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Free Birthday Meals in Lancaster PA

It’s Your Birthday – Get Out for a Free Meal or Other Treat!

Free birthday meals in Lancaster PA are easiest to find at the county’s smorgasbords. Two of the best known offer a free birthday meal, and the details differ, so read the terms before you go.

Bird-in-Hand Family Restaurant & Smorgasbord. Get a free smorgasbord meal on your birthday, the day before, or the day after. Advance registration is required.

Shady Maple Smorgasbord. Get a free birthday meal when you bring ID and order one paid adult meal.

Before you go

  • Bring a photo ID, since restaurants usually ask for proof of your birthday.
  • Register or call ahead if the restaurant asks you to.
  • Check whether the offer is good only on your birthday or also the day before or after.
  • Ask about restrictions, such as a paid adult meal or a party size limit.

Celebrating with a group of kids instead? See Lancaster birthday party venues. For more ways to celebrate without spending much, see free things to do.

We’re Glad it’s Your Birthday. Happy Birthday to you!

FAQ

Bring one. Shady Maple requires ID, and most restaurants ask for proof of your birthday.

Sometimes. Bird-in-Hand Family Restaurant & Smorgasbord honors its offer the day before and the day after.

Bird-in-Hand requires advance registration. Call any restaurant before you go.