Who doesn't like FREE stuff?! Especially on your birthday!

When dining out at a restaurant on your birthday, most places will treat you to something special. Maybe a little birthday cake, piece of dessert, or embarrassing birthday song in front of the whole restaurant.

Did you know that some places will give you a full free entree, or full dessert?

In the digital age, restaurants have gone loyalty program happy. It's for good reason. Everybody wins!

The key is to sign up early. Some places will require you to be a member for a few months before your birthday in order to receive your free birthday treat. Others might just take some time to process (so day of sign ups might not work).

I will say that this list is definitely not complete, but it's a good start! If you know of others (especially locally owned restaurants) to add to the list, please let us know!

Here's a list of some Lafayette restaurants that will give a special birthday treat.

Click the restaurant name to sign up for their email list

  • 1

    Applebee's

    Applebee's gives you a free dessert for your birthday! Just sign up!

     

  • 2

    Arby's

    Free milkshake at Arby's for your birthday when you sign up!

  • 3

    Baskin Robbins

    The stuff they're known for! Get free ice cream for your birthday from Baskin Robbins!

  • 4

    Bonefish Grill

    Get a free dessert when you sign up for the Bonefish Grill Insider.

  • 5

    Buffalo Wild Wings

    Free snack-size wings at Buffalo Wild Wings for your bday!

  • 6

    Carraba's Italian Grill

    Get a free dessert when you purchase an entree at Carabba's on your birthday!

  • 7

    Checkers

    Get a free milkshake on sign up!

  • 8

    Cracker Barrel

    Get a free dessert for your birthday! Cracker Barrel just relies on good-hearted honest people. All you have to do is tell your server!

  • 9

    Dairy Queen

    Buy one Blizzard, get one FREE at Dairy Queen for your birthday!

  • 10

    Dippin' Dots

    You want free Dippin' Dots for your birthday? You got it! Just sign up!

  • 11

    Great American Cookies

    Join the CookiE-mail and get a FREE COOKIE at Great American Cookies!

  • 12

    IHOP

    Get a FREE MEAL at IHOP on your birthday! You'll get a free stack of their Rooty Tooty Fresh 'N Fruity pancakes! And you'll not only get them on your birthday, but also just for signing up, AND on the anniversary that you sign up!

  • 13

    Jason's Deli

    Get a $5 coupon on your birthday to enjoy the deliciousness of Jason's Deli when you sign up!

  • 14

    la Madeleine

    Get a free la Madeleine pastry on your birthday when you sign up!

  • 15

    Olive Garden

    Get a free appetizer with the purchase of two adult entrees when you sign up.

  • 16

    Panera Bread

    Get a FREE GIFT at Panera Bread for your birthday when you sign up! This year for my bday, I got a birthday pastry!

  • 17

    Schlotzsky's

    Get a FREE SANDWICH at Schlotzky's when you join the LOTZ4ME loyalty program.

  • 18

    Smashburger

    Get a free flavored shake for your birthday at Smashburger when you sign up!

  • 19

    Sonic

    Sonic gives you choices for your birthday! After signing up, you'll get the choice of a free Creamslush, tator tots, or drink!

  • 20

    Starbucks

    Starbucks does drinks...and you can get a free one for your birthday when you sign up!

  • 21

    Subway

    Subway gives you a FREE 6" sub and drink for your birthday after you sign up!

  • 22

    Texas Roadhouse

    Texas Roadhouse gives you a free appetizer for your birthday when you sign up!

  • 23

    Waffle House

    When you join the Regular's Club, Waffle House will give you a FREE WAFFLE for your birthday!

  • 24

    Wendy's

    Wendy's will give you a $1 off a combo for your birthday when you sign up!

  • 25

    Zoes Kitchen

    The best one yet! Get a FREE ENTREE for your birthday when you join zmail!

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