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  1. Rachel Sopp says:
    August 6, 2020 at 3:36 pm

    thanks so much for compiling this list!! YOU ARE THE REAL MVP!
    How often do you update? A few of these have changed since last year. Applebees this year is only giving $5 off $25 instead of free dessert, Einstein bros is now a free bagel and shmear w/ purchase, Zaxby’s gave a free snak plate meal, and Marcos this year was a whole free small 1 topping!

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    • Alyce says:
      November 16, 2020 at 8:03 pm

      Hi Rachel, The offers generally change once a year and I try to keep up with the changes as they come through my inbox. Thanks so much for sharing the updates that you found for 2020 — I will double check on those an update the lists!

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  2. Feji ben says:
    April 20, 2020 at 8:19 pm

    Wow, i must say i like your work on this article, Who doesn’t love dessert and one a birthday it would be one of the biggest surprises that one could give to a celebrant. i really like these ideas that you have given out i hope it works for me as i would like to try it out for my sisters birthday.

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  3. David nelson says:
    April 20, 2020 at 8:06 pm

    Hello there, thanks for sharing this awesome article i know it would help a lot of people as it has been of great help to me.If ther is one thing i like about food is dessert and when it comes to a birthday function desserts is a must-have for me….i really like these once there is a lot to  choose from.

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    • Alyce says:
      April 20, 2020 at 8:17 pm

      Hi David, With over 100 great offers, it’s easy to find a few that will appeal to almost everyone!! Enjoy!!

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  4. Sheddy Ovb says:
    April 19, 2020 at 9:19 pm

    Did you just mention that there are amazing restaurant free birthday meals and gifts that are eligible to help me celebrate my birthday for each year? Wow this is amazing indeed. I am so glad am seeing this article. My birthday is very very close, I am seeing going to make use of this opportunity. Thanks for sharing.

    The tips for enjoying restaurant meals are cool, i pretty love smilling but am sure going to work on the other tips.

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  5. Fabian says:
    April 19, 2020 at 4:17 pm

    It is great to learn of so many places where I can do a quick online sign up and get so many free birthday things to eat (or drink). I like that I can enjoy some of them on my actual birthday, but that so many of the birthday food offers are good for a birthday week, two, or for my full birthday month. This really gives me even more reason to stretch out the birthday celebrations. I love to celebrate, and this really does give me an excuse to enjoy my birthday for a full month. Thanks for sharing!

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    • Alyce says:
      April 19, 2020 at 6:20 pm

      Hi Fabian, I’m glad you’re going to be able to enjoy a handful of these great birthday food offers! There are a lot of really tasty options to choose from!!

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  6. JRandZen says:
    April 19, 2020 at 4:08 pm

    Thank you for sharing this information about so many programs that one can take advantage of and get free birthday food. Your list is truly impressive!

    It is amazing that even fine dining restaurants and steakhouses offer birthday discounts, free meals and other birthday treats and surprises. 

    We fully agree that these programs are too good to be missed. Once everything goes back to pre-COVID days, we will surely take advantage of these.

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    • Alyce says:
      April 19, 2020 at 6:17 pm

      Hi, I’m not sure when your birthday is, but go ahead and sign up for these great birthday offers. Many places are honoring their birthday offers for their customers who are currently ordering takeout and delivery.

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  7. Marthagirl says:
    April 7, 2020 at 3:05 pm

    Wow thanks for this lovely article….thanks for compiling this article about some free birthday meal place where we can go and have a good treat. most  time I don’t  tell anyone about my birthday . sometimes it’s because I don’t have the money to celebrate it.but I never knew that we can get a free treat for birthday.It is so amazing  and this post will help alot of persons just like me.

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    • Alyce says:
      April 7, 2020 at 8:00 pm

      I can understand that sometimes you just want to lay low and let those birthdays sneak on by… but when you can get FREE food and treats for your birthday, you have an easy way to enjoy the day without feeling too guilty about a splurge!

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  8. Alexy says:
    April 7, 2020 at 2:56 pm

    Great article

    Birthdays are awesome and memorable event, i love and enjoy birthdays especially that of family member, birthdays are one of the great event celebrated and birthday meals are exceptional, it is really nice putting up those option, and with all these option the birthday will be memorable.. Thanks for sharing, i will certainly make one choice

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    • Alyce says:
      April 7, 2020 at 7:58 pm

      Hi Alexy, I hope you have a wonderful birthday with at least a couple of freebies from your favorite local restaurants! Cheers!!

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  9. John says:
    April 7, 2020 at 2:56 pm

    Um, yeah I’m going to have to bookmark this page haha.  As someone who goes out to eat ALOT…this was a treasure trove! I probably eat at panera bread twice a week during work so definitely just signed up for that one, and I think I would be hard pressed to find a chain restaurant that you didn’t have already listed here.  Benihanas and California Pizza Kitchens are both some of my casual dining faves, so yeah keeping my eye on this page!

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    • Alyce says:
      April 7, 2020 at 7:58 pm

      Thanks John, I’m glad to hear the list is helpful and can probably save you some money in the future!

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  10. Ron Mendoza says:
    September 3, 2019 at 2:55 pm

    Now I know where to eat for breakfast, lunch, and dinner on my birthday lol.  I think it’s going to be a whole day of eating out with your page as a guide.  I like Black Angus Steakhouse deal the most because one entree gets you a free steak dinner.  Thanks, Alyce!

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  11. Willy says:
    September 3, 2019 at 2:44 pm

    Wow !this is really amazing. Now no birthday can be boring anymore with all these offers birthdays just get better. This is a very much lost of shops and cafes and there is no reason why I shouldn’t try one of these gift offers for my next birthday. These offers are much and would waste if I don’t inform my friends about it too. Thanks for this great informative review. I hope to see more interesting post.

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  12. Nazmun Nahar says:
    September 3, 2019 at 2:39 pm

    Wow, Excellent post about some free birthday meal place where we can go and treated. Most of the time I avoided to tell everyone about my birthday or sometime intentionally show them I forget my birthday only to save money. But I never knew this that we can get a free treat for Birthday? It is amazing and you know this post will help millions of people who are like me. I will find out if I can find out any place near me. Otherwise, I am definitely gonna share this with my friends and family. Thanks a lot for these wonderful resources.

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  13. Sondra M says:
    September 3, 2019 at 2:37 pm

    I wish that I would have stumbled across this list last week.  My birthday had been last week.     I had no idea that there was this many people offering free birthday meals and desserts.       Even though I missed my chance, this list will be very helpful in deciding where to go to treat a friend or family member on their birthday.   

    Thanks!
     

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  14. Nate MC says:
    September 3, 2019 at 2:33 pm

    There’s so many restaurants I’m familiar with on this list, but had no idea they gave food away or deep discounts when it’s a person’s birthday. I have a few friends who have birthdays coming up; I might just recommend them going to one of these joints! Thanks for writing this up.

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  15. Nicki V says:
    August 12, 2019 at 12:12 pm

    That was a really awesome and extensive list of free gifts you can get on your birthday.  I didn’t realize there were so many places you can go on your birthday in the US for free stuff.  About a week before my birthday (in April), I found a Canadian list that was similar but not as long.  There are a lot of places that allow you to use the coupon for your entire birthday week as well.  I may have to travel down to the US one year for my special day to take advantage of all the better offers lol

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    • Alyce says:
      August 12, 2019 at 2:37 pm

      Hi Nicki, some of these restaurants will have locations in Canada, but the list is tailored to a US audience. If you do expect to be in the Unites States near your birthday, then keep in mind that although some offers are only valid on your birthday, many of the free birthday meal offers are valid for an entire month! Enjoy!!

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    • charles j says:
      October 7, 2019 at 4:44 pm

      I appreciate the hard work it took to compile this, and understand that there are different establishment in different areas, but don’t feel left out. I live in the most populous area of the country, and hardly any of these are anywhere near me. Actually 4, 2 free cones, a free pretzel, and a free dessert with meal purchase are, without traveling an hour or more. I’d say 80% of these, including the entire Fast Food Restaurants category, I’ve either never heard of, or thought they went out of business 20 or 30 years ago. That was a, ‘wow’ though. Dairy Queen, which I liked when I was 5 years old, and haven’t seem since, still exists, BoJangles still exists, and still has that name, Sizzler still exists, Hardee’s still exists, ect.. Oh yeah. There is a Ruby Tuesday that I can get to in about an hour and a quarter, and might be near sometimes anyway. It sends out a coupon for a free birthday coupon which states at the bottom that it specifically excludes that location. Kind of like the ‘unvitation’ Eileen received on Seinfeld, a disincentive to go there again.

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  16. crownwole says:
    August 12, 2019 at 12:12 pm

    Amazing! Incredible information for birthday present. I was astounded by the measure of choices to have a blessing or a free dinner at cafés or spots to eat. I think I found a couple of spots here to take up on their offer. It is a decent route for eateries to keep in the psyches of clients likewise I truly like giving somebody a card since they can impart it to others which upgrades the chance. A debt of gratitude is in order for such an extraordinary thought

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    • Alyce says:
      August 12, 2019 at 2:38 pm

      We all like feeling special on our birthdays, and personally, I think that a free birthday bonus is always going to be welcome!!

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  17. Barbara says:
    August 12, 2019 at 12:02 pm

    Thanks a lot for this super extensive list of foods that I could apply in my next birthday. My birthday is in a couple of months so when the time comes I will be doing some of those desserts that were shown. I will share with my friends so they can check something they might like.

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