20+ Birthday Freebies in NYC

This post is all about birthday freebies in NYC.

Who doesn’t love a birthday freebie? Having lived in New York for several years, I’ve been compiling a list of all of my favorite spots to hit on my birthday (or during my birthday month).

Although I’m not at the point of using a spreadsheet, it has become a sort of game to hit as many spots as possible…

I’m not about gatekeeping here, so today, I’m sharing my ultimate list of birthday freebies in NYC and all of the fine print for claiming your gift. Let’s dive in!

20+ Birthday Freebies in NYC

Coffee

Cafe Kitsune

This Japanese cafe in the West Village is a prime spot for people-watching. And they’re treating you to a coffee on your birthday!

Offer: Free coffee, sign-up required

Valid: On your birthday and 30 days after

Starbucks

We might be New Yorkers, but we’re not above the birthday Starbucks. Treat yourself to the trending drink with all the wild pumps and swirls. 

Offer: Free drink, sign-up required

Valid: On your birthday

Food & Drinks

Liberty Bagels

Start your birthday the New York way – with a bagel! Liberty Bagels offers their famous rainbow bagel with birthday cream cheese for free on your birthday.

Offer: Free rainbow bagel

Valid: On your birthday

Benihana

Who doesn’t love hibachi? Get your birthday dinner covered at Benihana with a $30 gift certificate sent to anybody signed up for their free email club. 

Offer: $30 gift certificate, sign-up required

Valid: Entire month of your birthday, for dinner on Monday through Thursday

AweSum DimSum

Stop at the charming AweSum DimSum cafe to enjoy a peach bun on your birthday.

Offer: Free peach bun

Valid: On your birthday

Mamoun’s

Mamoun’s falafels always hit the spot and you get a free sandwich on your special day! 

Offer: Free sandwich, sign-up required

Valid: On your birthday

The Dead Poet

The Dead Poet bar on the Upper West Side is dedicated to celebrating famous poets and writers. So much so that if you share a birthday with a dead poet on their list, you get a free drink! If you share a birthday with somebody who isn’t on the list, you can take a stab at making the case to the bartenders 😉 

Offer: Free birthday drink

Valid: On your birthday

Juice Generation 

I love the reset that a fresh juice or smoothie gives me. Grab one at Juice Generation anytime during your birthday month. 

Offer: Free juice or smoothie, sign-up required and $10 purchase within the past 90 days

Valid: Any time during your birthday month 

Sweets

Junior’s Cheesecake

New Yorkers go crazy for Junior’s Cheesecake! Get a slice of this legendary dessert on the house for your birthday. 

Offer: Free slice of cheesecake with purchase of lunch or dinner, sign-up required

Valid: Within 7 days before or after your birthday 

IKEA

Board the IKEA ferry to claim a free ice cream.

Offer: Free ice cream cone, sign-up required

Valid: Any time during your birthday month 

Krispy Kreme

I love to stop by the Krispy Kreme window in Times Square to grab a donut or two. For your birthday, they’re treating you to a box of 3!

Offer: Free box of 3 donuts, sign-up required

Valid: Any time during your birthday month

Ole & Steen

Your birthday cake is taken care of thanks to Ole & Steen, a popular Danish bakery that’s offering a small cake as a freebie. 

Offer: Free small cake, sign-up required

Valid: On your birthday

Edible Arrangements

Treat yourself to a bouquet of chocolate-dipped fruits as Edible Arrangements’ birthday freebie.

Offer: Free chocolate-dipped fruits, sign-up required

Valid: On your birthday

Sprinkles Cupcakes

If you’re signed up for Sprinkles Perks, you get a free cupcake on your birthday.

Offer: Free cupcake of your choice, sign-up required

Valid: Sent the Wednesday before your birthday and you have 30 days to redeem

Pinkberry

Pile on those toppings because your birthday froyo is on the house!

Offer: Free small cup of frozen yogurt, sign-up required

Valid: On your birthday

Crumbl

Crubml Cookies are certainly a decadent treat, but what better day to indulge than on your birthday? Check out their website or app for the flavors of the week.  

Offer: Free cookie, sign-up required

Valid: Any time during your birthday month 

Beauty & Wellness

Sephora

Become a Sephora Beauty Insider to get a birthday freebie. I love that the options are for popular brands, and the products range from makeup to skincare to hair care. 

Offer: Free beauty product, sign-up required

Valid: Any time during your birthday month 

Ulta

Head to Ulta for another beauty product sample. I usually prefer the options at Sephora but the Ulta gifts tend to be larger sizes. 

Offer: Free beauty product, sign-up required

Valid: Any time during your birthday month 

QC Spa

QC Spa is treating you to a birthday spa day! This relaxing spa on Governor’s Island is just a quick ferry ride from Manhattan but still close enough to enjoy the beautiful skyline from the rooftop pool. Visit with a paying friend during your birthday month, and you’ll get free entry to the spa.

Offer: Free admission for one out of two guests 

Valid: Any time during your birthday month, Monday through Friday

Shopping

Madewell

This is definitely a favorite birthday freebie! Madewell generously offers a $25 credit that can be used in stores or online. Put it toward a pair of jeans or a gorgeous leather bag, or check out their socks and accessories, which are always a win. 

Offer: $25 off any purchase, sign-up required

Valid: Any time during your birthday month 

Hudson Yards

Download the Hudson Yards app (HY+ Rewards) and you’ll get a $10 gift card as a birthday gift. 

Offer: $10 gift card, sign-up required 

Valid: On your birthday

Entertainment

AMC

Join AMC’s Stubs program and get free popcorn on your birthday.

Offer: Free popcorn, sign-up required

Valid: Any time during your birthday month 

And that wraps up 20+ birthday freebies in NYC.

I hope you’re able to hit all of these spots and take advantage of the fun offers before, on, and after your birthday 😉 

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