Your Guide to Birthday Freebies in Fort Wayne, Indiana

By Elaina R.

Mar. 12, 2018

When I first moved to Fort Wayne and my birthday rolled around, I naturally tried to find out what the local scene has to offer a birthday girl. And, for one of the few times in my life, the internet failed me. It turned out that no such guide existed for Fort Wayne. Why is that? Are there no birthday freebies in this city? The answer to that question is a resounding no.

Fort Wayne local businesses are exceedingly generous. This city is an amazing place to spend a birthday when you know how much all the local businesses want to celebrate with you!

Save on Your Weekend Away in Fort Wayne, Indiana

Welcome to the Fort Wayne Birthday Freebies guide. There are a few local restaurants that will give you a totally free birthday meal and many others that will help you celebrate with a free beverage, dessert, or other perk. Some of these require you to sign up for a free rewards club in advance, so if you've got a birthday coming up, be sure to take care of that beforehand!

Hoppy Gnome

Fort Wayne, Indiana Birthday Freebies Guide

What You’ll Find: This guide is for any local business that offers a birthday deal or freebie. There are lots of lists of chain store and restaurant freebies out there.

Contribute: If you have a deal or freebie to contribute, please leave a comment below and we’ll add it to the list! We want this list to be as comprehensive as possible. Please also comment if there is an inaccuracy in the list.

TIPS FOR SUCCESS: When you’re getting a birthday freebie, be sure to have your ID handy. Also, assume that any of the free dessert offers from restaurants require the purchase of an entree.

Restaurants (Children Allowed)

Free Meal

Restaurant	Freebie	Action Required
The Hoppy Gnome	$10 off next visit with purchase of 2 entrees Complimentary birthday dessert annually Complimentary bottle of house wine (red or white) on their wedding anniversary date	Sign up for email list
Mad Anthony’s	$5 off purchase	Sign up for email list
Shigs in Pit	Free meal up to $15 the week of your birthday with the purchase of another meal of equal or lesser value.	Sign up for email list
Umi Fort Wayne	Any dessert on the menu	No

Free Dessert

Restaurant	Freebie	Action Required
BakerStreet Steakhouse	Any dessert on the menu	No
Biaggi’s	Free coupon for entree or dessert in email	Become a member of the club (free, sign up at the restaurant)
Casa!	Free dessert	No
Catablu	Molten cake	No
Chop’s Steakhouse	Chocolate turtle brownie	No
Cebolla’s Mexican Grill	Sopapilla dessert (ice cream with cinnamon chips) and a rendition of Happy Birthday from the staff	No
Don Hall Restaurants	Free dessert (dessert depends on the restaurant)	No

Firefly Coffee House	Free baked good	No
Italian Connection	Spumoni ice cream	No
Junk Ditch Brewing Company	Free scoop of ice cream and a shortbread cookie	No
La Fogata	Free cake	No
Paula’s on Main	Free dessert	No
Proximo	Free breakfast dessert	No
Marquee	Free dessert	No
Nawa	Free birthday cheesecake	No
The Oyster Bar	Any dessert on the menu	No
Spyro’s	Strawberry shortcake biscuit dessert	No
Three Rivers Distilling Company	Free dessert and discounted shot	No

21+ Bars/Restaurants

Restaurant	Freebie	Action Required
Club Soda	Any dessert on the menu	No


Hop River Brewing Company	Free drink	Mug club members
J. K. O’Donnells	Any dessert on the menu	Sign up for loyalty program

Marquee	Free dessert	No
Summit City Brewerks	Free dessert	No