Canadian Birthday Freebies: Where to Eat Free

Canadians can celebrate their birthdays with a full day of free food and drinks by signing up for restaurant loyalty programs in advance. Most programs require you to register at least two weeks before your birthday. Here are the best Canadian birthday freebies available right now.

Coffee and Breakfast

Tim Hortons Rewards gives you a free hot beverage or baked good on your birthday through the Tims app. Register your birthday in the app and the reward will appear on your special day. Starbucks Rewards members receive a free handcrafted drink of any size — go for the largest and most expensive option on the menu.

A&W offers birthday rewards through their app. McDonald's provides a free item through their MyMcDonald's Rewards program. Second Cup gives a free specialty drink to loyalty members. Many local Canadian coffee shops have their own birthday perks, so ask about loyalty programs at your favourites.

Lunch and Dinner

Montana's BBQ and Bar offers a free birthday entree through their email club. Swiss Chalet provides a birthday offer through their Rotisserie Rewards program. Boston Pizza gives a free individual-size pizza or meal through their My BP app. East Side Mario's offers birthday rewards to loyalty members.

The Keg provides birthday offers through their email list — sign up at least a month in advance. Milestones Grill and Bar sends birthday offers to their loyalty members. Earls, Cactus Club, and Joey all offer birthday promotions through their respective loyalty programs or email lists. Moxie's provides birthday rewards to members who sign up through their website.

Desserts and Treats

Dairy Queen Canada offers a free Blizzard through their app on your birthday. Baskin Robbins provides a free scoop through their app loyalty program. Marble Slab Creamery gives a free cone or cup to birthday members. Laura Secord offers birthday discounts on chocolates and treats.

Cinnabon gives a free minibon. Kernels Popcorn provides a free bag to loyalty members. Purdy's Chocolatier sends birthday offers to email subscribers. Many local bakeries and dessert shops offer birthday treats to their social media followers or email list members.

Retail and Other Perks

Sephora Beauty Insider members get a birthday gift set. Shoppers Drug Mart provides bonus PC Optimum points during your birthday month. David's Tea gives a free tea to loyalty members. Indigo offers birthday perks to Plum Rewards members. H&M sends birthday discount offers to loyalty members.

Many Canadian sports teams and entertainment venues offer birthday promotions. Check with your local CHL or AHL hockey team, movie theatres, and bowling alleys for birthday specials. Some offer free admission or special group packages.

How to Maximize Canadian Birthday Freebies

Start signing up for programs at least thirty days before your birthday. Many offers are valid for a window of a few days to the entire birthday month, so you don't need to claim everything in one day. Create a checklist of all your birthday offers and spread them across the week. With proper planning, you can enjoy free meals and treats for several days around your birthday.