Make your birthday special with freebies from local businesses. We’ve rounded up great deals, sweet treats and cool experiences you can snag around town — just for being born!
Whether you’re into dessert-for-breakfast or discounts while you shop, there’s something here for everyone. Hit one spot or make a full-blown birthday adventure out of it for the day!
Northside Grill
Get a free breakfast or lunch entree (until 3pm, dine-in only) at Northside Grill.
Argus Farm Stop
Swing by the Argus Farm Stop café (1200 Packard Road) for a free birthday drink. Bonus: explore fresh local produce and artisanal goods while you’re there!
Zola Businesses
Cafe Zola (112 W Washington St, Ann Arbor) & Zola Bistro (3030 Washtenaw Ave)
Start the day at Café Zola or Zola Bistro with a dreamy Nutella Banana Crepe — on the house (with ID + entree purchase).
Zingerman’s
Ready for the ultimate foodie birthday trail?
- Zingerman’s Bakehouse (3711 Plaza Drive): Free loaf of bread (with purchase under $6.99)
- Zingerman’s Deli (422 Detroit Street): 15% off everything (with ID)
- Zingerman’s Coffee Company (3723 Plaza Drive) : 50% off coffee or hot chocolate
- Zingerman’s Creamery (3723 Plaza Drive) : Free gelato!
The Bomber
306 East Michigan Avenue, Ypsilanti
Grab a free half order of Cap’n Crunch French Toast at The Bomber with ID in Ypsilanti.
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Mac’s Acadian Seafood Shack
104 East Michigan Avenue, Ann Arbor
Receive a free entree on your birthday with the purchase of an entree of equal or greater value (up to $40). In addition, receive a free birthday dessert, choice of: key lime pie, bread pudding or ice cream. (Must show valid ID.)
Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase
212 South Fourth Avenue
Celebrate with laughter! During your birthday month, you and 3 friends get free general admission to a show (10:30pm Saturdays only). Call ahead to reserve!
Afternoon Delight
251 East Liberty Street
Order a meal at Afternoon Delight and score a free dessert to top it off!
The Himalayan Bazar
218 South Main Street
Snag 15% off your full purchase at The Himalayan Bazaar (ID required). Also, 10% of their net profits go to “Education Elevated” for the girls of the Education Project in Nepal.
Metzger’s
305 North Zeeb Road
After a hearty German meal at Metzger’s, get a warm free strudel to celebrate. Don’t forget your ID!
Donna Marie Iadipaolo is a writer, journalist, and State of Michigan certified teacher, since 1990. She has written for national publications like The Village Voice, Ear Magazine of New Music, Insurance & Technology, and TheStreet.
She is now writing locally for many publications, including Current Magazine, Ann Arbor Family, and the Ann Arbor Independent. Her undergraduate degree is from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, where she graduated with an honors bachelor’s degree and three teacher certificate majors: mathematics, social sciences, English. She also earned three graduate degrees in Master of Science, Master of Arts, and Education Specialist Degree.
