32 Birthday Food Freebies in New York You Can Claim This Year
Birthdays are a special time for our kids and us. They’re all about fun, celebration, and making happy memories, not to mention the excitement of presents! What could make your birthday better? Freebies. Yup, you read that correctly.
Yep! Many companies enjoy celebrating their customers’ birthdays by offering freebies or special discounts. It’s a great way to show appreciation and make customers feel valued. Things like free dessert, discounts on purchases, or even a small gift are pretty common. Several popular companies in New York offer unique birthday gifts, including free meals, drinks, discounts, and more.
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Keep in mind that availability can differ depending on the location, and may be asked for a valid ID to confirm your date of birth. Most places require you to sign up for their rewards programs to receive birthday freebies, but the good news is that signing up is usually free and easy. Once you’re enrolled, you’ll get special offers, birthday perks, and other benefits throughout the year.
Here are 32 food freebies you can get this year on your birthday:
AMC Theatres: Becoming an AMC Stubs Insider member, you get a large popcorn birthday gift.
Applebees: If you are part of Club Applebees, you earn a free birthday dessert (minimum purchase of $15 or more, exclusions may apply).
Baskin-Robbins: When you sign up as a rewards member and opt into the Birthday Club, you get a free scoop of ice cream!
Buffalo Wild Wings: When you are part of BBW’s Blazin’ Rewards program, you can enjoy six free wings during your birthday month.
Cinnabon: When joining Cinnabon’s rewards program, you get a complimentary order of BonBites. On your birthday, you can enjoy a 16-oz cold brew on them!
Chipotle: Enjoy your choice of free guac, queso blanc,o or salsa on your next order when joining Chipotle Rewards and receive free chips and a dip on your birthday!
Chic-Fil-A: Chic-Fil-A holds different tiers of memberships with its rewards program. All tiers of their reward program include a free birthday treat ranging from brownies to sandwiches, depending on membership.
Crumbl Cookie: Crumbl Cookie Rewards members can enjoy a free cookie on their birthday.
Denny’s: When you join the Denny’s Rewards program, you get 20% off your next visit, and for your birthday, you get to enjoy a free Birthday Slam breakfast.
Dunkin: Dunkin’ Rewards go a long way, allowing you to rack up points for free food and drinks, and for your birthday, Dunkin’ Rewards members earn triple points on all purchases made on their birthday weekend, which includes the day before, the day of, and the day after their birthday!
IHOP: As an IHOP Reward member, you will receive a free full stack of Original Buttermilk pancakes.
Jamba Juice: When joining Jamba Rewards, you get 50% off any smoothie (terms and conditions may apply) as well as a free small smoothie on your birthday.
Jersey Mike’s Subs: When a part of “myMike’s” rewards program celebrates your birthday with a free sub with the purchase of a regular sub in the past year.
Krispy Kreme: Depending on your location, Krispy Kreme Rewards members will receive a “Happy Birthday” link and voucher on their birthday for free donuts.
Liberty Bagels: By showing your valid ID on the day of your birthday, you can score a rainbow bagel with birthday cake cream cheese.
McDonald’s: If you’re registered with the My McDonald’s app, McDonald’s offers a free medium order of french fries on your birthday
Panera Bread: Reward Members receive a free pastry or sweet, or $2 off any order, on their birthday.
Qdoba: As a part of the Qdoba Rewards program, you can receive free chips and queso on your birthday.
Regal Movie Theatre: Joining the Regal Crown Club Program earns you exclusive deals, including free popcorn on your birthday.
Starbucks: On your birthday, if you are a Starbucks Rewards Member, you can receive ONE of the following choices: one complimentary handcrafted beverage, one complimentary food item, or one complimentary ready-to-drink bottled beverage.
Nothing Bundt Cakes: After joining Bundtastic Rewards, you can receive a free individual-size Bundtlet on your birthday.
Olive Garden: Signing up for their email club will reward you with a coupon for a free dessert for your birth month.
Chilis: As a part of the MyChilis rewards program, you can receive a free dessert on your birthday as long as you have made a purchase within the last 45 days.
Smash Burger: Through the smash burger rewards program, a free shake is offered on your birthday. This can be redeemed on your birthday or within 7 days of signing up. There are also higher tiers of rewards for members, where you can earn other birthday rewards, such as a free side or the classic smash.
Red Robin: All Red Robin members receive a free birthday milkshake. However, if you spend just $10 within the year, you can upgrade to a free burger!
Insomnia Cookie: After becoming an Insomnia Cookie rewards member, you can receive a free deluxe cookie on your birthday.
Paris Baguette: As long as you sign up for the PB rewards program, you can receive a free slice of cake during your birthweek. Please ensure you make one purchase beforehand to claim your reward.
Hudson Yards: As a part of the HY+ rewards, you can receive a free magnolia cupcake as a birthday reward. You need to be a bronze tier (the lowest tier) to qualify.
Cava: The Cava rewards program gifts members a free drink, chips, or dessert on their birthday. After reaching a higher status, you can level up to larger birthday rewards, such as half off a bowl or pita.
Sugar Fish: Loyal customers can receive a free ‘trust me box’ on their birthday. To qualify, you must dine there at least twice within the year, request your visit, and sign up for emails.
Crab House NYC: With a group of 4 or larger, the birthday person eats completely free! This can be used the day before, on, or after your birthday.
PF Changs: As a rewards member, you can receive your choice of a free appetizer or dessert on your birthday. This offer is available for 30 days after, as well as one-time use.
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