The Best DC Birthday Freebies

City Cast DC just had our second birthday. You know what that means? Birthday freebies! In honor of the occasion, I’m sharing a list of local bars and restaurants where anyone can score a free goodie on their special day. (Think if I show up with this newsletter, it will count? 🤔🤭)

Have a favorite local freebie that we didn’t mention? Let us know.

Free Scoop From Jeni’s Ice Cream

Signing up for Jeni’s rewards program gets you a free scoop of ice cream for your birthday. Even if your birthday isn’t coming up soon, it’s worth the trip to Jeni’s for the new fall flavors like the Miso Butterscotch Brownie 😋

9:30 Club (14th Street Corridor)

Get a free cupcake when attending a show during the month of your birthday when you sign up for 9:30 Club’s free “Friends With Benefits” program.

Arepa Zone (Multiple Locations):

Sign up for Arepa Zone’s email list, and they will send you a coupon for one free arepa in your birthday month.

Dolcezza (Multiple Locations):

Dolcezza’s rewards program gets you $10 off an in-store purchase for your birthday.

Shouk (Penn Quarter):

Anyone with the Shouk app gets a free birthday meal at this plant-based Middle Eastern restaurant. Plus, you get a $10 credit when you sign up.

Ledo Pizza (Multiple Locations):

Maryland’s favorite pizza restaurant goes hard with the rewards. Sign up for their rewards program and get a free 8” pizza, and a free birthday surprise (probably pizza 🤔).

Mai Thai (Georgetown):

Get a free lunch or dinner at Mai Thai on your birthday. Up to $14.95 on a dinner main course and $11.95 on a lunch main course.

Goodwill’s 25%-off coupon (Multiple Locations):

Save a ton on a shopping spree during your birth month as part of the thrift store chain’s rewards program.

Sweet Treat at Alamo Drafthouse (Multiple Locations):

Get a free sweet treat to accompany your movie at any Alamo Drafthouse location on your birthday by signing up for their rewards program. Sadly, the movie ticket is still full price.

More Deals!

District Taco will give you a free (mystery) birthday reward when you sign up for their rewards program. So will CAVA. And, rumor is that Lyman’s Tavern gives you free rail drinks on your birthday, but I haven’t tested this one. So, please go check it out and report back.