Poppop’s Birthday Freebies!

Ray’s Top Favorites

• Brookwood Grill (Roswell, GA) — A longtime GIA team favorite! Brookwood Grill has historically offered a complimentary birthday entrée to members of its email program, as well as an anniversary special. Because these offers aren’t currently detailed on the restaurant’s website, confirm the latest amounts and requirements before visiting.
• Chick-fil-A — Chick-fil-A One members receive a birthday reward based on their membership level:
  • Member: Choice of chocolate chunk cookie or fudge brownie.
  • Silver: Choice of several desserts, including a cookie, brownie, small milkshake, or small frozen treat.
  • Red: Choice of a Chick-fil-A sandwich or 8- or 12-count nuggets.
  • Signature: Choice of an eligible entrée.
  Make sure your birthday is entered in the app at least 24 hours beforehand.
• Starbucks — Receive a complimentary eligible beverage or food item through Starbucks Rewards. Under its updated 2026 program, Green members must redeem on their actual birthday, Gold members have seven days, and Reserve members have 30 days. You’ll need at least one qualifying Star-earning transaction before your birthday each year.
• Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams — Splendid Rewards members receive a complimentary birthday scoop. Sign up through Jeni’s rewards program and check your account for redemption details.
• Target — Target Circle members receive 5% off one eligible purchase, valid for 30 days beginning on their birthday. Look for the offer in the Target app’s Wallet.
• AMC Theatres — AMC Stubs Insider members receive a free large popcorn during their birthday month. Premiere GO!, Premiere, and A-List members receive both a free large popcorn and a large fountain drink. Be sure your membership and birthday information are on file at least 30 days before the start of your birthday month.
• Nike — Nike Members receive 10% off an eligible purchase of at least $100, with the discount applying to the first $500 spent. The offer generally remains available for approximately 60 days after issuance. Join before your birthday.
• Chipotle — Chipotle Rewards members can choose a birthday treat, including guacamole, queso, chips, or a fountain drink. The offer has a 30-day redemption window, making it easier to celebrate on your schedule.

More Birthday Food and Treats

• Benihana — One of the most generous offers on our list! Join the free Friends with Benefits program to receive a $50 birthday dining reward and a $25 half-birthday reward. The program also works at participating STK Steakhouse, Kona Grill, RA Sushi, and other affiliated restaurants. Dining-hour limitations, blackout dates, and other restrictions apply; only one reward can be used per visit.
• Panera Bread — Free MyPanera members can receive a complimentary individual bakery treat on their birthday. Qualifying MyPanera+ members, including eligible Sip Club subscribers, receive a free You Pick Two meal worth up to $18 instead. Birthday rewards are generally valid for seven days after being added to the account.
• The Cheesecake Factory — Cheesecake Rewards members can enjoy a complimentary slice of cheesecake or layer cake with a qualifying food or beverage purchase during their birthday celebration.
• IHOP — Join IHOP Rewards and receive five birthday PanCoins, redeemable for a free full stack of Original Buttermilk Pancakes. You must be enrolled before the first day of your birthday month.
• Jersey Mike’s Subs — MyMike’s Shore Points members can receive 72 birthday points, enough to redeem for a regular sub, wrap, or bowl. To qualify, you must have made a qualifying paid purchase within the previous 12 months.
• Nothing Bundt Cakes — Join the free Bundtastic Rewards program for a complimentary individual Bundtlet on your birthday. Check your account for the expiration date.
• Crumbl — Members at Silver status or higher receive a complimentary single dessert birthday voucher. Silver status requires earning at least 500 Crumbs during the year, so merely downloading the app is not enough.
• Krispy Kreme — Krispy Kreme Rewards members receive a birthday treat through the app. The specific gift may change, so check your account rather than expecting a fixed number of doughnuts.
• Publix — Club Publix members can choose between a complimentary eligible bar cake or Publix ice cream. Add your birthday to your account at least 10 days beforehand to qualify.
• CAVA — Birthday rewards now depend on CAVA Rewards status. Sea and Sand members may select a complimentary drink, pita chips, or dessert, while Sun members receive 50% off an eligible bowl or pita.
• Chicken Salad Chick — Rewards members receive a complimentary Chick Meal for their birthday. The reward is added to the app approximately five days before the birthday and is generally valid for 30 days.
• Marlow’s Tavern — Marlow’s Insider Club members receive $15 off a purchase of $30 or more as their birthday reward. The offer expires after 45 days. This is another favorite for our Atlanta-area readers.
• P.F. Chang’s — Rewards members receive a complimentary eligible appetizer or dessert for their birthday. The program also offers complimentary edamame when dining in.
• Ben & Jerry’s — Join the free Flavor Fanatics program for a birthday scoop offer at participating Scoop Shops. Members also receive a 10% discount on qualifying in-store purchases throughout the year.
• Culver’s — Delicious Rewards members receive a free frozen custard treat on both their birthday and half-birthday. The current program describes a single Create Your Own Dish with two toppings, valid during the applicable birthday month.
• Auntie Anne’s — Rewards members may receive a complimentary birthday pretzel after making at least $1 in qualifying purchases during the previous 365 days.
• Baskin-Robbins — Baskin-Robbins has offered a complimentary scoop through its Birthday Club. Check the latest birthday offer in your account, as promotional details and expiration dates may change.
• LongHorn Steakhouse — LongHorn eClub members may receive special birthday offers, historically including a complimentary dessert. Check the birthday email for the exact offer and conditions.

Birthday Shopping, Beauty, and Entertainment

• Sephora — Beauty Insider members can choose a complimentary birthday beauty gift. No purchase is required in Sephora stores, while redemption on Sephora.com requires a minimum $25 merchandise purchase. Gifts vary by availability and membership tier.
• Ulta Beauty — Ulta Beauty Rewards members can choose a free birthday beauty gift and earn double points on select qualifying purchases during their birthday month. No purchase is necessary for the gift in-store; an eligible purchase is required online. Platinum and Diamond members also receive an additional $10 birthday discount.
• Kohl’s — Free Kohl’s Rewards members receive $5 Kohl’s Cash for their birthday after making a qualifying purchase before their birthday month. This is an easy reward to miss if you haven’t shopped there recently.
• Kendra Scott — Enjoy 50% off one eligible fashion-jewelry item or 25% off one eligible fine or demi-fine jewelry, home, or accessory item during your birthday month. Restrictions apply.
• Bath & Body Works — Rewards members receive a birthday offer for a complimentary eligible product valued up to $9.95 with any purchase. The offer is valid for 30 days.
• Gap, Old Navy, Athleta, and Banana Republic — These brands participate in the Encore loyalty program. Birthday rewards and promotional offers may vary based on membership status and brand, so watch your rewards account and email.
• DSW — DSW VIP members receive a birthday bonus reward. The amount and offer terms can vary, making this a good one to check in your account before shopping for your next pair of shoes.

A Little Extra Birthday Magic

Poppop’s Final Tip

Disclosure:

The guidance and ideas shared above are based on our current understanding, and should NOT be considered as tax or legal advice. You will need to consult with your tax advisor and attorney to get detailed information pertaining to your specific situation.