Where to get free gifts and food on your birthday in New York City

In New York City, you can celebrate a birthday without breaking the bank. Coffee, pastries, full meals, desserts, and even spa treatments—many establishments and brands offer bonuses and gifts for birthday celebrants. Secret nyc tells about the best offers.

Below is a complete list of the best free birthday deals in New York City.

Free takeaway food and drinks

In typical New York style, a birthday can easily be turned into a gastronomic itinerary: coffee and a croissant in the morning; a burrito in the afternoon; wings in the evening; and cake for dessert. And it's all free.

Here are some deals available in New York City on your birthday.

AMC Theaters — Free large popcorn for Stubs members in their birthday month. AMC Premiere members receive popcorn and a drink. Registration is required at least 30 days before their birthday month.

Au bon pain — Free coffee and pastries, such as cakes or cookies. Some locations offer a free lunch or surprise treat. Registration with the Au Bon Pain eClub is required.

Auntie anne's — a free pretzel. Pretzel Perks registration and at least one purchase per year required.

Baskin-Robbins — a free scoop of ice cream or a discount coupon through the BR app. Registration required.

Buffalo Wild Wings — 6 free wings for Blazin' Rewards members during their birthday month. Choose boneless or classic. Registration required.

Cava Sea level members receive a choice of a free drink, pita chips, or dessert. Sand and Sun levels receive even more special offers, including 50% off bowls and pita.

Registration required.

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Chick-fil-A Chick-fil-A One members receive a free cookie or brownie. Higher levels receive enhanced desserts or free entrees. Registration required.

Chip City — Free cookies. Often available a week before your birthday and valid for 30 to 60 days. Registration required.

Chipotle — a secret gift for Chipotle Rewards members. Typically, it's free guacamole, chips and dip, guacamole, or queso. Registration and a minimum $5 purchase are required.

Chopt Salad — $3 discount for members, $4 for VIP, and $5 for Elite. Valid for approximately two weeks around your birthday. Registration required.

Crumbl Cookies — Free cookies for Crumbl Rewards members with Silver status or higher. Registration required.

DIG Inn — a free dessert, such as a brownie. Valid for almost 30 days around your birthday. Register at least one week in advance.

Dominique Ansel — a complimentary classic or olive croissant and a small coffee. Valid for approximately two weeks. Registration is required at least one week in advance.

Fresh & Co — $5 credit or similar bonus. Advance registration required.

Fuku — $5 credit. Registration required.

Gong Cha — a free drink for loyalty program members in the month of their birthday. Registration required.

Insomnia Cookie — a free large cookie for Insomnia Rewards members. Valid on your birthday and for about a week after. Registration required.

Krispy Kreme — a free set of three glazed donuts in the month of your birthday. Register at least four weeks in advance.

Kung Fu Tea — usually a free drink, often with a price limit, such as $6. May vary by membership level. Registration required.

Liberty Bagels — a free rainbow bagel with festive cream cheese frosting on your birthday. ID required.

maman — Free cookies for loyalty program members. Registration required.

McDonald's — usually a free medium french fries. Registration required.

Melt Shop — a free dessert, the offer is usually valid for about 30 days. Registration required.

Moe's — a free serving of queso or guacamole. Some promotions included a burrito or entree. Registration required.

Ole and Steen — a free small cake or baked good, such as a muffin, brownie, or cookie. Registration required.

PLNT Burger — a holiday surprise. Often an Oatasty Shake. Registration required.

Regal Movies — Complimentary small popcorn for Regal Crown Club members. Registration required.

smash burger — a free milkshake. Higher levels receive additional bonuses. Registration required.

Sprinkle Cupcakes — A free cupcake for Sprinkles Perks members. Higher levels receive increased rewards. Registration required.

Starbucks — one complimentary signature drink or food item on your birthday. Registration required at least seven days in advance.

The bean — a free cup of coffee. Registration required.

Free offers at restaurants

Why settle for a snack when you can get a full meal for free? New York restaurants take birthday gifts seriously.

Here are the best restaurant deals for your birthday.

Anthony's Coal Fire — A free pizza approximately 30 centimeters in diameter for members. VIPs receive a pizza approximately 40 centimeters in diameter. A minimum purchase of $5 is required to use. Registration is required.

AweSum Dim Sum - free peach bun.

Benihana — a $30 certificate for the month of your birthday for Chef's Table program participants.

Kabuki Kids members receive a voucher for a collectible mug with the purchase of a kids' meal.

Registration required.

Crab house — a free unlimited menu for groups of four or more adults. Valid the day before your birthday, on your birthday itself, or the following day.

Denny's — Free Birthday Slam breakfast or sometimes a full meal. Valid on your birthday. Registration and ID required.

Hometown Hot Pot BBQ — A free birthday meal for the birthday child when visiting with at least three paying guests. Valid three days before or after the birthday. ID required.

IHOP — Free pancakes. Register at least a week before your birthday month.

P. F. Chang's — a free appetizer or dessert in the month of your birthday. Registration required.

RA Sushi — a $20 gift certificate for your birthday month and half-year. Registration required.

Sugarfish — a free Trust Me set on your birthday. You must be a registered regular customer with at least two visits in the previous year.

The Pizza Professor — a free personalized pizza in the month of your birthday. Requires the purchase of another pizza, an Instagram follow, and ID.

99 Favorite Taste — a free Hot Pot or BBQ meal for a minimum of four people.

Valid on your birthday or three days before or after. ID required.

Free gifts in the beauty industry

Dinner is planned, the holiday is just around the corner—meaning it's time to get ready. These beauty tips will help you look festive.

Aveda — a free gift worth over $20 and double bonus points in your birthday month. Aveda Plus Rewards registration required.

Bare Minerals — An email gift for Good Rewards members. These are often miniature cosmetics or skincare products. Higher levels receive additional bonuses. Registration required.

Bath & body works - coupon for a free item worth up to $9,95 in the month of your birthday.

Valid with any purchase. Registration required.

Benefit Cosmetics — a free eyebrow service, such as shaping or care. Registration is required before your birth month.

Sephora — an exclusive gift for Beauty Insider members of all levels. VIB and Rouge members receive additional bonuses. Registration required.

Ulta — a free gift, double points in the month of your birthday, and an additional $10 coupon for Platinum and Diamond members. Registration required.

Free entertainment and lifestyle

A birthday is a great excuse to relax and enjoy yourself. New Yorkers understand that.

Here are the best lifestyle deals. QC NY Spa offers complimentary admission for the birthday child with one paying guest. Valid during the month of the birthday.

Soul Cycle - free class on your birthday.

VITAL Climbing Gym - free rock climbing on your birthday.

Yankees — Discounts on tickets and personalized cards or messages depending on your fan status. Registration required.