This post was updated July 20, 2018 to reflect current information and recommendations. 

Ann Arbor knows good food and great fun, so when it comes to celebrating your birthday, it’s the best place to be. To help you make the most of your celebration, we rounded up the birthday deals available at restaurants, shops, coffee houses and businesses all around Ann Arbor.
How many you can you visit on your birthday?
 

Food

Afternoon Delight | When you order an entree on the day of your birthday at Afternoon Delight, you’ll receive a free brownie or dessert.
Ashley’s | This downtown Irish pub offers a free pizza during the month of your birthday with a Friends of the Owner (FOTO) card. Sign up for FOTO today so you can get pizza on your birthday!
Bomber Restaurant | This local Ypsilanti favorite offers a complimentary Cap’n Crunch French Toast treat on your birthday when you order a breakfast or lunch entree.
Cafe Zola | Present your ID on your birthday at Cafe Zola to receive a free Nutella-Banana Crepe with the purchase of an entree.
Carson’s American Bistro | Like all Mainstreet Ventures restaurants on the day of your birthday, Carson’s offers a discounted meal based on the number of people in your party. For example, two guests will receive a 50% discount, three guests receive a 33% discount, and four guests receive a 25% discount.
The Chop House | As another Mainstreet Ventures restaurant, The Chop House also offers a discounted meal based on the number of people in your party!
Coldstone Creamery | When you join My Cold Stone Club, you’ll get a buy one, get one free coupon loaded to your account for your birthday.
The Cupcake Station | At this downtown cupcake shop, you can enjoy a free mini cupcake on your birthday!
Frita Batidos | At Frita Batidos, finish your meal with a free birthday churro on your big day.
Gratzi | Gratzi is also a Mainstreet Ventures restaurant. Therefore, you’ll receive a discounted meal based on the number of people in your party. For example, up two guests will receive a 50% discount, three guests receive a 33% discount, and four guests receive a 25% discount.
Iorio’s Gelato | At Iorio’s you’ll receive a free small gelato on your birthday.
The Lunch Room | At The Lunch Room, you can end your meal with a free birthday cookie!
The Northside Grill | This family diner offers a free breakfast or lunch entree until 3 p.m. with a photo ID.
Metzger’s | This German restaurant offers $10 off your lunch bill or $15 off your dinner bill — and both come with a free dessert!
Michigan Creamery | At this local ice cream shop, you can get 50% off any cup, cone or sundae.
Paesano | When you sign up for the Good Friends Club at Paesano, you’ll receive a certificate in the mail that’s good for a free appetizer or dessert with purchase of an entree on the day of your birthday.
Palio | Palio is another Mainstreet Ventures restaurant on our list! On the day of your birthday, Palio offers a discounted meal based on the number of people in your party.
Real Seafood Co. | Like all Mainstreet Ventures restaurants, Real Seafood Co. offers a discounted meal based on the number of people in your party.
Schakolad Chocolate Factory |On your birthday, take home a free truffle or ganache when you visit Schakolad Chocolate Factory.
Vinology | At this upscale eatery, you can enjoy a free dessert with the purchase of an entree.
Zingerman’s Bakehouse | Take home a free loaf of bread (costing up to $6.25) on your birthday when you purchase any other Bakehouse item.
Zingerman’s Creamery | At Zingerman’s Creamery, enjoy a free 2 oz. serving of gelato or 2 oz. cheese with any purchase.
Zingerman’s Delicatessen | This Ann Arbor landmark offers a 15% discount on everything you buy in the deli or at Next Door on your birthday.
 

Drinks

Argus Farm Stop | This fresh, local market offers a free drink on your birthday.
BIGGBY | Sign up for BIGGBY e-wards ahead of time to get a postcard coupon in the mail for a free beverage up to 24 oz. The best part is, it’s good for the entire month of your birthday!
Bubble Island | This local boba tea spot offers a free medium-sized bubble tea on the day of your birthday!
Common Cup Coffeehouse | At this nonprofit coffeehouse, you’ll receive a free small drink on your big day.
TeaHaus | This tea shop offers a free small brewed tea of your choice on the day of your birthday.
Zingerman’s Coffee Company | Get 50% off any coffee drink on your birthday!
 

Shopping + Entertainment

Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase | Valid during the month of your birthday, Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase offers free tickets for you and three guests to attend any show on the calendar.
Catching Fireflies | This gift and home goods store offers 20% off your entire purchase on the day of your birthday.
 

Happy birthday!

How will you be celebrating your birthday? Let us know in the comments below!