Oranges are not the only fruit.

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I went into a McDonald's for my breakfast yesterday and was disappointed to be told that as it was now 10:45 breakfast had finished and they were now on the lunchtime menu. I wasn't in lunch mode, so I sallied forth to see what else Hinckley had to offer.

I didn't have to go far, right next door was a Morrison's supermarket. I knew it had a restaurant but had never thought about going there for brekky. What a pleasant surprise. Full English with toast / fried bread and a cuppa for £4.99. What's more, you can customise. 'Bacon well done, hold the tomato, extra egg please'.

This got me thinking, there must be other multi outlet places that offer a decent start to the day. I'm told Greggs is worth a look.

[david3103]

On trips to DTD where I had to stay overnight, breakfast at Asda was definitely part of my routine. Lucy and I both breakfasted there before the GP final days. Set me up nicely

Most supermarket restaurants offer a breakfast. Some are exceptional, like Morrison's, and Asda, others not so much, Tesco comes to mind, with Sainsbury's sitting in the middle.

Sandwiches from Morrison's,  Asda and Sainsbury trump Greggs btw. Their meal deals are much better too. Sainsbury offers sandwich drink and crisps for £3 and include their top end sandwiches in the deal. Tiger prawns and rocket, New York deli beef with trimmings both score highly.

Don't forget Wetherspoon's either when you need breakfast.

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Don't forget Wetherspoon's either when you need breakfast.

That's a good point. I never think of pubs at breakfast time (Or at any other time for that matter) but you've just reminded me that our local hostelry, the Mill on the Soar opens at 7am for breakfast. I must give it a go.

[The_nun]

BHS also do a flexible choice breakfast.

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BTW- did any of you older chaps ever slip into a pit canteen for an excellent home cooked subsidised dinner?

Click to see full-size image.

[RED-DOG]

BHS also do a flexible choice breakfast.

Bit posh for me dahling.

[Nakor]

The Prison is all the rage for a breakfast in Norwich currently.

Soon to be released inmates have started a Café and its amazing in a Black Pudding, 4 Rashers, Chipped Mug type of a way.

Debenhams also do a passable (better the McD's anyway) breakfast.

[booder]

BTW- did any of you older chaps ever slip into a pit canteen for an excellent home cooked subsidised dinner?

Click to see full-size image.

Used to use British Rails canteens when i used to go out with my Dad in the School holidays in his lorry.

The full plates necessitated an afternoon nap though.

[RED-DOG]

The Prison is all the rage for a breakfast in Norwich currently.

Soon to be released inmates have started a Café and its amazing in a Black Pudding, 4 Rashers, Chipped Mug type of a way.

I thought this was a piss take but apparently not.


http://www.edp24.co.uk/news/crime/video_prisoners_gain_employment_and_experience_at_new_cafe_at_norwich_prison_which_aims_to_reduce_reoffending_1_3317823

[RED-DOG]

BTW- did any of you older chaps ever slip into a pit canteen for an excellent home cooked subsidised dinner?

Click to see full-size image.

Used to use British Rails canteens when i used to go out with my Dad in the School holidays in his lorry.

The full plates necessitated an afternoon nap though.

See that aluminum ring on top of that blokes plate, do you know what it was for?

[david3103]

BTW- did any of you older chaps ever slip into a pit canteen for an excellent home cooked subsidised dinner?

Click to see full-size image.

Used to use British Rails canteens when i used to go out with my Dad in the School holidays in his lorry.

The full plates necessitated an afternoon nap though.

See that aluminum ring on top of that blokes plate, do you know what it was for?

Yes

[Nakor]

BTW- did any of you older chaps ever slip into a pit canteen for an excellent home cooked subsidised dinner?

Click to see full-size image.

Used to use British Rails canteens when i used to go out with my Dad in the School holidays in his lorry.

The full plates necessitated an afternoon nap though.

See that aluminum ring on top of that blokes plate, do you know what it was for?

Stacking or keeping food warm when you place another plate on top?

[Nakor]

The Prison is all the rage for a breakfast in Norwich currently.

Soon to be released inmates have started a Café and its amazing in a Black Pudding, 4 Rashers, Chipped Mug type of a way.

I thought this was a piss take but apparently not.


http://www.edp24.co.uk/news/crime/video_prisoners_gain_employment_and_experience_at_new_cafe_at_norwich_prison_which_aims_to_reduce_reoffending_1_3317823

Shame on you !
It is also really very good.

[RED-DOG]

BTW- did any of you older chaps ever slip into a pit canteen for an excellent home cooked subsidised dinner?

Click to see full-size image.

Used to use British Rails canteens when i used to go out with my Dad in the School holidays in his lorry.

The full plates necessitated an afternoon nap though.

See that aluminum ring on top of that blokes plate, do you know what it was for?

Stacking or keeping food warm when you place another plate on top?

Yep. You got your dinner and your pudding at the same time.

[AndrewT]

BHS also do a flexible choice breakfast.

Bit posh for me dahling.

In that case you're really going to turn your nose up at my suggestion of Marks & Spencer's cafe.