# The 2020 "Value Menu" discussion thread! **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Tags:** food-cooking\ **Created:** [October 8, 2020, 4:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-2020-value-menu-discussion-thread/922504 "2020-10-08T16:45:43Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 7\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![JohnGalt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johngalt/32/184_2.png) [@JohnGalt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JohnGalt)\ **Post date:** [October 11, 2020, 1:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-2020-value-menu-discussion-thread/922504/21 "2020-10-11T01:09:36Z")
McDonald’s $3 combo meal has a McDouble cheeseburger and a small order of fries. Add a soft drink for a dollar and that makes an inexpensive lunch. ---
**Author:** ![LSLGuy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lslguy/32/5813_2.png) [@LSLGuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LSLGuy)\ **Post date:** [October 11, 2020, 6:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-2020-value-menu-discussion-thread/922504/22 "2020-10-11T18:03:11Z")
> [@purplehorseshoe](#): > > With a minimalist cast of characters but rich visual detail, the triptych of “A Story in 3 Parts, With an Epilogue By The Author” presents a modern mystery told in the style of a straightforward vignette. > > (published by the _Doper Literary Critique Quarterly_ ) [[Golf clap (serious, not mocking)]] And despite its narrative clarity and refreshing brevity, the unresolved ending surprise betokens an epic sequel. We now know there’s no pickle. But why, oh why? ---
**Author:** ![purplehorseshoe](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/purplehorseshoe/32/2996_2.png) [@purplehorseshoe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/purplehorseshoe)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2020, 1:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-2020-value-menu-discussion-thread/922504/23 "2020-10-12T01:42:03Z")
Because pickles are flavored by the devil’s hiccups. ---
**Author:** ![SenorBeef](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/senorbeef/32/2220_2.png) [@SenorBeef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SenorBeef)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2020, 8:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-2020-value-menu-discussion-thread/922504/24 "2020-10-12T08:46:34Z")
I went to check myself and you’re right about the menu change, but they’re still $1 here. 2x cheesy bean and rice is still my go-to cheap meal on the run. ---
**Author:** ![Earl\_Grey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/d07c76/32.png) [@Earl\_Grey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Earl_Grey)\ **Post date:** [October 14, 2020, 6:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-2020-value-menu-discussion-thread/922504/25 "2020-10-14T18:25:24Z")
I limit myself to eating fast food only 3 or 4 times a year. Went into a Mcdonald’s a few weeks ago and decided to use the little touchscreen kiosk because it was hopping and I didn’t want to have to wait a few minutes for a clerk to take my order (this location has clerks both taking orders and doing light kitchen work). I was surprised to see that the dollar large pop was gone, and had been raised to $1.20. ---
**Author:** ![TRC4941](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/trc4941/32/6792_2.png) [@TRC4941](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TRC4941)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 2020, 1:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-2020-value-menu-discussion-thread/922504/26 "2020-10-15T13:50:42Z")
The 4 for $4 Wendy’s meal is great. BK has or did have a similar meal. I haven’t been there for a while (my least favorite of the fast foods). Culvers is my all-time favorite fast food restaurant. I get the kids meal for $5.49 - cheeseburger (same size as the regular menu burger), small fries, small drink and a free scoop of custard. A little more than some of the other deals, but it’s worth it to me. The McDonald’s app usually has BOGO quarter pounder or Big Mac and lots of other good deals. ---
**Author:** ![albino\_manatee](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/albino_manatee/32/2_2.png) [@albino\_manatee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/albino_manatee)\ **Post date:** [October 27, 2020, 2:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-2020-value-menu-discussion-thread/922504/27 "2020-10-27T14:36:11Z")
was a bit s’prised to see **denny’s** being overlooked in this thread … of course, they have their own value-menu … with plenty of variety and taste to go around. my favorite has always been the $4 _“value-slam”_ . however … like others living under an _indiscernible_ canopy … not sure if denny’s has continued offering this alternate menu … once the pandemic started closing everyone down. thumbs-up for this dining chain. > **Summary** > > [https://www.dennys.com/media/news/dennys-reintroduces-popular-value-menu/](https://www.dennys.com/media/news/dennys-reintroduces-popular-value-menu/) [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-2020-value-menu-discussion-thread/922504.md?page=1)