Lunch for Two (?)

[Hessian]

A long standing mental debate on a Sunday...is where to eat after Church...If we do a served meal,...we are probably looking at 38-44.00 with tip.
If we do a "fast service"...prices range from 24-33.00 No tip.
So Aside from BK or Popeyes or DQ...
What LUNCH for 2 has the most value for your $$?
Sit Down: My vote is probably Texas Roadhouse because we always walk away with a 2nd meal for later. Under 36.
In House Fast: Slim Chicken has risen in my estimate...service was fast, food, delicious, and drinks were diverse...under 25.
Runner up: Golden Chicken...fast & hot & delicious but about 27.00 (Lusby...) typically enough for a 2nd meal.
Take out: Family dinner at Panda Express...for 41.50 you have enough for 3 separate meals in the week following.
SO...in St Mary's Calvert & Charles...what are your favorites?

 

[vraiblonde]

Is Days Off Deli still there? That would be my pick, or else whatever Showtime Deli became - it's a 50s style diner type of thing.

 

[RoseRed]

Is Days Off Deli still there? That would be my pick, or else whatever Showtime Deli became - it's a 50s style diner type of thing.

Closed. Linda's will be moving there.

 

[Hessian]

NOT PANERA in PF. Holy pants!!!....... Me and this misses were there the other day. We split a 2fer and small sodas, $27.00.... half sammich, half soop and 11 potato chips in the smashed bag.

It also looks like the entire staff has been replaced.

Agreed. We used to enjoy a decent meal at Panera...but it had dropped off my list when we walked out with a 32.00 bill and no takehome. Good flavor, diverse teas...but too pricy for modest portions.

 

[DaSDGuy]

Two Large Tomatoes, 1 lb. bacon, one loaf of bread. Two BLT's each for two days, $10 tops and I tip myself. I know they are fresh because I made them myself. Bacon cooks in the oven while we change from the Sunday best into kick around the house clothes.

 

[vraiblonde]

Panera is a bunch of leftist hippie wannabes with overpriced elitist mediocre chow. I'd drink Bud Light and watch Disney movies before I'd give Panera any of my money.

 

[awpitt]

The few times I've eaten at Panera, I get the broccoli & cheese soup with ceasar salad.

 

[Merlin99]

Panera is a bunch of leftist hippie wannabes with overpriced elitist mediocre chow. I'd drink Bud Light and watch Disney movies before I'd give Panera any of my money.

They are the closest thing we've got to a bakery though.

 

[luvmygdaughters]

There are two bakeries in Leonardtown. I haven't tried them yet, but the reviews are good.

 

[luvmygdaughters]

Honestly, going out for a meal has just gotten to damn expensive, the food is just so-so and if I apply myself, I can probably make it better at home. My daughter went to Harvest House (?) in PF for dinner, with some friends. $90.00 not including the tip. She had one glass of wine, an appetizer and her entree. She said the food was alright, but not worth $90.00!

 

[wubbles]

So many fond memories 20 years ago hitting up Bon Buffet after church.

 

[RoseRed]

There are two bakeries in Leonardtown. I haven't tried them yet, but the reviews are good.

and the lady that makes fresh homemade sourdough and foccachia (?) breads. She sells via Facebook, Rust and Grain in Mechanicsville and I Kneaded in Leonardtown.

 

[vraiblonde]

They are the closest thing we've got to a bakery though.

Psh. The HT bakery beats Panera all to hell and back.

 

[vraiblonde]

Honestly, going out for a meal has just gotten to damn expensive, the food is just so-so and if I apply myself, I can probably make it better at home. My daughter went to Harvest House (?) in PF for dinner, with some friends. $90.00 not including the tip. She had one glass of wine, an appetizer and her entree. She said the food was alright, but not worth $90.00!

Monello and I went to Tally Ho drive-in after Gretel's vet appt today and got burgers, onion rings, a large soda for me and a vanilla shake for Monello. $25 and it was dee-licious. I'd rather do that than drop $100 at a seafood or steak place.

 

[sunshine98]

Split one of those giant Chipotle burrito bowls, two drinks, and a side of chips and salsa. Around $20.

 

[Makavide]

Flashback (the old Mixing Bowl) has become a good place after church on Sunday - we are there by 10am. This past week we both had an omelet each with good bread plus shared some breakfast taters. cost was $25 before tip. We don't go there every Sunday, but the waiter knows our drink order, and brings it shortly after seating. The wait for a table is just long enough for the wait staff to notice us at the door. Though I am sure it will start to pick up more as more people find the place. Strong family run location.

 

[jrt_ms1995]

Am I the only one who finds it odd (by which I mean outrageous) that a cup of coffee or a glass of tea are $3.09 (Cracker Barrel in the latest case).

 

[RoseRed]

Am I the only one who finds it odd (by which I mean outrageous) that a cup of coffee or a glass of tea are $3.09 (Cracker Barrel in the latest case).

I usually just order water. What I drink at home and the office. Sometimes a non-sweet tea.

 

[vraiblonde]

Am I the only one who finds it odd (by which I mean outrageous) that a cup of coffee or a glass of tea are $3.09 (Cracker Barrel in the latest case).

I'm a multiple refill person, so I don't mind. But yeah, beverages have gotten outrageous.

 

[Bann]

Honestly, going out for a meal has just gotten to damn expensive, the food is just so-so and if I apply myself, I can probably make it better at home. My daughter went to Harvest House (?) in PF for dinner, with some friends. $90.00 not including the tip. She had one glass of wine, an appetizer and her entree. She said the food was alright, but not worth $90.00!

Heritage 485 on Main street?

It's definitely pricey - moreso than before the pandemic.