Would the modern college experience really be complete without the search for free food? Probably not. With rising tuition costs and so-so dining hall food, almost every student is on the lookout for whatever free grub they can get near campus. Luckily many restaurants recognize this struggle and have decided to make the search a little easier on your birthday. On your birthday you’ll be able to grab plenty of amazing meals for no cost. Don’t fret about driving far to get your free treat either. Plenty of restaurants near DU offer free food on your Birthday! So without further ado, here’s a list of restaurants close to DU that offer free stuff for your birthday.
Starbucks
Starbucks is likely every student’s favorite place to get a quick coffee. On your birthday you can either grab a sweet treat from their bakery or get a latte to accompany your studying for free.
What You Get: Starbucks offers you a drink or bakery item free of charge on your birthday.
How to get it: Sign up for Starbucks rewards with either a receipt from there or a Starbucks gift card here. Then download the Starbucks app on your phone. You’ll then be able to use the app in store to receive a free drink on your birthday.
Bruegger’s Bagels
After you grab your free drink or bakery item from Starbucks, be sure to stop next door at Bruegger’s Bagels and get a bagel free of charge from the best bagel shop around campus.
What you get: You get one free bagel with cream cheese.
How to get it: Sign up for their Rewards Program here.
Ben & Jerry’s
Satisfy your sweet tooth at the much loved ice cream chain Ben & Jerry’s. On your birthday you’ll be able to get a scoop of fan favorites like Americone Dream and Half Baked free of charge.
What you get: A free scoop of ice cream.
How to get it: Sign up for their email form here and put in your birthday
IHOP
The classic breakfast place IHOP is offering up a free bunch for your birthday. Grab a stack of pancakes here without breaking the bank.
What you get: A free meal on your birthday
How to get it: Sign up for their e-club here
Qdoba
This Mexican place offers you a free burrito on your birthday.
What you get: A free burrito
How to get it: Sign up for their rewards program here
Caribou Coffee
If you’re not a fan of Starbucks or think you’ll need more than one cup of coffee your b day, stop by Caribou to get a free caffeinated drink.
What you get: A free drink
How to get it: Sign up for their program here
Subway
What you get: You will get either a free 21 ounce fountain drink, a free bag of chips, or 2 cookies.
How to get it: Sign up for their program here
Dunkin Donuts
Get a donut and a free drink at Dunkin Donuts.
What you get: A free drink
How to get it: Sign up for their rewards program here
These are just of a few places near DU you can get a great birthday treat free of charge! Just follow the links listed and you’ll be able to go to all of the places listed on your b day to get free stuff. So go ahead and treat yourself to an awesome birthday with free food and lattes!