36 Best Completely FREE Birthday Stuff & Food to Celebrate Your Big Day
Celebrate without spending a cent on these completely free birthday freebies!
What can I get for free on my birthday? 🎉
You deserve some special treatment on your birthday, and you can get totally FREE stuff to celebrate just for sake of being born! I’m talking hot stacks of pancakes, coffee, cheeseburgers, mouth-watering ice cream, trendy beauty products, and so much more!
While there are SO MANY birthday perks available, we’ve rounded up the very BEST options to make your special day even MORE spectacular! Even better, each one is completely FREE during the month of your birthday! That means no BOGOS or minimum purchases are required – they’re straight-up FREE!
Check out our full list of birthday freebies, coupons, and deals for more beyond this list!
Hip tips for scoring all of the best free stuff on your birthday:
- Many birthday freebies do require you to sign up in advance, so be sure to enroll in the rewards programs now so that you’ll have the offer in hand when your birthday comes around. Many places won’t send a birthday offer if you sign up too close to your actual birthday.
- Most birthday offers have a redemption window (we’ve got all of the details below). Some are valid for just a couple of days, while others give you a whole month OR more. Don’t feel like you have to redeem all of them on your actual birthday. In fact, make the most of your birthday MONTH by claiming these freebies ALL month long!
Birthday Breakfast Freebies
Load up on a FREE breakfast for your special day ahead!
1. Score some free pancakes for your birthday at IHOP.
Enjoy four of IHOP’s thick buttermilk pancakes topped with your choice of peaches, cinnamon apple compote, or glazed strawberries, and finish with fluffy whipped topping. This birthday reward can be redeemed on your big day, plus seven days before and after!
How to get the freebie:
Join MyHop Pancake Perks to get a free stack of pancakes on your birthday, PLUS a free stack just for signing up! Note that MyHop Pancake Perks are only available at participating locations.
2. Grab a FREE stack of pancakes at Denny’s to celebrate.
Celebrate your birthday with a FREE stack of pancakes at Denny’s! This reward is valid throughout your entire birthday month, so you don’t need to worry about carving out time to redeem this reward on your special day.
How to get the freebie: Join Denny’s Rewards and not only do you get a free stack of pancakes during your birthday month, but you’ll also receive 20% off your next visit just for signing up!
3. Waffle House will serve you up a FREE classic waffle.
Head on over to Waffle House for a FREE classic waffle on your birthday. This offer is also available to claim for seven days before your birthday and 21 days after!
How to get the freebie: Join the Waffle House Regular’s Club for your birthday freebie along with other coupons and promotions. You also get a free order of hashbrowns with two toppings just for signing up!
Coffee birthday freebies
More caffeine means more energy, which means more ambition to get those freebies! 🙌
4. Sip on a FREE drink at Starbucks.
At Starbucks, you can get ANY handcrafted drink on the menu, ANY size, and with ANY additions you’d like for FREE. So size up to a Venti (or a Trenta for cold drinks), and make sure to check out our Starbucks coupons for other great deals! You could also opt to receive a complimentary food item or ready-to-drink bottled beverage in the chance you don’t want a handcrafted drink.
You’ll receive an email for the free birthday drink reward a couple of days before your birthday, but keep in mind the reward is ONLY valid on your birthday, so use it while it’s hot!
How to get the freebie: Join Starbucks Rewards at least seven days before your birthday and make at least one Star-earning transaction prior to your birthday each year. You’ll also get exclusive perks like mobile order & pay, free in-store refills on coffee, and free rewards for collecting stars!
5. Enjoy a free drink or treat on your birthday trip to The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf.
Enjoy an energizing birthday treat on your birthday with either a drink or a tasty treat to celebrate your big day, courtesy of The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf.
How to get the freebie: Download The Coffee Bean Rewards App to earn various rewards and coupons throughout the year, including 30% off your first in-store order. On your birthday, your freebie will be available on the app.
6. Get a FREE birthday reward from Krispy Kreme during your birthday month!
Krispy Kreme’s website doesn’t specify their birthday reward, but the usual offer is a free doughnut in honor of your special day. If you have other plans for your actual birthday, you won’t miss out on this treat. Your Birthday Rewards are valid from the 1st day of your birthday month until the last day of your birthday month. SWEET!
How to get the freebie: Join the Krispie Kreme Rewards and download the Krispy Kreme app to be eligible for your birthday reward, plus you’ll get a free doughnut just for joining!
7. Grab any sized coffee for free on your birthday at Dutch Bros Coffee.
Head over to Dutch Bros Coffee where you can enjoy a free coffee of any size on your big day.
How to get the freebie: Simply join the Dutch Bros rewards program to grab a free drink of up to 32oz on your birthday.
Lunch birthday freebies
There IS such a thing as a free lunch… if it’s your birthday!
8. Be welcomed at Moe’s Southwest Grill with a FREE burrito.
Walk into Moe’s and pretend that the “Welcome to Moe’s!” greeting is really them shouting “Happy Birthday!” 😆 Oh, and while you’re there, treat yourself to a FREE burrito! You should receive an email for this offer 3 days before your birthday and it will expire one week following your special day.
How to get the freebie: Join Moe Rewards where you’ll not only get a free birthday burrito, but you’ll also be able to earn rewards points and get an offer for free queso just for signing up!
9. Enjoy a FREE sub from Jersey Mike’s for your big day.
If you’re in the mood for a hearty sandwich and a drink to wash it all down on your big day, you’ll get a sub completely FREE at Jersey Mike’s! This is a great offer to save for a rainy (or hungry) day since the free sub voucher is valid for an entire 1 year! 😮WOW!
How to get the freebie: Join the My Mike’s Rewards Program to get your free birthday sub offer along with the ability to earn points and earn other exclusive rewards!
10. Slurp up a FREE Steak ‘n Shake milkshake (and remember, calories don’t count on your birthday!)
Stop into Steak ‘n Shake for a FREE Specialty Milkshake for your birthday. YES, really! And what’s even better is that the offer is valid for 45 days following your birthday!
How to get the freebie: Join the Steak ‘n Shake, where in addition to getting a free Specialty Milkshake for your birthday, you’ll also get a FREE Double ‘n Cheese ’n Fries just for joining!
11. Stroll by Auntie Anne’s for a FREE pretzel.
If you find yourself at the mall for some gift shopping, you’ll undoubtedly smell the aroma of warm pretzels coming from Auntie Anne’s. Give in to the temptation and walk right up for a FREE pretzel for your birthday! This offer will automatically load onto your rewards account and be available for redemption all month long.
How to get the freebie: Join Auntie Anne’s Rewards by downloading the app and creating an account. Then you’re on your way to earning points towards free pretzels, as well as receiving the free birthday pretzel offer. You’ll also get a free pretzel after you make your first purchase of $1 or more!
12. Treat yourself to a free sub from Firehouse Subs.
If you’re hankering for a bite to eat on your birthday, head over to Firehouse Subs. You can score a free medium sub to sink your teeth into. Best of all, there is no purchase necessary.
How to get the freebie: Visit the Firehouse Subs website and sign up for the birthday sub. You can even sign up on your actual birthday and still receive the offer sometime during the span of the day. Just remember to redeem the offer within 6 days.
13. Score a completely FREE birthday meal from Chicken Salad Chick.
Thanks to Hip2Save reader, Cindy, we now know that Chicken Salad Chick offers an entire free meal for your birthday! Now that’s generous! There are over 200 Chicken Salad Chick locations in 17 different states, so you might just be lucky enough to capitalize on this awesome birthday freebie!
How to get the freebie: Download the Chicken Salad Chick’s Craving Credits app and enter your birthday. Your voucher for a completely free meal will appear in the rewards section during your birthday month. If it doesn’t, simply contact Chicken Salad Chick to have it added to your account. Once it appears on your app, you’ll have 30 days to claim your meal.
Shopping & retail birthday freebies
You really can treat yourself without draining your wallet!
14. Get glam with FREEBIES from Sephora.
Who doesn’t love FREE makeup?! Pop into Sephora to pick up your FREE birthday reward with options from Laura Mercier, Amika, Tatcha, and Olaplex. You can redeem your reward 2 weeks before or after your birthday and anytime during your birthday month. Even sweeter, they often remind you when checking out in case you forget. 😉
How to get the freebie: Become a Beauty Insider to gain access to Sephora’s Beauty Insider community, rewards, seasonal savings, free beauty classes, and your birthday beauty bundle!
15. Get even more makeup and skincare freebies on your birthday from Ulta Beauty.
Stop into Ulta any day during your birthday month for even more FREE beauty products! Simply sign up for their Ultamate Rewards (it’s FREE) before your birthday to claim your gift. Even more exciting, the contents of Ulta’s free birthday gift change quarterly, so it’s always a fun surprise! Best of all, you don’t have to spend a dime to get this freebie and you’ll receive 2x the rewards points during the month of your birthday if you do make any purchases.
How to get the freebie: Join the Ultamate Rewards program for access to your free birthday set (must have made a purchase within the last 12 months to be eligible), points on every purchase, and coupons throughout the year. Ulta sends out lots of offers for 20% off, $3.50 off of a $15 purchase, and the occasional 20% off prestige brands!
16. Score a FREE birthday gift from bareMinerals.
You’re going to have a fresh stash of makeup in your bag by the end of the day! At bareMinerals, you’ll receive a FREE birthday gift. For example, last year it was a Matte Liquid Lipcolor. If you don’t have a bareMinerals store near you, you can redeem this offer online and it will ship with your next online order. You’ll receive this offer on your birthday and it will be valid for 30 days!
How to get the freebie: Join bareMinerals Good Rewards to get your free birthday reward! Plus, you’ll earn points towards amazing rewards each time you shop on their website, at their boutiques, or shop their products at your favorite stores like Sephora and Ulta.
17. Feel refreshed with a FREE Aveda oil for bath, body, and scalp.
You’ll feel like you just left the spa with this aromatic nourishing composition oil for the bath body and scalp. It’s a $23 value oil that’s completely free for your birthday celebration. You can get this in stores and online.
How to get the freebie: Provide your information for Aveda’s Birthday Signup, and you’ll get a series of promotions, discounts, and your birthday gift.
18. Receive a $5 reward to DSW towards any purchase.
Stroll into DSW, where you’ll have a $5 reward to use towards any purchase online or in-store. Will that $5 be enough to cover some shoes? Probably not, but check out their cute accessories, socks, or small add-ons in the checkout aisle! You can use this offer any day during your birthday month!
How to get the freebie: Join DSW Rewards for your $5 birthday offer, free shipping, and rewards points for every $1 spent!
19. You’ll get a $10 reward for your birthday from Soma.
As a member of Love Soma Rewards, you can expect a birthday reward good for $10 at Soma! To be eligible, you must have shopped at Soma within the last 12 months and if you’ve become a Platinum rewards member (by spending $500+ in the last year), you’ll get $15 for your birthday gift!
How to get the freebie: Join Love Soma Rewards for your $10 birthday offer, reward points for every $1 spent, double rewards on bras and sleepwear, and a $5 reward on 125 points!
20. Beautify your eyebrows with a FREE brow arch from Benefit.
Talk about a birthday deal! Head over to a Benefit Boutique where you can score a completely free brow arch on your birthday.
How to get the freebie: Just show your ID to verify it’s your birthday. There is NO purchase required!
Dinner birthday freebies
Hope you wore stretchy pants because you’re in for some seriously good eats!
21. Bite down on a FREE Red Robin fire-grilled burger any day of your birthday month.
At Red Robin, you’ll be served any of your favorite fire-grilled burgers for FREE! 🤤This offer is available for use any day during your birthday month.
How to get the freebie: Join Red Robin Royalty for your free birthday burger, benefits like $20 towards your 6th visit (within the first 5 weeks of joining), military and teacher discounts, every 10th item FREE, and other exclusive surprise rewards!
22. Feast on a FREE entree from Famous Dave’s, though this offer can vary by location.
Got a craving for BBQ? Famous Dave’s will treat you to a FREE tasty gift on your birthday! Since this offer varies by location and changes from year to year, you may want to call your local Famous Dave’s to learn more about the birthday offer in your area.
In the past, many locations have given away FREE mouth-watering birthday entrees! For participating locations, this offer will be valid one week before and one week after your birthday.
How to get the freebie: Join the Famous Nation to get Famous news, special offers, BBQ tips, and a tasty gift for your birthday!
23. Enjoy a FREE Cupcake, meal discount & more at Kobé Steakhouse – valid all month long.
If you’re celebrating your birthday with family, Kobé Japanese Steakhouse is THE place to have your birthday dinner! 🥩
During the entire month of your birthday, they offer $15 off a single entrée Friday-Saturday OR up to $25 off a single entrée Sunday – Thursday when you buy another full-priced entrée. They also know that no birthday is complete without cake, so they also offer a complimentary cupcake and Kobé chef hat!
How to get the freebie: Sign up for Kobe Rewards and your reward will automatically load into your account every year on the first day of your birthday month. When you use your reward at the restaurant, you must show a photo ID along with your Kobe Rewards Card or App.
Birthday dessert freebies
It’s the best part of any meal!
24. Satisfy your taste buds with a FREE root beer float from A&W.
Treat yourself to a classic A&W dessert on your birthday – a free root beer float! That’s the delicious birthday gift you’ll get when you join A&W’s mug club.
How to get the freebie: Visit A&W’s website to join the club. All that’s required is your name, e-mail address, and birthday! 😋
25. Sink your teeth into a piece of Bakers Square pie.
In years past, you used to have to make a purchase in order to redeem the birthday offer at Bakers Square. Rumor has it that last year the restaurant decided to do away with that requirement. A free slice of pie sure sounds like a yummy way to end the special day!
How to get the freebie: Join the eClub prior to your birthday to receive an offer for a free slice of birthday pie. 🍰
26. Dive into the infamous Pizookie for FREE at BJ’s Brewhouse.
This freebie is quite the crowd-pleaser if you’re lucky enough to live near a BJ’s Brewhouse. There, you can get a FREE Pizookie dessert. What’s a Pizookie, you ask? It’s a warm, molten, deep-dish cookie topped with a hefty scoop of ice cream! You can get this up to 7 days before and 7 days after your birthday.
How to get the freebie: Join BJ’s Premier Rewards Plus to earn points with purchases, the free Pizookie on your birthday, and a Pizookie dessert just for registering!
27. Scream for ice cream with a FREE Friendly’s medium sundae.
Looking for another decadent dessert? Head into Friendly’s for a FREE medium sundae with your favorite toppings! This one is only good on your actual birthday, so make this visit a birthday priority!
How to get the freebie: Join the Friendly’s Fan Club for a free medium sundae on your birthday, weekly deals and promotions, a free medium sundae after the purchase of 5 medium or large sundaes, plus a free medium sundae just for signing up! Wow, that’s a lot of free ice cream!
28. Pick out a pastry or drink at Panera Bread (but the exact offer may vary).
At Panera Bread, birthday rewards vary by customer, but you will likely be offered a FREE pastry or sweet or a FREE coffee, tea, or soda! Your birthday reward loads to your account on your birthday and is available to redeem for 7 days.
How to get the freebie: Join MyPanera to start earning rewards with purchases, a free surprise on your birthday, and a free pastry or sweet just for signing up! Even better, if you’re fixed on coffee, you can sign up for their MyPanera Unlimited Sip Club (normally $10.99/month) and you’ll receive your first month of coffee totally free!
29. Get your favorite of the 31 flavors with a FREE Baskin Robbins scoop.
Get a FREE scoop from Baskin Robbins on your birthday! You should receive this offer about 5 days before your birthday, and it will expire 5 days after your birthday.
How to get the freebie: Join the Baskin Robbins Birthday Club to receive a voucher for a free small scoop of ice cream on your birthday!
30. Enjoy a lighter dessert with a FREE small yogurt from Pinkberry.
Frozen yogurt is great if you want to go a little lighter on dessert. Stop into Pinkberry for a free small yogurt with the topping of your choice! This freebie will be available to use on your birthday and up to 30 days after.
How to get the freebie: Join Pinkberry Rewards to get rewarded with a free yogurt after 10 purchases and a free yogurt on your birthday!
31. Order anything under $5 on your birthday with your Menchie’s birthday reward.
Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt offers mySmileage Rewards members $5 to use on their birthday. As long as your purchase is $5 and below, your sweet treat is completely free!
How to get the freebie: Join mySmileage Rewards prior to your birthday to receive the free $5 reward. Redeem by visiting Menchie’s and giving the server your registered phone number or show them your Menchie’s app. The offer expires 7 days after your birthday so don’t forget to cash it in!
32. Visit The Fresh Market for a FREE slice of cake on your birthday!
It’s not a birthday celebration without the cake! That’s why The Fresh Market gives away a FREE slice to customers on their birthdays. This is one reward to scoop up because these cakes look delicious!
How to get the freebie: Visit The Fresh Market website and create a free account to join their Ultimate Loyalty Experience program. You can even sign up for the month of your birthday and still score the free reward! Plus, you’ll snag other great perks like member-only coupons.
33. Treat yourself to a free Crumbl cookie on your birthday.
Want a mouth-watering dessert for your birthday? Crumbl cookies will give you one of their famous cookies – completely free – to celebrate your special day.
How to get the freebie: Download the Crumbl App. Join the birthday club by selecting the EARN FREE CRUMBS banner in the loyalty section of the app. You must sign up at least 24 hours before your birthday. If you do, you’ll receive a birthday voucher via email at 10 am MST on your birthday. Use within 40 days of your birthday or else the offer expires!
34. Indulge in a dessert of your choice for FREE at Ruby Tuesday.
Starting in 2023, you can get yourself a FREE dessert of your choice when you visit Ruby Tuesday on your birthday. You can redeem this freebie up to 5 days before and 9 days after your birthday!
How to get the freebie: Join Ruby Tuesday’s So Connected and you’ll not only get a coupon for a free dessert on your birthday, you’ll also get a coupon for $5 off just for signing up!
Birthday entertainment freebies
Whether you stay home or go out, there’s a freebie for your lifestyle!
35. Live it up at Dave and Buster’s with FREE gameplay.
Dave & Buster’s doesn’t specify their birthday reward, but rumor has it that the reward is the same as in the past – $5 in FREE gameplay!
How to get the freebie: Join Dave and Buster’s Rewards to receive a birthday reward and earn points to redeem for other great offers!
36. Kick back for a movie night with a FREE Redbox rental.
Redbox Perks members receive $2 off a rental on their birthday which covers the cost of a 1-night DVD rental. So, stop by your nearest Redbox kiosk and end your big day with a movie night at home! You could also save the rental for another night since the offer is available for up to 2 weeks after your birthday!
How to get the freebie: Join Redbox Perks for a $2 off reward code for your birthday. You’ll also score a free 1-night DVD rental just for signing up plus additional perks for earning points with each rental!
Hip tip for more freebies on your birthday:
Many local zoos, museums, and other attractions offer free admission on your birthday. Just give them a call to find out which birthday freebies or discounts they offer and if any proof or validation is needed for admission.
And remember – birthday freebies aren’t just for humans! Be sure to register your favorite furry friend for Petco’s Vital Care Core membership (it’s FREE!) to get a pound of FREE birthday treats from the treat bar! The voucher will be sent via email as long as you sign up for Pals Rewards and is valid for up to 21 days after your pet’s birthday.
Can’t get enough birthday freebies? Check out our full list!
I got 3x points from Dunkin for my birthday last month. No free beverage.
Darn! We’re seeing the same offer on our end now too. Thanks for the heads up, Peaches! The post has been updated. 💕
Also, as of last year Jersey Mike’s awards 80 points (worth a free sub and drink) in their app and they don’t expire which is amazing for folks like me who lose coupons and emails.
SWEET! So awesome that they have bonus offers like that – and without an expiration date! 🎉❤️
Barnes and Noble is retiring the B&N Kids’ Club program, it seems like there will be no more free cupcake for kiddo:(
Oh bummer! Thanks so much for the heads up on that, Amy! 🤗 We’ll look into this and get that updated. 💞
Red Robin’s rewards offer has changed! It’s no longer a free burger. It’s $4 off and must be dine in only! Such a bummer.
Oh darn! Thanks for the heads up, Aimee! I just clicked through to check this, and am still seeing the free burger birthday reward valid during the month of your birthday. We’ll keep an eye on this offer for any changes! ❤️