Updated February 2025
Living in Portland means life can be expensive, and you deserve to treat yourself – especially on your birthday! Luckily, there are plenty of ways to do so for free (yes, free) all around Portland. All you'll need is your phone, email address, and ID, and you'll be celebrating in no time.
Note: Some of these rewards programs require that you're signed up some time before your actual bday to get the goods, so make sure you read the fine print so you don't miss out!
Food
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Wetzel’s Pretzels – Download the Wetzel's App to receive a free pretzel on your birthday.
Chipotle – Join Chipotle Rewards for something special on your birthday (it's a super secret surprise)!
Panda Express - Free appetizer or entree with purchase.
P.F. Chang’s – Score a free dessert during your birthday month with rewards account.
Urban Farmer - Newsletter subscribers receive a free birthday dessert.
Applebee’s - Sign up online to receive a birthday special.
Pastini - A free birthday dessert when you buy dinner.
Baja Fresh – Sign up online for a birthday burrito.
Benihana Japanese Restaurant – Receive a FREE meal up to $30 during your birthday month when you sign up online.
Jersey Mike’s – Join the email club and receive a free sub on your birthday.
Fat Cupcake - A free full sized cupcake of your choosing.
Buffalo Wild Wings – Based on the number of points you have, birthday treats range from a free dessert to a free entrée.
Mama Mia Trattoria - Get a free birthday dessert when you buy dinner.
Denny's – Get a free birthday breakfast by showing your ID at the restaurant on your birthday.
Waffle Window - Sign up for the "Waffle Club" and get a free voucher for a standard sized birthday waffle.
Red Robin – Sign up for their rewards program to get a free burger on your birthday.
Round Table Pizza – Download the Royal Reward App for six free twists!
Portland City Grill - Get a free chocolate ganache lava cake.
Chick-Fil-A - Members will receive their choice of a cookie or brownie. Different tiers of membership will offer varying birthday freebies.
Black Bear Diner - Sign up for the Bear Lovers E-Club and receive a free meal now, and another on your birthday.
Shari's - Free slice of pie on your birthday.
Einstein Bros Bagels - Join the Shmear Society and receive a free bagel and cream cheese of your choice.
Hotlips - A free slice on your birthday.
La Provence & Petite Provence - Birthday reward, typically free dessert with purchase when you sign up for Club Provence.
Fogo De Chao - Complimentary dessert at the end of your meal.
Mike's Drive-In - Subscribe to emails and receive a free sundae.
My Brother's Crawfish - Free #1 crab boil.
Drink
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Starbucks – Sign up for Starbucks Rewards and get a free beverage or food item.
Peet’s – Sign up for Peetnik Rewards and get 25 points to use how you choose on your birthday!
Rogue Eastside Pub - Sign up at least one day before your birthday for a free 32-oz beer under 8 percent ABV.
Jamba – Get a free smoothie when you sign up for My Jamba Rewards and earn at least 15 rewards points.
Cinnabon - 16 Oz cold brew on your birthday.
Burgerville - A free 12 OZ shake.
Dutch Bros Coffee – Download the Dutch Bros app and get a free drink of any size.
Taco Bell – Download the Taco Bell App and get a free Mountain Dew Baja Blast Freeze!
Dessert
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*The Melting Pot – Offers free chocolate-covered strawberries on your birthday when you sign up for its online club.
Pip's Original Doughnuts & Chai - A free dozen of doughnuts on your actual birthday.
Nothing Bundt Cakes – Sign up for their email to receive a free bundtlet on your birthday.
Menchie's - Free $5 scoop when you sign up for perks.
Crumbl Cookies – Join the Crumbl Loyalty program to get a free cookie on your birthday.
Cold Stone Creamery – Join My Cold Stone Club Rewards to receive a buy-one-get-one-free creation coupon for your birthday.
California Pizza Kitchen – Sign up for their rewards program online to receive a free dessert on your birthday.
Cheesecake Factory – Join Cheesecake Rewards to receive a free slice of cheesecake on your birthday.
BJ’s Restaurants – Sign up online to receive a FREE freshly baked Pizookie dessert for your birthday.
Baskin Robbins Ice Cream – Sign up online to receive a free scoop of ice cream on your birthday.
IHOP - Free stack of pancakes on your birthday when you join the rewards program.
Arby’s – Join the Arby’s Birthday Club online for a free birthday milkshake.
Krispy Kreme – Sign up for Krispy Kreme Rewards and get a free donut and coffee.
Panera – Join MyPanera Rewards for a free sweet treat on your birthday.
Olive Garden – Sign up for the Olive Garden E-Club to receive a free dessert on your birthday.
Chili’s – Sign up for My Chili's Rewards to grab a free dessert on your birthday.
Nico's Ice Cream - A free birthday scoop.
Cloud City Ice Cream - A free birthday scoop.
Other Freebies
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American Eagle Outfitters – Sign up for their rewards program and receive 15 percent off during your birthday month. If you spend $350 or more in a year, that coupon goes up to 25 percent.
AMC – Join AMC Stubs and get a free large popcorn during your birthday month.
Benefit – They usually offer a free brow arch with photo ID at most Benefit BrowBar locations!
Ulta – Join Ultamate Rewards and get a free birthday gift, plus double points during your birthday month.
Bath & Body Works – Sign up for My Bath & Body Works and get an annual birthday gift.
Container Store – Get a discounted order during your birthday month when you sign up for POP Rewards.
Barnes & Noble – Sign your child up for the Kids' Club and they'll receive a free cupcake from the cafe on their birthday. For grown-ups, there’s a birthday gift for regular B&N membership too.
DSW –Join DSW's rewards program and receive a $5 gift certificate on your birthday.
Old Navy – Sign up for Old Navy's email newsletters and get a free gift on your birthday.
Sephora – Join the Beauty Insiders and receive a complimentary gift during your birthday month.
The Everett House - A free 60 minutes of spa time on your actual birthday.
Leach Botanical Garden - Free admission on the month of your birthday.
*These offers are subject to change, and it's a good idea to check with the establishment as your birthday approaches to confirm the details of the offer.*
