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However, there are still chains that offer tremendous value by providing giant meals for a very reasonable price.
Olive Garden
We’re talking portions so big the leftovers will last for at least one other meal later on.
Here are 7 restaurant chains that still serve heaping portions for cheap.
“I’ve used coupons at Olive Garden and eaten for a week.
Texas Roadhouse
Plus, they give you the giant salad and breadsticks!”
Realizing that taking leftovers home was the norm was revolutionary," one Redditorsaid.
“I’m eating the other half of my Cheesecake Factory dinner for lunch today.
Olive Garden
Way too much for one meal,” another agreed.
“Black Bear Diner typically has large portions for many of their items.
Depending on your appetite and side choices, it could’ve stretched to 2-3 meals easily.
The Cheesecake Factory/Facebook
“I had three meals out of my Cracker Barrel sampler meal.
That is so much food and it was only 15 dollars for the meal.
And they have the 5 dollar take home meals too,” one customershared.
Big Bear Diner
“My ex and I could eat there for about $80 back in those days,” anothersaid.
“A lot, yes, but it fed you for like 2-3 days.
Especially when you hit the salad bar one last time before you left.
Cracker Barrel
Also, I ordered that cake in a shoebox.”
JJ Fish & Chicken
Southern chain JJ Fish & Chicken offers incredible value for money.
“The portions are huge.
Claim Jumper
In my experience, their perch and tender plate is the most loaded,” one fansaid.
JJ Fish & Chicken
