Do you want free stuff?

There are a number of restaurants out there with “birthday clubs,” but only a few of them actually provide you with something for free without requiring a purchase on your part. I am compiling this list to help others who would like to dine out inexpensively! Note, this list is not comprehensive. I believe a lot of restaurants offer a free dessert with a purchase, just ask first.

I’ve included links to the enrollment forms where I had them.

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The Good …
Jersey Mike’s	Free Regular Sub, chips and 22 oz drink on your birthday.
Disadvantages The coupon is redeemable on your birthday only, and you may have to supply proof! You will be sent ads and coupons year round from Jersey Mike’s in your email box. Advantages Completely FREE, no purchase necessary. How to enroll Enroll at any Jersey Mike’s or search online for an enrollment form.
BD’s Mongolian BBQ	FREE Stir Fry on your birthday!
Disadvantages None – Totally FREE! You will be sent coupons and emails throughout the year that you may not want. Advantages You don’t have have to actually use it on your birthday; you may go on or around your birthday. Ask the server first, but when I’ve used this coupon, I’ve been able to get the all you can eat version which is around $14 normally. How to enroll Enroll at the restaurant or through their website. I believe when you enroll you get a coupon immediately to use the first month!
Club 84 Buffalo Wings N Rings	Free appetizer for signing up AND Free wings on your birthday!
Disadvantages None – Totally FREE! You will be sent coupons and emails throughout the year that you may not want. Advantages It doesn’t have to actually be your birthday, you can go on or around your birthday. You also get a FREE appetizer just for signing up. How to enroll Enroll at the restaurant or through their website.
Bob Evans	Free Kid’s Meal on their birthday.
Disadvantages None! You may show up and simply use the coupon without a purchase! Advantages It doesn’t have to actually be your kid’s birthday, you can go on or around your kid’s birthday. How to enroll Fill out a kid’s club form at any Bob Evans.
The Mediocre …
Max & Erma’s	Free dessert for the birthday person.
Disadvantages You still must buy an overpriced meal. Advantages It doesn’t have to actually be your birthday, you can go on or around your birthday. How to enroll No enrollment! Just show up.
Cold Stone Creamery	Buy One Get One Free coupon for birthday.
Disadvantages You still have to pay for overpriced ice cream…although it equates to 50% off. Advantages You can enroll every family member, even children, and you can use the coupon once over a 2 week period. How to enroll Enroll at Cold Stone or at their website.