Who says there’s no such thing as a free lunch?  Okay, so you may have to dole out your email address.  But that’s a small price to pay for a free chocolate cupcake or a Venti Coconutmilk Mocha Macchiato, right?  Here’s the ultimate list of the best birthday freebies for when special day rolls around!

Best Birthday Freebies (Listed in Alphabetical Order)

A&W All American Food – Free root beer float for your birthday for joining the Mug Club

AMC Movie Theaters – FREE large popcorn for your birthday for AMC Stubs members

Abuelo’s – Free birthday dessert for joining Mi Abuelo’s Rewards

Applebee’s – FREE dessert for your birthday if you join the email club

Arby’s – FREE shake for your birthday if you sign up to receive emails

Au Bon Pain – FREE Travel Mug and Birthday Surprise for joining the eclub

Auntie Anne’s – Free pretzel for app users

Aveda – Free gift for joining the Pure Privilege Rewards Program

Baja Fresh – Free burrito on your birthday when you join Club Baja

BareMinerals – Free birthday gift for Fab rewards members

Baskin Robbins – Free scoop on your birthday when you sign up for their Birthday Club

Benihana – Free $30 gift certificate in your birth month when you register for the Chef’s table (Wowzers – that’s a great one!)

BJ’s Restaurant – Free Pizzookie dessert (Soo good!)

Black Angus Steakhouse – Free dinner on first birthday with entree purchase as a member when you join the Prime Club

Brio Tuscan Grille – Free birthday gift when you sign up for My Brio mail

Buca di Beppo – Free gift when you join the eClub

Buffalo Wild Wings – Free snack size wings for your birthday if you join the Buffalo Circle

California Pizza Kitchen – Free dessert for your birthday if you join the CPK Pizza Dough Program

Caribou Coffee – Free treat for your birthday when you sign up for Caribou perks

Carrabba’s Italian Grill – Free birthday dessert when you sign up for the Amici Club

Carvel – Free ice cream when you join Fudgie Fanatics

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

Church’s Chicken – Free birthday gift for eClub members

Cinnabon – Free gift when you join Club Cinnabon

Cold Stone Creamery – Free ice cream creation when you buy one on your birthday when you sign up for the Cold Stone Club

Corner Bakery Cafe – Free birthday gift when you join their eClub

Cracker Barrel – Free dessert on your birthday when you tell your server

Culver’s – Free sundae when you join their eClub

Dave and Busters – $5 Free Play on your birthday

Del Taco – Free premium shake when you join the Raving Fan eClub

Denny’s – Free Grand Slam on your birthday, just show your ID

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit – Free barbecue sandwich when you join the Big Yellow Cup Club

Dippin Dots – Free dippin’ dots when you join the Dot Crazy Email Club

Don Pablo’s – Free $10 gift certificate for your birthday when you join the Habeneros Club

Dunkin Donuts – Free Drink of your choice (any size) when you sign up for their reward program

Edible Arrangements – Free birthday gift when you sign up for Edible Rewards

Einstein’s Brothers Bagels – Free breakfast sandwich of your choice with purchase on your birthday when you sign up for the E-Club (I love their breakfast sandwiches!)

Famous Dave’s – Free birthday meal for Famous Nation memberes

Firehouse Subs – Free medium sub for your birthday when you join Firehouse Rewards

Friendly’s – Free birthday sundae for joining the BFF Club

Fuddruckers – Buy one burger, get one free when you join the Fudds Club

Ghengis Grill – Free birthday gift when you sign up for Kahns Club

Gigi’s Cupcakes – Free cupcake

Godiva – Free birthday gift when you join the Godiva Rewards Club

Great American Cookie – Free birthday cookie when you sign up for cookie email

Harkins Theaters – Free $5 credit to use at concession stand for My Harkins Awards members

Hooters – Free 10 piece wings on your birthday for joining the eClub

Houlihan’s – Free entree on your birthday when you join the email club

IHOP – Free stack of pancakes when you join their Rewards Program

Jamba Juice – Free smoothie or drink on your birthday for Jamba Insider Rewards members

Jason’s Deli – Free $5 coupon for your birthday when you sign up

Jersey Mike’s – Free sub and drink on your birthday when you sign up

Joe’s Crab Shack – Free appetizer when you sign up

Krispy Kreme – Free donut and drink on your birthday for Krispy Kreme Rewards members

Lenny’s Sub Shop – Free sub for your birthday when you sign up for Lenny’s VIP Rewards

Longhorn Steakhouse – Free dessert when you sign up for eClub

Maggie Moos/Marble Slab – Free birthday surprise when you sign up for Slab Happy

Margaritaville – Free birthday gift when you join the Fins Up Club

Max and Erma’s – Free $5 birthday dessert when you join the eClub

The Melting Pot – Free birthday voucher when you join Club Fondue

Mimi’s Cafe – Free slice of crepe cake or 2 pack of muffins when you join the eClub

Moe’s Southwest Grill – Free birthday burrito when you join Rockin’ Rewards

Noodles and Company – Free rice krispie treat for your birthday when you join Noodlegram

Nothing Bundt Cakes – Free bundtlet for your birthday when you join the eClub

Olive Garden – Free appetizer or dessert on your birthday when you sign up

On the Border – Free queso on your birthday when you join Club Cantina

Orange Julius – Free drink coupon when you join the Julius League

Original Pancake House – Free entree on your birthday

Panera Bread – Free pastry when you join MyPanera

Perkins Restaurants – Free birthday gift when you sign up for My Perkins

Pinkberry – Free yogurt on your birthday and after every 10 visits when you sign up to be a Pinkberry loyalist

Pizza Hut – Free cinnamon sticks for your birthday when you create an online account

P.F. Chang’s – Free dim sum, small plate, or dessert on your birthday when you sign up

Quizno’s – Free birthday cookie when you join the Q Club

Red Lobster – Free birthday gift when you join the Fresh Catch Club

Red Robin – Free birthday burger when you sign up for the Red Robin Royalty Program

Romano’s Macaroni Grill – Free birthday dessert when you join the eClub

Ruby Tuesday – Free burger or garden bar entree when you join So Connected eClub

Sbarro – Free birthday gift when you join the Slice Society

Season’s 52 – Free Dessert, just show your ID

Sephora – Free birthday gift for Beauty Insiders (Another personal favorite!)

Sizzler – Free gift when you join the Real Deal eClub

Sonic Drive-In – Free cream slush, tater tots, or drink when you join MySonic

Starbucks – Join the Starbucks Rewards program at least 30 days before your birthday and get a free drink or treat of your choice (My personal favorite birthday freebie because you can add flavors, espresso shots, or specialty milks and get the largest size and it’s still FREE!)

Steak n Shake – Free Double Steakburger with cheese and fries when you join the eClub

Subway – Free 6 inch sub and drink when you sign up for the Eat Fresh Club

Taco Bueno – Free birthday gift when you join the Buenoheads Club

Taco Cabana – Free flauta plate when you join My TC

TCBY – Free frozen yogurt when you join eClub

Texas Roadhouse – Free appetizer when you join the eClub

TGI Friday’s – Free birthday dessert when you sign up for Fridays Rewards

Ulta – Free birthday gift when you sign up for Ultimate Rewards (Another personal favorite – Free awesome beauty products with No purchase necessary!)

Uno Pizzeria and Grill – Free birthday meal for Uno Insider’s Club members

Waffle House – Free waffle when you join the Regulars Club

Wendy’s – Free birthday Frosty when you sign up for My Wendy’s

Which Wich – Free sandwich on your birthday when you join Vibe Club Rewards

Wienerschnitzel – Free birthday coupon and free chili dog for signing up for

Wingstop – Free gift on your birthday and free fries when you sign up for the Wingstop Club

Zaxby’s – Free Nibbler for your birthday when you sign up for Zax Mail

Zoe’s Kitchen – Free birthday gift for Zoe’s Rewards members

*Note – The majority of these freebies will be sent in the form of an email with a coupon that is valid for a specific date range in your birth month.

So, that’s the big ol’ list of best birthday freebies… If you have a birthday coming up soon, go ahead and sign up for the eClubs of your favorites.  And Happy Birthday!