There’s one day of the year that’s all about you — and various restaurants and stores around East Lansing have birthday specials to make it a day to remember.
For those who need more than just presents, check out the places that will treat you right on your birthday, offering freebies and coupons to make the day a bit more special.
Bennigan’s, 2085 W. Grand River Ave., Okemos
What they offer: a song, a free dessert and a free entrée
The catch: To get the free entrée, one must sign up for the Bennigan’s Club at www.bennigans.com/join.php.
Cold Stone Creamery, 200 M.A.C. Ave.
What they offer: a free Cold Stone Creation
The catch: You must sign up for their birthday club at www.coldstonecreamery.com in order to print out a coupon for free ice cream.
IHOP, 2771 E. Grand River Ave.
What they offer: a free sundae
The catch: none
Baskin-Robbins, 1137 E. Grand River Ave.
What they offer: a free 2.5-ounce scoop of ice cream
The catch: Sign up for their birthday club at www.baskinrobbins.com/bdayclub to receive the coupon.
BD’s Mongolian Barbeque, 2080 W. Grand River Ave., Okemos
What they offer: a free stir-fry meal. The grillers will get involved in singing and humiliation of the birthday boy or girl.
The catch: Signing up for Club Mongo on their Web site, www.gomongo.com, will get you a coupon for the birthday meal as well as a $5-off coupon that can be used anytime.
Noodles & Company, 205 E. Grand River Ave.
What they offer: a free meal
The catch: Sign up for their “Noodlegram” online at www.noodles.com and they’ll e-mail you a coupon for the free birthday meal.
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Qdoba Mexican Grill, 1127 E. Grand River Ave. and in the Union
What they offer: a free entrée with the purchase of another entrée.
The catch: Join their eClub at www.qdoba.com for the coupon to get the birthday meal. You even get free chips and salsa just for signing up.
Flats Grille, 551 E. Grand River Ave.
What they offer: a free brownie sundae
The catch: none
Max & Erma’s, 2515 Lake Lansing Road, Lansing
What they offer: a free $5 dessert
The catch: none
Hollywood Video, 2786 E. Grand River Ave.
What they offer: a free video rental
The catch: You just need to have an account.
Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar, 2450 Coolidge Road
What they offer: a free dessert and song
The catch: none
