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Why are kids menu foods all the same?

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Talking about boring kids menus!

This page is about how every kids menu is practically the same. It's always the same foods over and over again. It makes me feel like I really don't care what restaurant I'm in; I'm eating the same thing!
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Poll on kids menu foods

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What do you think about children's menus?

Do you agree with me that the food on kids menus should have more variety?

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I agree!

MaxReily says:

Yes, they should.

Evelyn_Saenz says:

Yes, I sure do. Kids menus should include more fruits and vegetables. How about Face Salad where the vegetables form a face?

Mujjen says:

Yes, often the food is a bit boring. Part of the reason why we go out and eat is to try new food!

Pastiche says:

I totally agree - kids need to be able to try/enjoy a variety of foods, and eating out is a special treat.

poutine says:

Yes, there should be more choices.

I disagree!

Anne says:

I remember back when I was a kid I did not like the kids menus because I didn't like being treated like a kid. I saw no reason why I couldn't have the adult menu and eat like an adult.

I look back fondly on those days, because I was a smart kid, and I was right!

jptanabe says:

I have to admit when our daughter was young it was really helpful to have a kids menu with limited choices - that way she could choose what to eat and enjoy it. Of course, we did let her sample from our plates too if she liked the look of something!

 
Sometimes I wish I could order off the adult menu, because of all the different foods on there. Since I'm 11, I try to tell everyone that the children's menu is for 10 and under before it's too late, but that hasn't gone too well for me.

To get more variety, I have to go to Mexican or Chinese restaurants.

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  • MaxReily Jun 7, 2011 @ 11:29 am | delete
    If I were a kid, I'd get tired of the same old thing on kids menus, just like you do. My 7 year old granddaughter doesn't mind though, because no matter where we eat, or whatever else is on the menu, she has never ordered anything but the chicken strips, french fries and applesauce.
  • Evelyn_Saenz May 13, 2011 @ 7:53 pm | delete
    Sounds like you are certainly ready for the adult menu.
  • puzzlemaker May 13, 2011 @ 6:21 pm | delete
    My daughter is a very picky eater, but thankfully loves chicken fingers. Those are, without a doubt, on every single kid's menu. For me, this is good. But if I was a kid again, I'd agree with you - more variety...PLEASE!
  • Mujjen May 13, 2011 @ 11:29 am | delete
    Happy to hear that you are interested in trying different food! Nice lens.
  • Pastiche Oct 7, 2010 @ 8:10 am | delete
    Hurrah for you for speaking up about kids menu choices!
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