Dining On A Budget Mugs

"The 'intern lunch' and a glass of water."

'If by 'great', you mean 'terrible', then yes, we have plenty of great beers for under $4.00 a six-pack.'

"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!'

'Waiter, you seem to have mixed my bill up with somebody who wants to buy this restaurant.'

"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?'

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

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

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

"Tell your chef I'd like something for a refined and cultured palate. For under ten bucks."

Food Prices

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

Curry for Breakfast.

Camper special! PORK 'N' BEANS...50 gallons...only $49.99...Limit: 3 per customer.

Price and serving size: A guide.

Posh restaurant - 'We'll have the sandwiches.'

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

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

Pizza By The Slice

'You've got to help me, Doc -- My Diner's Club card is maxed out!'

Al's Diner. All You Can Eat $4.95. Well, shall we scurry up and down the food chain?

Thrift: Sew your mouth shut before going to a restaurant.

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

"It's become so expensive, that if I want sushi, I have to catch my own!"

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

'What an uncanny coincidence! The starter, main course, dessert and wine you've ordered are all the cheapest on the menu!'

Man walks by a cafe with a sign saying "Lunch buffet - All you can stomach $12.95"

Diner. Greatest Value in Town. It's "Frugal" maps. My GPS that guides me to the best bargains to be found anywhere.

"Why did you tell them we are vegetarians?

"And remember, if you can't pronounce it, I can't afford it!"

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

"Your meat is too expensive. Aren't you passing your 'free range' savings onto the customer?"

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