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Texas roadhouse - Three Dollar Ice Tea
In case some of you haven't noticed and never asked (and by the way, you have to ask) that glass of ice tea you order here is THREE DOLLARS. There is no price stated for ice tea on the menus.
So, in the atmosphere of ole Texas, peanut shells, George Strait dronin' in the background...and some buds to chew the rag with, you probably feel like its another hot day in the lone star state, but never realize that that refreshing glass of ice tea you order (maybe thinking its a cheap thing to drink with your meal) is in fact, a ripoff - sneaky too, because, frankly, this restaurant has pretty reasonable prices for food (by todays standards anyway) so who woulda thought that the tea flavored water you ordered cost THREE DOLLARS!
I've been to places where you can order call drinks with top shelf for a bit more than that. I also know more than a few people who will only go out for "a meal and drinks" if its free food. But that ain't me. Nonetheless, three dollars for a glass of ice tea? No way. Not even when I take the inlaws out to "show off."
I guess if you have a 3000 cubic inch gizzard and can down 2 refills, it gets close to worth it. But if thats not the case, you are getting ripped off.
It reminds me (in my face) of why I almost never order beverages with a meal these days - including and especially fast food joints. $1.89 - one price for any size, for coffee or tea or for soft drinks is too much...but three dollars for iced tea is way over the top.
So, in the atmosphere of ole Texas, peanut shells, George Strait dronin' in the background...and some buds to chew the rag with, you probably feel like its another hot day in the lone star state, but never realize that that refreshing glass of ice tea you order (maybe thinking its a cheap thing to drink with your meal) is in fact, a ripoff - sneaky too, because, frankly, this restaurant has pretty reasonable prices for food (by todays standards anyway) so who woulda thought that the tea flavored water you ordered cost THREE DOLLARS!
I've been to places where you can order call drinks with top shelf for a bit more than that. I also know more than a few people who will only go out for "a meal and drinks" if its free food. But that ain't me. Nonetheless, three dollars for a glass of ice tea? No way. Not even when I take the inlaws out to "show off."
I guess if you have a 3000 cubic inch gizzard and can down 2 refills, it gets close to worth it. But if thats not the case, you are getting ripped off.
It reminds me (in my face) of why I almost never order beverages with a meal these days - including and especially fast food joints. $1.89 - one price for any size, for coffee or tea or for soft drinks is too much...but three dollars for iced tea is way over the top.
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Posted by madconsumer on 2012-10-16:
very helpful review.
Posted by MDSasquatch on 2012-10-16:
I agree, the tea is pricy; but I usually have 5-6 glasses with my meal and for me, it is worth it.
Posted by Bill on 2012-10-16:
Another way to rip-off the consumer. I rarely drink more than a small beverage and end up paying for all the people that have to have 3-4 drinks with dinner.
No wonder people are overweight. There's a lot of sugar in that sweet tea.
No wonder people are overweight. There's a lot of sugar in that sweet tea.
Posted by Anonymous on 2012-10-16:
Eat at the Spaghetti Factory. Your meal includes iced tea or milk, bread, soup or salad, the main course, and ice cream.
Posted by KevinTX on 2012-10-16:
Ever heard of the phrase, "Nothing is free"... where do you think they make up for the peanuts.. and oh yea, that bread you gobble down?
I agree with MDS, I drink the heck outta that tea :) I get my monies worth I tell ya! :) I LOVE ROADHOUSE!!! 10oz Filet with sweet potato and a Salad.. and between the mrs and I we still get outta there for less than $40... not bad.. so maybe they make up a little different with the $3 tea :) ... BTW, did you eat the bread?
I agree with MDS, I drink the heck outta that tea :) I get my monies worth I tell ya! :) I LOVE ROADHOUSE!!! 10oz Filet with sweet potato and a Salad.. and between the mrs and I we still get outta there for less than $40... not bad.. so maybe they make up a little different with the $3 tea :) ... BTW, did you eat the bread?
Posted by FoDaddy19 on 2012-10-16:
At the places I frequent soft drinks and tea generally run around $1.99 to $2.49. $2.99 is a bit steep, but not totally out of the ballpark IMHO.
Pray you never go to places like the Capital Grille or Mortons. You might crap the proverbial brick if you saw their prices.
Pray you never go to places like the Capital Grille or Mortons. You might crap the proverbial brick if you saw their prices.
Posted by melissa253 on 2012-10-16:
I only order water with my meals. I know that most places get you with the price of soda/tea/beer
Posted by Anonymous on 2012-10-16:
Better be some good ice tea for that price.
Posted by Jeff on 2012-10-17:
Been there done that. This is how restaurants make most of their money. Off of drinks. YOu pay 3.00 for a drink, and it may cost the restaurant 25-50 cents max to make it for you. Theres very few restaurants Ive been to that actually display the price of their beverages. I guess they think people will be more apt to buy them if they dont know the price ahead of time.
Posted by Anonymous on 2012-10-18:
I go to Texas Roadhouse all the time and the price for iced tea and soda IS listed on the menu.
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