The best part of celebrating a birthday isn’t the cake or the balloons—it’s the birthday freebies.
From free desserts and drinks to bonus points and beauty gifts, brands love to treat loyal customers on their special day.
Editor's note: I personally dedicate my entire birthday (yes, 8am to 8pm) to collecting as many of these freebies as possible. Trust me—there’s nothing more satisfying than walking out with a treat you didn’t have to pay for.
If you're a marketer or business owner, birthday offers aren’t just feel-good gestures—they’re powerful tools for customer retention and long-term revenue growth. In our recent blog, we break down exactly how birthday rewards can boost your revenue. Spoiler: they’re worth it.
Whether you're looking to build your own birthday strategy—or just planning your birthday route—here’s a roundup of some of the best Canadian birthday perks out there.
1. Firehouse Subs – A Substantial Birthday Treat
Join Firehouse Rewards and get a free medium sub on your birthday. It’s hearty, hot, and totally satisfying.
*Must be signed up for their rewards program and have made a purchase within last 6 months.
2. Crumbl Cookies – Free Cookie
Giant, gooey, and totally addictive—Crumbl gives Silver Tier loyalty members a free cookie on their birthday.
3. Tim Hortons – Free Breakfast Sandwich
Start your birthday morning off right with a free breakfast sandwich from Tim Hortons. Just order through the app and enjoy.
4. Starbucks – Any Size Drink, On the House
It’s a birthday classic for a reason. Starbucks lets you pick any drink, any size, completely free on your birthday. Go ahead—treat yourself to the venti with all the extras.
5. Chipotle – Free Guacamole
Guacamole is never extra on your birthday. Chipotle hooks you up with free guac when you’re a rewards member. Burrito bowl, anyone?
6. Booster Juice – Free Regular Smoothie
Kickstart your birthday with a free regular-sized smoothie when you’re part of the Booster Nation loyalty program.
7. Jugo Juice – Free Large Smoothie
Feeling extra thirsty? Jugo Juice ups the ante with a free large smoothie for rewards members.
8. Subway – Free Cookie or 6-Inch Sub
Depending on your MVP Rewards tier, you’ll get either a free cookie or a 6-inch sub on your big day. Either way, it's a win.
9. Chatime – Sweet Bubble Tea Surprise
Chatime fans, rejoice! Loyalty members often receive a free drink or exclusive birthday offer—check your app for details when your birthday rolls around.
10. Red Lobster – Free Appetizer
Start your meal off right with a free appetizer when you join Red Lobster Rewards and celebrate with seafood.
11. Denny’s – Free Birthday Breakfast
A classic. Enjoy a free Grand Slam breakfast on your birthday, no strings attached—just bring ID! Technically, this one isn’t part of a loyalty program, but we thought it was too good not to include.
12. Swiss Chalet – Birthday Treat for Rotisserie Mail Subscribers
Sign up for Rotisserie Mail and get a free birthday dessert or treat—perfect to cap off your chicken dinner.
13. Lindt – Free Bag of Lindors
No purchase necessary! Lindt offers a free bag of Lindors when you join their newsletter and birthday list. Sweet, simple, and oh-so-chocolaty.
14. Baskin-Robbins – Free Scoop of Ice Cream
Sign up for the Birthday Club and get a free scoop of your favourite flavour. Sprinkles optional (but encouraged).
15. The Keg – Free Dessert
Celebrating with steak? The Keg serves up a free dessert to help you finish your birthday meal on a sweet note.
16. Nothing Bundt Cakes – Free Bundtlet
Get a free personal-sized Bundtlet when you sign up for their eClub. It’s adorable and delicious.
17 Mr. Puffs – 6 Free Puffs
Craving something warm and sweet? Mr. Puffs gives you 6 free puffs on your birthday—and another 6 just for signing up for their rewards program. It’s the perfect excuse to indulge twice.
Bonus: They’re powered by DataCandy! See how Mr. Puffs used DataCandy’s loyalty tools to boost revenue and customer visits in their case study.
18. Cobs Bread – Free Cinnamon Bun
Birthday carbs > birthday cake. Loyalty members get a free cinnamon bun to celebrate.
19. Krispy Kreme – Free Doughnut
Rewards members get a free donut on their birthday—no purchase required.
20. Boston Pizza – Free Dessert with MyBP Email Club
Sign up for the MyBP Email Club and you’ll receive a coupon for a free birthday dessert (dine-in only).
21. The Burger’s Priest – Free Cheeseburger + Birthday Treat
Join “The Congregation” and get a free cheeseburger for signing up, plus a sweet treat for your birthday. A holy combo.
22. Cora’s – Triple Points on Your Birthday
Become a Cora Enthusiast and earn 3x the points on your birthday. A delicious deal from this beloved Quebecois breakfast chain.
23. East Side Mario’s – Free Dessert with Meal
Join the “famiglia” and you’ll get a free dessert with your birthday meal. Mamma mia, that’s tasty.
24. Edible Arrangements – Free Chocolate-Covered Fruit
Join Edible Rewards and unwrap a free six-count box of chocolate-dipped fruit for your birthday. Fancy and fresh.
25. The Great Canadian Bagel – Half-Dozen Bagels
Sign up for the Bagel Birthday Club and score 6 free bagels (excluding Super Bagels). Breakfast = sorted.
26. Harvey’s – Free Pie
Sign up for the Harvey’s newsletter and enjoy a free slice of pie on your birthday. Sweet and simple.
27. Heart Sushi – 50% Off AYCE
All-you-can-eat sushi fans, this one’s big: enjoy 50% off your AYCE birthday meal at Heart Sushi. Roll into your birthday in style.
28. 7-Eleven – Free Slurpee
Get a free Slurpee when you sign up for 7-Eleven Rewards. It’s available any time during your birthday month—brain freeze included.
29. Applebee’s – Free Dessert
Join Club Applebee’s and receive a free birthday treat, typically a dessert, with a minimum purchase of $15.
30. Dairy Queen – BOGO Blizzard
Blizzard Fan Club members receive a buy-one-get-one-free Blizzard coupon on their birthday. Perfect for sharing—or not.
31. Impact Kitchen – Free Smoothie
Health food lovers, take note: members of Impact Kitchen’s loyalty program enjoy a free birthday smoothie to fuel your day.
32. Lone Star Grill – Free Dessert (with $30 Spend)
Sign up for The Sizzle rewards program and enjoy a free dessert on your birthday with a minimum $30 purchase (before tax, excluding alcohol).
33. Wok of Fame – Free Buffet (With 3 Paying Guests)
Bring three paying guests (ages 5+) and show ID, and you’ll receive a free buffet meal on your birthday. Feasting with friends has never paid off so well.
34. Marble Slab Creamery – Free Ice Cream Cone
Sign up for Marble Slab’s Slab Happy Rewards and get a free regular ice cream cone on your birthday. Sweet and creamy celebration guaranteed!
35. Sephora – Free Mini Beauty Gift
Sephora Beauty Insiders get a choice of free mini gift sets during their birthday month—think skincare, makeup, or fragrance from top brands. It’s like your beauty drawer’s having a party too.
36. Chapters/Indigo – 20% Off + Bonus Points
Join Plum Rewards—even the free version—and get 20% off during your birthday month. Plum+ members also receive 2,500 bonus points as a birthday treat.
37. MAC Cosmetics – Free Birthday Gift (For Silver & Gold Tiers)
MAC Lover Rewards members at the Silver or Gold tier receive a free birthday gift. Perfect for glam lovers looking to add something new to their makeup bag.
38. PetSmart – Birthday Treats for Pets
Members of PetSmart’s Treats Rewards program get a birthday or Gotcha Day coupon—because your pet deserves a celebration too.
39. Pet Valu – Pet Birthday Perk
Create a Pet Profile through Pet Valu’s loyalty program and receive a special birthday offer for your furry friend’s Birthday, Gotcha Day, or Adoption Day.
40. Value Village – 20% Off Thrift Find
Join the Super Savers Club and enjoy 20% off one purchase (up to $50) during your birthday month. A great reason to go treasure hunting.
41. Mission Thrift – Bonus Points for Birthday Thrifters
If you love thrifting (who doesn’t?), Mission Thrift makes your special day even sweeter. Members get bonus points just for celebrating another lap around the sun.
(P.S. Mission Thrift’s loyalty program is powered by DataCandy and has achieved amazing results through their customized loyalty strategy.)
42. The Body Shop – $10 Birthday Reward
Love Your Body™ Club members receive a $10 reward to use during their birthday month. Perfect for stocking up on body butters or skincare staples.
43. Kiehl’s – Birthday Gift for Rewards Members
Join Kiehl’s Rewards to receive a complimentary birthday gift (typically a deluxe sample or skincare mini). Must have made a prior purchase.
44. L’Occitane – Free Gift with Purchase
L’Occitane loyalty members get an exclusive birthday gift with any purchase during their birthday month.
45. Build-A-Bear – “Pay Your Age” Birthday Bear
Kids 14 and under enrolled in the Bonus Club can get a Birthday Treat Bear priced at their current age during their birthday month. (E.g., a 5-year-old pays $5!)
46. Ardene – 20% Off Birthday Treat
Join Ardene Rewards and enjoy 20% off your purchase during your birthday month.
Whether you’re shopping for accessories, basics, or the latest trends, it’s the perfect reason to treat yourself.
From free meals and desserts to surprise gifts and exclusive discounts, birthday freebies are a fun—and totally underrated—way to make your day feel extra special. Whether you're a foodie, a pet parent, a makeup lover, or a thrifting pro, there’s something on this list for everyone.
So go ahead, sign up for those rewards programs, mark your calendar, and treat yourself (and maybe your pet) without spending a dime. You’ve earned it.