If it's FREE, it's for me! There are loads of restaurants all over Connecticut that offer free food in some way, shape or form on your birthday!

You may have to do some research and sign up for some e-mail lists, but there's free grub out there on your special day. If you work it just right, you won't need to pay for a single bite. Here are some highlights from freebirthdaymeals.org, thefrugalgirls.com, and favoritecandle.com.

Arbys - Free Small Shake

Applebees - Free Entree

Backyard Burgers - Free Birthday Burger

Buffalo Wild Wings - Free Order of Snack Size Wings

Dennys - Free Grand Slam Breakfast

Frank Pepe Pizza - Free 12" Pizza

IHOP - Free meal

Jersey Mikes - Free Sub and Drink

Moe's Southwest Grill - Free Entree

McDonald's - Free Kid's Happy Meal

Olive Garden - Free Birthday Surprise(?!)

Pizza Hut - Free Kids Personal Pan Pizza

Ruby Tuesday - Free Handcrafted Burger

Most participating restaurants that provide free food on your birthday require you to sign up for their 'Birthday Club' or their email signup. Check the restaurant's website before asking for your free birthday food or surprise. What is that? A birthday surprise? I've heard that might be when the servers all come over to your table and throw french fries at the birthday boy or girl. Who's to say!

Ethan's 65th Birthday Bash - Ethan's Photo
Ethan's 65th Birthday Bash - Ethan's Photo
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