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Portland On The Cheap:  Birthday Perks


* Updated 05/14/2012*

The following offers are available by one of two ways: 
1) sign up for the online birthday club and get a perk via email; or
2) show up at the restaurant and get a freebie on your birthday (please call the restaurant ahead to ensure free birthday treat is still valid)
AND don't forget to bring your ID, just in case!

Applebees Free birthday dessert with purchase of an entree.  Must sign up for their email club.  On your birthday, you'll receive a coupon that is good for 30 days.  Choose from dessert shooter or brownie bite or equivalent as available.
Arby's Sign up for the Arby's Extras club and a week before your birthday, they'll send you a coupon for a free 12oz. shake with any purchase.  Expires seven days from send date.
Auntie Anne's Pretzels
Sign up for Pretzel Perks program and a week before your birthday they'll send you a 'Buy one pretzel item, Get any pretzel item Free' coupon.  Expires 14 days from date sent.
Aveda
Become a member of Aveda.com and get an exclusive offer on your birthday every year. Simply provide your email address and birthday when you register.

There is a separate paid program "Aveda Pure Privilege," which requires a $10 sign up.  In return, you'll receive a birthday gift valued at $20 plus the opportunity to earn points and special offers. 
Baskin Robbins Free 2.5 ounce scoop of ice cream.  Join the birthday club and they'll send you a coupon a week before your birthday.  You'll have about 10 days to use if from the time it was sent.
Ben & Jerry's
User submission from Karin 09/24/09: 
"Ben and Jerry’s has a mailing list you can sign up for, and you get a free scoop.  They send you a coupon before your birthday that you print and use within two weeks following your birthday." 

Admin note:  verified.
Benihana Sign up for the "Chef's Table" and you'll also get a complimentary Benihana Birthday Dinner certificate, maximum value of $30 (excludes alcoholic beverages, gratuity and tax) that will be emailed to you for use during the month of your birthday.  Dinner also includes a big bowl of ice cream with cherry and candle!
Big Al's Bowling
User submission from Daniel (05/23/2011):  "Big Al's Beaverton will give you one of their sugar shack deserts if you tell them it is your birthday. You can either get it in the restaurant or at the snack bar."

You can also sign up for 105.1 the Buzz Freeloaders and they'll email you a coupon for a free dessert.
Black Angus Steakhouse Free steak dinner.  Join the BA Prime Club and they'll send you a free dessert just for joining and then you'll receive a coupon good for a free steak dinner on your birthday.
Buffalo Wild Wings Free dessert.  Sign up for the Buffalo Circle and they'll send you the coupon via email.  Choose rich and creamy Chocolate Fudge cake or a scoop of ice cream with chocolate or caramel topping.  Coupon good one week before and one week after your birthday.
Burgerville
User submission from Serena:

"During your birthday month you get a credit of $5 if you pick up a Burgerville Rewards Card and register it online.
Details on their website:
http://burgerville.com/burgerville-card/tell-me-more/

My boyfriend signed up a few days before his birthday. They told him he will get the $5 credit next month because they only credit the cards once a month and that day had already passed."

Admin note:  verified.
Chang's Mongolian Grill
Free meal on your birthday (as long as you bring another dining patron).  Bring your ID.
Cheesecake Factory Free sundae treat on your birthday.  Just inform the server.  Please note that this sundae is *tiny*--just a mini-scoop of ice cream with some chocolate fudge and whip cream in a very small cup!
Chen's Dynasty
Free birthday meal -- buy one, get one free of equal or lesser value.  Dine in only.  Valid with photo ID.  Not valid with other offers.  Located in Bethany Village Center.

Update from reader 12/11"We went to Chen's Dynasty for the one-for-one (equal or lesser than value) recently and the only requirement was the ID, no emails, no coupons. But do make a call to the restaurant just to be sure. The food was in good serving size too! Nice!"
Chevys Free birthday gift.  Sign up for the Compadres e-mail club and they'll send you a coupon good for a free entree with no other strings attached!  Maximum value of $12.

Update from reader Serena 09/08/10:  "I signed my boyfriend up for the free Chevy's entree and they emailed him a coupon for it. We just went to Chevy's yesterday and they honored the free birthday entree."
Claim Jumper $25 birthday reward.  The catch?  You must pay a one-time $25 enrollment fee into the 'Landry's Select Club.'  Once you sign up, you'll immediately receive $25 back as a welcome reward to use on your next visit, and then you'll enjoy all the other perks of membership.  This includes priority seating, a $25 reward for every $250 you spend, special offers, AND the card is good at over 300 locations (including the Chart House, Landry's Seafood restaurants and more).
Coldstone Ice Creamery Sign up for the birthday club and receive a coupon via email that gets you one free Like It Create Your Own Creation (ice cream + 1 mix-in) served in a cup, WITH the purchase of another Like-It Creation.  They'll send it a week before your birthday and you'll have a total of 14 days to use it.  It used to be one freebie with no strings attached, but they have now changed it so that you must purchase one to get the free birthday perk.
Comedy Sportz Two free tickets for a regular show.  Join the birthday club online and they'll email you an during your birthday month that will allow you and a guest in for free.
Cost Plus World Market
Sign up for the free World Market Explorer Rewards Program and receive "a birthday surprise"...which ends up being a 10% off coupon.  As a member, you'll receive exclusive savings and earn Coffee and Gourmet Rewards
Cruise In Country Diner User submission from Tyler: 
"The Cruise In Country Diner at the corner of River and Farmington in Hillsboro offers a free hot fudge sundae to anyone on their birthday!"
Dairy Queen Sign up for the DQ birthday club or Blizzard Fan Club and a few days before your birthday you will receive a coupon via email for a 'Buy one, get one free' blizzard offer.
Daphne's Greek Cafe Free meal.  Join the Pita Point Reward Program and they'll send you a coupon that's good for a free plate, no other purchase necessary.  You'll have two weeks to use it from the time you receive it.

* As of late December 2009 all Portland-area Daphne's restaurants have been shut down
Del Taco
Sign up for their Raving Fan eClub and you'll get a coupon good for 2 FREE chicken soft tacos.  Then, when your birthday nears you'll get a coupon good for a FREE premium shake, in which you'll have about 2 weeks to redeem it from the time you receive the coupon.
Denny's
It's back!  The Original Grand Slam breakfast is free on your birthday, just show proof of ID.  See this press release for proof.
Dutch Brothers Coffee
Free drink on your birthday, just let em' know and show your ID.  Valid for all locations, verified by three POTC submissions.
Famous Daves Free meal.  Join the P.I.G. email club and they'll send you a special birthday offer via email for a buy one entree, get one free entree coupon, up to a $15 value.
Float On
If you've never floated before, this is your time to try it out!  Schedule a float a week before, during, or a week after your birthday and receive 50% off a float session (90 minutes).  Regular pricing is $50 per session.  Call 503-384-2620 for more information.
Fuddruckers Free 1/3 pound burger or other Fuddruckers entree of equal or lesser value.  You must sign up for the Fudds Club online and a few days before your birthday you'll receive the email coupon.  Offer expires 14 days from date sent.
Green Dragon Bistro and Brewpub
User submission from Debbie (08/02/11):
"Green Dragon on SE 9th (& Hawthorn) gives you a free tshirt and beer on your birthday."

Admin note:  Green Dragon is owned by Rogue Brewery, which has other locations around the state that may offer this same birthday perk; please call ahead to verify.
Guild Lakes Inn
User submission from Alan (07/14/11):

"Free meal on your birthday.  Just show ID.  Has to be on your birthday though, and they’re only open from 6 to 6."
Home Town / Old Country Buffet
Sign up for their eClub and you'll get a buy one adult dinner buffet meal, get one free coupon (with purchase of a drink).  Good for one week before and one week after your birthday.
Hollywood Video Free movie!  Must be a member, just select any movie (yes, even the new releases), take it to the check-out and the Hollywood system should automatically identify your free rental based upon the date of birth in the system.

Admin note:  good luck finding any Hollywood Videos still open.
Incredible John's Pizza
One free birthday buffet any day during the month of your birthday, with a catch:  you must be a member of the Incredible John's VIP Club, which costs $5 for an annual membership.  You must sign up in person for the VIP club and sorry, the free birthday buffet cannot be redeemed on the date of VIP card purchase.
Jack in the Box
Use this coupon to receive a free birthday dessert of mini churros, New York Cheesecake or Chocolate Overload Cake.
Joe's Crab Shack Sign up for the Connect club and receive an email good for a free appetizer (value up to $8.19) with the purchase of an adult entree.
Krispy Kreme Free donut.  Sign up for the 'Friends of Krispy Kreme' club and they'll send you an email containing your free coupon.


Macaroni Grill Free dessert.  Sign up for "Get the Dish" email club and a week before your birthday you'll receive a coupon for free dessert.
Mama Mia Trattoria
Free cheesecake.  Just show your ID and inform your server.
Marie Callender's Free slice of pie and $5 off entree coupon.  Join the online E-Club and they'll send you an email containing your birthday voucher.  The nice part is that the coupon is good for about 4 weeks.

Admin note:  All Marie Callender's locations in the Portland, OR metro area are now closed.
McGrath's Fish House
Receive a voucher good for $10 $5.00  to spend toward a dinner. Must print and bring entire email with bar code; present to server before ordering.  Offer is valid 2 weeks prior through 2 weeks after your birthday.

Update from reader Alex 11/11:  "Just a heads up.  I recently got the McGrath's birthday offer and it's only good for $5 off a meal."
Moe's Southwest Grill Free entree.  Sign up for Moe's E-World and they'll send you a coupon on your birthday.  This is not a buy-one, get-one free, this is truly a birthday freebie that is good for one week before and one week after your birthday.  The only Oregon location is in Wilsonville.
Noah's Bagels
Sign up for the Noah's e-Club and get tasty deals over the next year worth at least $100.  No offer on your birthday, however.
Noodles & Company Free entree.  Join the Noodlegram and they'll send you a free dish voucher good for your birthday.  This is not a buy-one, get-one free, this is truly a birthday freebie that is good for one week before and one week after your birthday.

Update from reader Alex 11/11:  "...it may be worth noting that the Noodles and Company offer has a maximum value of $7.50."
Old Spaghetti Factory
The restaurant has a Kid's Club for 10 years and younger to get a free kid's meal on their birthday.  Join the club online.  Another reader recently said that he received an email coupon good for a free birthday meal, but the only way to get this is to sign up as a member of the KINK FM Community.  Click here and select "KINK Community" to register.
On The Border
Join their Cantina Club online and get a coupon just for joining.  Then, a week before your birthday, they'll send you a coupon good for a free Dip Trio or Brownie Sundae with the purchase of one or more entrees.  Coupon is valid for 14 days from the date sent.
Orange Julius
Sign up for their Quench Club and get a "Buy One, Get One Free" coupon good for a 20 oz. Julius Fruit Drink or Premium Fruit Smoothie.  
Outback Steakhouse Free dessert.  Just show your ID and inform your server.
Papa Murhpy's
Free cookie dough.  Must sign up for their eClub.  During your birthday month, you'll recieve an email for the free cookie dough with the purchase of any pizza.
Papa's Pizza Parlour
Join the Papa's birthday club here and they will mail you a postcard for your birthday good for $10 off your next visit to Papa's Pizza Parlor.
Pastini Pastaria
Submission from Serena:

"Get an emailed coupon for a free entree on the day of your birthday with ID (with sign up for email newsletter).  If you don't sign up for newsletter you can still go in on your birthday and they give you a free birthday Tiramisu. Not sure if you have to purchase anything or not."

Admin note:  POTC-verified.  Free entrée vouchers are sent 7 days before your birthday.  You can use the voucher the day before, the day of, or the day after your birthday.  Be sure to sign up on the web site.
PF Changs Free slice of cake.  Just show your ID and inform your server.
Pretzel Maker / Pretzel Time
Free small size of pretzel bites.  Sign up for their Fan club and about a week before your birthday you'll get the coupon via email.  Update 10/28/11 from reader Gary:  no more locations in the Portland area! 
Qdoba Mexican Grill Free entree with one entree purchase.  Join the eClub and they'll send you a buy one/get one free coupon on your birthday.  Good for one week before and one week after your birthday.
Quiznos Free cookie.  Sign up for their mailing list and they'll send you a coupon for a free cookie on your birthday.
Red Coach Restaruant
User submission from Jamie (03/08/2011):
"Free Meal. If you sign up for the birthday club at The Red Coach Restaurant, a few weeks before you birthday they send you a coupon for a free Karl's Special: 1/3lb Burger, fries and a drink."

Red Coach has no web site.  Find them in downtown Portland at

615 Southwest Broadway # 102
Portland, OR 97205-3411

(503) 227-4840
Red Lobster Free appetizer.  Join the Fresh Catch Club and they'll send you a coupon on your birthday.
Red Robin Update 02/01/2011:  You must now get register via the 'Red Royalty' program to get your free burger.  Go into any Red Robin restaurant and ask for the free card; you'll have to then go online and register the card number to your name and input your birthday to get a free burger.

Free burger.  Sign up for the E-club and one week before your birthday you will receive a coupon via email.  You will have 14 days to use this, and the best part is that the burger is good for any one of the sandwich menu items.  If you go to the restaurant on your birthday, you'll also receive a free sundae--just show your ID and inform your server.
Rheinlander & Gustav's
User submission from Hannah (02/01/2011)
"Guests that come in to celebrate their birthday (or anniversary) receive a complimentary piece of homemade apple strudel."
Rock Bottom Brewery Special offer.  Must join the Mug Club by visiting the restaurant and picking up a card.  You'll have to register the card online to receive benefits.
Rogue Distillery & Public House
User submission from Carmen (08/22/2011)
"Join the Rogue nation and receive a 32oz. beer and a t-shirt on your birthday for free! No gimmicks!"

Admin note:  Rogue Brewery has other locations around the state that may offer this same birthday perk; please call ahead to verify.
Ruby Tuesday Join the 'So Connected' club and they'll send you coupon good for a free handcrafted birthday burger!
Sephora
Get a free birthday gift like Philosophy's shampoo, shower gel or bubble bath.  Must sign up for the free 'Beauty Insider' rewards program online.  Retail locations at Washington Square, Clackamas Town Center, Vancouver Mall and downtown Portland. 
Sonic Drive-In
Sign up for the 'Sonic Cruisers' and during your birthday month you'll receive a coupon good for free tots, a drink or a slush. 
Spirit Mountain Casino
User submission (05/18/10): 
"Spirit Mountain Casino gives you a free gift during the month of your birthday.  Must be a registered member of their Coyote Club, and the free gift will be based on your level of play. 

Also, either 107.5 or 105 radio station gives you a free buffet to Spirit Mountain Buffet."
Starbucks
User submission (05/18/10):  If you have a Starbucks Rewards Card and register it with them you get a free drink on your birthday.  Plus they also give you two free hours of wifi use each day.

Admin note:  verified.  Register your rewards card and you'll get a postcard good for a free drink for your birthday (expires a week after your birthday).
Sweet Tomatoes Free meal with purchase of another meal.  Join the Club Veg online and they'll send you a buy one/get one free coupon for your birthday, which is valid one week before and one week after your birthday.  Note:  you must also purchase two beverages in order for the coupon to work!

Update 08/02/11 from Lori (user submission):

 "I just wanted to let you know that Sweet Tomatoes' has changed their b-day from buy one get one to buy one and get one 50% off with the purchase of a full price meal and 2 drinks. My husband received his e-mail this morning (08/02/2011) and that was the offer."
Taco Del Mar
For kids:  join the Club Carlos Kids Club and receive a free Kids Meal for your birthday.
Tacho's Mexican restaurant located in Oregon City.  Go to the website, fill out the form and show up on your birthday with your picture ID with your birth date on it and show it to your server. They will treat you to any meal on the menu.
Taste of Asia User submission from Sirenna (02/26/2011)
"In Vancouver on Fourth Plain, ONLY ON YOUR BIRTHDAY you can get a free Chinese buffet (they check I.D.) with at least one other customer paying full price."
TGI Fridays Free dessert.  Just show your ID and inform your server. 
* Please note that all TGI Fridays locations in the Portland area have closed.
The Melting Pot Free chocolate fondue for two.  Join the Club Fondue and they'll send you a coupon on your birthday--but note that the coupon is only valid if you order entrees for both adults.
The Salt Grotto
Birthday Special:  Free session on your birthday (ID required as proof).  Located in the Pearl, see page under "Specials."  Call for reservation.
Shari's Restaurant and Pies
User submission from Jacobie (06/22/11):  "Sharis will give you a free slice of pie on your birthday. May have to show ID." 

Admin update (05/14/12):  Shari's now has their own email club, sign up online and get these perks:  "Join now and receive a FREE slice of pie!  Pie Club Members are the first to learn about new and featured dishes, tasty promotions and special events happening at their favorite Shari's Restaurant. Members also receive PIE on their birthday to celebrate that special day!"
Todai Update from multiple users 04/11:  Todai is now closed!  :-(

Free meal certificate for your next visit.  The catch is that you must visit on your birthday, pay full price, then they'll give you a voucher for a free meal on your next visit.  Todai's website also has an eClub, but we are not certain as to the perks or benefits you'll receive.


UPDATE 08/17/09 from a Todai customer:
"Just thought you should know that Todai has reverted their birthday special to what it used to be, so you are getting it ON your birthday with at least one paid other person. Just show your ID  I just left there and am stuffed to my eyeballs with sushi!   It's one of the best free birthday deals around!"
Treasure Island Buffet
Free buffet on your birthday....BUT, only valid if you bring 3 guests that pay full price.  Bring your ID and three good friends that don't mind that they are paying!
Vege Thai
Free dinner on your birthday... picture ID plus one friend required for one free entree.  Located near 33rd & Hawthorne, this is 100% vegetarian with some vegan options as well.
Wendy's
Sign up for 'WendyMail' and within the week you'll receive a $1 coupon in your inbox as well as another coupon on your birthday.
Wingstop Ten free wings.  Join the Wingstop e-club online and they'll send you a coupon on your birthday.  The restaurant is located on SE 82nd between Powell and Holgate.




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