Do you eat from the kids' menu sometimes?
 

Guys, there is a 260 post DEBATE about this subject on another forum! :eek: :rolleyes: :o

So, you go out to a restaurant and you're broke, not that hungry, or do not like what is on the adult menu...would you order from the kids menu?

Why or why not?

I have... smaller portions! Less carbs for me to count for insulin dosages. Especially fries...

But that's mostly just for fast food places.

I do often. It's cheaper, the portions are more reasonable, and there's often a cool toy. :D

Nope.

Only exception is the funny face at iHop, though :)

I get Happy Meals cuz they're smaller portions and I like the toys. Other than that, nope. Don't most restaurants have a policy that you have to be 12 or under to order off the kids' menu? I've seen that in most places that have a kids menu.

I'm with you Daisy! Happy Meal toys = love.

At the movies I'd really like to order the kids pack of a small popcorn, soda and candy but usually I get zilch. The Lowe's @ Lincoln Center is pretty obnoxious about this too "well you can go ask my manager..."

A server at a sit down family friendly place once brought me a cup with a cover & straw when I ordered from the kids menu...:rolleyes:

totally agree on the happy meals :D i ONLY order from the kid's menu at fast food places due to wanting smaller portions like many others have said. at restaurants i will order ala carte what i want or order an appetizer as my meal - usually the kid's meals at restaurants are a little too hot dog and cheeseburger for me, and i figure if i'm out, i'm going to order something real.

I usually only get kids meals when they give away squirrels:)

Many don't care. In fact a few servers encouraged me to order from the kids' menu.

So, obviously I do order from the kids' menu every now and then. The only way I would hesitate if I was eating with bosses or co-workers. I wouldn't want to look unprofessional or kiddy. When I did my internships, I never ordered from the kids' menu. But, if I'm with family or friends I couldn't care less.

Nope, it wouldn't be enough food for me. Even when I was a kid I wasn't eating off the kid's menu.

Yea. kid's meals usually don't have too much of a variety. Sometimes I usually will get just an appetizer and a salad. Portions have gotten so out of control lately that usually I'm full off of just one appetizer.

I haven't ordered off a children's menu since I was, oh, 8 or so.

My main problem with children's menus is that they often consist of hamburgers, hot dogs, chicken fingers, and similar drivel - regardless of the restaurant's stated cuisine. A couple of weeks ago, my husband and I were in town looking for a place to eat lunch. We found an Indian restaurant and started reading the menu. Chicken tikka masala, lamb vindaloo, saag paneer, biryani, samosas, dhal, naan, etc. - all kinds of good things. Then my eye fell on the children's menu. All children's meals are served with french fries. You can get chicken nuggets, mozzarella sticks, fish sticks, or just the fries. Uh, what's the point of going to an Indian restaurant just to get fish sticks and fries?? :confused:

Usually, if I'm not all that hungry, I'll order an appetizer, soup, or salad, or I'll order a main course, eat what I want, and take the rest home.

Only at fast food places. In any case, a Happy Meal can be ordered as an adult meal. You just don't get a toy.

What fun is a happy meal without a toy?

Same here. I'm the type of person who *hates* to see food wasted, so, even if I'm not hungry, I tend to finish my plate. Kid sized meals help me not to overeat.

This is almost off topic, but oh well. It's chitchat.


Am I the only person in the world who doesn't like Mac and Cheese!?!?!

Now the real question is, if you're petite, can you order off the kids' menu?

Sometimes? I eat from the kids' menu all the time! Some of the dishes offered in eat are tastier and cheaper than the adult versions. And I can finish them off rather than only being able to eat half of the meal.

Dionysus- is this forum Ehell? I'm there too.

Same rules apply IMHO, but you're fair game for going for the child admission rates anywhere you go....

Yes!!!

Portions are pretty large in most restaurants so I usually take half home of whatever I order. I have only ordered off of it when the options are along the lines of burgers and fries and I might share an appetizer or order dessert to share so they are usually okay with it. Like my sister AGDLynn, if there is a squirrel item I am likely to get a kids meal, and if there isn't I give the toy to one of my assistants as she has a preschooler.

Back when they used to serve food on airplanes, I set up my UAL profile for a kids meal. The McDonalds stuff they had was a whole lot better than the chicken or other mystery meats they served.

That's why I always ask for the vegetarian meals on planes. Way tastier and not scary.

no you're not. :) I love it, for the record, but have friends that detest it.

I'll get Happy Meals or something similar, but as many people said, for the most part the kids' menus at sit-down restaurants are crap.

<---- HATES mac & cheese.

I do, because the portions are smaller and it's cheaper most of the time.

REAL squirrels? Sweet!

If you get Chinese food, then the kids' meals are made out of squirrels. :p


Couldn't resist.

At Taco Bell I get the Burrito kid's meal w/a Medium Dr. Pepper. (Secret of most fast food places - they will usually let you upgrade your drink to the next size for like $0.10). It's actually cheaper then getting a bean burrito, nachos and drink seperate. Plus you get the toy.:)

I seem to have that effect on people. We can talk about food an entire thread, but it's whatever I say that gets people craving.:p ;)

Yes you do. And the Taco Bell near my job closed so I can't even get that for lunch today now. Thanks a lot.

Y'all are some pretty cheap people. Just admit it.

-Rudey

i didnt think they allowed adults to order happy meals/kids meals.

if i dont get the combo meal, i will just order from the dollar menu instead.

If adults can't order them, then who'll order for a four year old? The places just think you're ordering for a kid.