Kandice VincentI recently started a new birthday tradition: scouring the streets of the city to find places that give out freebies. Because, duh—who doesn’t love a good freebie on their birthday?
So this year, I put on my party hat and set off on my usual adventure to compile a list of the best spots for scoring birthday freebies in Toronto.
Most places will ask for proof of your birthdate and might have you sign up for something (usually free), but it’s a small price to pay for the goodies you get in return.
From sweet treats to filling meals, these spots are ready to celebrate with you!
1. Denny’s
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Website: https://www.dennys.ca/
Address:
St. Clair Branch: 2575 St Clair Ave W
Dundas Branch: 121 Dundas St W
Contact Number:
St. Clair Branch: (416) 646-0271
Dundas Branch: (416) 599-5525
Operating Hours:
St. Clair Branch: Open 24 hours
Dundas Branch: Open 24 hours
Birthday freebie: Grand Slam Breakfast
Kick off your birthday morning with a hearty breakfast at Denny’s and build your own Grand Slam!
My go-to combo? Bacon strips, eggs, buttermilk pancakes, and hash browns.
All you need is a valid ID with your date of birth, and you can enjoy a totally free breakfast! Just show up on your actual birthday, pick your favorites, and dig in.
Pro Tip:
Want to add a bit of fun to your birthday breakfast? Tell your waiter it’s your special day and ask for a “Breaking Bad Breakfast.” Some might join in the fun and serve you a breakfast with bacon strips spelling out your age!
2. Cobs Bread Bakery
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Website: https://www.cobsbread.com/
Address:
St. Lawrence Branch: 114C – 158 Front St E.
Leaside Branch: 1539 Bayview Ave, East York
Liberty Village Branch: 171 E Liberty St.
Bloor West Village Branch: 2204 Bloor St W.
Contact Number:
St. Lawrence Branch: (416) 395-2482
Leaside Branch: (416) 322-0521
Liberty Village Branch: (416) 539-0000
Bloor West Village Branch: (416) 763-3200
Operating Hours:
St. Lawrence Branch:
- Sunday to Saturday: 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Leaside Branch:
- Sunday to Saturday: 6:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Liberty Village Branch:
- Sunday: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Monday to Saturday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Bloor West Village Branch:
- Sunday: 6:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Monday to Friday: 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Saturday: 6:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Birthday freebie: Cinnamon bun
The cinnamon buns from Cobs are one of my favorite treats in Toronto. So I practically sprinted to the nearest Cobs for this freebie—a delicious cinnamon bun fresh out of the oven!
To get this gift, all you need to do is join the COBS Club Program and add your birthday to your account info. They’ll hook you up with a Birthday Reward on your special day.
Plus, if you’re busy or forget, you’ve got a whole 14 days after your birthday to claim it!
Pro Tip:
Cobs also gives you a Half Birthday reward six months after your birthday. Same deal—just be a member of the COBS Club, and you’ll score a free scone.
3. Nothing Bundt Cakes
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Website: https://www.nothingbundtcakes.com/
Address:
Etobicoke Branch: 148 N Queen St, G3/G4
Woodbridge Branch: 4585 Hwy 7 1B, Woodbridge
Contact Number:
Etobicoke Branch: (416) 622-2253
Woodbridge Branch: (905) 265-6466
Operating Hours:
Etobicoke Branch:
- Monday to Saturday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Sunday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Woodbridge Branch:
- Monday to Saturday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Sunday: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Birthday freebie: Bundlet of any flavor
No birthday cake yet? No worries! Nothing Bundt Cakes has you covered with a free Bundtlet, and you get to pick your favorite flavor.
These are smaller but equally delicious versions of their Bundt cakes. Personally, I’m obsessed with their lemon Bundtlets with cream cheese frosting—absolute perfection.
Just join their eClub and they’ll send you a free birthday Bundlet coupon about a week before your birthday. Then, show the email and your valid ID at any of their stores to claim your treat!
Pro Tip:
While you’re there picking up your free cake, check out their party supplies. They’ve got everything you need to complete your celebration, from sparkler candles to balloons and serving packs that can make your day more festive!
4. ChaTime
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Website: https://chatime.ca/
Address:
Christie Branch: 677 Bloor St. West
Dundas Branch: 132 Dundas St. West
Stockyards Branch: 80 Weston Rd.
Bloor Branch: 337 Bloor St. West
Contact Number:
Christie Branch: (416) 519-9902
Dundas Branch: (647) 340-8406
Stockyards Branch: (647) 241-8155
Bloor Branch: (416) 901-5660
Operating Hours:
Christie Branch:
- Monday to Thursday, Sunday: 11:30 AM – 10:30 PM
- Friday and Saturday: 11:30 AM – 11:30 PM
Dundas Branch:
- Monday to Sunday: 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Stockyards Branch:
- Monday to Thursday, Sunday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Friday and Saturday: 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Bloor Branch:
- Monday to Sunday: 11:30 AM – 11:00 PM
Birthday freebie: Regular Bubble Tea of any classic flavor
Feeling thirsty? Swing by your local ChaTime store and score a free regular Bubble Tea! My go-to is the Hazelnut Milk Tea with extra boba—so good.
To get your freebie, sign up for a ChaTime SocieTea account at least 7 days before your birthday. Their SocieTea program has different tiers, but even the lowest tier (Silver) gets you a free birthday drink.
They’ll text you the offer, which you can claim up to 7 days before or after your birthday.
There’s a small catch: a minimum purchase of $2.50 a year, but it’s totally worth it for the perks!
Pro Tip:
If you reach Platinum ($400 minimum spend) on their SocieTea program, you’ll also get free birthday food or merchandise credit!
5. Hotel Gelato
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Website: http://www.hotelgelato.com/
Address: 532 Eglinton Ave W
Contact number: (416) 932-2663
Operating hours:
- Sunday to Thursday: 10 AM-10 PM
- Friday to Saturday: 10 AM-11 PM
Birthday freebie: 1 scoop of any gelato flavor
Buon compleanno! Celebrate your birthday with a free Gelato scoop of any flavor at Hotel Gelato.
They’ve got options for everyone, including sugar-free and lactose-free varieties. My favorites? Toffee or Blueberry!
To snag this tasty treat, just sign up for their newsletter at least 48 hours before your birthday. Show them you’ve signed up, bring your ID, and enjoy any scoop of your choice.
Pro Tip:
Feeling adventurous? Hotel Gelato offers some pretty wild flavors. Try something refreshing like Mojito or sweet and spicy like Mayan Chocolate.
6. Sephora
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Website: https://www.sephora.com/
Address:
Bloor Street: 77 Bloor Street West, Unit 1
Union Station: 65 Front St., Space 411
Eaton Centre: 220 Yonge Street, Space 3-131
Scarborough Town Centre: 300 Borough Drive
CF Sherway Gardens: 25 The West Mall
Contact number:
Bloor Street: (416) 513-1100
Union Station: (647) 932-8218
Eaton Centre: (416) 595-7227
Scarborough Town Centre: (416) 296-0296
CF Sherway Gardens: (416) 621-1070
Operating hours:
Bloor Street:
- Monday to Friday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Saturday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Sunday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Union Station:
- Monday to Friday: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Saturday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Sunday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Eaton Centre:
- Monday to Saturday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Sunday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Scarborough Town Centre:
- Monday to Saturday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Sunday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
CF Sherway Gardens:
- Monday to Saturday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Sunday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Birthday Freebies: 1 birthday gift set from their selection
Need a break from all the free food? Head over to Sephora for a free gift set—no minimum purchase required.
Their birthday freebies change every year, so check out their website to see what’s available. This year, I snagged the Signature Scent Birthday Set from Gucci—so fancy!
When you’re in-store, just find a Sephora Beauty Advisor and let them know it’s your birth month. Bring a valid ID, and you can pick out something from their selection.
Pro Tip:
Not vibing with the gift set choices this year? No worries—you can opt for 250 bonus points instead.
7. Marble Slab
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Website: https://www.marbleslab.ca/
Address:
Stockyards Branch: 70 Weston Road 109
Empress Walk Branch: 330 Yonge St.
Contact number:
Stockyards Branch: (416) 604-2525
Empress Walk Branch: (416) 593-7522
Operating hours:
Stockyards Branch:
- Monday to Sunday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Empress Walk Branch:
- Monday to Thursday & Sunday: 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM
- Friday to Saturday: 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Birthday Freebie: 1 ice cream cone of any flavor
I scream. You scream. We all scream for free birthday ice cream!
Marble Slab is the place to be for a free ice cream cone on your special day.
With so many mouth-watering flavors to choose from, it’s tough to pick just one. Personally, I like to go with the bubblegum flavor though.
To get your free cone, just sign up for their Marble Mail newsletter at least 48 hours before your birthday. They’ll send you a sweet surprise right to your inbox!
Pro Tip:
Make your free cone even more awesome by trying out their birthday cake flavor.
8. Tim Hortons
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Website: https://www.timhortons.ca/
Address:
Dundas Branch: 10 Dundas Street East 104
Harbour Branch: 130 Harbour Street
Bloor Branch: 175 Bloor Street East
Wellington Branch: 200 Wellington Street West
Yonge Branch: 4696 Yonge Street
Contact Number:
Dundas Branch: (647) 350-5363
Harbour Branch: (647) 560-6992
Bloor Branch: (416) 551-7702
Wellington Branch: (416) 977-8023
Yonge Branch: (416) 226-6307
Operating Hours:
Dundas Branch:
- Monday to Friday: 6:30 am – 8:00 pm
- Saturday: 9:00 am – 8:00 pm
- Sunday: 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
Harbour Branch:
- Monday to Sunday: 7:00 am – 9:00 pm
Bloor Branch:
- Monday: 6:00 am – 6:00 pm
- Tuesday to Sunday: 5:00 am – 11:00 pm
Wellington Branch:
- Monday to Sunday: 7:00 am – 9:00 pm
Yonge Branch:
- Monday to Sunday: 6:00 am – 10:00 pm
Birthday freebie: Any breakfast or drink option from their app’s birthday selection
Are you really from Toronto if you don’t stop by Tim Hortons at least once a week? Make sure to drop by on your birthday too and grab a gift!
I always go for my classic French Vanilla—it’s my caffeine fix. But Tim Hortons has a bunch of free breakfast and drink options, from their breakfast sandwiches to their classic coffees.
To score your birthday treat, just download the Tim Rewards app (if you haven’t already). The deal will pop up 2 days before your birthday, and you can pick your favorite freebie.
Pro Tip:
Keep the Tim Rewards app handy even after your birthday for all the cool perks and convenience—from free deals to easier pick-up options for your orders.
9. New York Fries
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Website: https://www.newyorkfries.com/
Address:
Sherway Gardens Branch: 25 The West Mall
Woodbine Mall & Fantasy Fair Branch: 500 Rexdale Blvd.
Dufferin Mall Branch: 900 Dufferin St.
Eaton Centre Branch: 220 Yonge St.
Fairview Mall Branch: 1800 Sheppard Ave. East
Scarborough Town Centre Branch: 300 Borough Drive
Contact number:
Sherway Gardens Branch: (416) 621-1076
Woodbine Mall & Fantasy Fair Branch: (416) 674-2263
Dufferin Mall Branch: (416) 536-8111
Eaton Centre Branch: (416) 593-2929
Fairview Mall Branch: (416) 492-5594
Scarborough Town Centre Branch: (416) 296-0296
Operating hours:
Sherway Gardens Branch:
- Monday to Saturday: 10:00am – 9:00pm
- Sunday: 11:00am – 7:00pm
Woodbine Mall & Fantasy Fair Branch:
- Monday to Saturday: 10:00am – 9:00pm
- Sunday: 12:00pm – 6:00pm
Dufferin Mall Branch:
- Monday to Saturday: 10:00am – 9:00pm
- Sunday: 11:00am – 6:00pm
Eaton Centre Branch:
- Monday to Saturday: 10:00am – 9:30pm
- Sunday: 10:00am – 7:00pm
Fairview Mall Branch:
- Monday to Saturday: 10:00am – 9:00pm
- Sunday: 11:00am – 7:00pm
Scarborough Town Centre Branch:
- Monday to Saturday: 10:00am – 9:00pm
- Sunday: 11:00am – 7:00pm
Birthday freebie: Regular-size fries
Craving another deliciously easy free treat? Swing by New York Fries and score a Regular Size Fries on the house!
They’re fantastic on their own, but I love dunking mine in some classic NYC cheese sauce.
To claim your free fries, just join their Fry Society loyalty program on their website. Heads up, though: you’ll need to hit $50 in Fry Society spending before you can claim your freebies.
Pro Tip:
Team up with friends or family to hit that $50 minimum faster. A group order means more fries and cheese sauce for everyone, and you’ll get to enjoy those freebies in no time!
10. Booster Juice
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Website: https://www.boosterjuice.com/
Address:
Yonge and Dundas Branch: 10 Dundas St E.
Queen St West Branch: 555 Queen St W.
Bay and Bloor Branch: 1235 Bay St.
Toronto Eaton Centre Branch: 220 Yonge St.
Contact number:
Yonge and Dundas Branch: (416) 977-1477
Queen St West Branch: (416) 979-0123
Bay and Bloor Branch: (416) 926-0100
Toronto Eaton Centre Branch: (416) 591-1246
Operating hours:
Yonge and Dundas Branch:
- Monday to Saturday: 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Sunday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Queen St West Branch:
- Monday to Saturday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Sunday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Bay and Bloor Branch:
- Monday to Saturday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Sunday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Toronto Eaton Centre Branch:
- Monday to Saturday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Sunday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Birthday freebie: Regular-size smoothie of any classic flavor
Ready to balance out all those free treats with something healthy? Head over to Booster Juice and grab a Regular Smoothie on the house!
You can pick any flavor from their Classics category on your birthday. You’ve gotta try the Ocean Mist smoothie—it’s a blend of strawberries, bananas, mango, passion fruit, and guava. So refreshing!
To get your free smoothie, just download the Booster Rewards App and sign up at least 7 days before your birthday. It’s that easy!
Pro Tip:
Some of their smoothies come with extra healthy add-ons like whey protein or collagen. Just ask for the menu and check out the descriptions to see what might be a good fit for you.
11. Kettleman’s Bagels
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Website: https://kettlemansbagelsca.appsuitecrm.com/home
Address:
St. Clair Branch: 1048 St Clair Ave W
Bloor Street Branch: 127 Bloor St W
Queen Street Branch: 445 Queen St W
Contact number:
St. Clair Branch: (416) 654-6630
Bloor Street Branch: (416) 922-1552
Queen Street Branch: (416) 504-3880
Operating hours:
All Branches: Monday to Sunday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Birthday freebie: 1 dozen assorted bagels
The party doesn’t have to end because Kettleman’s Bagels is here to keep the celebration going!
They’ll hook you up with a whole dozen Montreal-style bagels for free on your birthday. That’s right—12 delicious bagels, just for you!
You get to choose the flavors for each bagel, so mix and match to your heart’s content. I always go for blueberry, cinnamon raisin, and sesame—total classics.
To claim your free dozen, download the Kettleman’s app and sign up at least 30 days before your birthday. Then, just pop into the nearest branch on your special day.
Pro Tip:
Don’t forget to check out their awesome cream cheese spreads! They’ve got everything from blueberry to chive to everything cream cheese.
