Budget Dining Mugs

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

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

'The food stinks and the service is lousy. Why do you insist on coming here?'

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.

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

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

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

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

"We make all our cupcakes with love, which is way cheaper than real vanilla."

Food Prices

'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. . .)

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

'What price range did you have in mind?'

Price and serving size: A guide.

Curry for Breakfast.

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

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

Pizza By The Slice

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

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

'I promised we'd eat out but looking at these prices I've decided to move the table into the garden. . .'

'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.'

"Yes, I remember you. I recommend the house Merlot. It goes well with a bad tip."

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

You're economizing. ONly one letter in the alphabet soup.

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

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