Get free and discount food year round

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Carol

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Get free and discount food year round. When you register for birthday freebies many restaurants, restaurant groups and chains will send you offers for free and discounted food throughout the year.

I get emails regularly from the many restaurants and honestly there are so many I can’t always use them. If you’re concerned about clogging up your email you may want to set up a secondary email account and check it regularly.

Covid alert 5/14/2020: Since most restaurants barely survived last year I wouldn’t be surprised if they’ve suspended or canceled these deals. Many restaurants are closed either temporarily or permanently so call your location first and make sure it’s still there before heading out. Happy dining!

Money saving apps

Ritual is my go to app. Get $10 for signing up. With year round savings plus you earn points for all purchases at all restaurants combined.

DoorDash: Join using my link and get $10 free.

GrubHub: Join using my link and get

I don’t publish the specific offers as separate posts because they’re only available if you are signed up with these restaurants loyalty programs **to receive deals (new offers):**

Restaurants that send out freebies and discounts and sample offers (your results may vary).

Au Bon Pain: Get a free travel mug for signing up for eclub. Get offers usually for a dollar or two off.
California Pizza Kitchen: Get offers such as spend $40 get $20 off. Buy discount gift cards at Sam’s Club.
Chipotle: Sign up for texts and get free food.
Corner Bakery: Free sweet for joining. Get offers such as free BOGO sandwiches or a few bucks off.
Doc B’s: For limited time sign up for app and get $10

Emerald Loop: Buy one get one free. Get $20 off $30 for your birthday.
Famous Dave’s BBQ: Discount wings
Four Corners Dining: Get $5 for signing up
Grill on the Alley: Buy a certain number of entrees get one free. Get $25 on your birthday.

Jamba Juice: Discount smoothies and juices.
~~Le Pain Quotidien: Download new app and get a free cup of coffee. Get monthly offers including a free tartine or salad ($12-$15 value).~~ All Illinois locations closed.
Lettuce Entertain You: Join Lettuce Entertain You’s Frequent Diner Club. Use my link and get $10 free! (I also get $10 after you dine. Thank you). Sometimes you receive coupons for various LEYE restaurants. Get $15 on your birthday.
Lyfe Kitchen: Download app, use code CAROLC2099 and get free flatbread ($9.50-$10.75 value)

Maggiano’s: Join eclub Get $10 Off Your Next Visit. Spend $30 get $10 off (food only no alcohol).
Noodles & Company: BOGO free
Panera Bread: Usually for a dollar or two off a salad or sandwich.
~~Pret-A-Manger: Download the app and get free food and beverage offers.~~ All Illinois locations closed.
Red Robin: Discount burger offers.

Starbucks: Bonus star offer.
True Food Kitchen: Get $10 off first online or dine-in purchase of $25 or more. Offers: 15%-20% off to-go orders and discount brunch.