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16 Places You Can Score Free Food On Your Birthday in Boston

By Rachel Chak at Northeastern

First of all, Happy Birthday to you!

What if I told you that many of your favorite hang out spots offer discounts and free food for your special day? Because I take free food seriously, I’ve narrowed down the many deals in Boston that you should take advantage of. All you have to do is sign up (which is also free) to be a loyalty member. Then, before you could even make a birthday wish, you’ll have access to free food.

#SpoonTip: To keep your inbox organized, make sure to mark these emails as important so you can easily find them later on.  

1. Au Bon Pain

Birthday freebie: Sign up here, and you can get a free birthday lunch. That’s just one more reason why it should be one of your go-to spots.

2. B. Good

Birthday freebie: If you sign up for their loyalty program, the Family, you will get a FREE Birthday Burger!

3. Bisuteki Tokyo

Birthday freebie: Score a free birthday dinner entree by just showing a valid photo ID.

4. Boloco

Birthday freebie: Kick off your birthday with a complimentary burrito that’s better than Chipotle. Just sign for a free Boloco card at any time.

5. Dunkin Donuts

Birthday freebie: Invite Dunkin’ into your life and get a free medium beverage

6. Georgetown Cupcakes

Birthday freebie: This is actually not exclusive to birthdays, but a free cupcake is still worth mentioning. If you’re one of the first 100 people that enter Georgetown Cupcake and say the secret code name found on Twitter, you can get a completely free cupcake.

7. Godiva

Birthday freebie: $10 in FREE Chocolate for joining the Godiva Chocolate Rewards Club.

8. Haru

Birthday freebie: Join the Haru Access program, and receive a FREE $20 Birthday Certificate every year during your birthday month just for being a member. Take advantage of the free sushi by learning how to navigate the sushi menu the right way!

9. Hard Rock Cafe

Birthday freebie: FREE dessert for your birthday if you sign up here!

10. J.P. Licks

Birthday freebie: Register your Cow Card at least two weeks before your next birthday, and get a free birthday sundae from one of the best ice cream shops in Boston.

11. Panera Bread

Birthday freebie: Amongst all the other Panera Bread hacks, you can get a free pastry or baked good if you sign up here.

12. P.F. Chang’s

Birthday freebie: Sign up for their email list and you’ll receive a voucher for free cake or cheesecake on your birthday.

13. Starbucks

Birthday freebie: A beverage or birthday treat if you sign up here and register your card.

14. Subway

Birthday freebie: Become a member and get free lunch (six-inch sub and drink) on your birthday.

15. Pinkberry

Birthday freebie: A frozen yogurt if you download their loyalty app.

16. Uno Pizzeria & Grill

Birthday freebie: A free entree if you join Uno’s Insider Club.

#SpoonTip: Whatever restaurant you go, always try to ask if they have a birthday special/deal, even if it’s just a free dessert, and you might be surprised with what you can get!  

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