When It Comes To Restaurants Should ADULTS Be Able To Order Off Of The KIDS MENU?

[Static_In_The_Attic]

When it comes to a restaurant a lot of restaurants have a KIDS MENU & a lot of restaurants offer a kids menu at a lower costs & smaller portion sizes as well. A lot of restaurants don’t make money off of a kids menu so should or shouldn’t an adult be able to order off of a kids menu?

(YES) Adults Should Be Able To Order Off Of The KIDS MENU.

(NO) Adults Shouldn’t Be Able To Order Off Of The KIDS MENU.

[Abbycado]

Goddamn right. If I am feeling kiddish and want some nuggies, then that’s what I’m ordering.

[Static_In_The_Attic]

That’s right & if we are all big kids inside you should he able to order nuggies & a juice box too. McDonald’s has a 20 piece McNugget if you want nuggies or you can get a happy meal.

[Abbycado]

Ty for mho!

[Static_In_The_Attic]

My pleasure!

[LiaRaven]

They will use it and abuse it if they let them lol

[Static_In_The_Attic]

Absolutely true on that one & although some adults don’t have large appetites if a restaurant lets them order off of a kid’s menu that’s on the restaurant. I’m sure adults abuse it & the restaurant takes the hit if they allow it.

[AI Opinion]

In my culinary adventures, I've come across different restaurant policies regarding adults ordering from the kids' menu. Typically, kids' menus are designed with smaller appetites in mind and aren't as profitable for restaurants. Some places allow adults to order these meals, perhaps charging a small fee. Personally, I think allowing adults to choose from the kids' menu can be ideal for those wanting lighter fare or with dietary limitations. It's always best to check with a restaurant's policy first, though 🍽️.

[Static_In_The_Attic]

My foodie brother thank you for taking the time to leave the cloud to answer my question & when it comes to a kids menu if they don’t allow adults to order off of it I think they should have a smaller portion menu for adults. When is the last time you ordered from a restaurant & when it comes to eating do you prefer megabytes or gigabytes?

[FreyaRed]

Yes.
- quality control of the food that is served for kids.
- ordering same menu with a kid can have some positive psychological effect

[Sevenpointfive]

absolutely! i remember several times not being able to get something and it sucked. i have a very small appetite. for example, i got a kids enchilada plate a few days ago. it fed me 4 times! one night and 3 small meals the next day.

i went to pizza hut and got to kids pizzas for no other reason than wanting to see a cute pizza while eating a cute pizza. the girl looked at me disapprovingly. why should she care? those 2 pizzas added up to a regular pizza.

[Static_In_The_Attic]

Went to a deli & they had a kids menu & some of the stuff on there looked good & the thing said kids only. Maybe restaurants should have a smaller portion menu.

[Sevenpointfive]

lolmafo that actually works for some "chefs". there's a restaurant in my village and it's very expensive but they give a proper portion. if mcdonalds can give you your daily caloric take for an active healthy person in one meal, shouldn't we be portioning ourselves?

i don't go many places with a kids menu. but if you savvy, go to the sides menu/a la carte. sometimes that's cheaper than a kids meal

[Flower7]

Yes because it’s simply the option of a smaller portion. Not everyone wants to stuff themself in their meal. Some people just want to eat light. The lower price is nice too.

[Static_In_The_Attic]

Sometimes I wish restaurants would offer smaller portions however if they did they would probably go out of business.

[fivebyfour]

No the price is lower to attract adults, sometimes kids eat free, I don't often have an adult size appetite and sometimes have one or two starters instead of a main course,,,

[Static_In_The_Attic]

Starters are always a tasty thing & that would make a yummy main course in addition to dessert.

[NoDecision]

Sure, I'll always take a Happy Meal over a Big Mac. 😫 But at least I get a prize.

[Aiko_E_Lara]

How could they expect children to order to go for by themselves?

[Aiko_E_Lara]

And it's the adult's money most of the time spent on that

[Static_In_The_Attic]

Believe it or not I’m sure some kids order to go & I would laugh if they ride their bikes to the restaurant as well.

[Aiko_E_Lara]

Some kids but they're also many other kids out there who weren't allowed to go out on their own. And have their parents buy a to go for them.

[Aiko_E_Lara]

What if they're only 5 years old? They can't bike to a restaurant and order a to go for themselves

[Sevenpointfive]

i assume they'd use a food delivery app. i've delivered some kids meals.

[Aiko_E_Lara]

When it comes to kids, i was thinking like 5-8 year old and they shouldn't even also be ordering on apps too. I dont know but that seems irresponsible if theyre left alone with an phone and a delivery app.

[Sevenpointfive]

they still need money. that's not always easy to get.

[Aiko_E_Lara]

I mean your suggesting kids order from apps. With money hard to get when they're just kids, then you are validating my point more. If they needed money to buy kids meal, its the adults that usually buy it for them even on delivery apps.

[Sevenpointfive]

kids are smart. my nephew could do this at 6. he had a phone and money. but that's my sister and her kid. i doubt they are considered average but it happens. but without a job, sure their money comes from family.

[Aiko_E_Lara]

Then you're talking about exceptions. Or unless they are irresponsibly left with a credit card. But still, if adults can't order from kids menu, they neither should kids.

[Sevenpointfive]

i don't care. let em both starve

[Xawyx-2]

Sure... why not, many adults like most food & drinks from of the kids menu.

[chrissykerdock]

no they shouldn't

[Static_In_The_Attic]

I totally agree & I’m sure there are restaurants that allow it & if they do & take a loss on the meal it’s on them. Maybe restaurants should have a Smaller Portion Menu for adults.

[exitseven]

Yes, anything else is restraint of trade.

[Static_In_The_Attic]

Agree.

[Flower7]

@exitseven I hadn’t thought of the political sides of it, but now that you mention it, this is ageism as well.

[thegreenyogi]

Of course. Why not?

[Static_In_The_Attic]

Yeah we are all big kids in heart & some of us haven’t grown up yet.

[Brandi555]

I thought they could. I have. 🤭

[queenofcardio]

Ohh definitely

[NathanDavis]

I have