Living in San Antonio 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 San Antonio. 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
Photo: Saltgrass Steakhouse
Auntie Anne’s - Get a free pretzel for your birthday if you sign up for Pretzel Perks.
Chipotle – Join Chipotle Rewards for something special on your birthday (it's a super secret surprise)!
Firehouse Subs – Download the Firehouse Subs App for a free medium sandwich.
P.F. Chang’s – Score a free dessert during your birthday month with rewards account.
Applebee’s - Sign up online to receive a birthday special.
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.
Buffalo Wild Wings – Based on the number of points you have, birthday treats range from a free dessert to a free entrée.
Grimaldi’s - Get a free pizza on your birthday when you join the Pizzeria rewards program.
Denny's – Get a free birthday breakfast by showing your ID at the restaurant on your birthday.
Kona Grill - Get a special gift on your birthday when you sign up for Konavore Rewards. The specific gift isn’t specified on the eatery’s website.
La Madeline - Get a free birthday bakery treat when you sign up for the reward program.
Red Robin – Sign up for their rewards program to get a free burger on your birthday.
Salt Grass Steakhouse - Get a free $25 birthday reward to use during your birthday month when you sign up for Landry’s Select Club.
Whataburger - Get a free reward for your birthday when you download the app.
El Pollo Loco - Get a $5 reward on your birthday when you sign up for Loco Rewards.
Drink
Photo: @BerrytoBean
Starbucks – Sign up for Starbucks Rewards and get a free beverage or food item.
Berry to Bean - Sign up for the Birthday Club and you will receive an email on your birthday announcing a special surprise.
Peet’s – Sign up for Peetnik Rewards and get 25 points to use how you choose on your birthday!
Jamba – Get a free smoothie when you sign up for My Jamba Rewards and earn at least 15 rewards points.
Dunkin' – Register for DD Perks and get a free birthday beverage.
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
Photo: @krispykreme
*The Melting Pot – Offers free chocolate-covered strawberries on your birthday when you sign up for its online club.
Nothing Bundt Cakes – Sign up for their email to receive a free bundtlet on your birthday.
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.
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.
Great American Cookies - Get a reward on your birthday when you download the app.
Dippin’ Dots - Get free Dippin’ Dots on your birthday when you sign up for the Dot Crazy Email Club.
Dairy Queen - Get a free surprise on your birthday when you join the Blizzard Fan Club.
Corner Bakery Cafe - Get a free bakery sweet for your birthday when you become a rewards member.
Other Freebies
Photo: AMC Theaters
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.
Kendra Scott - Get a 50% discount on one fashion jewelry item on your birthday when you sign up for rewards.
*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.*
Want some more free stuff? Enter to win tickets to 30+ events coming up!
Want your biz featured? Hit us up!
f