My Best Restaurant Email Deals This Year (BOGO & Free Items!)

Signing up for restaurant email lists has saved me hundreds of dollars this year. By joining their loyalty programs and keeping an eye on my inbox, I’ve scored numerous BOGO deals, free appetizers, and birthday freebies.

Here are some of my favorites:

Jersey Mike’s – BOGO free subs with a promo code
Local coffee shops – Free drink with purchase
National pizza chains – Free appetizer or dessert with online orders

Birthday Freebies You Should Be Claiming

Many restaurants offer free items just for signing up for their emails. Here are 10 of the best ones I use:

Culver’s – Free scoop of ice cream on your birthday
Sephora – Free beauty gift with your Birthday Reward (even if you don’t buy anything)
Panera Bread – Free bakery item on your birthday
Starbucks – Free drink or food item during your birthday month (with Starbucks Rewards)
Dunkin’ – Free donut or coffee on your birthday
Tropical Smoothie Cafe – Free 24‑ounce smoothie when you join their club (redeemable on your actual birthday)
Auntie Anne’s – Free pretzel on your birthday when you’re in Pretzel Perks
IHOP – Free stack of pancakes for Rewards members
Denny’s – Free Grand Slam on your actual birthday at participating locations with ID
Einstein Bros. Bagels – Free egg sandwich with purchase on your birthday

How I Stay Organized

To keep from missing these deals, I use a simple system:

I created a separate email folder called “Promotions” so all restaurant offers go there automatically.
I check this folder once a week so nothing expires unnoticed.
I use a notes app (like Apple Notes or Google Keep) to track expiration dates and promo codes.

Don’t sleep on these deals — they really do add up fast! Signing up takes just a minute, and the free items and discounts make it worth it.

Feel free to share any other offers you’ve found in the comments!