Everybody loves free food, but free food on your birthday just tastes a little better. It’s nice to feel like your favorite restaurants are celebrating with you! A lot of chains offer you a free birthday prize when it’s your special day, did you know about all of these?

Depending on the specific location, all you have to do is sign up for these membership programs or stop in on your birthday! Check out the list below to find out how you can eat completely free on your birthday!

Applebee’s– You can get a free appetizer or dessert (depending on location) when you sign up for their eclub

Au Bon Pain– You'll qualify for a free lunch when you join their eClub

Baskin Robbins– You’ll enjoy a free scoop of ice cream when you sign up for their rewards



Boston Market– End your day with a VIP birthday treat when you sign up for their VIP Club

Chili’s– You’ll receive a free dessert when you sign up for My Chili’s Rewards


Cinnabon– If a small treat is required between free meals then you can grab a free Minibon on your birthday


Dairy Queen– You’ll qualify for a free 16 ounce Blizzard when you sign up for the Blizzard Fan Club

Del Taco– Choose between a chocolate, vanilla, or strawberry shake on your birthday when you sign up for the Raving Fan eClub

Denny’s– Start your birthday with an original Grand Slam just bring a valid ID to redeem



Dippin' Dots– Take a walk down memory lane on your special day with free Dippin' Dots when you sign up for the Dot Crazy Email Club

Dunkin’ Donuts– You’ll get the medium beverage of your choice when you’re a member of the DD Perks Reward Program

Edible Arrangements– You can snag a free birthday gift on your big day when you sign up for Edible Rewards 

FireHouse Subs– Have lunch for free when you earn a medium sub on your birthday for joining Firehouse Rewards

Houlihan’s– You’ll earn a free entrée when you sign up for their email list

IHOP– Eat a meal for free when you sign up for IHOP Rewards

Island's– Join the Tiki Link program and get a free dessert on your birthday

Jamba Juice– Sip on a small smoothie to celebrate when you sign up for Jamba Insider Rewards

Jersey Mike's– Sign up for their email club and you'll be sent a coupon for a free regular sub and a 22oz fountain drink that's valid for a whole year



Krispy Kreme– Get a free doughnut on your birthday after you join the Friends of Krispy Kreme E-Club

Mission BBQ– Grab some free barbecued chow on your birthday by joining the Birthday Brigade


Moe’s Southwest Grill– Snack on a free burrito on your birthday when you join Moe’s eWorld

Olive Garden– A free birthday dessert can be yours when you sign up for the Olive Garden eClub

Red Robin– You’ll be able to redeem a free burger if you're a Red Robin Royalty Rewards member



Rita’s– You’ll get a free treat when you sign up for Rita’s Rewards

Rubio's– Members of their Beach Club get a free taco for signing up and another free taco on their birthday

Ruby Tuesday– You’ll qualify for a free burger or a free garden bar entrée when you join the So Connected Club

Sprinkles– You can snag a free cupcake when you sign up for Sprinkles Perks

Starbucks– Get a free drink of your choice when you join Starbucks Rewards