Goose Deli (formerly Elk Valley Brewery)

[TheHorseman]

I am with you on this. I love the human interactions I get when I am out at a restaurant. The whole kiosk thing is a turn off!

I stopped at a McDonalds this weekend and went in to buy some food for me and my family, we were traveling otherwise we don't go to MDs (I really don't like drive through either), and I had to order by kiosk, the counter space was half what a normal, old style MDs is, and the experience was just cold and lacking to say the least. I would rather buy from a vending machine or a convenient store anymore.

[Pete]

The main issue with all these places is they can't find enough workers.

And if they raise their wages too high, everyone gripes about food prices and stops going.


Everyone wants low prices and few will pay extra for customer service. Exact same reason why so many retailers use self-checkout.

[TheHorseman]

The main issue with all these places is they can't find enough workers.
And if they raise their wages too high, everyone gripes about food prices and stops going.
Everyone wants low prices and few will pay extra for customer service. Exact same reason why so many retailers use self-checkout.

I paid 26.00 for 3 hamburgers (double Quarter Pounders with Cheese) and 2 large fries. How can I determine if the price is reasonable without knowing the economic pressures of the restaurant but I will agree that if ppl can't or won't pay the higher price then it's a descending spiral downward and eventually a closed restaurant. The old saying "Can't get blood from a turnip" applies.

I actually prefer self checkout at a dept store or retailer because I'm grabbing stuff and going.

[aDark]

Old article but few of places are still around. Be following this as I like a good meatball sub. Be interesting to see how Goose's compares

https://www.405magazine.com/10-meatb...ed-to-try-now/

The meatball sub is one of the 3 sandwiches (and a burger) that I've had at Goose. It's phenomenal. It is also massive. Plan to show up hungry!

[rayvaflav]

The meatball sub is one of the 3 sandwiches (and a burger) that I've had at Goose. It's phenomenal. It is also massive. Plan to show up hungry!

Now that's the feedback that I was looking for ! I might try is this week, based on your strong recommendation here.

[gjl]

I paid 26.00 for 3 hamburgers (double Quarter Pounders with Cheese) and 2 large fries. How can I determine if the price is reasonable without knowing the economic pressures of the restaurant but I will agree that if ppl can't or won't pay the higher price then it's a descending spiral downward and eventually a closed restaurant. The old saying "Can't get blood from a turnip" applies.

I actually prefer self checkout at a dept store or retailer because I'm grabbing stuff and going.

Even with the smaller counters at McDonalds they will still take your order at the counter. I never use the kiosk. One reason is they don't have the senior coffee on the kiosk menu. And any size fries for $1.29 or 20% off any purchase of $12 are deals always on their app.

And McDs doesn't ask for a tip at the counter.

[TheHorseman]

Even with the smaller counters at McDonalds they will still take your order at the counter. I never use the kiosk. One reason is they don't have the senior coffee on the kiosk menu. And any size fries for $1.29 or 20% off any purchase of $12 are deals always on their app.

And McDs doesn't ask for a tip at the counter.

Yes, but try getting an employee to the register. You don't have to use the kiosk but it's probably faster as staff are tied up doing other things. While I was waiting someone from the drive through went inside to pick up his order there because he thought it'd be faster and he had to go though getting an employee to the counter, figure out why he couldn't see his order inside, get the changes necessary to get his order inside, then wait for his order. My point is with limited staff it's more difficult to get "out of the stream of things" help or ordering..

[gjl]

Not to argue but getting an employee to the register is not a problem at the locations I use. Or getting an employee to refill a drink since the took out the dining room drink stations. McDs still seems to staff a lot of people.

[OkieBerto]

I paid 26.00 for 3 hamburgers (double Quarter Pounders with Cheese) and 2 large fries. How can I determine if the price is reasonable without knowing the economic pressures of the restaurant but I will agree that if ppl can't or won't pay the higher price then it's a descending spiral downward and eventually a closed restaurant. The old saying "Can't get blood from a turnip" applies.

I actually prefer self checkout at a dept store or retailer because I'm grabbing stuff and going.

I think the retailers that give you ample lanes for normal checkout with an attendant I would prefer to checkout that way, but most retailers have moved to only a few people working those lanes. Therefore causing you to have to wait in long lines. Self checkout is just faster, so that is what I choose to use. I hate it, but it now seems I have no choice. Most of the staff has been moved to online orders and taking orders out to cars waiting in the parking lot.

[OkieBerto]

I paid 26.00 for 3 hamburgers (double Quarter Pounders with Cheese) and 2 large fries. How can I determine if the price is reasonable without knowing the economic pressures of the restaurant but I will agree that if ppl can't or won't pay the higher price then it's a descending spiral downward and eventually a closed restaurant. The old saying "Can't get blood from a turnip" applies.

I actually prefer self checkout at a dept store or retailer because I'm grabbing stuff and going.

I haven't been to a MD's in years. I refuse to spend my money, if possible, at a place that is like this.

[rayvaflav]

I made it out to The Goose yesterday to try out "The Hudson", that's the meatball sandwich that some here have recommended. Though it may not look like much, it tasted pretty good. You could taste the pork and veal in the meatballs, it was some high-quality protein. I wish that the bread had been not so soft, though I tried to hold it the entire time, small bits would drop off. I would recommend it but unfortunately, it made me miss Bad Nonna's even more. I'm looking forward to trying a few more things but and though I don't see the appeal of their Rueben being a cold sandwich, I'll try it out. btw, that cucumber and onion side salad in a mustard vinaigrette was a terrific surprise!