Do you eat from the kids' menu sometimes?

Dionysus · #1 06-13-2006, 08:18 PM

Guys, there is a 260 post DEBATE about this subject on another forum!

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?

JenMarie · #2 06-13-2006, 08:20 PM

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

But that's mostly just for fast food places.

SoCalGirl · #3 06-13-2006, 08:20 PM

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

docetboy · #4 06-13-2006, 08:22 PM

Nope.

Only exception is the funny face at iHop, though

tunatartare · #5 06-13-2006, 08:28 PM

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.

ZTAMich · #6 06-13-2006, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by KLPDaisy

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...

AGDLynn · #7 06-13-2006, 08:35 PM

I usually only get kids meals when they give away squirrels

ekDZ1535 · #8 06-13-2006, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by KLPDaisy

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.

totally agree on the happy meals

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.

tunatartare · #9 06-13-2006, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by ekDZ1535

totally agree on the happy meals

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.

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.

chitownxo · #10 06-13-2006, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by ekDZ1535

totally agree on the happy meals

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.

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.

Dionysus · #11 06-13-2006, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by KLPDaisy

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.

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.

KSigkid · #12 06-13-2006, 08:52 PM

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

#13 11-06-2007, 04:30 PM

why not? even if you don't really care about the money (not saying you never do ) most of the time at list speaking for my self i really enjoy the kid's menu because of the total picture. most of the times i go to fast soods with my kid which is 3 years old and we have so much fun when we both play with those tiny toys and eat our potatoes with a - loooooot - of ketsaup that i wouldn't change it for anything

#14 11-06-2007, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by ladyhawk

why not? even if you don't really care about the money (not saying you never do ) most of the time at list speaking for my self i really enjoy the kid's menu because of the total picture. most of the times i go to fast soods with my kid which is 3 years old and we have so much fun when we both play with those tiny toys and eat our potatoes with a - loooooot - of ketsaup that i wouldn't change it for anything

AlphaFrog · #15 11-06-2007, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by ladyhawk

why not? even if you don't really care about the money (not saying you never do ) most of the time at list speaking for my self i really enjoy the kid's menu because of the total picture. most of the times i go to fast soods with my kid which is 3 years old and we have so much fun when we both play with those tiny toys and eat our potatoes with a - loooooot - of ketsaup that i wouldn't change it for anything

HOLY CRAP IT'S EARP AND BA's LOVE CHILD!!!