Budget Diners Mugs

'I knew we should have brought your Marigolds, dear!'

As you like it - 'Waiter, chicken with watercress please' 'I'm sorry sir we haven't any chicken left ... but if you wish I bring you a larger portion of watercress...'

"Ten Dollars?! I can't eat that." Bob was on a strict low-cost diet.

Credit Crunch Corn Flakes.

"Would you like to see the markup?"

'Would you care for a drink while your food is being defrosted?'

"It would be better with a protein, but add-ons are so expensive."

AS about Today's Specials' - 'Whatever didn't sell yesterday.'

'We're having leftovers again. Don't worry, I shaved off all the fuzzy parts. I'm going to knit you a sweater.'

Todays Special: Beans on Toast #2.50 (use of tin-opener 10- extra. . .)

Food Prices

"We use the cheapest ingredients and pass the savings on to you."

'What price range did you have in mind?'

'I'm afraid we've reached the point where we have to cut out luxuries. How do you feel about food?'

Price and serving size: A guide.

"Hey, how about putting some cheese on this cheeseburger?" "OK, but it'll cost ya."

Pizza By The Slice

Please give! Buying organic food doesn't come cheap.

'It's half as good as our $10 special.'

'Eat it while it's still £6.50.'

'I think we might attract a better type of customer if we raised our standards a little.'

'Considering the state of our finances, maybe you should order the hock.'

"Why did you tell them we are vegetarians?

Rene's Cafe: Eat dirt cheap.

Are you thinking what I'm thinking? Probably not.

'With our low prices we can't afford a chef.'

'Today's specials - Good, Fair, Lousy.

"N&Ns are almost as good, and they're half the price.

"What's good tonight...under $5?"

"Hmm...I'm not sure. What's good tonight?"

'I'll just have the soup and the nuts. Skip everything in between.'