For those who celebrate birthdays and like to take full advantage of the occasion by indulging in free desserts, and treats, you’ll want to save this list to reference the next time your big day rolls around.
If you're treating someone to their birthday, you could also reference this list in secret to save a few bucks for another glass of wine.
Remember to bring in your ID and get ready to celebrate!
Choose a dessert of your choice from the menu. Past favorites included S'Mores Tart with marshmallow cream, dark chocolate ganache, graham cracker crust, or a Mini Fruit Pie with Cointreau whipped cream.
For more information, visit agustinkitchen.com.
Authentic Greek dishes with locally grown vegetables and imported goods? Let the birthday begin. Finish the evening with a complimentary dessert on your birthday.
For more information, visit Athens on 4th Ave.
The beautiful venue with a modern feel has spectacular dining options. Visit on your birthday and you'll receive a complimentary Tiramisu dessert (also offered on anniversaries).
For more information, call (520) 297-5775 or visit bottegamichelangelo.com.
Sure their menu changes twice daily, but you can count on receiving free flan on your birthday.
For more information, visit cafepocacosatucson.com.
Receive a complimentary Margarita Lime Flan with crème fresca as a birthday treat at Charro Steak.
For more information, visit charrosteak.com.
Once you have your fill of bountiful Bosnian and European cuisine at Chef Alisah's, let them know that it's your birthday. You're in for a real treat. The restaurant has been celebrating birthdays for 11 years and won't stop their gift-giving any time soon.
For more information, visit alisahrestaurant.com.
From pies to cakes and everything in between, if you head to Cup Cafe on your birthday you’ll be able to choose a dessert from their ever-changing and always scrumptious pie case and bakery.
For more information, visit hotelcongress.com.
You’ll go in for some of their famous tostadas and stay for the birthday treat: a brownie ice cream sundae.
For more information, visit el-berraco.com.
El Charro Cafe was a 2019 Restaurants and Chef Awards semifinalist for Outstanding Restaurant. Visit on your birthday and receive some flantastic flan from this iconic Tucson restaurant.
For more information, visit elcharrocafe.com.
After you've indulged in one of their regional seafood specialties, enjoy a complimentary flan.
For more information, visit elcisnerestaurant.com.
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If you are over the age of 21, you can have a shot on the house. Take a look at their seasonal flavor or their Key Lime. It’ll make you feel better about turning another year older.
For more information, visit elliottsoncongress.com.
Fat Noodle is not missing out on the birthday fun.
Their scratch-made noodles, including noodles made with local Sonoran wheat, are enough to celebrate, but come in on your special day and they'll gift you with a dessert, fruit gyoza or Creme Brûlée.
For more information, visit fnramen.com.
Fiamme Pizza crushes on the pizza front. How best to reward yourself on your birthday? Pizza after more pizza! Head over on your birthday and you'll be rewarded with a complimentary Nutella pizza dessert.
For more information, visit fiammepizzatucson.com.
If you can't make it on the day of your birthday, no sweat. Come in any time within the week for a Birthday Shortcake with strawberries and whipped cream — just let your server know it's your birthday.
For more information, visit ghiniscafe.com.
Northeast Tucson is not to be missed. After getting your fill of sushi and other izakaya specials, you'll be celebrated with Banana Tempura dessert or ice cream on your birthday.
For more information, visit ginzatucson.com.
At either location, you’ll receive a complimentary dessert of your choosing. Try their succulent Choco-flan. It’s the best of both worlds and you deserve nothing but the best on your birthday.
For more information, visit guadgrill.com.
Make sure you save room after your birthday dinner so that you can enjoy one of their fresh, house-made cupcakes or house-churned ice cream.
For more information, visit harvestov.com.
Who doesn’t like steak and ice cream on their birthday? Hint: one is free. Second hint: it’s not the steak.
For more information, visit thehorseshoetucson.com.
Come here on your birthday and receive Jonathan's famous Mud Pie to finish stretching the elastic on your pants. It comes with a lit birthday candle, too.
For more information, visit jonathanscork.com.
Go in for high-quality French food and if it’s your birthday you’ll get a Crème Brûlée on the house.
For more information, visit rendezvoustucson.com.
Feeling like a cozy Italian dining experience for your birthday? Mama Louisa's will reward you with a complimentary dessert of your choice.
Choose from their gorgeous selection of house-made desserts, including Cannoli, Tiramisu, Creme Brûlée, Spumoni, and Cheesecake.
For more information, visit mamalouisas.com.
Here you'll receive a Funfetti Cake with whipped cream, sprinkles, and berries. Happy birthday to you indeed.
For more information, visit maynardstucson.com.
This trendy cafe and chocolate factory will gift the birthday boy or girl a free bon bon with the presentation of an ID card.
For more information, visit monsoonchocolate.com.
Sister restaurant to Saguaro Corners, Mulligan's also offers a complimentary birthday dessert from the menu.
Choices range from a Chocolate Skillet Cake baked to order and served with ice cream to a Deep Fried Banana Split served with vanilla and rocky road ice cream, hot fudge, strawberry sauce, chopped nuts, and whipped cream.
For more information, visit mulliganstucson.com.
OBON offers Green Tea Ice Cream on your birthday. It’s good for you, right?
For more information, visit obonsushi.com.
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Pay for the savory and in turn, you’ll receive a sweet house-made Bread Pudding with chocolate chip, butter rum caramel, topped with fresh whipped cream.
For more information, visit theparishtucson.com.
Whether you're sitting at the bar sipping on a beautifully crafted cocktail or dining in the cozy space, you'll want to mention it's your birthday. Their signature dessert is churros and they're complimentary on your special day.
For more information, visit Penca.
Move over dessert. The quality pizza and beloved Radicchio Caesar are all you need to make your birthday a treat.
Pizza Luna generously offers 20% off the total bill on birthdays with valid ID. Happy birthday to YOU!
For more information, visit pizza-luna.com.
PY Steakhouse, inside Casino Del Sol, offers guests a free dessert on their birthday. And folks, they have some classy, creamy, decadent desserts to choose from!
For more information, visit casinodelsol.com.
Pop by on your birthday and the friendly staff will give you a free cookie (or two)... and you'll want the cookies, they're baked fresh daily and come in a variety of yummy flavors!
Keep up with Raptor Canyon Cafe on Facebook.
Choose between Tres Leches Tiramisu in a jar, Chocolate Budino with salted caramel toffee, or Cannoli on your birthday. And treat yourself to a cocktail with your meal (because you deserve it).
For more information, visit reillypizza.com.
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Google describes Saguaro Corners as an “unpretentious watering hole offering tavern eats & spirits.”
You know what Google doesn’t say? They also offer a Brownie or Cookie Sundae or their weekly special dessert free of charge on birthdays.
Keep up with Saguaro Corners on Facebook.
Classic dessert for a classic turning of age: the churro.
Keep up with Street Taco and Beer Co. on Facebook.
After a beautiful dining experience at this rustic Northern Italian restaurant, Tavolino will bring you a free scoop of gelato on your birthday.
For more information, visit tavolinoristorante.com.
If your birthday happens to land during a sporting event that you need to watch, then have no fear, Trident’s here.
Enjoy some of the fine bar eats and wash it down with a beer or a free birthday sundae.
For more information, visit tridentgrill.com.
Sister restaurant to Trident Grill, Trident Pizza Pub features brick-oven pizza in a sports bar environment.
The pizza chef is also trained in pizza acrobatics – you'll want to see it. Plus, they're offering a complimentary small Pepperoni Pizza on your birthday.
For more information, visit tridentgrill.com/pizzapub.
If you’re a fan of flavorful Mediterranean food head to Urban Pita for your fill. If it's your birthday, you'll receive a free dessert. Yum and yum.
For more information, visit urbanpitaaz.com.
You are welcome to dine and receive a complimentary dessert of your choosing on your birthday.
For more information, visit welcomediner.net.
Some people 'miss the boat' when giving birthday gifts. Fortunately, Wildflower doesn’t. Choose a free dessert on your birthday from their seasonally changing menu.
For more information, visit foxrc.com.
Have a favorite spot where you celebrate your birthday? Let us know in the comments.
[This article was originally written on April 8, 2017, and most recently updated on May 15, 2019. Kate Severino contributed to this article.]
Addie Ibarra, native Tucsonan, is a fierce lover of adventure, travels, and food. Addie has her Masters in Legal Studies and hopes to one day apply that towards helping people (and animals) around the globe, while traveling and tasting along...
