We all love getting free stuff, especially on our birthdays.

Make the most of your special day and celebrate all the foodie love from local and national purveyors.

We’ve compiled the ultimate list of free food, desserts, and drinks (and some special birthday deals) to get in or around Vancouver.

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Here are 25 things to eat and drink for FREE on your birthday in Vancouver.

Free

Starbucks

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What: Get a free drink or food item of your choice

How: Sign up for Starbucks Rewards. The birthday reward is only redeemable on the day of your birthday

Denny’s

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What: Free Original Grand Slam Breakfast

How: Present a valid government ID on your birthday

Red Robin

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What: Free gourmet burger

How: Be a part of Red Robin Royalty rewards program to get the coupon

Godiva Chocolatier

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What: A special birthday offer that changes every few months. In the past, there has been a $10 credit on a purchase of $10 or more

How: Be a Godiva Chocolate Rewards Member 45 days prior to your birthday

Boston Pizza

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What: Free dessert on your birthday

How: Join My BP to receive the coupon

Tim Hortons

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What: Receive a birthday offer

How: Sign up for their rewards program seven days prior to your birthday

Cartems Donuts

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What: Free Donut

How: Bring your ID to prove your birthday

David’s Tea

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What: If you join the Frequent Steeper Club you get a free cup of tea for your birthday in store

How: Be a part of the Frequent Steeper program

Baskin Robbins

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What: Free scoop of ice cream.

How: Join Club 31

IHOP

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What: Free full stack of pancakes

How: Join MyHop

Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt

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What: $5 Menchie’s money credit two weeks before or after your birthday

How: Join My Smilage

Harveys

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What: Receive a special “gift” on your birthday

How: Sign up for their newsletter

Mary Brown’s Chicken & Taters

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What: Free “Big Mary” burger

How: Sign up for their newsletter

Montana’s

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What: Free dessert

How: The Grill Lovers’ Club at Montana’s will email you a voucher for a free birthday dessert with your meal

De Dutch

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What: Free pannenkoek (dutch pancake)

How: Join De Club to get the birthday voucher

Free with a purchase

Cold Stone Creamery

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What: Free treat with the purchase of a second ice cream treat

How: Join My Cold Stone Club and you will get a Buy One Creation, Get One Creation Coupon for your birthday

Pajo’s Fish and Chips

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What: Two-piece cod and chips or your choice of a beef burger, or a breakfast menu item

How: Sign up for their birthday meal email list to receive a coupon during your birthday month. Only valid with a purchase of a second meal of equal or greater value.

The Keg Steakhouse + Bar

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What: A complimentary slice of their Billy Miner Pie ice cream pie

How: When calling to make reservations, mention that it’s for a birthday

Milestones

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What: Free dessert of your choice after ordering a meal

How: Inform the server that it is your birthday

Joey Restaurants

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What: They can give you a free dessert after your meal

How: When dining at the restaurant, mention that it is your birthday

Cora

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What: Get a special birthday treat in your mail

How: Subscribe to Cora’s Newsletter

Dairy Queen

 

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What: Buy one get one coupon

How: Join the DQ Blizzard fan club and get the coupon

Marble Slab Creamery

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What: Free treat with purchase

How: Sign-up for Marble Mail at least 48 hours in advance of your birthday for a sweet surprise

Carlos and Kelly O’ Bryan’s Irish Pub

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What: Come in on the day of your birthday and receive $20 off your meal before 4 pm and if you come after 4 pm, it’ll be $30 off

How: Let the servers know it’s your birthday

South St. Burger

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What: Receive a buy one get one coupon

How: Register for their Birthday club 72 hours prior to your birthday to be eligible