31 Restaurants with Free Birthday Gifts

Updated May 9, 2026
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To the point Many restaurants offer perks on your birthday: free items, special offers, or discounts.

A Nice Birthday Gift at the Restaurant

Many establishments offer you this opportunity to reward your loyalty and celebrate your birthday.

Here is our selection of restaurants in Quebec and Canada that offer a free meal or something special for this wonderful occasion!

  • Don’t forget an identity card showing your date of birth, as some retailers may require proof of this.
  • Be sure to check the eligible periods, which are mostly on the birthday date only but also a few days before or after.

Please note that these promotions may end, change or be modified at any time.

Credit Cards for Restaurants

What do you do to maximize your birthday or your restaurant spending? These credit cards give 5 points per dollar which can then be redeemed for other rewards:

Then, use these points to reduce your credit card balance, get gift cards, or treat yourself to a nice affordable vacation. Of course, make sure to pay your credit card balance at the end of each month. Otherwise, the savings will go up in smoke.

Do you have children? Also check out our article on 14 free or discounted restaurants for kids.

Discounts, Meals, and Birthday Gifts

  • 3 Amigos: The 3 Amigos Birthday Club has a surprise in store for you on your birthday.
  • The Club 31 ice cream shops at Baskin Robbins give you a scoop or soft serve cone with a second one free, plus a $3 discount on the purchase of a cake of at least $20.
  • Boston Pizza gives you a free dessert when you’re a member of the My BP program.
  • Boulangerie Ange: Join their loyalty program to receive 1 free pie on your special day.
  • Casa Grecque: For their birthday, Club Casa members download a coupon to get 50% off a main dish, if the person accompanying you also orders a meal at regular price.
  • Chatime: With Chatime Rewards, enjoy a free drink at your party, subject to certain conditions.
  • Chocolats Favoris: On your actual birthday, you can get a small dipped ice cream cone free.
  • Cinnabon: You get a 16 oz. glass of cold-brewed coffee for your birthday when you’re a Cinnabon Rewards member.
  • Dame Tartine: There are 2 levels of Dame Tartine birthday gifts. For a table of 5 people or less, the cocktail of the day or a free bowl of coffee is offered for the person’s birthday. For 6 people or more, the lucky one is entitled to 50% off the main course on their birthday.
  • DQ (Dairy Queen): Sign up for the Blizzard Fan Club. On your birthday, buy one Dairy Queen Blizzard and get the second one free (available everywhere in Canada except Quebec). Keep them both to yourself or share them!
  • East Side Mario’s is offering a free birthday dessert with a subscription to their newsletter. East Side Mario’s is associated with the Scene+ program. This allows you to earn 1 point for every $3 spent at the restaurant. As a gift, take 500 points and redeem them for $5 off your bill.
  • At Harvey’s restaurants, the Burger Lovers Club offers you a tasty gift (usually Fridelles) free during your birthday month. At the same time, pull out your Scene+ card if you want to eat something else at this fast food restaurant. You’ll earn 1 point for every $3 you spend. As a gift, take 500 points and redeem them for $5 off your bill.
  • Jugo Juice: Bonus points and a free large Smoothie if you’re part of their Jugo Juice Rewards loyalty program.
  • La Belle et la Boeuf: With its Club des fêtés, the person who celebrates his or her birthday receives a free main meal at one of their restaurants, provided they are in a group of 4 or more.
  • La Cage Brasserie Sportive: It’s possible to receive between $10 and $15 off La Cage when you’re a Club Cage member.
  • Marble Slab Creamery : By subscribing to their Marble Mail, you’ll receive a coupon for a small cone or bowl of their delicious ice cream for those celebrating with a sweet tooth.
  • Menchies: By signing up for the Smileage loyalty program, a unique $5.00 reward is offered on restaurant items.
  • New York Fries: If you’ve purchased $50 worth of food at New York Fries during the year, the NYF Fry Society loyalty program gives you regular-size fries on your birthday.
  • Pacini: A percentage discount on the main course is given, equal to the age of the birthday person. Children 12 and under ordering a children’s menu are free. And the entire restaurant will stop for a few moments to sing you the catchy song while clapping.
  • KFC:KFC’s mobile app and VIP KFC program allow you to receive free popcorn chicken on your birthday.
  • Pizza Hut and its Hut Rewards give Mini-breadsticks to the birthday person.
  • Pizzéria No.900: Free margherita pizza with a purchase of at least $30, when you are a member of the Club Pizza (simply by signing up for their newsletter).
  • Quesada: With a subscription to the Qlub Quesada, get a free birthday reward (burrito).
  • Quiznos: The Quiznos loyalty program lets you buy a regular sandwich and get a second one for free, as a birthday reward.
  • Red Lobster: Their newsletter allows you to get a free dessert with the purchase of restaurant items, with their Fresh Catch News.
  • Shaker: A free meal and dessert for the birthday person, when at least 8 friends or family members are present at the table.
  • Starbucks: On your birthday, receive a free house drink OR a free food item. You must be a member of Starbucks Rewards.
  • Subway: Thanks to the Stars Rewards Program, receive a free item for your birthday, depending on your membership level. Pro members receive the cookie of their choice free of charge. Captain members receive a free 20 oz fountain drink and the cookie of their choice. Legend members receive a free 6″ sandwich of their choice.
  • The Keg Steakhouse + Bar: Sign up for their newsletter and get a free dessert with the purchase of a main course.
  • Tim Hortons: When you register your date of birth in your Tims Rewards program profile and you have made at least one eligible transaction or purchase in the last year with your account, you get a free beverage.
  • Valentine: With a subscription to the Club privilèges Valentine, get a free steamed hot dog.

Conclusion

Finally, it’s not a restaurant, but the IGA newsletter gives 5% off on a purchase of $50 or more at the grocery store. You must enter your birthday on your IGA profile or on IGA.net.

Have fun, bring your ID card showing your date of birth and read the fine print to take advantage of these offers!

Which Credit Card to Maximize Your Savings?

For recurring expenses (groceries, online shopping, restaurants), a cash back card makes a real difference. Use our credit card comparator to filter through 200+ Canadian offers, or take a look at our top cash back cards, updated monthly.

Which credit card maximizes your everyday savings?

For recurring spending such as groceries, online purchases or restaurants, a cash back credit card makes a real difference. Use our credit card comparator to filter through 200+ Canadian offers, or browse the best credit cards in Canada, updated monthly by the Milesopedia team. Our top pick for dining and groceries: the BMO eclipse Visa Infinite Card, which earns 5x points on groceries, dining, gas and transit.

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