32 of the BEST Birthday Freebies (And They’re Straight Up FREE!)
Celebrate without spending a cent on these completely free birthday freebies!
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:
- Sign up early: Many offers require you to join a rewards program in advance—don’t wait until right before your birthday.
- Check the redemption window: Some freebies are valid only for a few days, while others last the whole month, so be prepared come birthday month.
- Support your favorites year-round: Some offers may require a purchase in the last 12 months to be eligible, but all the freebies listed below can be claimed without making a purchase at the time of redemption, as long as you meet the listed criteria.
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 is only available at participating locations.
2. Grab a FREE breakfast at Denny’s to celebrate.
Celebrate your birthday with a FREE Birthday Slam at Denny’s! This reward is valid on your birthday only, so be sure to show up hungry 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. Even better, if you have a “Gold Tier” membership, you can score a FREE drink every month and a free birthday treat.
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. Grab any size 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 up to 32 oz. 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!
7. Be welcomed at Moe’s Southwest Grill with FREE food.
Treat yourself to a FREE cup of queso or guacamole on your birthday! You should receive an email for this offer 3 days before your birthday, and it will expire 14 days following your special day.
Keep in mind you need to have spent at least $10 at Moe’s in the past year to receive your birthday treat.
How to get the freebie: Join Moe Rewards, where you’ll not only get a free cup of queso or guac, but you’ll also be able to earn rewards points and get an offer for free queso just for signing up!
8. Get awarded enough Shore Points from Jersey Mike’s on your birthday to score a free sub.
If you’re in the mood for a hearty sandwich, you can get a sub completely FREE at Jersey Mike’s! On your birthday, Jersey Mikes will award you 72 Shore Points. This means you’ll have enough points to score a regular-sized sub on the house. Your offer will be valid for an entire month after it’s issued.
How to get the freebie: Join the My Mike’s Rewards Program, opt in for emails, add your birthday to your account, and make one qualifying purchase in the last year to earn your birthday points. You’ll also have the ability to earn points and other exclusive rewards!
9. Jimmy John’s offers a free food surprise on your birthday.
Jimmy John’s members will receive a free surprise on their birthday, which can vary each year. In the past, this has included a free sandwich or wrap, but some members have reported receiving a free side or dessert instead. Nonetheless, your treat will be free regardless!
How to get the freebie: Join the Jimmy John’s Rewards program and enter your birthday on your account. The freebie is generally sent via email or app notification during your birthday month.
10. 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 Auntie Anne’s Rewards account and be available for redemption all month long. Just keep in mind, you must make at least one purchase annually to qualify.
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!
11. 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 Original Chick Meal to Rewards members during their birthday month! 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 on the 1st day of your birthday month and will be valid for 30 days.
Shopping & retail birthday freebies
You really can treat yourself without draining your wallet!
12. Get glam with FREEBIES from Sephora.
Who doesn’t love FREE makeup?! Pop into Sephora to pick up your FREE birthday reward! In the past, we’ve seen options from top brands like Kosas, Laura Mercier, Amika, Tatcha, Ilia, 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. 😉
Note that this birthday freebie is completely free if you head into the store, but online, you’ll be required to spend $25+ to redeem.
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!
13. 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 Ulta Beauty 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! Even better, if you’re a Platinum member ($500/yr spend) or Diamond member ($1,200/yr spend), you’ll receive a $10 coupon on top of your freebie.
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 Ulta Beauty 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 a $15 purchase, and the occasional 20% off prestige brands!
14. 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! As a bareMinerals Good Rewards member, you’ll receive a FREE birthday gift. Claiming a birthday gift this year? Expect to receive a mini mascara + eye cream!
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 during your entire birthday month!
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.
15. Receive a $5 reward at 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! Your offer will be valid for 75 days! Even better, as an Elite tier member, you may be eligible for a $10 reward instead!
How to get the freebie: Join DSW Rewards for your $5 birthday offer, free shipping, and rewards points for every $1 spent!
16. You’ll get a $10 reward for your birthday from Soma.
As a member of 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 depending on the tier of your rewards membership, you could receive up to a $25 off coupon.
How to get the freebie: Join Soma Rewards+, make a purchase in the last 12 months, and receive your $10 birthday offer!
Dinner birthday freebies
Hope you wore stretchy pants because you’re in for some seriously good eats!
17. 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!
Birthday dessert freebies
It’s the best part of any meal!
18. 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! 😋
19. 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. However, now you can score a slice of pie totally free! The offer is valid for approximately two weeks around your birthday and is subject to availability at participating locations.
How to get the freebie: Join the eClub prior to your birthday to receive an offer for a free slice of birthday pie. 🍰
20. 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 – no purchase required!. 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 for your birthday, and a Pizookie dessert just for signing up!
21. Get a FREE birthday reward from Krispy Kreme during your birthday month!
Krispy Kreme’s website doesn’t specify its birthday reward, but the usual offer is a free doughnut in honor of your special day. If you have other plans on 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!
22. Publix will treat you to an entire cake on your birthday.
As a Club Publix member, you’ll be treated to your choice of a free tub of ice cream or cake on your birthday – no purchase required! Plus, in addition to birthday perks, Club Publix members enjoy other benefits, including personalized digital coupons, early access to weekly ads, and other special offers.
How to get the freebie: Sign up for a Club Publix membership at least 10 days before your birthday to score your complimentary sweet treat. Plus, get $5 off your next purchase of $20 or more.
23. 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 your entire birthday month!
How to get the freebie: Join the Steak ‘n Shake Rewards and be sure your date of birth is entered into your account. The sweet treat will appear in your app or inbox.
24. 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! The offer is valid for approximately two weeks around your birthday and is subject to availability at participating locations, so it may be good to call ahead.
How to get the freebie: Join the Friendly’s Sweet Rewards 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!
25. Pick out a bakery treat or a bagel at Panera Bread for your birthday.
At Panera Bread, you can choose a birthday bakery treat or a bagel as your birthday reward! Your birthday reward loads to your account on your birthday and is available to redeem for 7 days after it’s issued.
How to get the freebie: Join MyPanera to start earning rewards with purchases, a free treat on your birthday, and a free pastry or sweet just for signing up!
26. 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 a week before your birthday, and it will expire about a week after your birthday, giving you 14 days to redeem your scoop.
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!
27. 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: Create a free pinkcard® membership to get rewarded with a free yogurt after 10 purchases and a free yogurt on your birthday!
28. 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 or 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 showing them your Menchie’s app. The offer expires 7 days after your birthday, so don’t forget to cash it in!
29. 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 birthday. 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 in the month of your birthday and still score the free reward! Plus, you’ll snag other great perks like member-only coupons.
30. 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 with an eligible membership – to celebrate your special day. As of 2025, Crumbl Cookies requires you to be at least a Silver-tier member of their Crumbl Rewards program to receive a free birthday cookie. This means you must have earned 500 Crumbs (approximately $50 in spending) in the previous year.
How to get the freebie: Download the Crumbl App. Join the birthday club at least 48 hours before your birthday and earn at least 500 Crumbs (roughly $50 in purchases) to reach the Silver tier to be eligible for your free cookie.
31. Indulge in a dessert of your choice for FREE at Ruby Tuesday.
You can get yourself a FREE dessert of your choice when you visit Ruby Tuesday on your birthday! Your freebie will be added to your account 7 days before your birthday and expires 14 days after receipt. Plus, an add-on Garden Bar is also available in place of the birthday dessert if sweets aren’t your thing.
How to get the freebie: Join Ruby Rewards, and you’ll not only get a coupon for a free dessert on your birthday, but you’ll also get a free dessert or Garden Bar add-on just for signing up, and it’s good for 30 days!
Birthday entertainment freebies
Whether you stay home or go out, there’s a freebie for your lifestyle!
32. 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! If you’re new to the program and need to purchase a PowerCard, the standard price is around $3, which includes 15 bonus chips.
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!
Hip tip for more freebies on your birthday:
Many local zoos, museums, and other attractions offer free admission on your birthday. It’s always a good idea to call ahead to check hours and confirm any birthday specials or promotions they may have.
And remember – birthday freebies aren’t just for humans! Be sure to register your favorite furry friend for Petco’s Pals Rewards to get great offers on pet items all year long.
Check out all these places that offer FREE pup cups and other restaurants that offer free or cheap treats for your dog!
Can’t get enough birthday freebies? Check out our full list!
Very nice post. I definitely love this site. Continue the good work!
I was able to get a free dozen on my birthday in August this year 8/22