday. You can register up to five children from the same family.
8. Columbia Sportswear
   Join the Columbia Greater Rewards Club and receive a coupon for 20-percent off a purchase during your birthday month.
9. Cost Plus World Market
   Sign up for the free World Market Explorer program and get a “birthday surprise,” rumoured to be a coupon for $10 off purchases of $10 or more in-store or online during your birthday month.
10. DSW
    Get a $5 certificate for your birthday month when you become a DSW Rewards member. You get a $10 certificate when you hit premier status.
11. CVS
    Register for the Extra Care Rewards Program and receive $3 in ExtraBucks rewards on your birthday at CVS Pharmacy.
12. Famous Footwear
    Receive a free birthday surprise from Famous Footwear when you join their free loyalty program. In order to qualify, you must attain GOLD status by spending $200 annually.
13. Footlocker
    Join the VIP Rewards club and receive a birthday discount, plus $10 off your purchase of $50 or more upon enrolling. Other benefits include exclusive coupons and alerts about upcoming promotions.
14. Goodwill
    Join Club Goodwill and enjoy a plethora of special offers, including a coupon for 25-percent off during your birthday month.
15. Hallmark Gold Crown
    Join the Crown Rewards program and receive a free card and coupon for 20-percent off one item on your birthday.
16. Hot Topic
    Not the hottest offer on the list, but setup an account on Hottopic.com and get a coupon for $5 off online orders of $30 or more.
17. Loehmann’s
    Become an Insider Club member and receive 15-percent off your purchase anytime during your birthday month.
18. Kmart
    Register your kiddo for the Kmart Birthday Club and get $5 birthday bucks, a birthday crown, happy birthday certificate and a birthday fun pack.
19. Olan Mills Portrait Studio
    Get a free birthday portrait package from Olan Mills Portrait Studio to “record your child’s growth.” But please, avoid those awkward portrait-and-profile shots — they’re so 80s.
20. Old Navy
    Get an “exclusive treat on your birthday” from Old Navy when you sign up for their email club. Spoiler alert: the treat is likely a coupon for $10 off your purchase of $50 or more.
21. Payless Shoes
    Register for coupons, discounts and exclusive offers from Payless Shoes and get a coupon for 20-percent your purchase during your birthday month.
22. Piperlime
    All Piperlime customers can enjoy free shipping both ways on fashionable purchases, but email club members will receive $15 off their purchase of $60 during their birthday week.
23. Sephora
    Get a free gift on your birthday when you become a Beauty Insider. Currently, you’ll receive a Fresh Sugar Kisses Mini Lip Duo.
    
24. Smashbox
    Get a free birthday gift set during the month of your birthday when you join the Pretty Points Rewards Program.
25. Toys ‘R Us
    Sign up your kids for Geoffrey’s Birthday Club and they receive a birthday card and birthday call from the friendly giraffe. Visit the store on your child’s birthday and he or she will receive a free balloon and birthday crown, plus a special store announcement.
26. Vera Bradley
    Receive a generous coupon for $20 off any purchase of $20 or more from Vera Bradley when you sign up for their email club.
27. Victoria’s Secret
    Join the Victoria’s Secret email list and get $10 off any purchase of $10 or more during your birthday month, plus other perks.
28. Walmart PictureMe Studio
    Get a free custom portrait collage valued at over $29 from Walmart’s PictureMe Studio. Simply print out the coupon to redeem.