Applebee's stinks!

[lilmermaid]

We used to love Applebee's! We went in last week after not visiting for a long time and we were super disappointed. The bill was almost $50! DD1 and DD2 had kids meals, I shared mine with DD3 and DH had his meal. DH had pop and I had a strawberry lemonade. We should've skipped them as the lemonade was priced way too high. We normally just have water but not this time. DH was charged extra for subbing a salad for potatoes. It was more than $2!!!! Most places are really good a swapping and not charging these days! The service was not all that great either and we were there before 5pm.

Anyone else have a place that you loved but now you don't?

[dara1012]

Agreed on Applebees. They got rid of my favorite meal and now seem really over-priced.

DH and I went to Old Chicago for Valentine's day lunch as that was where we had our first date. They changed all their "classic" recipes and we didn't like it at all and will not be going back.

[megan1201]

We just went to the Applebee's in White Bear Lake on Saturday and really enjoyed it. DH and I usually do the 2/$20 deal and DS gets a kids meal. The WBL location has always had awesome staff and service for us.

[sarahisis]

We like the WBL one too... though have only been a few times. I prefer chili's or Fridays or BWW

[cakemakermom]

Did you go to the Elk River one? I've never had good service/food there. The one in Rogers is good though.

[bumblebee23]

We usually try and do the 2 for 20. Now that the boys are older they usually do a 2 for 20 too so even if we got pop our bill would be about $50 but that's good for a family of 4 I think...especially with older kids.

[ladyandrearose]

I couldn't add to this on Monday, but I can now. We have been going to a Buffet for like 7 years. My hubby will no longer go back because they charge 8.35 for our six year old. I think that is too much too!

[jlschlangen]

I now agree on this one that Applebee's stinks. We usually like this one and go to this one often. Tonight not a good experience...We ordered a st. limeade they came out w/ a lemonade. We ordered an appetizer as a meal for dh & ds to eat as a meal to share they didn't bring an extra plate. We had to ask for extra napkins. Dd ordered a corn dog they brought her chicken fingers kids meal. Dh's drink got low took a little while b4 she asked if he wanted a refill. It might be a little bit b4 we go back.

[irish]

We've never had a problem at our local Applebee's...we love it actually! We're going there tonight We usually go on Monday's because they have $5 burgers and wings which is an awesome deal.

[bumblebee23]

Lady: I totally agree with you. DH and the boys love the Buffet but I think they charge way to much for the crappy food they serve. For the price we pay at the Buffet we could go to a place like Applebees instead and get WAY better food.