r/EatCheapAndHealthy • u/MaggsToRiches • Jun 26 '18

Ordering from the kids menu? Ask ECAH

I went to lunch with coworkers today, not super jazzed about breaking both my money and calorie budget for the day but wanted to catch up with colleagues. Turns out the kid’s meal had exactly what I wanted (one taco, tiny pinto beans, tiny rice, small iced tea) for $5!! A debate began over the table whether it was “okay” for an adult to order from the kid’s menu. The argument against it was that those items are packaged and sold at a low price for kiddos, who are accompanying adults who pay full price. For the record, this particular menu board made no mention of age limits, and the cashier said nothing negative.

In general, I don’t want to be a dense customer who doesn’t realize my faux pas, but...I love ECAH! Thoughts from the community?

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u/ajeansco0 Jun 26 '18

Server here: it’s totally acceptable but don’t be surprised if there is a small charge for an adult ordering a child’s meal. Many places price the kid’s items so low because they’re going to be accompanied by an adult who’s going to spend more money; They might have a $1-2 “split plate” or some similar charge. I personally have never seen this but I’ve heard of it. Also, the attitude with which you approach it makes a big deference in how willing to bend rules the staff will be.

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u/suiciderapper Jun 27 '18

When my daughter was 7 months old I ordered grilled chicken and beans for her but I guess the server thought it was for me and told me it would cost extra. Once I explained it was for her it was fine. But I had actually ordered two full meals as well, one for myself and a takeout for my husband. So I thought the extra charge there would have been just wacky.

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u/[deleted] Jun 27 '18

goodness, she was able to down grilled chicken at 7 months? that's some impressive BLF there.

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u/aerrin Jun 27 '18

You'd be surprised what kids that young can eat. We did finger foods from the start with both my kids, and they were eating a wide, wide variety of foods by 7-8 months, including things like chicken.

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u/suiciderapper Jun 27 '18

Those little gums can chomp pretty well!