Treat Yo Self: Birthday Freebies In NYC

Eat For Free On Your Birthday (Or Birthday Month)

-Start you birthday off right with a free cup of Stumptown coffee and a cookie baked by former pastry chef of Le Bernadin at Second Stop Cafe (524 Lorimer Street, Williamsburg; 718-486-6850). It's also no secret that you'll get a coupon for a free drink of choice at Starbucks by registering a Starbucks reward card. Or, if you're a Dunkin fan, join Dunkin' UpDDates and get a free medium drink for signing up, plus a free one every birthday. -Most birthday specials are offered month-long, giving you the opportunity to host a slew of celebratory dinners. Become an insider at City Crab (it's free!) and get certificate for a free entree up to $40 during the month of your birthday. You must come with a companion (235 Park Ave South (212-529-3800). Enjoy free Japanese fair at Haru any day of your birthday month. Just join the free Haru Access program and receive a $20 birthday certificate good all month long (various locations throughout the city). Witness some hibiachi mastery compliments of Steve Aoki's father at Benihana, which offers a $30 birthday month coupon if you sign up for their email list (47 W. 26th st between 5th and 6th ave; 212-581-0930). -Medieval Times is always a crowd pleaser, and if it's your birthday month, you get in absolutely free! (it's normally $59.95) Admission includes dinner and a show. Just sign up online for the Birthday Fellowship. (149 Polito Ave Lyndhurst, New Jersey [25 minutes from NYC] 201-933-2220) -Sign up for IHOP's Pancake Revolution, and receive not one, not two, but three free meals - one for signing up, one on your birthday, and one on the anniversary of signing up! (235 East 14th Street 212-388-1499 [Photo via]