With $25 to last us all day, Vancity Buzz and Chowmenow were able to eat from dawn to dusk without going hungry or sacrificing a meal. Check out where and what we ordered using only a $5 bill.
Breakfast
Restaurant: Thierry Patisserie
What to order: Chef Thierry’s savoury Croissant Au Jambon is made with flakey pastry, Italian ham, Emmental cheese and béchamel.
Cost (pre-tax): $4.95
Lunch
Restaurant:Sunny Spot Café
What to Order: A Xian Burger or Terracotta Noodles
Cost: $4 or $5
Snack
Restaurant:Crave India
What to Order: Vegetarian Samosa or Tandoori Chicken
Cost: $1.65 or $5
Dinner
Restaurant: Milk and Sugar Cafe
What to Order: Rice, veggies, and your choice of salmon, chicken, teriyaki beef, or curry fish balls
Cost: $5
Dessert
Restaurant: ManCakes Bakery
What to Order: With flavours like Bacon Chili Lime, Buffalo Wing, and Rum and Coke, ManCakes is taking cupcakes to a whole new level.
Cost: One ManCake is $3.75, two mini ManCakes are $3.95. A ManCake and coffee combo is $4.99.
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Photo Credits: Relaxnsip, ManCakes