4 places to eat free on your birthday

Fill up for free.

It’s your birthday. You should be able to celebrate with food, dessert and a lovely, often off-key happy birthday tune by a troop of waitstaff, right? Right. To help you get the fun started, here are four places to swing by and eat for free. No wish needed.

Tokyo Bay Japanese Buffet: Head to this restaurant in Roswell for a free meal on your born day. To cash in, simply present a valid ID.

Bruster's: For a sweet treat, register for Bruster's Sweet Rewards program before your birthday. You'll receive a coupon via email for a free waffle cone on your birthday as well as the latest scoop on flavors, products and happenings.

Outback Steakhouse: Sweeten thing up on your born day with a free scoop of ice cream topped with chocolate sauce. Just show up, listen to the waitstaff's rendition of "Happy Birthday, feel embarrassed then enjoy.

IHop: Once you register for the pancake revolution, you'll receive a coupon via email for a free stack of pancakes. Be sure to print out the coupon; if not, you'll have to pay.

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