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Birthdays are always better with dessert, and there is no better dessert than free dessert. Free scoops of birthday ice cream, cake, cookies, and more are all on the menu at these spots, and some even come with singing.
Here’s a breakdown of where to find free dessert on your birthday across the country:
Cake
54th Street Grill
Locations: Kansas City, St. Louis, San Antonio, Dallas/Fort Worth
Birthday freebie: Cake
Catch: Sign up for the email club
Sprinkles
Locations: California, Nevada, Arizona, Texas, Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, Illinois, New York, DC
Birthday freebie: Cupcake
Catch: Sign up for Sprinkles perks
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Gigi’s Cupcakes
Locations: Nationwide
Birthday freebie: Cupcake
Catch: Sign up for Gigi’s Cupcake Lovers Rewards program
Macaroni Grill
Locations: Nationwide
Birthday freebie: Cake
Catch: Sign up for the email club
Ice Cream
Arby’s
Locations: Nationwide
Birthday freebie: Shake
Catch: Sign up to get deals via email
Baskin-Robbins
Locations: Nationwide
Birthday freebie: Scoop of ice cream
Catch: Sign up for the Birthday Club
Ben & Jerry’s
Locations: Nationwide
Birthday freebie: Free ice cream
Catch: Those signed up for the ChunkSpelunker program are eligible
A&W
Locations: US and Canada
Birthday freebie: Root beer float
Catch: Joining the Mug Club
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Carvel
Locations: California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Michigan, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia
Birthday freebie: Ice cream
Catch: Sign up for Fudgie Fanatics
Friendly’s
Locations: Massachusetts
Birthday freebie: Sundaes and cake discounts
Catch: Sign up for the BFF Club
Amy’s Ice Cream
Locations: Texas
Birthday freebie: Ice Cream
Catch: Sign up for The Scoop Group
Yogurtland
Locations: Nationwide
Birthday freebie: Three ounces of frozen yogurt
Catch: Sign up for the rewards program
Pinkberry
Locations: Nationwide
Birthday freebie: Free frozen yogurt
Catch: It’s only for loyalty members
Cheesecake Factory
Locations: Nationwide
Birthday freebie: Small sundae
Catch: None
Dairy Queen
Locations: Nationwide
Birthday freebie: Buy one get one free
Catch: Sign up for the Blizzard fan club
Cold Stone
Locations: Nationwide
Birthday freebie: Buy one get one free
Catch: Join the eClub
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Marble Slab Creamery
Locations: Nationwide
Birthday freebie: $5 off
Catch: Download the Slab Happy rewards app
Tasti D-Lite
Locations: Nationwide
Birthday freebie: medium Tasti cup or cone
Catch: Join TastiRewards
Pie
Shari’s Cafe and Pies
Locations: Oregon
Birthday freebie: pie
Catch: Sign up for Cafe Club
C.B. and Pott’s Restaurant and Brewery
Locations: Colorado
Birthday freebie: Mud pie
Catch: With purchase of an entree and sign up for MVP status
Village Inn
Locations: Nationwide
Birthday freebie: Pie
Catch: Sign up for the eClub
Bakers Square
Locations: Midwest
Birthday freebie: Pie
Catch: Join the eClub
Grand Traverse Pie Company
Locations: Michigan and Indiana
Birthday freebie: A slice of dessert pie a la mode or a 6” fruit pie
Catch: Join the Pie Dough Club
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Cookies
Panera
Locations: Nationwide
Birthday freebie: Sweet or pastry
Catch: Sign up for MyPanera
BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse
Locations: Nationwide
Birthday freebie: Free “pizookie”
Catch: Sign up for the rewards program
Great American Cookies
Locations: Nationwide (except Northwest)
Birthday freebie: Cookies
Catch: Join the Cookie Club
Beverages
Starbucks
Locations: Nationwide
Birthday freebie: Beverage or treat, plus 15 percent off StarbucksStore.com
Catch: Sign up for Rewards
Dunkin’ Donuts
Locations: Nationwide
Birthday freebie: Free beverage
Catch: Sign up for DD Perks
Breakfast for Dessert
IHOP
Locations: Nationwide
Birthday freebie: Pancakes
Catch: Sign up for the Pancake Revolution
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Waffle House
Locations: Nationwide
Birthday freebie: Waffles
Catch: Sign up for the Regulars Club
Other
Applebees
Locations: Nationwide
Birthday freebie: Dessert
Catch: Sign up for the Eclub
Auntie Anne’s
Locations: Nationwide
Birthday freebie: Pretzel
Catch: Sign up for My PretzelPerks
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Olive Garden
Locations: Nationwide
Birthday freebie: Dessert (and maybe a birthday song)
Catch: None
Carrabba’s
Locations: Nationwide
Birthday freebie: Dessert
Catch: Purchase an entree
Cinnabon
Locations: Nationwide
Birthday freebie: Treat varies
Catch: Sign up for Club Cinnabon
Chili’s
Locations: Nationwide
Birthday freebie: Dessert
Catch: Sign up for My Chili’s Rewards
Yard House
Locations: Nationwide
Birthday freebie: Mini dessert
Catch: None
Abuelo’s
Locations: Arizona, Kentucky, Tennessee, Arkansas, Missouri, Florida, Ohio, Texas, Indiana, Oklahoma, Kansas, South Carolina, Virginia
Birthday freebie: Dessert
Catch: Join Mi Abuelo’s Rewards
99 Restaurant
Locations: Northeast
Birthday freebie: Dessert
Catch: Sign up for the E-Club
Edible Arrangements
Locations: Nationwide
Birthday freebie: Dipped fruit box
Catch: Edible Rewards members must provide their birthday information
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Fogo de Chao
Locations: Nationwide
Birthday freebie: Dessert for the guest of honor
Catch: None
P.F. Chang’s
Locations: Nationwide
Birthday freebie: Dessert
Catch: Sign up for an account
Bertucci’s
Locations: Connecticut, Massachusetts, DC, Delaware, Maryland, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Virginia
Birthday freebie: Dessert
Catch: None
TGI Fridays
Locations: Nationwide
Birthday freebie: Dessert
Catch: Sign up for Fridays Rewards
Rita’s Italian Ice
Locations: Nationwide
Birthday freebie: Free treat
Catch: Sign up for the Birthday Club
Red Lobster
Locations: Nationwide
Birthday freebie: Dessert (or appetizer)
Catch: Join the Fresh Catch Club
Boston Market
Locations: Nationwide
Birthday freebie: Dessert
Catch: Purchase meal/Sign up for VIP Club
Krispy Kreme
Locations: Nationwide
Birthday freebie: Doughnuts
Catch: Download app and sign up for Krispy Kreme rewards
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