Birthdays are a time for celebrating, and what better way is celebrate than with food? Perhaps you go out for a birthday dinner with friends and family or prefer to invite everyone over and throw a party with your favorite snacks and desserts. Regardless of how you choose to celebrate your day, free food is a must. We've rounded up some of the best chain restaurants, coffee shops, and fast food spots that offer birthday deals. Keep in mind, many require enrollment in a rewards program.

Applebee's

Sign up for Club Applebee's and get a free dessert on your birthday.

Buffalo Wild Wings

Blazin' Rewards members can get free six wings during their birthday month.

Auntie Anne's

In addition to other rewards perks, members can get a free pretzel on their birthday.

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Baskin-Robbins

Baskin-Robbins

Join the Birthday Club to get a free scoop on your birthday.

Benihana

For dinner and a show, head to Benihana, where members of The Chef's Table can use their $30 Benihana Birthday Certificate

Chick-fil-A

Members of Chick-fil-A's reward program, Chick-fil-A One, will receive a reward in the app on their birthday.

Chili's

My Chili's Rewards members get a free dessert on their birthday.

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Chipotle

Chipotle

Get a free birthday reward through the rewards app.

Cold Stone Creamery

Bring a friend to Cold Stone on your birthday for a buy one, get one free Creation deal. Offer is valid for rewards members.

Culver's

What could be better than a Butterburger? Custard. MyCulver's members get a free scoop of custard with one topping

Dairy Queen

DQ Rewards members get a birthday surprise in the app on their birthday.

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Dunkin' Donuts

Dunkin'

Dunkin' Rewards offers triple points on birthdays.

IHOP

Get a free stack of Original Buttermilk pancakes. Sign up for IHOP rewards here.

Krispy Kreme

Rewards members get a birthday treat.

Olive Garden

Get a free dessert when dining on your birthday. Just be sure to sign up for the eClub.

Red Robin

Redeem a free burger during your birthday month. Reward is available for Red Robin Royalty members.

Starbucks

Starbucks offers rewards members a free handcrafted or bottled drink, or food item.

TGI Fridays

What could be better than a free dessert? Fridays Rewards members will get one on their birthday.

The Cheesecake Factory

Cheesecake lovers (and those who sign up for Cheesecake Rewards) can celebrate with a free slice.