Freebies Fit for a Queen (Because Capitalism Owes You Cake)

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If your stomach is growling and your wallet is empty while you wait on EBT approval (or any other program that takes its sweet time), don’t panic—I’ve got your back. Pro tip: don’t sign up for these freebies on the same day you plan to claim them. Sign up a day or two in advance, because nothing screams “suspicious” like a last-minute birthday miracle.

You know what they say—let them eat cake and all. Just remember, to redeem these offers, you’ll usually need to join their rewards programs or newsletters ahead of time and present the digital or paper voucher they send. Oh, and heads up—some places might make you buy something to snag the freebie (because nothing in life is truly free), so check the fine print before you roll up expecting a no-strings-attached feast.

Here’s your golden ticket: a list of establishments offering birthday rewards programs. Because even when the system lets you down, at least someone’s feeding you.

A&W Restaurants

Free small root beer float on your birthday when you join the Mug Club.

Abuelo’s Mexican Restaurant

Special birthday offers when you sign up for their eClub.

Acapulco Restaurant and Cantina

Free entrée (up to $15) on your birthday when you join their rewards program.

Applebee’s

Free dessert with any purchase of $15 or more on your birthday when you join their email club.

Arby’s

Free medium shake with any full-price menu item purchase on your birthday when you sign up for their email list.

BD’s Mongolian Grill

Buy one, get one free bowl of stir-fry on your birthday when you join their Club Mongo.

Ben & Jerry’s

A special birthday surprise when you join their Flavor Fanatics club. 

Benihana

Free $30 gift certificate with the purchase of a second adult entrée, valid Monday through Thursday during your birthday month when you join the Chef’s Table.

Bertucci’s

Free slice of chocolate cake on your birthday when you join their eClub.

BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse

Free Pizookie dessert on your birthday when you sign up for Premier Rewards Plus.

Black Angus Steakhouse

Earn double points during your birthday month when you join their Prime Club.

Black Bear Diner

Free “Bearthday” breakfast (pancakes or waffles, eggs, and bacon or sausage) when you sign up for their eClub. 

Bojangles’

Free Bo-Berry biscuit with any purchase on your birthday when you join their eClub.

Boston Market

Free dessert or regular side (no purchase necessary) on your birthday when you join their VIP Club.

Buffalo Wild Wings

$5 off a $25 purchase on your birthday when you sign up for their Blazin’ Rewards.

Burger King

Free kids’ meal for children on their birthday when you sign them up for the BK Kids’ Club.

California Pizza Kitchen

Free dessert on your birthday when you join their rewards program.

Captain D’s

Free meal on your birthday when you join their D’s Club.

Carrabba’s Italian Grill

Exclusive offers, including birthday rewards, when you join their Amici Club.

Chick-fil-A

Free birthday reward (varies by location) when you download their app and create an account.

Chili’s

Free dessert on your birthday when you sign up for My Chili’s Rewards.

Cinnabon

Free Minibon for signing up and a free iced coffee on your birthday when you join Club Cinnabon.

Cold Stone Creamery

Buy one, get one free Creation on your birthday when you join the My Cold Stone Club.

Cracker Barrel

Free dessert on your birthday when you visit any Cracker Barrel location. 

Culver’s

Free sundae on your birthday when you join the Culver’s eClub.

Dairy Queen

Special birthday coupon when you join the Blizzard Fan Club.

Del Taco

Free premium shake on your birthday, plus two free grilled chicken tacos just for signing up for the Raving Fan eClub.

Denny’s

Free Grand Slam breakfast on your birthday; no sign-up required, just show ID.

Domino’s

Some locations offer free birthday perks (such as a dessert item) when you sign up for their rewards program.

Dunkin’ Donuts

Free medium beverage on your birthday when you join the DD Perks Rewards Program.

El Pollo Loco

Free dessert or special birthday coupon when you sign up for Loco Rewards.

Firehouse Subs

Free medium sub on your birthday when you sign up for Firehouse Rewards.

Friendly’s

Free medium sundae on your birthday when you sign up for their BFF Club.

Golden Corral

A free meal or discount on your birthday when you join the Good as Gold Club.

Hard Rock Café

Free dessert with a purchase on your birthday when you join their rewards program.

Hardee’s

Free small fry and drink with the purchase of a Thickburger on your birthday when you join their email club.

Hooters

Free 10 wings on your birthday when you join their HootClub.

IHOP

Free stack of pancakes on your birthday when you sign up for the IHOP Pancake Revolution.

Jack in the Box

Free dessert or other special offers on your birthday when you join their eClub.

Jamba Juice

Free birthday smoothie or juice when you sign up for Jamba Rewards.

Jersey Mike’s Subs

Free regular sub and drink on your birthday when you join MyMike’s Rewards.

Krispy Kreme

Free doughnut and a coffee on your birthday when you join their Rewards Program.

Little Caesars

Some locations offer birthday freebies, such as Crazy Bread, when you sign up for the email club.

Logan’s Roadhouse

Free slice of birthday cake when you sign up for their Nut-E Club.

LongHorn Steakhouse

Free dessert with a purchase when you join their email club.

Maggiano’s Little Italy

Special birthday coupon when you sign up for their eClub.

McAlister’s Deli

Free birthday treat when you join McAlister’s Rewards.

McDonald’s

Special birthday coupons or free dessert with the app, depending on location.

Moe’s Southwest Grill

Free burrito or entrée on your birthday when you join Moe Rewards.

Nothing Bundt Cakes

Free Bundtlet on your birthday when you join their eClub.

Olive Garden

Free dessert or appetizer on your birthday when you sign 

up for their email club.

Outback Steakhouse

Free dessert or other birthday perks when you join Outback Rewards.

Panda Express

Free dessert on your birthday when you join their rewards program.

Panera Bread

Free pastry or dessert on your birthday when you sign up for MyPanera Rewards.

Papa John’s

Free dessert or pizza coupon on your birthday when you join Papa Rewards.

Perkins Restaurant & Bakery

Free birthday breakfast or pastry when you join their eClub.

Pizza Hut

Free dessert on your birthday when you sign up for Hut Rewards.

Quiznos

Free cookie or dessert on your birthday when you join the Q Club.

Red Lobster

Special birthday surprise when you join My Red Lobster Rewards.

Red Robin

Free birthday burger when you sign up for Red Robin Royalty.

Ruby Tuesday

Free Garden Bar entrée or dessert on your birthday when you sign up for Ruby Rewards.

Sbarro

Free slice of pizza on your birthday when you join their Slice Society.

Sonic Drive-In

Free small float or dessert on your birthday when you join MySonic Rewards.

Starbucks

Free birthday drink or treat when you sign up for Starbucks Rewards.

Steak ’n Shake

Free milkshake on your birthday when you join their eClub.

Subway

Free 6-inch sub on your birthday when you join MyWay Rewards.

Sweet Tomatoes (or Souplantation)

Free meal on your birthday when you sign up for Club Veg.

TGI Friday’s

Free dessert on your birthday when you join Friday’s Rewards.

Texas Roadhouse

Free appetizer or side on your birthday when you join their eClub.

The Cheesecake Factory

Free scoop of ice cream or dessert (varies by location) on your birthday.

The Habit Burger Grill

Free charburger with cheese on your birthday when you sign up for their app rewards.

Tijuana Flats

Free birthday entrée when you join their Flatheads Rewards.

Waffle House

Free birthday waffle when you join the Regulars Club.

Wendy’s

Free Frosty or birthday coupon when you sign up for their app.

Whataburger

Free Justaburger on your birthday when you join their rewards program.

Wingstop

Free order of fries on your birthday when you sign up for their app.

Zaxby’s

Free birthday nibbler sandwich when you sign up for Zax Rewards.