Everybody loves free birthday stuff on their special day.
If you are celebrating your birthday in Calgary, you can receive many free things, from cakes, fried chicken, smoothies, and ice cream to beauty products.
Key Takeaways
- You can get free food on your birthday in Calgary from Denny’s, Cheesecake Cafe, Costa Vida Fresh Mexican Grill, Montana’s, South St. Burger, Harvey’s, Moxie’s, Subway, IHOP, Mary Brown’s Chicken, etc.
- For free birthday drinks, consider Tim Horton’s, Starbucks, David’s Tea, Chatime, Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt, Dairy Queen, Jugo Juice, Cold Garden, Blenz, etc.
- If you want beauty products on your birthday, check out Sephora, The Body Shop, London Drugs, Aveda, and Clinique.
Free Birthday Food in Calgary
Make the most of your birthday by spending time at restaurants, diners, and cafes that celebrate with you by giving away freebies on your birthday.
1. Denny’s
Get a free Grand Slam breakfast at Denny’s for your birthday. Choose between Build Your Own Grand Slam (four breakfast items of your choice) or order the Original Grand Slam (pancakes, eggs, bacon strips and sausage links). Present your valid picture ID to claim your free birthday food.
2. Costa Vida Fresh Mexican Grill
Download the Costa Vida app from the app store and receive a free dessert on your birthday.
3. Cheesecake Cafe
Celebrate your birthday with a meal at The Cheesecake Cafe in Calgary. Make sure to inform your server that it is your big day so that you can get a complimentary slice of cheesecake.
4. Chicken On the Way
Get a snack pack (two pieces of chicken, corn fritters, and fries) for your birthday when you present a government ID upon dining at a Calgary location.
5. Montana’s
Purchase a meal at Montana’s, get 10% off your bill, and get a free dessert for your birthday. Sign up for Montana’s Grill Lovers Club to receive a voucher for free dessert.
6. Humpty’s Big Plate Diner
Get a free birthday pancake entrée when you celebrate your birthday at Humpty’s.
7. Milestones
Sign up at Milestones Restaurant and receive an email the week of your birthday. Present this email to a participating Milestones location and get a free dessert.
8. The Keg Steakhouse + Bar
Get a complimentary slice of Billy Miner ice cream pie when you celebrate your birthday with a meal at The Keg Steakhouse + Bar.
9. South St. Burger
Join the Birthday Club 72 hours ahead of your birthday and get a Buy One, Get One Free Burger coupon on the morning of your birthday. Present your valid ID at any South St. Burger location.
10. Harvey’s
Get a special gift on your birthday when you sign up to receive Harvey’s newsletter and register for the Burger Boss Club.
11. Moxie’s
Moxie’s offers a complimentary dessert for guests who are celebrating their birthdays. Be sure to inform the server to receive the free dessert.
12. Olive Garden Italian Restaurant
Olive Garden gives a complimentary dessert on your birthday when you dine at the restaurant. Make sure to sign up for the Olive Garden newsletter and Olive Garden’s eClub to receive your free birthday food.
13. Subway
Join the Eat Fresh Club at Subway and download the app to get a six-inch sub and a drink for your birthday.
14. Boston Pizza
Sign up for the MyBP Email Club and receive a free dessert on your birthday and two-topping individual pizza on your first MyBP anniversary.
15. iHOP
Join iHOP to receive free pancakes on your birthday and on every year of signing up.
16. Mary Brown’s Chicken
Sign up for Mary Brown’s newsletter to receive a free Big Mary burger on your special day.
17. East Side Marios
Let the server know it is your birthday to receive a free dessert from East Side Marios.
18. The Park Kitchen and Bar
Get a free dessert at The Park Kitchen & Bar. Inform the staff that it is your birthday to get your free treat.
19. Joey Restaurants
Depending on location, you can get a free dessert or drink for your birthday. Tell the server at Joey Restaurants that it is your special day to get your free birthday food.
20. Sunterra Market
Sign up for Fresh Rewards to receive a birthday card with an offer for a complimentary slice of cake and a freshly brewed cup of coffee on your special day.
21. Red Lobster
Sign up for Fresh Catch News and get a surprise birthday offer from Red Lobster. Make sure to join ten days before your birthday to receive a birthday coupon. You can also get a free appetizer or dessert when you buy two adult dinner entrees.
22. Cobs Bread
Enjoy a free cinnamon bun as a special treat from Cobs Bread on your big day. To qualify for free food on your birthday, download the COBS Bread app to your mobile device and join the COBS Club Program at least seven days before your birthday.
23. Quiznos
Get a birthday reward when you celebrate at Quiznos. Buy one regular sub, and you get one for free. To get your coupon, download the Quiznos app and sign up for an account.
24. Ricky’s Restaurants
Sign up your children at Ricky’s Birthday Club. Two days before their big day, you will receive an email voucher for a free kids’ meal, which you can claim at the closest Ricky’s Restaurants location.
25. Mr.SUB
Get a free small Classics sub as a birthday reward when you sign up for the Mr.SUB Rewards program. Upon joining, you also get a free 355 ml canned drink and chips on your next purchase as a welcome reward.
Free Birthday Drinks and Treats in Calgary
What better way to top off your free birthday meals and desserts than with free birthday drinks and treats that will surely make your day more memorable?
26. Tim Hortons
Join the Tim Hortons rewards program seven days before your birthday and make at least one purchase in the last year before your birthday to receive a surprise offer on your special day. Activate the offer via app or online and claim it at any participating Calgary location.
Check out how to get free Tim Horton’s rewards.
27. Starbucks
Celebrate your birthday every year at Starbucks and get a free handcrafted beverage or ready-to-drink bottled beverage or food item of your choice. To qualify, sign up for Starbucks Rewards seven days before your birthday and make at least one Star-earning transaction.
Related: Learn how to get free Starbucks gift cards.
28. David’s Tea
Join the Frequent Steeper Club to receive your free cup of tea at David’s Tea. When you sign up to receive your free birthday drink, you also earn five free points on your birthday.
29. Chatime
Enjoy a complimentary regular-sized beverage when you sign up for the Chatime Societea Rewards program seven days before your birthday and make a minimum purchase of $2.50 (every year). Your birthday reward will include free food when you reach the Platinum tier.
30. Dairy Queen
Get a buy-one-get-one-free Blizzard coupon on your birthday from Dairy Queen. To enjoy this gift, sign up for the DQ Blizzard Fan Club.
31. Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt
Get a free $5 frozen yogurt coupon on your birthday by joining Menchie’s Rewards program called mySmileage. The coupon is valid one week before or one week after your birthday.
32. Marble Slab Creamery
Receive a sweet surprise in your mailbox on your birthday when you sign up for the Marble Mail club 48 hours before your special day.
33. Pinkberry
Get free yogurt for your birthday when you download the Pinkberry app or sign up for its loyalty program.
34. RE:GRUB
Celebrate your birthday at RE:GRUB and receive one of their renowned giant milkshakes for free.
35. Edible Arrangements
Get a free Dipped Fruit box from Edible Arrangements for your special day. You can get this free treat when you sign up for the Edible Rewards program and join the Birthday Club.
36. Baskin-Robbins
Join Club 31 to receive free Buy One, Get One ice cream coupons in your inbox and $3 off any ice cream cake. All coupons are redeemable at all Baskin-Robbins stores.
37. Jugo Juice
Get a free large smoothie from Jugo Juice on your birthday when you sign up for their rewards program. You can also get a free small smoothie when you register.
38. Cold Garden
Get a free Birthday Cake Lager at Cold Garden Calgary when you celebrate your special day with them.
39. Blenz
Receive a reward on your natal day by downloading the Blenz mobile app and joining the Perks of Blenz program.
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Free Birthday Beauty Products in Calgary
Aside from free food and drinks on your big day, there are other free stuff for birthdays that you can get while celebrating in Calgary, such as beauty products and skin care items.
40. Sephora
Become a member of Beauty Insider and pick a free gift from Sephora on your birthday, which you can redeem anytime during your birthday month. Birthday gift choices include a fragrance set, makeup set, skincare set, and 250 bonus points.
You can also get free Sephora gift cards.
41. The Body Shop
Sign up for the Love Your Body Club (LYBC) loyalty program and enjoy a free gift of $10 from The Body Shop to spend on your birthday. To be eligible for the gift, make a purchase or place an order online using your LYBC account in the 12 months before your birth date.
42. London Drugs
Sign up for the LDExtras rewards program to receive your $5 birthday reward from London Drugs. Log in to your account at LDExtras to activate your gift.
43. Clarins
Sign up for the Club Clarins Loyalty Program to receive a free gift on your birthday. You also earn 100 points upon joining Club Clarins.
44. Kiehl’s
Join Kiehl’s free rewards program to receive complimentary gifts with any purchase of up to 30 days following your birthday. Depending on your membership tier, your gift can be a lip balm ($15 value), three deluxe samples ($18), and four deluxe samples valued at $24+).
45. Aveda
Sign up for an account at Aveda.ca to get an exclusive offer on your birthday every year. Join Aveda Plus Rewards, and you also get a free gift and 2x points on your birthday.
46. Clinique
Join Clinique Smart Rewards to receive a birthday gift and redeem it within 30 days from your birthday on clinique.ca. To qualify, make a purchase and apply your offer at checkout. A birthday gift with a $45 order is also available to the loyalty program’s Brilliant and Genius tier members.
47. Lancôme
Sign up for the My Lancôme Rewards to receive an email to get exclusive access to your birthday reward each year. You also get a bonus of 100 points upon signup.
Other Worthwhile Freebies in Canada
Neo Money: This free app and reloadable card give you cash back whenever you spend cash (up to 15% cash back). Sign up here to get a $20 welcome bonus after completing your first purchase.
Swagbucks: Earn $50/month when you take surveys, shop online, and complete other simple tasks. Join Swagbucks and get a $5 welcome bonus.
Rakuten: Earn up to 35% in cash-back when you shop online at more than 750 stores. Join Rakuten (+$30 sign-up bonus after making your first purchase of $30 or more).
Related: Best Birthday Freebies in Vancouver.
