Top 50 Restaurants That Give You Free Food On Your Birthday

*See our bigger list of birthday freebies and promotions that includes restaurants and retailers.

Below is a list of the top 50 restaurants that offer free food and treats on your birthday, as well as free meals/items for registering your email.

Save money and enjoy eating for free on your big day, while everyone else has to pay!

Restaurant policies can change, but I’ve found the ones on this list are always good about treating you right on your special day.

I tried to pick and choose only establishments that are restaurant chains with more than a few locations.

Enjoy!

A&W All American Food

Applebee’s

Free Desserts are usually what you’ll get when you sign up with the eClub.

Arby’s

Arby’s Extras will get you a Free Roast Beef Classic, and a shake or other goodies on your birthday.

Au Bon Pain

Get a FREE lunch on your birthday when you join the eClub.

Auntie Anne’s

Sign up for Pretzel Perks and you’ll get a BOGO (buy one, get one) pretzel on your birthday. You can smell these a mile away.

Baja Fresh Mexican Grill

Club Baja will net you a free burrito on your birthday.

Baskin-Robbins

Join the Birthday Club for a free scoop of delicious ice cream!

Ben & Jerry’s

ChunkSpelunker sounds weird, but that’s how you’re going to get free ice cream on your birthday.

Benihana

Sign up with the Chef’s Table and you’ll receive a $30 gift certificate that you can use at anytime during your birthday month. Their hibachi is some of the best.

Boston Market

VIP status here will get you a free dessert on your birthday.

Buffalo Wild Wings

The Buffalo Circle membership will get you some free traditional or boneless wings during a two week window when your birthday rolls around. Watch a game and munch on.

California Pizza Kitchen

CPK rewards program may not get your a free pizza, but a free dessert during your birthday month is a good substitute.

Capital Grille

Get fancy and stop by Capital Grille on your birthday for a free chocolate espresso cake when you dine in. Their steak is amazing.

Carrabba’s

Join the Amici Club for a free appetizer or dessert during your birthday month.

Carvel

You’ll get a free cone of ice cream at Carvel when you sign up as a Fudgie Fanatic.

Chili’s

Chili’s email club gets you a free brownie sundae during the two weeks around your birthday if you’ve got a big sweet tooth.

Cinnabon

Club Cinnabon will get you a free coupon for a treat on your birthday. The treat changes from time to time, but I bet it’s something sweet.

Cold Stone

The My Cold Stone Club will get you a Buy One Get One Free ice cream on your birthday.

Corner Bakery Cafe

Join the Corner eCafe and you’ll get a delicious free birthday pastry.

Cracker Barrel

Stop by Cracker Barrel on your birthday for a free dessert.

Dairy Queen

Join the DQ Blizzard Fan Club for a BOGO Blizzard deal on your birthday.

Denny’s

Get a free Grand Slam breakfast when you stop by on your birthday. No email sign-up required.

Dippin’ Dots

Dot Crazy! Email & Rewards Club will get you some free Dippin’ Dots on your birthday. Those tiny suckers are always fun to eat.

Dunkin’ Donuts

Join the DD Perks program for a free drink of choice on your birthday.

Friendly’s

Their BFF status sign-up program will get you a free Happy Ending Sundae on your big day.

Fuddruckers

Join the Fudds Club for a Buy One Get One Free burger. They’re one of the best at do-it-yourself toppings.

Hooters

Get 10 free wings as a member of the Hooters e-club and enjoy the scenery.

IHOP

Join the Pancake Revolution program and you’ll be treated to a free stack of pancakes on your birthday.

Jack in the Box

Get two free birthday tacos at Jack-in-the-Box with this coupon.

Jamba Juice

Be an insider at Jamba Juice and you’ll get a refreshing free juice or smoothie on your birthday.

Johnny Rockets

As a member of the Rocket e-club, you’ll get a free burger with the purchase of an entree and drink on the week of your birthday.

Krispy Kreme

Get a free donut on your birthday when you sign up as a friend of Krispy Kreme.

Olive Garden

Get your carb on with unlimited breadsticks and a free dessert as a member of the eClub.

P.F. Chang’s

Join the P.F. Chang’s Preferred membership and you can choose between a free small plate, dim sum item, or dessert on your birthday when you dine in.

Panera

Become a MyPanera member you’ll get a free pastry on your birthday.

Pinkberry

Pizza Hut

Qdoba

Qdoba Rewards members get a Buy One Get One free burrito on their birthday.

Quiznos

Q Club members will get a free cookie on their birthday to hit the spot.

Red Lobster

Fresh Catch Clubbers get a free random treat on their birthday.

Red Mango

Get $5 off your purchase on your birthday when you join Club Mango.

Red Robin

Ruby Tuesday

Join the So Connected program and get a free birthday burger.

Sbarro

Slice Society members get a free slice of pizza with a drink purchase on their birthdays.

Sonic

My Sonic rewards will get you a random free birthday treat chosen by the establishment.

Starbucks

My Starbucks Rewards members get a free beverage of choice for their birthday, which is one perk that’s become highlighted with customers getting out of hand with their order.