Originally Posted by
corky
Where are you getting burgers and fries...The French Laundry?
I was going to say that even $40 was high but then I saw that you included beer.
He is feeding 2 adults and one kid...I would say $45 at the most for all 3 of them unless they are getting burgers from a white tablecloth fancy wagyu beef burgers. What's wrong with Red Robin or Five Guys or something similar?
To be fair, before this I rarely did takeout or delivery, and I've been a little shocked by the prices, which I expected to be lower. Delivery charges, "service fees", tips, and what I suspect in some cases are increased menu prices are adding up. It probably depends on where you live as well. Here in Chicago, I could see a takeout burger meal for 4 people from a non-chain restaurant ending up in the range of $50-60 pretty easily, or even higher.
Five Guys down the street from me sells a cheeseburger for $9.05 and regular fries for $4.99. A bottle of Coke is $2.79. Total = 16.83 + tax = about $18.50. Multiply that by 3 people and you're over $55.