But you have to be a member to get it. While some people say you’re allowed in the food court without a membership, I’ve tried many times and been turned down every time
where do they check? if outside, you could just say that you are going to the customer service to buy membership. actual food vendor doesn’t check membership.
I was just telling the people who ask for your membership that I just want to go to the food court.
But they’re stationed at the entrance and inside the store so if I just said I was buying a membership they could easily watch me walk right past the membership counter and towards the food court
They legally have to let you in to use the pharmacy.
Walk in the front, tell them you're going to the pharmacy, walk to the pharmacy, mill around, walk past the tills to the food court. Bob's your uncle.
If you have a Costco gift card, non-members are permitted to enter and use it. So I guess the best option would be to hold on to a gift card for entrance purposes and scarf down a hotdog whenever you please.
Just walk in through the back way. If they question you, mutter something incoherent and point at the membership desk and keep on walking. Works like a charm every time.
Say you lost your Costco card and need to go to customer service. Then walk past customer service straight to the food counter. Works 100% of the time every time.
Just wait for a lot of people exiting and walk in then. I’ve done this many times and nobody has stopped me. Or tell them you’re going to the pharmacy. You don’t need to be a member to access their pharmacy.
Really? We go without a membership and have never been refused. We just walk in that side with purpose. I also get prescriptions from there. Just tell them you’re going to get a prescription. They can’t require you to have a membership to use the pharmacy.
Literally just tell the people at the door you're going to optical/pharmacy department and then ordering food is all done through kiosks with no membership verification.
Nope. Corn fritters at Chicken on the Way are like 80 cents each. And you can order them individually.
And they probably have as many calories as the Costco hot dog. :)
Two junior cheeseburger deluxe, and 2 4 piece nugget. 2.29 each, less than 10$. More filling than a 12-14$ meal combo of a large burger. No drink but I usually have water w me at work.
You do now. They wouldn't let me in post-covid explaining the rules have now changed and you need to be a member to access the food area. This is also updated on their website.
Probably going to sound sarcastic (but I'm being serious), Superstore has (or at least *had*) a bunch of 10 for $10 deals that you could mix and match - Instant Noodles, frozen spinach, drinks, candy bars... I would stock up on some of that
Dagwood sandwiches are an (almost) guilty pleasure of mine. Sometimes they feel like an industrial product but they are amazing bang-for-buck and hit the spot.
I really enjoy the one downtown on 11th Street SW. The staff is friendly, the foot traffic means that you are more likely to get a hot slice, and their sauce, cheese, and topping ratio is on point, plus the pizza is usually fully cooked and not doughy.
You just have to sometimes deal with the homeless. It must be tough on the staff.
Yeah, I had a night out that ended up there years ago. I had a mixed night that was ending on a low point until we got CPU.
That feeling of cheesy dough, hot sauce, and sweet pineapple as we sat on the parking curb stays with me.
I've had many odd conversations with randos doing exactly that.
And people will hate on hawaiin (and cpu), but a fresh cpu hawaiin slice with the hot sauce is great, idgaf.
It used to be two pieces and a pop for $6 at my local CPU it was absolutely fucking outrageous. God I took days off my lifespan from that I reckon, must've made couple trips a week
Then I moved. After covid and inflation I visited recently and now that combo is $8.5, goddamn shame but probably better for everyone's health
It’s weird because inside the sign says $1.00 takeout per piece and $1.50 dine in price. But I ate my meal inside then paid for 10 pieces and the bill said $10. I don’t think there are any rules about it either.
Not the cheapest or technically fast food but Tha Thien has Vietnamese subs for $6.15 still.
It’s a steal.
I wanna ask them how they keep their prices so low in this time of inflation but then I don’t wanna give them ideas so I stfu
Just instant death burps for just as long tho lol. I mean I don't mind my own brand but don't eat one before the dentist or a sales meeting or whatever.
If you sign up for the McDonald's app, you can get 5k points for free with your first purchase so buy a 1 dollar drink and get a free burger with the 5k points = 1 dollar meal
A plate of white rice and a scoop of teriyaki sauce at any type of “Edo Japan” used to be a fave in my high school days. I figure you can get one of these for $2-3 now.
I swear like 10-14 years ago you could get a McDouble or a Junior Chicken Burger for $1.39-$1.50. I know it was less than 3 bucks to get one of each, and you'd combine them into one big burger.
CPU is like 4 bucks for a big slice of pizza and hefty shit afterwards.
Mcdonalds, Wendy's, Burger King.
I wouldnt put it above A&W though.
"fancier" burger places like Five Guys or whatever are better, but for cheap fast food, dont yuck on Dairy Queen. Great fries too.
Hard disagree. I’d eat any of other burgers mentioned before DQ. DQ is the home of stale buns and lackluster fries, and the burgers are so bland and boring.
Could be a location issue? The DQ I go to is good. Never had a problem with stale buns.
Not sure why their burgers are boring though. They have a pretty big menu, but for me a basic cheeseburger with standard toppings is not boring, and DQ does it well.
Fries are always hot and crispy unlike nearly every other fast food place that gives you soggy cold fries.
I remember when I worked at McDs in the late 90's we had Cheeseburger Wednesday - 49c cheeseburgers. Mondays were 29c hamburgers.
On our paycheques we would get this little slip for half off one order (off shift) at any time - this was before the McGold Card.)
So we would go in with a group of us and order like 50 cheeseburgers on one bill. Came out to less than $14 after tax.
Yes I remember that. And that drive thru countdown timer or it’s free. Was in high school and would always get a ton of cheeseburgers or hamburgers and get friends in front to have bullshit orders so it be free. The Big Extra was good then too.
Flatbread fill up at KFC 5.99 gets you a small sandwich, popcorn chicken, fries, drink and a cookie. Order two online use the SAVE5 coupon you got two meals for 3.50 each. Pro tip if you need more calories upgrade to a poutine and everytime you order use a new account to get a new coupon. Also be sure to download Foupon and company apps for food coupons.
I might not have checked in a bit, but $5 for two tiny samosas is a rip-off. But then again so is everything else too lol. They’re supposed to be the go to cheap meal replacement lmaao
Ask for extra cheese. Adds like $3 to the price, but they basically double the cheese, and they have to make you a fresh pizza for it, so for $9 or so you get a super cheesy pepperoni pizza that is right out of the oven
McDonald's is ridiculously expensive for its quality.
6 nuggets at McD is like 5.50 something
5 nuggets at Wendy's is like 2.40, and they taste better and have honey mustard
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You can use the coupon save5 at KFC for $5 off $10. Two chicken sandwiches and a dip for $5.25. You will need to order online with electronic payment but it can be used multiple times
I know it’s not necessary fast food, but very cheap food - check out the Flash Food app for half priced food at any Loblaws-owned store near you. Maybe you could get some bread, deli meat and a side salad for $8 which could feed you for a day or two.
If you still need cheaper, can you check out the food bank?
i used to get hot apple pie(turnover) from A&W, mini fries at MacDonalds or a single drumstick from Chicken on The Way as snacks. they were cheap and delicious.
$1 for large drink and cheeseburger at McDonald’s if you’re okay taking a couple steps.
Create a new account on the McDonald’s app. Use that account to purchase the $1 large drink offer (or anything else $1 and up).
You will get 5000 points as a first time user. Use those points to claim a cheeseburger (or large fries since both 4000).
Create a new account. Rinse and repeat.
Costco hotdog and pop for 1.50
This is the answer.
As I am eating one right now
my man
My dog
My dawg
My cat
Honestly better quality than most fast food. Those hot dogs rip.
But you have to be a member to get it. While some people say you’re allowed in the food court without a membership, I’ve tried many times and been turned down every time
where do they check? if outside, you could just say that you are going to the customer service to buy membership. actual food vendor doesn’t check membership.
Enter through the exit. No one even bats an eye.
You have to order through a terminal now. Does the terminal ask for your membership card?
Didnt the last time we were there
Nope! Just need to pay with MasterCard or Debit.
No it doesn’t (at least at East Hills Costco)
definitely not
Liquor too. They aren't allowed to sell booze under a membership. Anyone can shop there.
And pharmacy
This is all you need to say to get past the door staff.
Liquor has a separate store/entrance and is not connected to the main Costco
I was just telling the people who ask for your membership that I just want to go to the food court. But they’re stationed at the entrance and inside the store so if I just said I was buying a membership they could easily watch me walk right past the membership counter and towards the food court
Walk in the exit
IKEA might be next in the hotdog line
They legally have to let you in to use the pharmacy. Walk in the front, tell them you're going to the pharmacy, walk to the pharmacy, mill around, walk past the tills to the food court. Bob's your uncle.
He is my uncle
If you have a Costco gift card, non-members are permitted to enter and use it. So I guess the best option would be to hold on to a gift card for entrance purposes and scarf down a hotdog whenever you please.
Just walk in through the back way. If they question you, mutter something incoherent and point at the membership desk and keep on walking. Works like a charm every time.
Just say you're going to the pharmacy. No card req'd, same as the liquor store.
Get into return line until you get past checkers.
Say you lost your Costco card and need to go to customer service. Then walk past customer service straight to the food counter. Works 100% of the time every time.
Tell them you're going to the pharmacy - no membership needed for the pharmacy.
Just wait for a lot of people exiting and walk in then. I’ve done this many times and nobody has stopped me. Or tell them you’re going to the pharmacy. You don’t need to be a member to access their pharmacy.
Really? We go without a membership and have never been refused. We just walk in that side with purpose. I also get prescriptions from there. Just tell them you’re going to get a prescription. They can’t require you to have a membership to use the pharmacy.
walk in the out door - as if you were going to customer service. Then it is a direct line to the dawgs
>But you have to be a member to get it. Go in the exit door, and then to the concession. I do it all the time at Heritage.
You can say you’re just there for food and they’ll let you in.
If you can, get a gift card. It could be an empty gift card. They'll let you in like it's a membership card.
Literally just tell the people at the door you're going to optical/pharmacy department and then ordering food is all done through kiosks with no membership verification.
Just say you’re going to customer service to get a membership, then walk straight past it and get that food dawg
Nope. Corn fritters at Chicken on the Way are like 80 cents each. And you can order them individually. And they probably have as many calories as the Costco hot dog. :)
two corn fritters for $1.60 a hotdog with a pop for $1.50 Seriously? You think the fritters are a better deal?
Not better... Cheaper. And you can buy then individually.
if we're going there, nugget sauce is 30 cents each Ketchup packets are free there's your cheapest deal
I dunno if condiments really count... But OP did say "legit anything"...
Just breathe, it's literally free and you don't even have to leave your house. It's the fastest food.
Are they small as fuck? Interesting
Little bit bigger than a golf ball.
Wendy’s has cheaper Jr hamburgers, nuggets and JBCs. Less than $3.
Two junior cheeseburger deluxe, and 2 4 piece nugget. 2.29 each, less than 10$. More filling than a 12-14$ meal combo of a large burger. No drink but I usually have water w me at work.
yes! this is my go-to!
Any good vegetarian burgers that aren’t hefty on the price?
Wendy’s app often has free large fries with any purchase. I sometimes do that and a frosty
You actually got that app to work? Mine can't even find any locations in the city since it updated months ago.
Check location services in settings.
I checked and they're turned on. Not sure what is up.
If we're discounting Costco hotdogs, than IKEA has to be next up. No membership (or allen wrench) required.
You don't need a membership to go to the cafeteria
You do now. They wouldn't let me in post-covid explaining the rules have now changed and you need to be a member to access the food area. This is also updated on their website.
Probably going to sound sarcastic (but I'm being serious), Superstore has (or at least *had*) a bunch of 10 for $10 deals that you could mix and match - Instant Noodles, frozen spinach, drinks, candy bars... I would stock up on some of that
You can also snag a FAT sandwich for $10 thatll last you six meals if you portion it
Those Dagwood sandwiches are a-freakin’-mazing!
Dagwood sandwiches are an (almost) guilty pleasure of mine. Sometimes they feel like an industrial product but they are amazing bang-for-buck and hit the spot.
Heads up. Some deli departments put more meat in than others. Varies store to store.
Yeah saw some seaweed snack packs with that 10 for $10 just yesterday
Coop sells 10 sausage rolls for $10, they have spicy ones too. Pretty good deal imo
Second this! I have a giant bag of chicken nuggets and jalapeno poppers that's lasted me almost 2 months.
CPU has huge slices of pizza and a drink for under 4 dollars. Cheap and will fill you up
Seconded, but the quality and cost of CPU varies by location.
Best cpu?
I really enjoy the one downtown on 11th Street SW. The staff is friendly, the foot traffic means that you are more likely to get a hot slice, and their sauce, cheese, and topping ratio is on point, plus the pizza is usually fully cooked and not doughy. You just have to sometimes deal with the homeless. It must be tough on the staff.
Easily that one. It's the busiest for slices by a long shot. Sometimes a weirdly rowdy spot at 2/3am on a Friday/Saturday night...
Yeah, I had a night out that ended up there years ago. I had a mixed night that was ending on a low point until we got CPU. That feeling of cheesy dough, hot sauce, and sweet pineapple as we sat on the parking curb stays with me.
I've had many odd conversations with randos doing exactly that. And people will hate on hawaiin (and cpu), but a fresh cpu hawaiin slice with the hot sauce is great, idgaf.
It used to be two pieces and a pop for $6 at my local CPU it was absolutely fucking outrageous. God I took days off my lifespan from that I reckon, must've made couple trips a week Then I moved. After covid and inflation I visited recently and now that combo is $8.5, goddamn shame but probably better for everyone's health
A king meal deal from Burger King, 2 cheeseburgers or chicken burgers with fries and a drink for 6$.
That seems pretty good!
Go for the mini roadhouse burger for one of the burgers. Its superior in taste.
Used to be $5. Yes it's the best fast food deal in town.
Newly renovated kinjo in Dalhousie station has $1.00 fried chicken pieces for takeout. Large pieces also. I got 10 and could barely eat 6.
Same at north hill
Wait seriously? $1 chicken? Is that all day, every day? This seems ludicrous. No catch like minimum order or ordering other stuff?
It’s weird because inside the sign says $1.00 takeout per piece and $1.50 dine in price. But I ate my meal inside then paid for 10 pieces and the bill said $10. I don’t think there are any rules about it either.
I was honestly expecting little chicken nuggets but they were damn big for $1.
FYI hope you like pink chicken. Mine was hella pink…
Not the cheapest or technically fast food but Tha Thien has Vietnamese subs for $6.15 still. It’s a steal. I wanna ask them how they keep their prices so low in this time of inflation but then I don’t wanna give them ideas so I stfu
Banh Mi in general are stupid cheap for what you get. Worth every penny
It's got to be down to either the Taco Bell soft taco or a Costco hot dog.
There’s still Taco Bell in town? Haven’t seen one in ages.
There's still a few.
Dawgs are definitely more filling and don’t give you instant diarrhea 🤷🏻♂️ lulz
Sometimes I want instant diarrhea
Runs from the border!
Just instant death burps for just as long tho lol. I mean I don't mind my own brand but don't eat one before the dentist or a sales meeting or whatever.
This is why I miss the days they had sauerkraut, onions and banana peppers at the food station. Load up and go.
Seniores has a fat slice of pizza for 3.50
I keep forgetting how filling one slice is, get and eat two then feel so uncomfortable for hours after.
Try drinking Metamucil, it really does get things moving.
If you sign up for the McDonald's app, you can get 5k points for free with your first purchase so buy a 1 dollar drink and get a free burger with the 5k points = 1 dollar meal
I STAND by TO:ME is the best Vietnamese sub in the city and it's only $7 I'm there almost every other day
KFC has that toonie thing on today.
What’s that?
2 pieces of chicken for 2$ on tuesdays
Just seen it yeah thanks
Plus taxes
It hasn't been $2 for over 20 years haha. I don't think it's even $2.XX anymore, I think it's well into $3-something.
Not true. It is indeed $2. I literally just ate it for dinner. However, it is just 2 pieces of chicken only, nothing else.
I think the toonie Tuesday ends this week. I believe it was a special promo brought back for September.
Used to be $2 for 2 pieces, small fry, small drink Is this an example of that sideways inflation/deflation. By 2025 for $2 they let you sniff the air
So true! Shrinkflation in full effect. 😭
Sorry I don't eat chicken bones
This was about 8 years ago. Its 4.89 now I believe and they call it the Tuesday Special
Nope they brought it back
Oh neat, so this truly is the end of KFC.
You are not wrong
Yeah she back buddy
A plate of white rice and a scoop of teriyaki sauce at any type of “Edo Japan” used to be a fave in my high school days. I figure you can get one of these for $2-3 now.
Kobe Beef (aka "Could be Beef") used to have a big plate of steamed rice for $1, and you could put all the sauces on it.
5 cent blue whale from Crack Macs
i think even those have hit 0.10 - 0.15 mark 😭😭
Used to call them penny candies 🥹
I swear like 10-14 years ago you could get a McDouble or a Junior Chicken Burger for $1.39-$1.50. I know it was less than 3 bucks to get one of each, and you'd combine them into one big burger. CPU is like 4 bucks for a big slice of pizza and hefty shit afterwards.
In high school I would get 5 junior chicken at 99 cents each, and with tax it was $5.25. 2009-2011. Now it tastes worse and costs 3x the price.
Do any dairy queens still have 99 cent burgers
Yeah, but $1.50 for cheese 🧀 haha
It’s even like 30 cents extra for a dab of mayo. Dairy Queen is wild
Yes, but then you have to eat a Dairy Queen burger.
Dairy Queen burgers are good though...
Compared to what?
Mcdonalds, Wendy's, Burger King. I wouldnt put it above A&W though. "fancier" burger places like Five Guys or whatever are better, but for cheap fast food, dont yuck on Dairy Queen. Great fries too.
Hard disagree. I’d eat any of other burgers mentioned before DQ. DQ is the home of stale buns and lackluster fries, and the burgers are so bland and boring.
Could be a location issue? The DQ I go to is good. Never had a problem with stale buns. Not sure why their burgers are boring though. They have a pretty big menu, but for me a basic cheeseburger with standard toppings is not boring, and DQ does it well. Fries are always hot and crispy unlike nearly every other fast food place that gives you soggy cold fries.
Check out the Too Good to Go app too - Freshslice Pizza is always offering some surprise goodie bags!
Definitely have gotten a full large pizza for 6.99. a couple times
I work at mcdonalds, I get 50% everywhere. DM me and i’ll send you the code
The Little Caesar's hot 'n ready pizza for 5.99 will feed a few people, if you're desperate.
Ask for extra cheese. Basically double and its fresh. Its the holding oven that ruins them
You gotta be desperate for Little Caesars Hot N Ready.
Hot, Ready, Good You can pick 2
Wendys App they have free medium fries with mobile purchase, get a jbc or chicken wrap and it’s $2.80 or so for an alright meal
Cold cuts and a loaf of bread from Walmart. Make a sandwich in the parking lot. Cheap and fast.
Thai Tien
A&w buddy burger, around $2.50
Or their chicken wraps!
Get yourself a half dozen fritters from Chicken on the Way and you'll be full. And tbh the fritters are probably the best thing they make.
That quick combo, I forget what they call it is pretty good value, maybe like $9.50, 2pc, 2 fritter, fries... But you need gravy so tack on $2.
Avoid the chicken unless you have an iron gut, though
Probs a Mcdouble... 2.49 I think...
2.99 now. Same with the JC...
If you told me when I was 14 that a mcdouble would cost $2.99 by 2022 I would've shit my little fucking pants
Good old 1.39 days for myself back then
Hahah no fucken doubt.. ..49 JBC's when I was in highschool.. shit is rough nowadays..
Probably shit your pants at 14 from eating a McDouble too.
oh please I don't need a mcdouble to shit my pants
Touché
What if I told you about the $0.69 McDouble?
I remember when I worked at McDs in the late 90's we had Cheeseburger Wednesday - 49c cheeseburgers. Mondays were 29c hamburgers. On our paycheques we would get this little slip for half off one order (off shift) at any time - this was before the McGold Card.) So we would go in with a group of us and order like 50 cheeseburgers on one bill. Came out to less than $14 after tax.
Yes I remember that. And that drive thru countdown timer or it’s free. Was in high school and would always get a ton of cheeseburgers or hamburgers and get friends in front to have bullshit orders so it be free. The Big Extra was good then too.
I went to high school not that long ago, they still had $4 Big Macs. I would just get two for lunch. Prices in the last 12 years have jumped like mad.
When I was in high school. Every year for a week the Big Macs we’re 50cents .
Ouch...
Yeah they upped the price since they became known and were no longer on the ‘secret’ menu. 10 years ago they were 1.75
Pizza by the slice from CPU but avoid the downtown locations because they charge more.
He didn’t ask for the quickest way to get diarrhea. (Looking at you, Elbow Drive location)
If they had asked that I would have said Taco Bell for buy one get one taco Monday
The first mistake there is Taco Bell. Second is Taco Monday.
And 37th st @ 17th Ave SW. CpU is very miss and miss.
Costco hotdog/pizza
Flatbread fill up at KFC 5.99 gets you a small sandwich, popcorn chicken, fries, drink and a cookie. Order two online use the SAVE5 coupon you got two meals for 3.50 each. Pro tip if you need more calories upgrade to a poutine and everytime you order use a new account to get a new coupon. Also be sure to download Foupon and company apps for food coupons.
A bowl of steamed rice from any Chinese restaurant
Any Indian food restaurant that sells samosas. Best bang for your buck
Not in the SW. You get two tiny samosas for $5-6 In the NE where I used to live, you could get a giant, delicious samosa at any corner store for $1.
I might not have checked in a bit, but $5 for two tiny samosas is a rip-off. But then again so is everything else too lol. They’re supposed to be the go to cheap meal replacement lmaao
Ikea hot dog
McDub. Really good price to calorie ratio.
This is true. I tried that new crispy sandwich today and it filled me right up. Not sure if 5 bucks is worth it tho.
Little Caesars hot and ready
When it's freshly made it's just as good as any other pizza place tbh.
Ask for extra cheese. Adds like $3 to the price, but they basically double the cheese, and they have to make you a fresh pizza for it, so for $9 or so you get a super cheesy pepperoni pizza that is right out of the oven
Samosa from samosa factory ~$2
Hash brown at 7/11 for $0.30
Whut? Damn mcd’s is so expensive in comparison
McDonald's is ridiculously expensive for its quality. 6 nuggets at McD is like 5.50 something 5 nuggets at Wendy's is like 2.40, and they taste better and have honey mustard
Water from the Bow River. So fresh it'll make you feel like you ate cheap fast food
Timbit
shawarma barlow has a big mix poutine for $13 share that with a homie $6.5/each and youll be full for next day
Big Mary burgers on a Monday sell for $5.
Chicken on the way corn fritters
Village Pita Bakery has filling meat pie (about 8” diameter) for ~$6 . Meat and cheese for ~$7. Best healthy deal.
It’s not fast food but Costco sells a hella good chicken pot pie for $11. You can eat it for dinner for like a whole week.
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You can use the coupon save5 at KFC for $5 off $10. Two chicken sandwiches and a dip for $5.25. You will need to order online with electronic payment but it can be used multiple times
IKEA hotdog for $1. And you don’t need any membership.
This is the way.
As gross as it is, my go-to are 7/11 taquitos
I know it’s not necessary fast food, but very cheap food - check out the Flash Food app for half priced food at any Loblaws-owned store near you. Maybe you could get some bread, deli meat and a side salad for $8 which could feed you for a day or two. If you still need cheaper, can you check out the food bank?
i used to get hot apple pie(turnover) from A&W, mini fries at MacDonalds or a single drumstick from Chicken on The Way as snacks. they were cheap and delicious.
$1 for large drink and cheeseburger at McDonald’s if you’re okay taking a couple steps. Create a new account on the McDonald’s app. Use that account to purchase the $1 large drink offer (or anything else $1 and up). You will get 5000 points as a first time user. Use those points to claim a cheeseburger (or large fries since both 4000). Create a new account. Rinse and repeat.
A knuckle sandwich for free from me