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Good idea. But I think pricing needs an update. Usually eating out is $5 a meal.

Thanks! Just curious, but where can I get a $5 meal in SF? (Not trying to sound rude, I just can't find anywhere that cheap :)

Also, I would say that most popular catering option in SF is ZeroCater, and their website says that meals start at $12-14/person.

Not many places. You can get a good Bahn Mi in the inner sunset for < $5. Also, Mehfil in SOMA has a $5 lunch special, but it's not a balanced meal.

just found a banh mi stand outside the SF Fed today ~$4 per sandwich. Was surprised, to say the least:)

Cafe Algiers @ Beale and Mission (financial district)

$5 sandwiches

$5 if you're eating fast-food in the midwest suburbs. Even then, a "normal" combo meal is closer to $6 or $7.

Dollar Menu. Or dollar-ish menu. Chicken nuggets and a small chili @ Wendy's for example.

Yeah, but that's hardly a meal worth catering...

I assume no drinks included as it's not mentioned anywhere and at $7 it seems very fair/competitive. If you get a sandwich or buffet in SF it's usually around $7-10 as well. Delivery can also be a nice bonus - especially since going out to get lunch at peak times can be hectic in the city.

I hope the food is not too heavy though as I remember we used to have a Chevys right by our office in SOMA and whenever we went there with the team for lunch we usually wouldn't be back until 2 hours later and wanting to take a nap at the office :)

I'm also curious what the minimum order amount is.

Correct, no drinks right now. Might offer as an add-on in the future.

We're really striving for "feel good" meals that fill you up, but don't slow down your brain for the rest of the day.

Minimum order is only 2 meals, but we charge a bit more ($8.50) if you only have a few people.

In what region? Downtown prices in my experience are minimum $7.

Does meal usually include drinks as well?

We're not doing drinks right now, but it's on the "we might add this soon" list.

What kind of drinks would you want with your food?

A strongly brewed iced tea. Apple cider and seltzer. Fresh lemonade. Unusual sodas.

Don't bother with run-of-the-mill soft drinks or hot coffee, or plain water, or indeed anything that a startup would ordinarily stock in a mini-fridge. They aren't interesting enough.

No.

Maybe in Seattle. In general, double your prices for the Bay Area. :)

I'd be really happy if I could consistently find a $5 meal in SF.

Most catering companies charge at least $12 per head. This is a deal. $5 would be near impossible to sustain.

I've had quotes for $20-$30 (!) per person for lunch in SF...

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