Living in the Bay Area means life can be hella 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 the Bay. All you'll need is your phone, email address, and ID, and you'll be celebrating in no time.
Note: Some of these rewards programs require that you're signed up some time before your actual bday to get the goods, so make sure you read the fine print so you don't miss out!
Food
Via Shabu Club
Goat Hill Pizza – Sign up for their rewards program and get a free pizza on your birthday!
Shabu Club – Bring a party of 6 or more and get a free all-you-can-eat dinner when they order the same.
Noah's Bagels — Get a free egg sandwich with purchase on your birthday.
Ike’s – Join Ike's Rewards and get a free birthday sandwich.
Lemonade – Download the Lemonade Loyalty app for free food on your birthday.
Wienerschnitzel – Get free food when you join the Wiener Lovers Club.
El Torito – Sign up for their eClub and get a free entree.
Round Table Pizza – Download the Royal Reward App for free food.
Baja Fresh – Get a special birthday offer with Club Baja membership.
Rubio’s Coastal Grill – Download the Rubio's app for birthday surprises.
Dickey’s BBQ Pit – Get birthday rewards with their loyalty program.
The Habit Burger Grill – Register for a CharClub rewards account and get a free birthday charburger.
P.F. Chang’s – Score a free dessert or appetizer during your birthday month with rewards account.
Benihana – Register for The Chef's Table and get a free $30 gift certificate.
Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar – Receive birthday surprises when you join their email club.
Landry’s Restaurants – Get a $25 reward to use at participating properties when you join Landry's Select Club.
Veggie Grill – Download the Veggie Grill app for free birthday entree.
Red Robin – Sign up for Red Robin Royalty and get a free burger during your birthday month.
Wetzel’s Pretzels – Download the Wetzel's App to receive a free pretzel on your birthday.
Chipotle – Join Chipotle Rewards for something special on your birthday (it's a super secret surprise)!
Firehouse Subs – Download the Firehouse Subs App for a free medium sandwich with any purchase.
Drink
Via Tastea
Tastea – Get a free drink when you invite a friend to download the Tastea Loyalty App.
Teaspoon Boba — Get a $6 drink voucher on your birthday.
Peet’s – Sign up for Peetnik Rewards and get 25 points to use how you choose on your birthday!
Starbucks – Sign up for Starbucks Rewards and get a free beverage or food item.
Jamba – Get a free smoothie when you sign up for My Jamba Rewards and earn at least 15 rewards points.
Dunkin' – Register for DD Perks and get a free birthday beverage.
Dutch Bros Coffee – Download the Dutch Bros app and get a free drink of any size.
Coupa Cafe – Get a free birthday coffee when you download the app.
Taco Bell – Download the Taco Bell App and get a free Mountain Dew Baja Blast Freeze!
Don’t Forget Dessert
Via SusieCakes
SusieCakes – Download the SuzieCakes rewards app and get a free slice of cake on your birthday!
Cheesecake Factory — Get a free slice for your birthday with any purchase.
Yogurtland – Sign up for Real Rewards and get a free birthday treat.
Sprinkles – Get free cupcakes corresponding to your rewards tier.
The Melt – Download the app for a free birthday dessert (they recommend the Snickerdoodle Shake).
Edible Arrangements – Sign up for Edible Rewards and get a free 12 piece chocolate dipped fruit box.
Baskin-Robbins – Sign up for the Birthday Club and get a free scoop on your birthday.
Nothing Bundt Cakes – Join their eclub and receive a free birthday Bundlet!
Krispy Kreme – Sign up for Krispy Kreme Rewards and get a free birthday treat.
Panera – Join MyPanera Rewards for a free sweet treat on your birthday.
California Pizza Kitchen – Join CPK Rewards and get a free birthday dessert.
Chick-Fil-A – Download the One App and get a free birthday reward!
Del Taco – Sign up for Del Yeah! Rewards and get a free milkshake.
Ben & Jerry's - Join the Flavor Fanatic rewards program and get a birthday "cone-gratulatory" surprise.
Other Freebies
Alamo Drafthouse – Sign up for Alamo Victory and get a free birthday sweet treat.
K1 Speed – Pay for an Annual Membership (it's only $7.95) and get a free birthday race during the week of your birthday.
Regal Theaters – Sign up for Regal Crown Club and receive a birthday reward.
AMC – Join AMC Stubs and get at least a free large popcorn during your birthday month.
Sephora – Sign up for Beauty Insider and choose a free birthday gift.
Ulta – Join Ultamate Rewards and get a free birthday gift, plus double points during your birthday month.
Bath & Body Works – Sign up for My Bath & Body Works and get an annual birthday gift.
Container Store – Get a discounted order during your birthday month when you sign up for POP Rewards.
Written by Katherine Andrews
