Birthday Freebies NYC
Living in New York means life can be expensive, and you deserve to treat yourself – especially on your birthday! Luckily, there are plenty of ways to do so for free (yes, free) all around NYC. All you'll need is your phone, email address, and ID, and you'll be celebrating in no time.
**Offers can change, so check with the place before your birthday to confirm. Some deals need advance sign-up, so read the details carefully to avoid missing out!**
Food
Photo: LIBERTY BAGELS
Liberty Bagels – Rainbow bagel with Birthday Cake cream cheese.
Chipotle – Join Chipotle Rewards for something special on your birthday (it's a super secret surprise)!
Au Bon Pain – Coupon for a free coffee and pastry at participating locations when you become a member of the Au Bon Pain eClub.
Wetzel’s Pretzels – Download the Wetzel's App to receive a free pretzel on your birthday.
Panda Express – Free appetizer or entree with purchase.
P.F. Chang’s – Score a free dessert during your birthday month with rewards account.
Applebee’s – Sign up online to receive a birthday special.
Benihana Japanese Restaurant – Receive a FREE meal up to $30 during your birthday month when you sign up online.
Jersey Mike’s – Join the email club and receive a free sub on your birthday.
Denny's – Get a free birthday breakfast by showing your ID at the restaurant on your birthday.
Chick-Fil-A – Members will receive their choice of a cookie or brownie. Different tiers of membership will offer varying birthday freebies.
Einstein Bros Bagels – Join the Shmear Society and receive a free bagel and cream cheese of your choice.
Fogo De Chao – Free dessert at the end of your meal.
Pizza Professor – Free personal pie with an Instagram follow.
Buffalo Wild Wings – 6 free wings during your birthday month.
Drink
Photo: Starbucks Facebook
Starbucks – Sign up for Starbucks Rewards and get a free beverage or food item.
Peet’s – Sign up for Peetnik Rewards and get 25 points to use how you choose on your birthday!
Jamba – Get a free smoothie when you sign up for My Jamba Rewards and earn at least 15 rewards points.
Cinnabon – 16 Oz cold brew on your birthday.
Taco Bell – Free Mountain Dew Baja Blast Freeze when you download the app.
Dessert
Photo: Cheesecake Factory Facebook
Crumbl Cookies – Join the Crumbl Loyalty program to get a free cookie on your birthday.
Maman – Free cookie.
IHOP – Free stack of pancakes on your birthday when you join the rewards program. *Need to sign up before 1st of month.
Krispy Kreme – Free three-pack of glazed donuts with purchase.
Baskin Robbins Ice Cream – Sign up online to receive a free scoop of ice cream on your birthday.
Paris Baguette – PB Rewards members will receive a free cake slice during the week of their birthday. A prior purchase is required.
Ikea – Free birthday froyo with sign up.
The Melting Pot – Offers free chocolate-covered strawberries on your birthday when you sign up for its online club.
Menchie's – Free $5 scoop when you sign up for perks.
Cold Stone Creamery – Join My Cold Stone Club Rewards to receive a buy-one-get-one-free creation coupon for your birthday.
California Pizza Kitchen – Sign up for their rewards program online to receive a free dessert on your birthday.
Cheesecake Factory – Join Cheesecake Rewards to receive a free slice of cheesecake on your birthday.
Arby’s – Join the Arby’s Birthday Club online for a free birthday milkshake.
Panera – Join MyPanera Rewards for a free sweet treat on your birthday.
Olive Garden – Sign up for the Olive Garden E-Club to receive a free dessert on your birthday.
Chili’s – Sign up for My Chili's Rewards to grab a free dessert on your birthday.
Chip City – Cookie of choice with sign up.
Smash Burger – Milkshake with sign up.
Other Freebies
AMC – Join AMC Stubs and get a free large popcorn during your birthday month.
Sephora – Join the Beauty Insiders and receive a complimentary gift during your birthday month.
Ulta – Join Ultamate Rewards and get a free birthday gift, plus double points during your birthday month.
Aveda – Sign up for their rewards program and receive a free mini product.
Miniso – Sign up for their rewards program and receive a free blind box.
Yankee Candle – Sign up for their rewards program, add your birthday to your profile, and subscribe to emails to get a free birthday gift sent straight to your inbox each year
Bath & Body Works – Sign up for My Bath & Body Works and get an annual birthday gift.
DSW –Join DSW's rewards program and receive a $5 gift certificate on your birthday.
American Eagle Outfitters – Sign up for their rewards program and receive 15% off during your birthday month. (25% off if you spend $350 or more in a year)
Benefit – They usually offer a free brow arch with photo ID at most Benefit BrowBar locations!
Container Store – Get a discounted order during your birthday month when you sign up for POP Rewards.
Barnes & Noble – Sign your child up for the Kids' Club and they'll receive a free cupcake from the cafe on their birthday. For grown-ups, there’s a birthday gift for regular B&N membership too.
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Updated June 2025
