Want free food on your birthday? Here are 25+ deals to grab in Charlotte
Growing older may be inevitable, but paying full price on your birthday apparently isn’t.
Earlier this month, we asked CharlotteFive readers to share their favorite birthday freebies and deals around Charlotte. The responses came flooding in – from free desserts and coffee to discounted meals and other perks.
Whether you’re looking to stretch your birthday budget or simply collect as many complimentary treats as possible, here are some spots worth checking out on your big day.
I’ll be using this list as a menu on my birthday (June 24th), and I plan on trying everything. To readers who sent these suggestions in: my stomach and my wallet thank you. If you have more birthday freebie suggestions, feel free to let me know at emoore@charlotteobserver.com.
131 MAIN Restaurant
Location: 5970 Fairview Rd #100, Charlotte, NC 28210
Location: 17830 Statesville Rd., Cornelius, NC 28031
Location: 9886 Rea Rd., Charlotte, NC 28277
You can get a complimentary dessert on your birthday at 131 Main when you dine in.
Ace No. 3
Location: 1001 Belmont Ave, Charlotte, NC 28205
Location: 829 Providence Rd, Charlotte, NC 28207
Location: 101 S Tryon St UNIT 120, Charlotte, NC 28280
Location: 8520 Pit Stop Ct NW #10, Concord, NC 28027
Rewards members can get $5 off their meals on their birthdays.
Amelie’s French Bakery & Cafe
Location: 136 E 36th St, Charlotte, NC 28205
Location: 380 S College St, Charlotte, NC 28202
Location: 524 Brandywine Rd, Charlotte, NC 28209
Location: 7715 Pineville-Matthews Rd Unit 34B, Charlotte, NC 28226
Location: 157 E Main St, Rock Hill, SC 29730
Amelie’s rewards members with the Toast Local app receive $5 gift cards on their birthdays.
Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar
Location: 1626 East Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28203
Location: 15105 John J Delaney Dr Ste A, Charlotte, NC 28277
Location: 8915 Christenbury Pkwy Ste 70, Concord, NC 28027
Location: 8625-A Lindholm Dr, Huntersville, NC 28078
Location: 2211 E Franklin Blvd Suite #120, Gastonia, NC 28054
Location: 279 Williamson Rd C, Mooresville, NC 28117
If you’re a rewards club member, you can get a free burger on your birthday.
Belk
Location: Various locations
Belk will give you a $10 reward bucks certificate to use during your birth month if you have a Belk credit card.
Brewers at 4001 Yancey
Location: 4001-A Yancey Rd, Charlotte, NC 28217
Head to Yancey for a free entree on your birthday.
Buffalo Wild Wings
Location: Various locations
Get six free wings during your birthday month at B-Dubs.
Chick-fil-A
Location: Various locations
You can get a free birthday dessert if you use the app.
Chili’s
Location: Various locations
Rewards members get a free dessert on their birthdays.
Chipotle
Location: Various locations
You can get a free side or drink on your birthday.
Cowbell Burger & Whiskey Bar
Location: 201 N. Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28202
You can get a complimentary birthday dessert or virgin shake when you dine-in on your birthday.
The Cowfish Sushi Burger Bar
Location: 4310 Sharon Rd, Charlotte, NC 28211
Those celebrating their birthdays get a free dessert with their meals.
Culver’s
Location: Various locations
Culver’s will give you a free scoop with sprinkles on your birthday if you have its app.
Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse
Location: 4725 Piedmont Row Dr Suite 170, Charlotte, NC 28210
Del Frisco’s will give you a $25 reward certificate on your birthday if you are a member of its Landry’s Select Club.
Firebirds Wood Fired Grill
Location: 3920 Sharon Rd B100, Charlotte, NC 28211
Location: 7716 Rea Rd, Charlotte, NC 28277
Location: 2147 SC-160 Suite 104, Fort Mill, SC 29708
Location: 6801 Northlake Mall Dr, Charlotte, NC 28216
Location: 16641 Birkdale Commons Pkwy, Huntersville, NC 28078
Enjoy $10 off your birthday meal when you dine in at Firebirds.
The Giddy Goat Coffee Roasters
Location: 3001 Griffith St, Charlotte, NC 28203
Location: 1217 The Plaza, Charlotte, NC 28205
Rewards members get a free drink on their birthdays.
Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams
Location: 416 E 36th St Suite 400, Charlotte, NC 28205
Location: 1920 Camden Rd., Charlotte, NC 28203
Location: 4203 Park Rd, Charlotte, NC 28209
Location: 9828 Rea Rd, Charlotte, NC 28277
Jeni’s rewards members with a free scoop on their birthday.
Moo & Brew
Location: 1300 Central Ave, Charlotte, NC 28205
Location: 111 Matthews Station St, Matthews, NC 28105
Get $10 off your meal on your birthday when you dine in.
New Zealand Cafe
Location: 1717 Sardis Rd N #6-A, Charlotte, NC 28270
You can get a free meal on your birthday at New Zealand Cafe.
Nothing Bundt Cakes
Location: Various locations
Get a free mini bundt cake on your birthday.
Publix
Location: Various locations
Publix offers members a free birthday treat of either a standard Publix Bakery bar cake or a tub of Publix premium ice cream.
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers and Brews
Location: 8304 Kenbrooke Dr, Charlotte, NC 28262
Location: 8425 Northlake Commons Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28216
Location: 613 River Hwy, Mooresville, NC 28117
Become a Red Robin member and get a free birthday burger meal the month of your birthday.
Salata
Location: 601 S Tryon St Suite No. 131, Charlotte, NC 28202
Location: 4425 Sharon Rd Suite No. 195, Charlotte, NC 28211
Location: 3700 South Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28217
Location: 9825 Sandy Rock Pl, Charlotte, NC 28277
Get $12 off your meal on your birthday at Salata.
Salsarita’s Fresh Cantina
Location: Various locations
Enjoy $5 off your meal at Salsarita’s on your birthday.
Starbucks
Location: Various locations
Get a free drink on your birthday at Starbucks.
The Salty Donut
Location: 1711 Commonwealth Ave Suite 110, Charlotte, NC 28205
Location: 1515 S Tryon St #105, Charlotte, NC 28203
Location: 15120 Bowl St #101, Charlotte, NC 28277
Get a free donut on your birthday.
Topgolf
Location: 9110 Drivers Wy, Charlotte, NC 28262
Location: 8024 Savoy Corporate Dr, Charlotte, NC 28273
Get complimentary game time, free appetizers or reward points through the app on your birthday. Exact offers vary by location.
Texas Roadhouse
Location: 10400 E Independence Blvd, Matthews, NC 28105
Location: 7801 Gateway Ln NW, Concord, NC 28027
Location: 1863 Remount Rd, Gastonia, NC 28054
Location: 2367 Dave Lyle Blvd, Rock Hill, SC 29730
Texas Roadhouse offers birthday celebrants a free appetizer or sidekick of ribs (with the purchase of an entrée) during their birthday month by joining the Texas Roadhouse VIP Club.
YAFO Kitchen
Location: 1231A East Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28203
Location: 1331 Central Ave #101, Charlotte, NC 28205
Location: 720 Gov Morrison St #120, Charlotte, NC 28211
Location: 15105 John J Delaney Dr J, Charlotte, NC 28277
Get $15 off your meal when you dine in at YAFO on your birthday.
