Now I don't know about you, but when it comes to free stuff being put on offer you'll find me frantically pushing my way to the front. Cheap stuff is great, discounted-even better. What's that? A free muffin with my large flat white coffee even though I don't drink coffee? Lock it in. Take my money. Give it to me.
But when I heard that many Perth restaurants, fast food joints, cafes and shops give out free birthday treats, I knew I had to find out about as many places as possible so that when my birthday comes around I will be well prepared to do them all. So I went out in Perth, investigated, asked around and voila here is the list of free treats you can get on your birthday.
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First things first, when you wake up on your birthday and need a coffee kick to get you through a long day of free stuff and people making a big deal over you, head to Gloria Jeans to get your free drink. You will have to sign up for their loyalty program and register your email address, which is the case with most places I list.
But if you're smart like me, you'll have a backup email address that you use for signing up for annoying things like this.Alternatively, you can also just send all the emails to junk.
So you've got your free coffee, what next, maybe a free muffin from Muffin Break. Say the muffin has made you a little bit thirsty, you want to venture over to any Boost Juice, sign up for their Vibe Club and receive a free Boost. So now I think it's time you deserve to sit down with some friends and eat some brunch. The Wild Fig Café in Scarborough offers you a free meal on your birthday if one meal is bought.
There are many fast food eateries you could consider for lunch time where you can get a free birthday meal. My favourite is Nandos. If Nandos isn't your thing, you can get a free meal at Red Rooster, Subway, Jesters, Wok in A box, Sumo Salad, Salsas, Noodlebox and Oporto by registering to their loyalty programs.You could even do it in store if you have a smart phone and jump online.
After a quick lunch, you might want to do some shopping aka cardio to burn off those carbs. Now this isn't technically 'free stuff' but Myers, Witchery, Sportscraft, Jeanswest, Kikki.K and Mimco all do $10 or $20 vouchers on your birthday. If shopping isn't your cardio then maybe bowling is. AMF Bowling offers two free games for the month of your birthday.
Dinner time! If you have children who are celebrating a birthday under 12, they get to eat a free smorgasbord at Miss Mauds. But my absolute favourite of these potential birthday treats is at Bistro Felix in Subiaco. They offer a free meal on your birthday. Also, if you dine with five or more guests the table gets a free bottle of bubbly. Crazy right? Don't worry I triple checked with the owner Jeremy Cariss.
"We like to look after our regulars and create an incentive for them to come often, we've got 20,000 people signed up and we've been doing it for a hell of a long time now," he said.
As your birthday slows to its fulfilling end, it's time for the real birthday treats. The naughty kind. Finish off with free churros or a $15 Churros Fiesta or a free scoop of ice cream at Baskin and Robbins or Cold Rock.
Lastly, The Aviary will serve you a free birthday cocktail.
What a day.