Take Advantage of Your Birthday Freebies

A number of chain businesses in the United States offer discounts or free food and drink for customers in honor of their birthday. In order to redeem an offer for a free meal or beverage, you will need to register for an email list or download an app. This is a minor inconvenience for what is, in some cases, quite a worthwhile treat! Here are some birthday freebies that I have taken advantage of recently:

  • Denny's
    • After registering to receive emails from Denny's, you will receive an offer to a free Grand Slam breakfast. This meal can be customized from a list of breakfast menu items, including pancakes, toast, home fries, sausage, bacon, and eggs. This offer can be redeemed any time during your birthday month - you won't miss out if you have other plans for your special day. Once you are part of the email club, you also receive 20% off all future meals at Denny's, which sounds like a great deal if that is one of your regular haunts.
  • Dunkin
    • If you have the Dunkin app, you will get an offer for a free drink of any size a few days before your birthday. You do not have to redeem this offer on your birthday itself. You can choose from any drink item on the menu, so make sure you go big!
  • Starbucks
    • If you have the Starbucks app downloaded, you can pay the Siren a visit on your birthday for a free drink of any size. This offer can only be redeemed on your birthday, but it holds the same power as any other free handcrafted drink offer at Starbucks. That means you can specify as many custom options as you like. I confirmed with my local barista that you can ask for as many extra espresso shots and syrups as you like, but you can only order up to a venti size and not a trenta.
  • Panera
    • Registered Panera customers receive an offer for their birthday. This free offer has changed over the years, and I am not sure if there is some variation on which rewards you can get for your birthday. This year, I had a free coffee or tea, but I recall getting a free pastry in the past. This offer can be redeemed after your birthday.
  • Medieval Times
    • This dinner theater spectacular offers free admission during your birthday month with paid admission of another adult. It makes a great date night. The show is about two hours long and includes jousting and other equestrian feats. The meal includes soup, roast chicken and sides, and a dessert, all of which must be eaten with your fingers in accordance with the time period!
  • Chipotle
    • Registered customers receive an offer for free chips and guacamole, though the offer can only be redeemed as part of an order of at least $5. This offer can be redeemed after your birthday.
  • Jersey Mike's Subs
    • Members of the Shore Points rewards club receive an offer for a free 8-inch sub and a drink. The 8-inch submarine sandwich can be hot or cold and it can be a traditional sub on bread or a "sub in a tub," which is Jersey Mike's low-carb alternative. It includes the protein and veggies of your choice served on a bed of salad.
  • IHOP
    • Registered IHOP customers receive an offer via email for a free short stack of pancakes. This can be redeemed during your birthday month.
  • Pinkberry
    • Registered customers receive an offer for a free small frozen yogurt of any flavor. This offer does not have to be redeemed on your birthday itself.
  • Cinnabon
    • Registered members of Club Cinnabon receive an offer via email for one of several possible birthday treats. These can range from a free Minibon to a free coffee. Members also receive a free pack of Minibons for signing up for Club Cinnabon.
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