If you want to make your birthday more special without spending much, several popular restaurants offer free food and treats through their rewards programs. IHOP gives members free pancakes, while Starbucks offers a free handcrafted drink. Denny’s is another breakfast favorite, with its famous Grand Slam available as a birthday reward at many locations.

For lunch or dinner, Red Robin offers a birthday burger to members of its Royalty Program, while Buffalo Wild Wings provides free snack-size wings through Blazin’ Rewards. Olive Garden may offer a complimentary dessert, and Chili’s rewards members can receive a free dessert or appetizer. Applebee’s also commonly offers a birthday treat, making it another option worth checking before your celebration.

Sweet treats are easy to find, too. Krispy Kreme offers rewards members a free doughnut and coffee, while Baskin-Robbins provides a free scoop of ice cream. Panera Bread offers members a free birthday pastry or sweet. Texas Roadhouse can add some extra fun with a birthday dessert, and some locations even offer the well-known saddle ride. As the original article puts it, “No birthday is complete without ice cream!”

The easiest way to claim these offers is to join each restaurant’s rewards program or email list before your birthday. Enter your birth date when registering and check the specific offer and expiration rules. Some restaurants may also require identification, and birthday rewards can vary by location or change over time.

These birthday deals are designed to reward loyal customers while encouraging people to celebrate at the restaurant. With a little preparation, you can turn your birthday into a day filled with free pancakes, drinks, burgers, wings, desserts, pastries, and other treats. Signing up ahead of time is the key to making sure you don’t miss the available rewards.