Want to treat yourself on your next birthday? There are dozens of restaurants and retailers across Canada that are ready to come to the party. From sandwiches and smoothies to burgers, bagels and beauty products, here are 90 birthday freebies in Canada.
The best things in life are free, and they also require next to no effort. Check out these easy-to-get birthday freebies that are almost as simple as blowing out the candles on your cake.
The freebie: Free churro + dip or Oreo churro.
How to get it: Download the BarBurrito Canada app and register your date of birth. The free offer will be made available in your account on your birthday.
The freebie: Get a free birthday snack, drink, or snack and drink.
How to get it: Join the Basil Box loyalty program to start earning points on your purchases. The birthday reward you get varies depending on your membership tier. White Level members get a free snack, Red Level members (1,500 points earned) get a free drink, and Black Level members (2,000 points earned) get a free snack and drink.
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The freebie: Free medium 13-inch 1-topping pizza.
How to get it: Sign up for the Bigger Better Rewards program. You’ll be emailed a code 2 days before your birthday, and you have 6 days to redeem it. This offer is valid for delivery or carryout, but the store may require you to provide proof of ID to verify your birthday.
The freebie: Free chili chocolate brownie with unfried ice cream.
How to get it: Sign up for the Blanco Cantina mailing list and provide your date of birth. You’ll receive your offer via email 7 days before your birthday. Offer is valid for 7 days and is dine-in only.
The freebie: Free medium beverage (choose from an Americano, Café Latte, Tea, Tea Latte, or Hot Chocolate).
How to get it: Download the Blenz app and sign up for the Blenz loyalty program. The free beverage offer is loaded to your account on the first day of the month.
The freebie: Free dine-in dessert on your birthday.
How to get it: Sign up for the MyBP loyalty program. Your free dessert will automatically be added to your account 7 days before your birthday, and the offer expires after 2 months.
The freebie: The Chipotle website mentions a “surprise” birthday reward, but members commonly report receiving free guacamole.
How to get it: Join Chipotle Rewards and provide your date of birth.
The freebie: Free small chocolate-dipped ice cream cone.
How to get it: This offer is available in all chocolateries on your birthday. You’ll need to present a valid ID to confirm your birthday.
The freebie: Free salad or bowl on your birthday.
How to get it: Download the Feel Good Rewards app and join the loyalty program. Make sure to register well in advance so that the offer is available for your birthday.
The freebie: Free dessert
How to get it: If you’re celebrating your birthday with a meal at Chop Steakhouse & Bar, let your server know to get a free dessert.
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The freebie: Free cinnamon bun on your birthday and a free scone on your half-birthday.
How to get it: Download the COBS Bread app, become a COBS Club member and provide your birth date. On your birthday, your account will be issued a reward for one free cinnamon bun. On the date 6 months after your birthday, you will be issued a reward for one free scone. Both offers expire after 14 days.
The freebie: Get a free sandwich or smoothie.
How to get it: If you join the Cultures Collective rewards program, you’re entitled to a free sandwich or smoothie within 5 days of your birthday every single year. Offer valid with in-store purchases only.
The freebie: 5 free Frequent Steeper points plus a free tin in-store.
How to get it: Join the Frequent Steeper Club and provide your date of birth to receive 5 free points on your birthday as well as a free tin in-store. Every 100 Frequent Steeper points you earn can be redeemed for free 50g of select tea.
The freebie: Free Build Your Own Grand Slam breakfast.
How to get it: Visit any participating Denny’s in Canada on your birthday to mix and match the items you want in your free breakfast. You’ll need to provide photo ID and inform staff before you order. This is a dine-in-only offer, and a minimum purchase of 1 beverage is required.
The freebie: Free birthday pasta. If you sign a child up for the Mini Mario Club, they will receive a birthday offer that includes a free Chiller.
How to get it: Sign up for the East Side Mario’s mailing list, or sign your child up for the Mini Mario Club.
The freebie: Tier X1 members receive $5 to spend at Foot Locker, and Tier X2/X3 members will receive $10.
How to get it: Join the FLX Rewards program and make sure to add your date of birth to your profile. The reward is available to claim a month prior to your birth month and during your birth month.
The freebie: The exact reward you will receive isn’t specified on the Freshii website, but multiple online sources mention a free bowl.
How to get it: Download the Freshii app and join the ViiP rewards program. Remember to enter your birthday in your profile to qualify for your reward. The offer will be loaded into the app and is redeemable in-store or online.
The freebie: Free 9-inch pizza.
How to get it: Download the Gabriel Pizza app and join the Gabe’s Pizza Perks loyalty program. You will then be sent an offer for a free 9-inch pizza to be enjoyed during your birthday week.
The freebie: Free medium specialty drink or bakery item of your choice.
How to get it: Join the Good Earth Rewards program and download the app. Every year on your birthday, you will receive a free drink or food item of your choice. This offer is valid for 7 days.
The freebie: Free pie.
How to get it: Sign up for the Burger Boss Club and provide your date of birth to qualify for a birthday treat.
The freebie: $5 birthday gift to spend at Hot Topic.
How to get it: Sign up for Hot Topic Rewards and complete your profile.
The freebie: Free pancake combo on your birthday.
How to get it: Available at IHOP Prairies locations only. Join IHOP Prairies Rewards and provide your date of birth. Birthday offers are sent out 3 days before your birthday.
The freebie: Free pie, any available flavour.
How to get it: Create a Jollibee Rewards account and provide your date of birth. This offer is valid on or within 30 days of receiving the notification email.
The freebie: Free large smoothie.
How to get it: Sign up for Jugo Juice Rewards and provide your date of birth. Reward is typically valid for 7 days.
The freebie: Free dessert on your birthday.
How to get it: Subscribe to become a Kelseys Road Tripper member.
The freebie: 6 free bagels.
How to get it: Sign up for the Kettlemans app at least 14 days before your birthday. Redeem the offer by pre-ordering your bagels through the app.
The freebie: Birthday gift varies depending on your membership tier
How to get it: Sign up for the My Lancôme Rewards loyalty program and provide your date of birth.
The freebie: Free 150g bag of Lindor chocolate, 17 flavours to choose from.
How to get it: Sign up for MyLindt and add your date of birth at least 1 day before your birthday. A birthday coupon code will be added to your account and sent to you by email. You can redeem it in-store with no purchase required, or online when you spend $35 or more.
The freebie: Free ice cream
How to get it: Download the Marble Slab app and create an account. You’ll need to sign up at least 7 days before your birthday.
The freebie: Free Big Mary sandwich.
How to get it: Download the MB app and become a Mary Brown’s member. The offer is typically valid for your birthday month.
The freebie: $5 worth of free frozen yogurt.
How to get it: Download the Menchie’s app, join the mySmileage rewards program and add your date of birth. Your $5 of Menchie’s Money is valid for use 7 days before and 7 days after your birthday.
The freebie: Free birthday Baoger.
How to get it: Join the Monga Fried Chicken Rewards program and register your birthday. The birthday offer will be loaded to your account prior to your birthday.
The freebie: 10% birthday discount for Grill Lovers Club members or a free birthday kids’ meal for Kids Club members.
How to get it: Join the Grill Lovers Club at least 7 days before your birthday to qualify for the 10% discount. Offer valid for 14 days. Free kids’ meal available if you sign your child (12 and under) up to the Kids Club at least 7 days before their birthday.
The freebie: Free dessert.
How to get it: Celebrate your birthday at Moxies and let your server know that it is your birthday.
The freebie: 6 free puffs.
How to get it: Download the Mr. Puffs mobile app and create a profile, making sure to enter your birthday. 6 free puffs will then be added to your account, and you can claim them by visiting a restaurant or ordering online. This offer is valid on your birthday only, but no purchase is required.
The freebie: Free Classic or Loaded Pita.
How to get it: Sign up for the Souv Squad and provide your date of birth to get a free Classic or Loaded Pita. This offer is redeemable within 5 days of your birthday each year, and it is not redeemable on orders placed through third-party delivery programs.
The freebie: Free small Classics sub.
How to get it: Join the Mr. Sub Rewards program to receive your free sub offer. The offer is valid for 30 days.
The freebie: Free milkshake.
How to get it: Download the Odd Burger app and provide personal details, including your birthday.
The freebie: Choose from a pita wrap, fry snack bowl, Greek salad, Santorini salad, side spanakopita, rice snack bowl, Caesar salad or baklava.
How to get it: Download the OPA! app or join the rewards program online. The reward can be redeemed in the app or online when placing an order, and it expires within 1 month.
The freebie: Free dessert.
How to get it: Join Papa Rewards and provide your date of birth. Available online only, the offer will be added to your account on your birthday and is valid for 14 days.
The freebie: Free birthday gift.
How to get it: Become a My V.I.PENN Rewards member and provide your date of birth.
The freebie: The Quesada website doesn’t specify exactly what your free birthday treat is, but multiple online sources mention free churros.
How to get it: Download the Quesada app, join the Quesada Club loyalty program and provide your date of birth.
The freebie: Free birthday coupon.
How to get it: Become a member of the Red Lobster Fresh Catch Club at least 10 days before your birthday. Offer varies.
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The freebie: Get a free birthday treat for your pet plus 100 points for adding your pet’s birthday to your profile.
How to get it: Sign up for the Ren’s Rewards program and remember to provide your pet’s birthday.
The freebie: Bronze members get mini donuts. Silver members (annual spend $500+) get a birthday choice of Short Stack Combo, Cinnamon Swirl Pancakes, or Waffle with fruit topping, plus a free birthday meal for any child linked to their account. Gold members (annual spend $1,500+) get any regular-priced item (under $24) on their birthday, plus a free kid’s birthday meal for any child linked to their account.
How to get it: Join the MySmitty’s Rewards program.
The freebie: A birthday offer that includes free dessert. Choose from Main St. Mocha Pie, Chocolate Brownie, gluten-free Strawberry Champagne Cheesecake or Cinnamon Bun Bread Pudding.
How to get it: Sign up to receive emails from State & Main. Your coupon will be emailed to you 7 days before your birthday.
The freebie: Reward varies depending on your membership level. Pro members get a free cookie of their choice. Captain members get a free 20-ounce fountain drink and a free cookie of their choice. All-Star members get a free 6-inch sub of their choice.
How to get it: Join Subway’s MVP Rewards program and provide your date of birth. Offer is valid for 2 weeks and can be redeemed via the app, online or in-store.
The freebie: Free dessert pancake.
How to get it: If you or someone else you’re dining with is celebrating their birthday, let your server know. The guest of honour will then receive a complimentary dessert pancake.
The freebie: Free sweet treat.
How to get it: Sign up for the Rotisserie Mail mailing list.
The freebie: The Burger’s Priest website mentions “maybe something sweet for your birthday,” but online sources mention a free milkshake.
How to get it: Sign up for the mailing list and provide your date of birth.
The freebie: Free tri-stacked nachos.
How to get it: Join CBH Rewards and provide your date of birth. You’ll receive an offer for a free tri-stacked nachos during your birthday month.
The freebie: Free dessert, typically a slice of Billy Miner Pie.
How to get it: Let your server know that you or someone else in your party is celebrating a birthday.
The freebie: Free 8″ x 12″ first birthday cake
How to get it: Visit a store or phone to order a birthday cake for your child’s first birthday. You will need to provide at least 24 hours’ notice.
The freebie: Free RokBox or sandwich every birthday.
How to get it: Join the Team Shawarma loyalty program. The offer is valid for 5 days and is not redeemable on orders placed through third-party delivery programs.
The freebie: Free $10 Play Card.
How to get it: Sign up for the Wacky’s VIP Club and provide your date of birth.
The freebie: Free Classic Frosty.
How to get it: Sign up for the Wendy’s Rewards program. Download the Wendy’s app and complete your profile, remembering to add your date of birth. Your free coupon will be added to the app to use during your birthday month.
These birthday freebies require a little more work on your part, but don’t worry—we’re not talking about anything too taxing. Often, all that’s required is downloading an app and making a qualifying purchase in the 12 months before your birthday, or buying one item to get a second item free.
The freebie: $5 off a single purchase.
How to get it: Join the Real Rewards program and provide your date of birth. You’ll receive a discount of $5 off a single total purchase within your birthday month.
The freebie: Buy one 2.5 oz. cone or 3 oz. soft serve cone and get one free, and $3 off any ice cream cake (minimum purchase $25).
How to get it: Join Baskin-Robbins Club 31 to qualify for the offer. You’re even eligible if you join on your birthday. You’ll receive an email with your coupons 5 days before your birthday, with coupons redeemable at all Baskin-Robbins stores.
The freebie: Free regular smoothie.
How to get it: Join the Booster Rewards program and download the Booster Rewards app. You will need to sign up and provide your date of birth at least 7 days before your birthday, plus have made at least 1 qualifying transaction in the past year. The offer will be emailed to you and sent to your app inbox on the morning of your birthday, and it is valid for 7 days.
The freebie: Free Chatime drink.
How to get it: Become a Societea Rewards member and make a qualifying food and/or drink purchase before your birthday. Your birthday coupon will be displayed in the My Offers section of the app and is valid for 7 days.
The freebie: Free gift with a $45 purchase.
How to get it: Sign up for the Clinique Smart Rewards program and provide your birthdate. Birthday gifts must be redeemed online during your birthday month.
The freebie: Silver Crumbl Rewards members qualify for a free single cookie voucher to use on their birthday.
How to get it: Sign up for the Crumbl Rewards program and earn Crumbs on your purchases. Silver membership status unlocks when you earn 500 Crumbs.
The freebie: Free birthday offer (varies).
How to get it: Become a DQ Rewards member and complete an order of $1 or more in the 45 days prior to your birthday while signed into your account. Your offer will be added to the Deals tab of the Dairy Queen app or website and is valid for 3 days.
The freebie: 20% – 50% off the second item when you buy used games and accessories.
How to get it: Join the EDGE Rewards loyalty program. Size of discount varies depending on your membership tier.
The freebie: Free sandwich.
How to get it: Download the Egg Club app and add your birthday to your profile. A free sandwich coupon will then be loaded to your account on your birthday. Your profile will need to have existed for at least 120 days before your birthday to be eligible, and the offer is valid for 2 days.
The freebie: Free medium sub.
How to get it: Join the Firehouse Rewards program and provide your date of birth. You will need to have made a recent purchase of at least $1 from your account in the last 6 months (excluding purchases within 7 days of your birthday). There is a 3-day redemption period that includes your birthday and a day either side of it.
The freebie: $5 discount when you spend $25 or more on in-store or online products
How to get it: Become a GT VIP member and save your birth date to your account 14 days prior to your birth month. The offer is issued on the first day of your birth month and is valid until the date shown.
The freebie: Buy 3 Bagels for $5 and get 6 free.
How to get it: Join the Bagel Club and then visit a Great Canadian Bagel Club location on your birthday. Provide proof of ID that shows your birth date to receive your birthday offer.
The freebie: 72 Shore Points, which can be redeemed for a free regular sub, wrap or bowl.
How to get it: Join the Jersey Mike’s Shore Points rewards program and provide your date of birth. You will also need to opt into Jersey Mike’s email program and purchase a regular or giant sub, wrap or sub bowl in the 12 months leading up to your birthday.
The freebie: $20 off one menu item before 4pm or $30 off one menu item from 4pm until close.
How to get it: Visit on your birthday, bring at least 1 friend who purchases a meal, and prove that it’s your birthday.
The freebie: A free gift, but the Knix website does not provide details about what the gift actually is.
How to get it: Join the Club Knix loyalty program and provide your date of birth. A minimum purchase of $25 is required, and the offer is valid for 30 days from your birthday.
The freebie: A reservation for 8 people and a free meal for the birthday person.
How to get it: Join the LPE League loyalty program, then book a reservation for you and 7 or more friends during your birthday month. You will receive a credit of up to $50 to pay for your birthday meal.
The freebie: $5 London Drugs voucher to use in-store or online.
How to get it: Sign up for the LDExtras rewards program at least 47 days before your birthday. You will also need to have made a purchase with your LDExtras number in the past 12 months. Your reward will be available to activate approximately 14 days before the start of your birthday month and until the end of your birthday month.
The freebie: One free dessert.
How to get it: Sign up for The Sizzle mailing list. A minimum food and non-alcoholic beverage purchase of $30 before taxes and gratuities is required to qualify for this offer.
The freebie: Free birthday gift for Silver Lover (annual spend $150 – $499) and Gold Lover members (annual spend $500+). Bronze and Silver members also earn double points during their birthday month, while Gold members earn triple points.
How to get it: Join the MAC Lover loyalty program, enter your date of birth and spend at least $150 at MAC Cosmetics in a calendar year. Redeem your gift in-store or by making a purchase online.
The freebie: Free birthday buffet.
How to get it: Sign up for Mandarin’s e-newsletter at least 1 day prior to your birthday to receive an e-coupon. You’ll need to take your printed coupon, photo ID and 3 paying adults with you to enjoy your free feast.
The freebie: Free nata (Portuguese custard tart).
How to get it: Join the PERi-Perks rewards program, enter your date of birth, and make a purchase within 6 months prior to your birthday month. You will be sent an email with a barcode for the birthday voucher on the first day of their birthday month, with the offer valid for 30 days.
The freebie: Free regular fries.
How to get it: Join the Fry Society loyalty program and provide your date of birth. Your Fry Society spend will need to reach $50 pre-tax to qualify for this offer.
The freebie: Free pastry during your birthday week.
How to get it: Become a MyPanera member at least 7 days prior to your birthday and make at least 1 eligible transaction in the 12 months prior to your birthday. Offer valid for 7 days.
The freebie: Free cake slice.
How to get it: Join the PB Rewards program and make a purchase at Paris Baguette. Members who have made a prior purchase can get a free cake slice during the week of their birthday.
The freebie: Buy 1 regular sub, get 1 free.
How to get it: Download the Quiznos app and create a loyalty program account to start earning Toasty Points.
The freebie: Free birthday milkshake or, if terms and conditions are met, a free birthday burger.
How to get it: Become a Red Robin Royalty member, and you will qualify for a free birthday milkshake. But if you also spend $10 at Red Robin throughout the year, that free milkshake becomes a free burger. You will need to have made a purchase valued at 10 points or more before the last day of the month prior to your birthday month to qualify for this offer. The free burger is available during your birthday month, is dine-in only, and a minimum accompanying $4.99 menu purchase is required. The free burger must be listed on the Gourmet Burgers, Tavern Burgers, or Veggie & More sections of the menu.
The freebie: $7 Kids’ Birthday Offer discount.
How to get it: Become a Red Robin Royalty member and add the birthday of a child aged 17 or under to your account. The dine-in-only offer provides a $7 discount off a minimum accompanying purchase of $4.99 during the child’s birthday month.
The freebie: $15 – $25 off a purchase at RW&Co.
How to get it: Join the RWINSIDER loyalty program and provide your date of birth. Members receive a birthday discount of $15 applicable to all purchases of $100 or more (before taxes). RWINSIDER+ members (annual spend of $150+) get a $20 discount, while RWGOLD members (annual spend of $750+) get a $25 discount.
The freebie: Free birthday beauty product gift set.
How to get it: Join the Sephora Beauty Insider loyalty program. Spend $25 or more at Sephora online during your birthday month to redeem your gift set offer. There are multiple gift sets to choose from.
The freebie: Buy one, get one free burger coupon.
How to get it: Join South Street Burger’s Birthday Club, and your coupon will be emailed to you on your birthday. You’ll need to sign up a minimum of 72 hours before your birthday to qualify for this offer.
The freebie: Free drink or food item of your choice.
How to get it: Join Starbucks Rewards and provide your birthday. On your birthday, you will receive a free handcrafted beverage, food item or ready-to-drink bottled beverage. You must join at least 7 days prior to your birthday and make at least one Star-earning transaction prior to your birthday. This offer can be redeemed at participating stores.
The freebie: Pink members get a travel-sized Purito beauty product. Blue members (reach 350 points in the last 12 months) get a 3-piece travel-sized Purito beauty set. Gold members (reach 1,000 points in the last 12 months) get a full-sized Purito beauty product, travel set, and makeup pouch.
How to get it: Create a SUKOSHI Rewards account and provide your date of birth. Birthday gifts are available with any purchase in-store and online during your birthday month.
The freebie: $10 off birthday reward.
How to get it: Become a Love Your Body Club member (you’ll need to be at least 18 years old to join) and add your birthday to your account profile. Your reward code will be added to your account on your birthday and is valid for 1 month. Simply enter the code in the discount code box when checking out to have the $10 discount applied to your purchase. Minimum purchase of $15.
The freebie: Free birthday offer.
How to get it: Sign up for Tims Rewards at least 7 days prior to your birthday and make at least 1 eligible purchase within the previous 12 months. The offer you receive is selected at Tim Hortons’ discretion and will be automatically added to your account. The offer expires at 8am the day after your birthday.
It all depends on what you’re looking for in a birthday treat. From sweet treats to skin care products, there are birthday freebies in Canada to suit all tastes.
Reddit users offer plenty of suggestions for anyone looking for the best birthday freebies. Denny’s earns praise for offering a free birthday breakfast without requiring an app, while free chocolates from Lindt, free ice cream from Baskin-Robbins and Marble Slab, and a free treat from Starbucks get plenty of upvotes too. Subway, COBS Bread, Sephora, Boston Pizza and Booster Juice are also commonly mentioned as top options.
It’s also worth noting that some of the best birthday freebies are often local deals. Many smaller chains and independent local restaurants, bars and cafes have great birthday offers, so it’s well worth shopping around for the best deals in your area.
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