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From One Celebrant to Another: 20 Spots to Score Free Birthday Stuff in Canada

Clever Canadian Written By: March 2025

Did you know that you can get freebies for your birthday in Canada? I’ve been doing this for years, which is why I don’t even have to spend lots of money on my special day—I can have a full meal, drinks, and desserts without spending a loonie!

We all love free stuff, and getting it feels even better on your special day. Here are our favourite places that give freebies for a super cool birthday celebration, including methods on how to get ‘em!

Free Birthday Meals and Desserts

Denny’s Canada

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Location: Store locator
Contact: 1 (800) 733 6697
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Start your day with a free birthday meal at Denny’s—just bring a valid ID! The normally priced $14.59 Build Your Own Grand Slam is the perfect hearty meal, where you can pick four breakfast items.

You can go to any location except Dundas, Niagara Falls, Nepean, Vaughan and Whitby.

Pro Tip:

If you’re coming with a friend, check the promotions page and help them save money!

Boston Pizza

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Location: Store locator
Contact: (604) 270-1108 (Western Canada), (905) 848-2700 (Eastern Canada)
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Sign up for free at Boston Pizza’s MyBP rewards program for a free birthday dessert offer if you dine in-store. And on your MyBP anniversary date, you get a free gourmet individual pizza!

You even get rewards right after signing up. Once you become a member, you’ll receive a free appetizer for dine-in and a free Bandera pizza bread for online orders.

Pro Tip:

Sign up at least a week before your birthday because the date won’t show up until 7 days after.

South Street Burger

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Location: Store locator
Contact: Online form
Website

One of our favourite Canadian restaurant birthday deals is free burgers! South Street Burger offers a free burger coupon for birthday celebrants, which you can redeem at any location.

You might have to bring a friend, though, because it’s a Buy One, Get One burger offer (unless you want to keep both burgers). This is valid for 14 days once you receive the coupon via email—remember to sign up for at least 72 hours before your birth date.

Pro Tip:

Don’t unsubscribe from the subscription because you can only get the coupon via email.

Mr Sub

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Location: Store locator
Contact: Online form
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If you aren’t a member of Mr Sub yet, you should sign up now! Upon registering, you get a free drink and chips on your next order.

And on your birthday, you’ll receive a free classic sub, which is valid for 30 days. 

Pro Tip:

Avail your welcome reward immediately because it’s only valid for 10 days.

Tim Hortons

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Location: Store locator
Contact: Online customer support team
Website

Our very own Timmies doesn’t disappoint us on our birthdays. Sign up for the Tim Hortons rewards program to get a free birthday offer, either a drink or a baked good.

But first, you must set up your account at least 7 days before your birthday. And you also need to make a purchase at Tim’s during the 12-month period before your birthday.

Pro Tip:

Don’t forget to download the app and set up your profile. You can’t do it on the day of your birthday.

Starbucks

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Location: Store locator
Contact: Customer service page
Website

Snag a free beverage or food item on your birthday from Starbucks. You can choose between the three options: a handcrafted beverage, a ready-to-drink bottled beverage, or a food item.

Just join the Starbucks Rewards program, type in your complete details (including your birthday!) to receive this exclusive offer, and make at least one star-earning purchase before your birthday.

Pro Tip:

Sign up at least 7 days before your birthday to redeem the offer.

What A Bagel

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Location: Store locator
Contact: Online contact form
Website

Calling Torontonian birthday celebrants! Swing by What A Bagel and score 6 free bagels if you buy 6 bagels. You don’t have to sign up or anything—just show your valid ID with a photo to any store to complete your dozen.

Pro Tip:

Bring a friend and split the cost of the six bagels to save money.

Chatime

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Location: Store locator
Contact: Online contact form
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If you love bubble tea, this is your lucky day! Chatime offers a free regular-sized birthday drink, which you can redeem 7 days before or after your birthday.

First, you must sign up for Chatime Rewards at least 7 days prior to your birthday. The reward will show up automatically.

Pro Tip:

Don’t forget to bring your rewards card to claim your free birthday drink.

COBS Bread

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Location: Store locator
Contact: 1 (833) 608-2200
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Time for dessert at COBS Bread! Redeem your free birthday cinnamon bun, valid for 14 days after your birth date. And for your half birthday, you’ll receive a free scone!

You must sign up for the COBS Club Program first and provide your birthday. You’ll receive the reward on your account automatically.

Pro Tip:

Since you already signed up, don’t forget to redeem your rewards if you’re a frequent COBS Bread buyer!

Marble Slab Creamery

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Location: Store locator
Contact: [email protected]
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Free ice cream on your birthday sounds like a good idea! Head over to Marble Slab and get your free scoop.

Just sign up for their newsletter at least 48 hours before your birthday! It’s that easy—no need to purchase anything!

Pro Tip:

When signing up, pick the Marble Slab location that you most frequent to get updates about special deals.

Ikkousha Ramen

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Location: 249 Queen St W, Toronto, Ontario
Operating Hours:

  • Monday – Thursday: 11:30 am – 2:30 pm, 5 pm – 9:30 pm
  • Friday – Saturday: 11:20 am – 10:30 pm
  • Sunday: 11:30 am – 9:30 pm

Contact: (416) 901-2249, [email protected]
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Celebrate your birthday in Toronto at Ikkousha Ramen and receive free handmade gyoza! The best part? The amount of gyoza you get is the same as your age! Wowza!

It’s valid one time on your birthday, on the day before, or the day after. This only applies to direct pickups and you must show your valid ID.

It’s not entirely free, though. You must first purchase a minimum of 4 bowls of ramen before getting your free gyoza—you get the most of it if you’re older!

Pro Tip:

If you haven’t celebrated your birthday yet, mark this restaurant on your calendar! This promotion only applies until the end of 2025.

Free Retail and Shopping Deals

Sephora

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Location: Store locator
Contact: Online customer service
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It’s time for the beauty junkies to claim their free birthday gift from Sephora—the Beauty Insider is surely worth it! You can choose from the available skincare, haircare, or makeup products, which vary per month.

You must be a Beauty Insider member by signing up for free online. You can redeem your free birthday gift at any time during your birth month, online or in-store.

Pro Tip:

Redeem your gift in-store for free. There’s a minimum purchase of $25 if you do it online.

Kiehl’s

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Location: Store locator
Contact: 1 (800) 543-4572
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Want the famous Kiehl’s Lip Balm #1? Score your free birthday gift by signing up for the My Kiehl’s Rewards program—it’s free to join!

You’ll receive your beauty gift regardless of how many points you have. But the higher the tier, the bigger your gift will be.

Pro Tip:

If you have an empty Kiehl’s product, bring it to the store for the recycling program and earn points.

NARS Cosmetics

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Location: Store locator
Contact: [email protected]
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NARS Cosmetics offers a free beauty item gift on your birthday month. You do need to sign up first because the code will be emailed to you and you have to redeem it online.

The gifts may change since these are available in limited quantities. What you receive now may not be the same the following month.

Pro Tip:

Redeem your birthday gift as soon as you get the email because the supplies may run out.

MAC Cosmetics

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Location: Store locator
Contact: 1 (800) 588-0070
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It’s no secret that MAC Cosmetics is definitely a popular brand for beauty enthusiasts. If you’re a loyal customer and a member of the MAC Lovers Rewards program, you get a birthday freebie if you reach the Silver or Gold tiers.

You can choose your gift from selected bestsellers, and these can include full-sized products!

Pro Tip:

If you’re not a Silver or Gold member yet, you might as well sign up since you get a 15% discount as a welcome gift.

Indigo

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Location: Store locator
Contact: Customer service centre
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Join Indigo’s Plum Rewards for a free shopping birthday offer—okay, it’s not completely free. You get 20% off your purchase during your birthday month, which is a good deal considering books are expensive nowadays!

You have to sign up for Plum first, which is free. You can also start earning points for most items, which you can redeem.

Pro Tip:

Check the exclusions first before using your birthday discount.

Build-A-Bear

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Location: Store locator
Contact: 1 (877) 789-2327
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Instead of paying the full price, pay your age! At Build-A-Bear, you can bring your child to any store during their birthday month and tell them you’re there for the Count Your Candles promotion to pay for a bear based on your child’s age.

You must be a Bonus Club member and the child celebrating their birthday must be present when you redeem the Birthday Treat Bear.

Pro Tip:

The availability of the Birthday Treat Bear will vary per location. It’s best to contact the store first before coming in to ensure you can redeem your child’s gift.

PetSmart

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Location: Store locator
Contact: 1 (888) 839-9638
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Become a member of PetSmart and get a birthday special offer for your furry companion! Yes, this time, it’s our lovable pets who get a free gift!

To claim this deal, you must join the Treats Rewards program (this is free) and add your pet and their birthday to your profile. Then, you’ll receive a reward on your pet’s birthday or gotcha day!

Pro Tip:

Collect points every time you purchase at PetSmart because if you unlock the VVIP status, you get upgraded to a premium gift!

Free Spa and Beauty Treatments

Aveda

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Location: Store locator
Contact: (800) 644 4831
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Members of the Aveda Plus Rewards receive a free, decent-sized birthday gift. The catch is you have to pay a one-time fee, so this is ideal for individuals who use Aveda.

You’ll receive a birthday certificate within 28 days of your birthdate, which you can show to the store or in program-participating retail shops.

Pro Tip:

It’s best to redeem your birthday freebie in any Aveda store in Canada because you need to make a purchase if you get it online.

Elmwood Spa

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Location: 18 Elm St, Toronto, Ontario
Operating Hours:

  • Monday – Thursday: 10 am – 7 pm
  • Friday: 9 am – 9 pm
  • Saturday: 9 am – 8 pm
  • Sunday: 10 am – 6 pm

Contact: (416) 977-6751, [email protected]
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If you live in Toronto, Elmwood Spa offers a free birthday lunch when you avail of any of their a la carte spa services during your birth month. This offer applies from Monday to Friday, excluding statutory holidays.

But first, you must purchase a service valued at $150 or more. Bring your valid ID with a photo as well.

Pro Tip:

Look into the birthday packages to get a full spa day and combine it with a free lunch.

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