Burgers & fries prices
Discussion
ambuletz said:
BK is always better then McDs. Would much rather eat a freshly made whopper then a fresh big tasty as they're near enough the same price.
although nowadays I'm fine just eating McDs double cheese burgers. £1.49 versus £4.30 for a big tasty burger, which is a huge price gap. i just ask them for extra onions/mustard/pickles and they make it fresh.
There was a time when BK used to do really nice burgers for £1, one was called the rodeo burger and the other i forget the name. loved buying the latter.
No they aint, they are bad as each other. End of story.although nowadays I'm fine just eating McDs double cheese burgers. £1.49 versus £4.30 for a big tasty burger, which is a huge price gap. i just ask them for extra onions/mustard/pickles and they make it fresh.
There was a time when BK used to do really nice burgers for £1, one was called the rodeo burger and the other i forget the name. loved buying the latter.
I do have to agree with you though that if you do have to go to Mcdonalds then the saver double cheese burger really is the best Mcdonalds taste for less money. The chicken with mayo is not bad too. The more money you spend the worse it gets
Robertj21a said:
Just reading this thread and can't believe the crazy prices some people are paying for a bit of mince, with added calories. Money to just throw away ?
No doubt, in years to come, we'll also be told that nobody explained to them about sensible, healthy, eating.
You could use that argument about pretty much anything.No doubt, in years to come, we'll also be told that nobody explained to them about sensible, healthy, eating.
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Burwood said:
I just don't see the point of mixing a burger with doughnuts.
Likewise...but I'm very much of the opinion of don't knock something until you've tried it!!I understand that the best taste is when something is 50% fat, 50% sugar. No idea where this sits.
Am pretty certain it's not good for you however!!!
I'm lucky living in here, this place is only 50 yards away:
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g294...
They make everything themselves, regular specials as well. Works out about £5 for a burger, chips, and a drink.
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g294...
They make everything themselves, regular specials as well. Works out about £5 for a burger, chips, and a drink.
Sa Calobra said:
Is it just me? Everywhere now seems to charge at least £10 for a burger and a few fries thrown in. Often the fries will be in a small pot of some sort and the burger in my opinion meagre. Even when you get additions the price seems to go north over £15.
Am I being tight?
No it appears not https://www.theguardian.com/business/2018/jan/09/b...Am I being tight?
hyphen said:
Sa Calobra said:
Is it just me? Everywhere now seems to charge at least £10 for a burger and a few fries thrown in. Often the fries will be in a small pot of some sort and the burger in my opinion meagre. Even when you get additions the price seems to go north over £15.
Am I being tight?
No it appears not https://www.theguardian.com/business/2018/jan/09/b...Am I being tight?
hyphen said:
Sa Calobra said:
Is it just me? Everywhere now seems to charge at least £10 for a burger and a few fries thrown in. Often the fries will be in a small pot of some sort and the burger in my opinion meagre. Even when you get additions the price seems to go north over £15.
Am I being tight?
No it appears not https://www.theguardian.com/business/2018/jan/09/b...Am I being tight?
I eat out a lot. Enjoy it tremendously but I’m a burger or steak man usually.
I wonder if the issues at Byron will send out a note of caution to others about pricing and portion size.
Now don’t get me wrong, I know there are huge overheads to running a business but it just feels to me that some ( many) have gone way too far with their offer.
Not that long ago you could have a starter or desert plus main and a soft drink for two in a moderate place for £30. I’m not talking Gaucho but a TGIF or Gourmet burger.
Now everywhere wants 3.50 for fries, £2 for cheese and a slice of cheesecake from Brake bros is £6.
I just think it makes people think a lot more before making the leap from a fast food joint at the type of prices I’m seeing now.
These places aren’t fine dining, it’s basic stuff being punted at not very basic prices and maybe they’re being found out.
I wonder if the issues at Byron will send out a note of caution to others about pricing and portion size.
Now don’t get me wrong, I know there are huge overheads to running a business but it just feels to me that some ( many) have gone way too far with their offer.
Not that long ago you could have a starter or desert plus main and a soft drink for two in a moderate place for £30. I’m not talking Gaucho but a TGIF or Gourmet burger.
Now everywhere wants 3.50 for fries, £2 for cheese and a slice of cheesecake from Brake bros is £6.
I just think it makes people think a lot more before making the leap from a fast food joint at the type of prices I’m seeing now.
These places aren’t fine dining, it’s basic stuff being punted at not very basic prices and maybe they’re being found out.
I think Byron's issue is they expanded choosing sites possibly in the wrong area with high rents for expansion sake.
Recently I've been to a few places where fries now come in a small cup.
At one place the cup was half empty (Merlin in Alderly Edge, owned by a PLC chain). The burger+fries were £16+ service charge.
Recently I've been to a few places where fries now come in a small cup.
At one place the cup was half empty (Merlin in Alderly Edge, owned by a PLC chain). The burger+fries were £16+ service charge.
Sa Calobra said:
I think Byron's issue is they expanded choosing sites possibly in the wrong area with high rents for expansion sake.
Recently I've been to a few places where fries now come in a small cup.
At one place the cup was half empty (Merlin in Alderly Edge, owned by a PLC chain). The burger+fries were £16+ service charge.
Also the food is mediocre at best Recently I've been to a few places where fries now come in a small cup.
At one place the cup was half empty (Merlin in Alderly Edge, owned by a PLC chain). The burger+fries were £16+ service charge.
The thing is that the carb side of a meal be it fries, rice, pasta costs pennies. Why not really bulk this out with a decent portion, only takes two potatoes and costs 20p.
Reputation would be that you give huge portions even though it’s all carb and your costs wouldn’t go up much at all.
Reputation would be that you give huge portions even though it’s all carb and your costs wouldn’t go up much at all.
Maybe at the real dregs end of the market, but surely in a slightly nicer place such as GBK (I do mean SLIGHT, as they're still a bit grim) that isn't such a concern?
The last thing I am considering when thinking of somewhere to go for dinner anywhere is how much of the stuff they're going to pile on the plate.
The last thing I am considering when thinking of somewhere to go for dinner anywhere is how much of the stuff they're going to pile on the plate.
Thankyou4calling said:
These places aren’t fine dining, it’s basic stuff being punted at not very basic prices and maybe they’re being found out.
I've not had a Byron but just went on the website and a burger, fries, and a drink is about £15.That's to collect.
A McDonald's Signature meal is £6.50 and I would expect McDonald's have a lot lower overheads.
It's unfortunate but I'm not surprised if there aren't enough people prepared to pay it.
Melman Giraffe said:
Sa Calobra said:
I think Byron's issue is they expanded choosing sites possibly in the wrong area with high rents for expansion sake.
Recently I've been to a few places where fries now come in a small cup.
At one place the cup was half empty (Merlin in Alderly Edge, owned by a PLC chain). The burger+fries were £16+ service charge.
Also the food is mediocre at best Recently I've been to a few places where fries now come in a small cup.
At one place the cup was half empty (Merlin in Alderly Edge, owned by a PLC chain). The burger+fries were £16+ service charge.
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hstewie said:
hstewie said:Thankyou4calling said:
These places aren’t fine dining, it’s basic stuff being punted at not very basic prices and maybe they’re being found out.
I've not had a Byron but just went on the website and a burger, fries, and a drink is about £15.That's to collect.
A McDonald's Signature meal is £6.50 and I would expect McDonald's have a lot lower overheads.
It's unfortunate but I'm not surprised if there aren't enough people prepared to pay it.
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