Julie in CA 928 Posted April 7, 2014 Report Share Posted April 7, 2014 Two extra-large eggs, two pieces of bacon or sausage, two slices of nice quality toast or homemade biscuit, butter & local honey or jam, on a nicely garnished plate. So? :bigear: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MFG 3,437 Posted April 7, 2014 Report Share Posted April 7, 2014 $8-$10 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shukriyya 15,260 Posted April 7, 2014 Report Share Posted April 7, 2014 Are the eggs, bacon/sausage organic? Local? Is the bread/biscuits homemade? Jam homemade?That would be a factor. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
umsami 32,514 Posted April 7, 2014 Report Share Posted April 7, 2014 Normal restaurant…$10-12 (where I live.) Hotel…double the price. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AK_Mom4 6,499 Posted April 7, 2014 Report Share Posted April 7, 2014 This really depends on where you live. Here in Far-Far-Away, that would easily go for $15-$20 in a nice restaurant, $13-$15 at Dennys. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
acsnmama 122 Posted April 7, 2014 Report Share Posted April 7, 2014 Probably less than $10. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ThisIsTheDay 4,876 Posted April 7, 2014 Report Share Posted April 7, 2014 $8 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Julie in CA 928 Posted April 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 7, 2014 So far the consensus seems to be that $5.99 would probably not be out of line? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jann in TX 3,127 Posted April 7, 2014 Report Share Posted April 7, 2014 $4.99 at a local restaurant in our 'tourist town' and close to that at IHOP or Denny's in the next town. Add $2 for a side of pancakes or $3 for a waffle. I've seen that go for $10 at a high priced hotel-- Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sassenach 13,546 Posted April 7, 2014 Report Share Posted April 7, 2014 $8 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Donna 1,972 Posted April 7, 2014 Report Share Posted April 7, 2014 That breakfast would go for around $8-$10 in a diner or $10-$15 in a more upscale restaurant. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Slartibartfast 21,516 Posted April 7, 2014 Report Share Posted April 7, 2014 I would say about $6-$8. I would definitely balk at some of the prices others are quoting. I would pay more if the eggs were free range and organic and the meats were grass fed locally sourced meat. I would not order it for $20, I would go eat somewhere else. I don't know that I would order it for $15 either. I can pay $15 for a brunch buffet with prime rib, I would not pay that for a plain eggs and meat breakfast. I make that for my family all the time with great things from local farmers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MercyA 20,379 Posted April 7, 2014 Report Share Posted April 7, 2014 $7-$8 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
unsinkable 24,078 Posted April 7, 2014 Report Share Posted April 7, 2014 Here, in a rust belt, dying city? With a Greek restaurants serving breakfast all over town? $5.99 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Catwoman 74,049 Posted April 7, 2014 Report Share Posted April 7, 2014 So far the consensus seems to be that $5.99 would probably not be out of line? $5.99 would be crazy low here. If I could find that kind of breakfast for $5.99 at a place in my area, I'd eat out every single morning. :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jennifer in MI 1,286 Posted April 7, 2014 Report Share Posted April 7, 2014 Around here that would easily be $10 - $15. (Which is why our family of 6 doesn't go out to breakfast often!! :) ) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Carrie12345 19,609 Posted April 7, 2014 Report Share Posted April 7, 2014 "Nicer casual restaurant" is throwing me a bit. We have a few diners, I know chain places (Denny's, Perkins, IHOP, etc.,) but I'm not familiar with other restaurants that serve breakfast. At a diner, somewhere in the $5 area. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mandylubug 5,254 Posted April 7, 2014 Report Share Posted April 7, 2014 7-8 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Catwoman 74,049 Posted April 7, 2014 Report Share Posted April 7, 2014 That's what is throwing me too. A lot of diners serve something similar for about $5. $5.99 still seems ok too. Breakfast at a diner is usually pretty good. I mean it's eggs, bacon, and toast. That's pretty straight forward. I don't think I'd frequent a breakfast place that charged $10 for that. That would be something very special and infrequent. Where we live, we couldn't get eggs, bacon, and toast for anywhere near $5.00, even at a dumpy place. (I wish we could!!!) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Julie in CA 928 Posted April 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 7, 2014 Nicer casual as in, *decidedly not greasy spoon or Denny's*. Not fast food, not a chain restaurant, nor a hole in the wall--pleasant surroundings where you might want to linger over your breakfast & visit with a friend. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Julie in CA 928 Posted April 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 7, 2014 https://www.facebook.com/4thStCafe Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Catwoman 74,049 Posted April 7, 2014 Report Share Posted April 7, 2014 Julie, I would pay WAY, WAY MORE than $5.99 at your place. It looks lovely! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JFSinIL 5,940 Posted April 7, 2014 Report Share Posted April 7, 2014 about $7. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
unsinkable 24,078 Posted April 7, 2014 Report Share Posted April 7, 2014 https://www.facebook.com/4thStCafe :party: That is AWESOME! Way to go, Julie! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JFSinIL 5,940 Posted April 7, 2014 Report Share Posted April 7, 2014 Would you have some signature breakfast time - like cinnamon rolls or puffs? That might make the otherwise plain 'old eggs/bacon/toast combo seem more special. Could it be eggs, bacon (or sausage) and choice of signature baked good OR quality toast? Need to attract not just tourist but regulars. Need to be more special than any Dennys or iHop nearby. Just thinking out loud.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
zoobie 26,679 Posted April 7, 2014 Report Share Posted April 7, 2014 So far the consensus seems to be that $5.99 would probably not be out of line? I'd charge $6 or some round number. Our favorite nice casual breakfast/brunch place's menu: http://www.westeggcafe.com/media/pdf/10.11.13_Breakfast_Menu.pdf They charge $8 but include grits or skillet potatoes. :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pawz4me 38,811 Posted April 7, 2014 Report Share Posted April 7, 2014 I'd guess it would run about $5 - $6 here. My SIL and I go out for breakfast a couple of times a month. I usually get a biscuit with either egg and cheese or bacon and cheese and a side of grits. She'll usually have an egg, toast and grits. Both of us get coffee. The bill is a bit less than $10 total. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RoughCollie 2,476 Posted April 7, 2014 Report Share Posted April 7, 2014 At a not nicer place here, that breakfast costs $4.79 -- it's the special. It's somewhere between a diner and Denny's. You'd have to live in the middle of nowhere to eat here, and if you were used to nicer restaurants, you would be less than thrilled. Turns out it has the best breakfasts in town, which is not saying much. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Miss Peregrine 6,953 Posted April 7, 2014 Report Share Posted April 7, 2014 $6.99 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
goldberry 30,774 Posted April 7, 2014 Report Share Posted April 7, 2014 $5.99 is a good deal. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
elegantlion 21,512 Posted April 7, 2014 Report Share Posted April 7, 2014 I would pay that and feel like I got a good deal. I agree 6-7. Outside of that, it's not a place I would/could frequent. I live in a cheaper part of the country though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mandylubug 5,254 Posted April 7, 2014 Report Share Posted April 7, 2014 http://bisbeebreakfastclub.com/ 6 seems too cheap for Cali. Here is a "bargain but omgosh my fave" place in AZ for comparison. Casual butnot greasy spoon. They have nothing that cheap on their menus. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
elegantlion 21,512 Posted April 7, 2014 Report Share Posted April 7, 2014 By the way, I love your place, I wish I lived where I could visit. It's pretty, love the floor. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
skeeterbug 720 Posted April 7, 2014 Report Share Posted April 7, 2014 I think us Hive members would pay whatever the menu says and then tip you double! ;) Looks lovely, wish I was close enough to visit! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mandylubug 5,254 Posted April 7, 2014 Report Share Posted April 7, 2014 I'd go secret agent and visit competitors. Taste their foods and view their prices. Are they thriving, etc? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RoughCollie 2,476 Posted April 8, 2014 Report Share Posted April 8, 2014 https://www.facebook.com/4thStCafe Very nice. I love the sign! And having a bakery there is like icing on the cake! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RebeccaS 453 Posted April 8, 2014 Report Share Posted April 8, 2014 I showed dh the Facebook page and told him what the plate would have. He said at least $9, though around here we'd pay closer to $5. Eldest dd said we should take a road trip to your place for breakfast. I told her that'd be the most expensive breakfast she'd ever eat. ;) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MercyA 20,379 Posted April 8, 2014 Report Share Posted April 8, 2014 I remember when you were naming your cafe! Congratulations! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Liz CA 18,587 Posted April 8, 2014 Report Share Posted April 8, 2014 Yeah Julie! And $5.99 is on the low end for the area. Especially with a major interstate being right there. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AmandaVT 6,187 Posted April 8, 2014 Report Share Posted April 8, 2014 That breakfast would go for around $8-$10 in a diner or $10-$15 in a more upscale restaurant. This Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Caroline 16,715 Posted April 8, 2014 Report Share Posted April 8, 2014 It's $7.99 at my favorite breakfast place in Vero Beach. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hikin' Mama 3,592 Posted April 8, 2014 Report Share Posted April 8, 2014 So far the consensus seems to be that $5.99 would probably not be out of line? I think that is too low. I would say it should be more like $8. ETA: I love the looks of your place! I wish I lived closer and I would come eat there! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
saraha 1,800 Posted April 8, 2014 Report Share Posted April 8, 2014 Congratulations Julie! Everything looks great! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LibraryLover 4,819 Posted April 8, 2014 Report Share Posted April 8, 2014 What does Food Network Ramsey say? Figure your cost- food, prep, salary etc, and charge double that-- or you won't stay in business. Congrats! I think 5.99 is too low. How about 7.50? Where I live, it would be at least $12.99. (Everything always seems to end in .99) I don't go out for breakfast much, but when I do, I expect that anything I order -beyond a bagel- will be at least $10.99. ;) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Trilliums 682 Posted April 8, 2014 Report Share Posted April 8, 2014 :hurray: :hurray: I love the black and white sign--looks very tastefully done. :hurray: :hurray: You are really making incredibly progress! Around here a similar cafe has breakfasts starting at $7 each, but I noticed they all contained potatoes on the side also. Wishing you all the best with your new place. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NoseInABook 3,435 Posted April 8, 2014 Report Share Posted April 8, 2014 $6-8 here. I'd definitely think $5.99 was an awesome deal and I'd be returning often. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Denise in IN 540 Posted April 8, 2014 Report Share Posted April 8, 2014 Julie! So excited for you you! The 5.99 price would be about what I would expect here in the Midwest, especially in medium to small sized towns. I hope you have great success! If I were nearby, I would absolutely eat at your café! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Starr 6,038 Posted April 8, 2014 Report Share Posted April 8, 2014 Julie your restaurant is so exciting! We should have a WTM pilgrimage! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BrookValley. 11,848 Posted April 8, 2014 Report Share Posted April 8, 2014 I don't know about the price--I'm just so sad that when I click your Facebook link, it tells me you're 2,380 miles away from me. *sniff* Seriously though, I'd be thrilled to get that breakfast in a lovely place like yours for only $5.99. I think $6.99 or $7.99 is very reasonable, too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Julie in CA 928 Posted April 8, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2014 What does Food Network Ramsey say? Figure your cost- food, prep, salary etc, and charge double that-- or you won't stay in business. Congrats! I think 5.99 is too low. How about 7.50? Where I live, it would be at least $12.99. (Everything always seems to end in .99) I don't go out for breakfast much, but when I do, I expect that anything I order beyond a bagel, will be at least $10.99. ;) Oh, I've done all of the calculating. Food cost needs to fall at no more than 30%. That two egg breakfast as I'm serving it is right at that 30% maximum. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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