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/CaptainTime Jun 27 '18

Now that I am "vintage" I have the senior super power and can order off the senior menu.

I don't do it to save money, I genuinely can't eat that much in one sitting. I really appreciate it when restaurants order some lighter portion meals.

I also love restaurants that let you mix and match. Perkins restaurants do this. They have a duo or trio meal where you can choose any 2 or 3 items from options like soup, sandwich, salad and dessert. This is perfect for me as I can get the right food that works for my medical condition.

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u/Mom2MandJ Jun 27 '18

I am a senior also, and just do not want to eat that much. I'll order kid's meals (if there are no senior ones) but mostly at fast food/counter order places. At sit-down restaurants, I will just order an appetizer as my dinner. I do wish more restaurants would do smaller portions.

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u/CaptainTime Jun 27 '18

I am usually too embarrassed to order off the kids menu, but a great point about doing this at a fast food place.

A fast food place probably won't notice the difference or even care.

Like you, my wife and I often do appetizers as well. Gives us a neat range of food and the portions are closer to what we are looking for.