Mad Dog
Premium Member
A really really big one at that. Put some chocolate on it, and it'll work as a Toothsome menu item.Sir, I am loathe to inform you that there is a bug on your beef. :bolt:
A really really big one at that. Put some chocolate on it, and it'll work as a Toothsome menu item.Sir, I am loathe to inform you that there is a bug on your beef. :bolt:
I kind of wonder if they may introduce more reasonable shakes after a little while. These shakes are great for photos and showing off the unique qualities of the new restaurant, but they're very over the top and not necessarily practical. It's kind of like the kitchen sink type dishes. They're a novelty and people will occasionally get them for that reason, but once all the hype dies down I think their popularity will plummet. If that happens I could easily see some more standard shakes becoming the more popular option.
Yeah I agree, I just think it might balance out a little more. Not everyone is going to want an over the top dessert.I don't think the intent is for this to be a once-a-week kind of place to all but the most die-hard fans. It's meant for people on vacation and locals celebrating birthdays/anniversaries/etc. The novelty of the over-the-top desserts is part of the charm of the place.
Yeah I agree, I just think it might balance out a little more. Not everyone is going to want an over the top dessert.
Are you talking about shakes or just regular desserts? I saw the chocolate mousse. I guess what I'm saying is I think there's potential to add some basic regular shakes to the menu. Obviously the over the top ones are iconic and will be the draw for some people. There's definitely room to add some regular shakes, in fact they could take it a step further and call them "base shakes" and then have "build your own" options.They have a selection of non-sundaes/shakes priced right in line with what you'd pay at a chain restaurant. Only one I recall is chocolate mousse (in an elegant martini glass), but they are there. Just not the ICON of Toothsome that the shakes are.
Are you talking about shakes or just regular desserts? I saw the chocolate mousse. I guess what I'm saying is I think there's potential to add some basic regular shakes to the menu. Obviously the over the top ones are iconic and will be the draw for some people. There's definitely room to add some regular shakes, in fact they could take it a step further and call them "base shakes" and then have "build your own" options.
They have a selection of non-sundaes/shakes priced right in line with what you'd pay at a chain restaurant. Only one I recall is chocolate mousse (in an elegant martini glass), but they are there. Just not the ICON of Toothsome that the shakes are.
I hope not to many people do the mental gymnastics to justify a $11:50+ milkshake as a good value and they at least have create a few lower priced options.Well their largest, basic milkshake is $8.50 plus tax. At Toothsome, for $3 more - you get same size essentially (Ghirardeli is tall and narrow, Toothsome is shorter but wider), take home glass, and a few extra ingredients. They aren't that much different in price.
For example, my Banana shake had a chocolate dipped banana, which at theme parks run $3.99-4.99 on its own, and one blended in as well.
Well said.I hope not to many people do the mental gymnastics to justify a $11:50+ milkshake as a good value and they at least have create a few lower priced options.
Nobody is forcing you to go. Go to one of Ghiradellis many fine locations. Or McDonalds. Or buy a carton of discount ice milk and thaw it.I hope not to many people do the mental gymnastics to justify a $11:50+ milkshake as a good value and they at least have a few lower priced options.
I hope not to many people do the mental gymnastics to justify a $11:50+ milkshake as a good value and they at least have create a few lower priced options.
Yeah, I love me a good milkshake, but I don't need all the extra stuff. Normally a regular milkshake fills me up nevermind chocolate covered bananas, cupcakes, etc.I kind of wonder if they may introduce more reasonable shakes after a little while. These shakes are great for photos and showing off the unique qualities of the new restaurant, but they're very over the top and not necessarily practical. It's kind of like the kitchen sink type dishes. They're a novelty and people will occasionally get them for that reason, but once all the hype dies down I think their popularity will plummet. If that happens I could easily see some more standard shakes becoming the more popular option.
Like the sign?The logo on the souvenir cup was a sticker? I sincerely hope that is temporary.