On 2011-06-15, sf > wrote:

> with no prior warning, so get_out_now." They might as well leave the
> food on the table.....

Not without a refund!! Otherwise, better call the cops, cuz if I
paid for it, I'm damn sure gonna finish it.

nb

On 15 Jun 2011 00:47:38 GMT, notbob > wrote:

> On 2011-06-15, sf > wrote:
>
> > with no prior warning, so get_out_now." They might as well leave the
> > food on the table.....
>
> Not without a refund!! Otherwise, better call the cops, cuz if I
> paid for it, I'm damn sure gonna finish it.
>
I've been to Marie Callendar's twice and each time I paid for my food
*after* I ate it, not before.

--

Today's mighty oak is just yesterday's nut that held its ground.

On 2011-06-15, sf > wrote:

> I've been to Marie Callendar's twice and each time I paid for my food
> *after* I ate it, not before.

I've never eaten at MC's so can't say. There are plenty of places
where yuu pay first.

nb

--
vi ...the root of evil

On 15 Jun 2011 01:34:24 GMT, notbob > wrote:

>On 2011-06-15, sf > wrote:
>
>> I've been to Marie Callendar's twice and each time I paid for my food
>> *after* I ate it, not before.
>
>I've never eaten at MC's so can't say. There are plenty of places
>where yuu pay first.

You must eat a lot of fast food.

Lou

On Jun 14, 7:43*pm, Lou Decruss > wrote:
> On 15 Jun 2011 01:34:24 GMT, notbob > wrote:
>
> >On 2011-06-15, sf > wrote:
>
> >> I've been to Marie Callendar's twice and each time I paid for my food
> >> *after* I ate it, not before.
>
> >I've never eaten at MC's so can't say. *There are plenty of places
> >where yuu pay first.
>
> You must eat a lot of fast food. *
>

Ah, Lou, there are a fair number of order-at-the-counter and they'll
bring the food to you joints.

On Tue, 14 Jun 2011 22:00:04 -0700 (PDT), spamtrap1888
> wrote:

> On Jun 14, 7:43*pm, Lou Decruss > wrote:
> > On 15 Jun 2011 01:34:24 GMT, notbob > wrote:
> >
> > >On 2011-06-15, sf > wrote:
> >
> > >> I've been to Marie Callendar's twice and each time I paid for my food
> > >> *after* I ate it, not before.
> >
> > >I've never eaten at MC's so can't say. *There are plenty of places
> > >where yuu pay first.
> >
> > You must eat a lot of fast food. *
> >
>
> Ah, Lou, there are a fair number of order-at-the-counter and they'll
> bring the food to you joints.

Really? I can name Chipotle and that's it.

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Today's mighty oak is just yesterday's nut that held its ground.

"sf" > wrote in message
...
> On Tue, 14 Jun 2011 22:00:04 -0700 (PDT), spamtrap1888
> > wrote:
>
>> On Jun 14, 7:43 pm, Lou Decruss > wrote:
>> > On 15 Jun 2011 01:34:24 GMT, notbob > wrote:
>> >
>> > >On 2011-06-15, sf > wrote:
>> >
>> > >> I've been to Marie Callendar's twice and each time I paid for my
>> > >> food
>> > >> *after* I ate it, not before.
>> >
>> > >I've never eaten at MC's so can't say. There are plenty of places
>> > >where yuu pay first.
>> >
>> > You must eat a lot of fast food.
>> >
>>
>> Ah, Lou, there are a fair number of order-at-the-counter and they'll
>> bring the food to you joints.
>
> Really? I can name Chipotle and that's it.

Here we have Taco Time. They bring you your food. Dairy Queen does as
well.

On Jun 14, 10:03*pm, sf > wrote:
> On Tue, 14 Jun 2011 22:00:04 -0700 (PDT), spamtrap1888
>
>
>
> > wrote:
> > On Jun 14, 7:43 pm, Lou Decruss > wrote:
> > > On 15 Jun 2011 01:34:24 GMT, notbob > wrote:
>
> > > >On 2011-06-15, sf > wrote:
>
> > > >> I've been to Marie Callendar's twice and each time I paid for my food
> > > >> *after* I ate it, not before.
>
> > > >I've never eaten at MC's so can't say. There are plenty of places
> > > >where yuu pay first.
>
> > > You must eat a lot of fast food.
>
> > Ah, Lou, there are a fair number of order-at-the-counter and they'll
> > bring the food to you joints.
>
> Really? *I can name Chipotle and that's it.

Here are the first 50 that yelp turns up for San Francisco. No
Chipotle among them. The claim is that there are 4180 but I don't have
time to verify each one. They include the ones where they call out
your name when ready, but that falls into the category Lou specified.



1. Mama's
Category: Breakfast & Brunch
Neighborhood: North Beach/Telegraph Hill
4.0 star rating
1639 reviews
1701 Stockton St
San Francisco, CA 94133
(415) 362-6421
Photo of Stephanie L.
want to order before you step foot into the restaurant/cafe, because
you're basically waiting in line to order and pay at the register. In
addition, they accept debit and cash, but not credit cards
2. Ike's Place
Category: Sandwiches
Neighborhood: Castro
4.5 star rating
3356 reviews
3489 16th St
San Francisco, CA 94114
(415) 553-6888
Photo of Nils G.
people in line in front of us and we hungrily waited 15-20 minutes to
get to the register to place our order. We ordered an Elvis Kieth, a
Sanchez Elementary, and a Diet Pepsi. The woman at the register
3. Naan-N-Curry
Categories: Indian, Pakistani
Neighborhood: Inner Sunset
3.0 star rating
884 reviews
642 Irving St
San Francisco, CA 94122
(415) 664-7225
Photo of Nikki P.
without getting naan. It will go with any dish you order. A few dishes
plus 2 naan should serve 2. As for service, you order at the
register right at the cash register and you grab your own table. From
4. Crepevine
Categories: Creperies, American (New)
Neighborhood: Inner Sunset
4.0 star rating
687 reviews
624 Irving St
San Francisco, CA 94122
(415) 681-5858
Photo of David Y.
provided. The guy that was working the register there was very
friendly and gave a nice "family" feeling to us as he took our order.
As we enjoyed the delicious crepe's we ordered with fresh strawberries
5. Cafe Flore
Categories: American (New), Breakfast & Brunch
Neighborhood: Castro
3.5 star rating
470 reviews
2298 Market St
San Francisco, CA 94114
(415) 621-8579
Photo of Alex S.
register and placing your order while knowing the food will be served
rather quickly. It's also nice having the option of sitting outside
which I'm quick to exercise. I ordered a flank steak salad and it
6. Firewood Cafe
Category: Italian
Neighborhood: Castro
Special Offer
3.5 star rating
171 reviews
4248 18th St
San Francisco, CA 94114
(415) 252-0999
Photo of Julia S.
tried to kill it with the towel he had in his hand but then lost it
and then looked at us to take our order - ummm....no thanks. We left
immediately...despite the fact that we called in our order 15
7. Cafe Bellini
Categories: Coffee & Tea, Lounges
Neighborhood: Union Square
3.0 star rating
6 reviews
17 Powell St
San Francisco, CA 94102
Photo of Olivia Vanessa R.
staff looks ****ed, they are mostly friendly but it's not spectacular
service, if anything it's no service. You look over the menu, order at
the register and that's it, they'll bring you your food
8. Cafe Chaat
Categories: Indian, Pakistani
Neighborhood: SOMA
Special Offer
3.5 star rating
382 reviews
320 3rd St
San Francisco, CA 94107
(415) 979-9946
Photo of Darius T.
them?) After I politely tell them, I get my food shortly thereafter.
It's like you're almost better off not ordering at the register and
going to sit down and ordering when they notice you've been
9. Pluto's
Categories: American (New), Sandwiches
Neighborhood: Marina/Cow Hollow
4.0 star rating
419 reviews
3258 Scott St
San Francisco, CA 94123
(415) 775-8867
Photo of Yui K.
it up. Add some meat if you'd like. Afterwards, carry along past the
sandwich orderers and proceed to pay at the register. Order some
sides.. garlic fries are pretty great or some spuds. whatevs. They
10. Luca Cucina Italiana
Category: Italian
3.5 star rating
32 reviews

11. Darwin Cafe
Categories: Tapas/Small Plates, Sandwiches
Neighborhood: SOMA
4.5 star rating
87 reviews
212 Ritch St
San Francisco, CA 94107
(415) 800-8668
Photo of S R.
or so. you order at the register but the atmosphere is of a sit down
restaurant with some class. vintage cash register, exposed brick i
think, etc. very limited selection, which doesnt bother me. got
12. Rosamunde Sausage Grill
Categories: Hot Dogs, Bars
Neighborhood: Mission
Special Offer
4.0 star rating
358 reviews
2832 Mission St
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 970-9015
Photo of Evan P.
9:04pm: order a chicken cherry with grilled onions and sweet cherries
to go. 9:09pm?: watch a guy get yelled at for talking on his cell
phone near the pickup spot. talking on the cell while
13. Honey Honey Cafe & Crepery
Category: Breakfast & Brunch
Neighborhoods: Civic Center/Tenderloin, Union Square
Special Offer
3.5 star rating
437 reviews
599 Post St
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 351-2423
Photo of Xav V.
making my mimosa for me while I was still in line waiting to place my
food order. Atta boy, nicely done. Unfortunately the gal running the
register and taking food orders was about as nice as
14. La Taqueria
Category: Mexican
Neighborhood: Mission
4.0 star rating
1204 reviews
2889 Mission St
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 285-7117
Photo of Sarah Z.
for n00bs like me: you order at the register, claim your table, then
wait for your number to be called. In addition to a carnitas taco, I
ordered a carne asada taco. No cheese or guac, which I'm
15. Dos Piñas
Category: Mexican
Neighborhood: SOMA
3.5 star rating
381 reviews
251 Rhode Island St
San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 252-8220
Photo of Alex R.
The food here is a notch above swill and the atmosphere is unbearable.
It's the K Mart of burrito joints. Dual registers to order and an
annoying loud speaker constantly yelling out order numbers, so
16. Pakwan
Categories: Indian, Pakistani
Neighborhood: Mission
4.0 star rating
786 reviews
3180-82 16th St
San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 255-2440
Photo of Isao K.
right in front of you kinda place. After I ordered, I went back up to
the guy at the register, and asked him to make it comically spicy. He
heard un-commonly spicy, as in there is a hot for those who
17. HRD Coffee Shop
Categories: Coffee & Tea, Korean
Neighborhood: SOMA
4.5 star rating
268 reviews
521 3rd St
San Francisco, CA 94107
(415) 543-2355
Photo of Anna P.
was pretty long and it was jam packed shoulder to shoulder! For as
long as the line was, it actually didn't take that long for me to
place my order at the register. As I was placing an order for my
18. Gott's Roadside
Category: Burgers
Neighborhood: Embarcadero
3.5 star rating
1298 reviews
1 Ferry Bldg
San Francisco, CA 94111
(866) 328-3663
Photo of nelle a.
albeit the staff taking the order was in a daze with a flat affect,
which was inadequate to have that mood to be working at the cash
register. so with the menu in hand, i started to get excited what
19. Auntie April's Chicken, Waffles & Soul Food
Category: Soul Food
Neighborhood: Bayview/Hunters Point
4.0 star rating
214 reviews
4618 3rd St
San Francisco, CA 94124
(415) 643-4983
Photo of Chris S.
to ask if they came to us or if I had to order at the register. Turns
out that they come and take your order. So she followed me back to the
table and took our order. Okay that's normal, but before
20. Sally's Restaurant
Categories: Bakeries, Breakfast & Brunch, Delis
Neighborhood: Potrero Hill
3.5 star rating
221 reviews


21. Starbucks Coffee
Category: Coffee & Tea
Neighborhoods: Civic Center/Tenderloin, SOMA
3.0 star rating
19 reviews
1231 Market St
San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 522-1438
Photo of Jen C.
order at the register if it's someone who's used to making your latte
each morning. The ones that usually make the coffee aren't great at
the registers, so that's when you have to check the price they
22. Tartine Bakery
Categories: Bakeries, Sandwiches
Neighborhood: Mission
4.0 star rating
2909 reviews
600 Guerrero St
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 487-2600
Photo of Anna d.
even more because the register where you order is all the way to the
end of all the yummy pastries in their glass shelves. By the time you
get to the front, your order meets you at the register, pay
23. La Boulange
Categories: Bakeries, Sandwiches
Neighborhoods: Russian Hill, Nob Hill
4.0 star rating
344 reviews
2300 Polk St
San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 345-1107
Photo of Thomas J.
high quality deliciousness! This place is new favorite. order and
pay at the register and try and find a table.
24. Squat & Gobble Cafe
Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, American (Traditional), Creperies
Neighborhood: West Portal
3.5 star rating
441 reviews
1 W Portal Ave
San Francisco, CA 94127
(415) 665-9900
Photo of Jennifer Y.
with payment at the front register. Too bad this happened, since it
seems others have had better luck with great service and taste here.
25. Roam Artisan Burgers
Category: Burgers
Neighborhood: Marina/Cow Hollow
4.0 star rating
390 reviews
1785 Union St
San Francisco, CA 94123
(415) 440-7626
Photo of Godot -.
was then we realized that we'd forgotten to order fries. Off to the
register sheepishly... was there any way they could do 1 order of
fries? She says, "don't worry about... they're on the house
26. Broken Record
Categories: Dive Bars, Burgers
Neighborhood: Crocker-Amazon
4.5 star rating
521 reviews
1166 Geneva Ave
San Francisco, CA 94112
(415) 963-1713
Photo of Elaine L.
is minimal - you order and pay for your food at the register next to
the open kitchen in the back, and you order your drinks from the
bartender in the front. Then find a place to sit or shoot some pool
while
27. Squat & Gobble Cafe 2
Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, American (Traditional), Creperies
Neighborhood: Haight-Ashbury
4.0 star rating
333 reviews
1428 Haight St
San Francisco, CA 94117
(415) 864-8484
Photo of Logan H.
and you don't have a cashier hovering at the register making you want
to rush and order. The cashier was friendly enough, it wasn't her
fault, it's just that I don't like this style of ordering. We
28. Philz Coffee
Category: Coffee & Tea
Neighborhood: Civic Center/Tenderloin
4.5 star rating
484 reviews
748 Van Ness Ave
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 292-7660
Photo of she q.
the register. The barista asked the guy on the register what I was
having. He told the barista my order and then said some comment which
the guy at a table close to the register said something in
29. Nick's Crispy Tacos
Category: Mexican
Neighborhood: Nob Hill
4.0 star rating
1810 reviews
1500 Broadway
San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 409-8226
Photo of Archie G.
has real value, as the only use the best ingredients. The menu is
limited, so it's easy to order. I'll make it even easier for you. Just
walk up to the register and order two tacos "Nick's Way
30. Lime Tree Southeast Asian Kitchen
Categories: Singaporean, Malaysian, Indonesian
Neighborhood: Inner Sunset
4.0 star rating
699 reviews


31. Sing Sing Sandwich Shop
Categories: Sandwiches, Vietnamese
Neighborhood: Civic Center/Tenderloin
4.0 star rating
63 reviews
309 Hyde Street
San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 885-5159
Photo of Mike W.
ordering at the register. What's the proper protocol for placing an
order in this place? *I don't know*. I've come here three times and
I'm still trying to figure it out. I've settled on ordering my
32. Ironside
Categories: American (New), Caterers
Neighborhood: SOMA
3.5 star rating
296 reviews
680 2nd St
San Francisco, CA 94107
(415) 896-1127
Photo of carolina S.
day- then you're out of luck. The sandwiches are a good size and they
make orders to go. I love their tuna conserva, although I'm never a
big fan of any place that gives you standard greens as a side
33. Chutney
Categories: Indian, Pakistani
Neighborhood: Civic Center/Tenderloin
4.0 star rating
604 reviews
511 Jones St
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 931-5541
Photo of Josh K.
Kind of dirty, but that's to be expected with the order-at-the-
register-then-sit-down-then-they- bring-the-food-then-go-ba ck-to-the-
register-and-pay-there model of South Asian restaurant. More
34. Green Chile Kitchen
Category: Mexican
Neighborhood: Western Addition/NOPA
4.0 star rating
641 reviews
1801 McAllister St
San Francisco, CA 94117
(415) 440-9411
Photo of Randall F.
and were sorely disappointed. There is no table service, so you order
at the register then they give you a number and somebody brings it
out. Getting a table cleared off is a real hassle, then their
Guacamole
35. Queen's Louisiana Po-Boy Cafe
Category: Cajun/Creole
Neighborhood: Portola
4.0 star rating
156 reviews
3030 San Bruno Ave
San Francisco, CA 94134
(415) 656-0711
Photo of Shirley N.
starchy. Everything is cooked to order. You order at the register;
given a number; then pick up at the counter.
36. Naan 'N' Chutney
Categories: Indian, Pakistani
Neighborhood: Lower Haight
3.5 star rating
224 reviews
525 Haight St
San Francisco, CA 94117
(415) 255-1625
Photo of Josh K.
100% good enough, standard cheap indian/pakistani fare. up until
recently, they were using that order-at-the-register-then-eat-then-go-
back-to -the-register-then-pay format and it worked fine, but now
37. Brickhouse Cafe
Categories: American (Traditional), Breakfast & Brunch, Bars
Neighborhood: SOMA
3.5 star rating
627 reviews
426 Brannan St
San Francisco, CA 94107
(415) 369-0222
Photo of La C.
to the back register and place your order, the menu is pretty
overwhelming, lots to choose from. We ordered the Hog&Wild (pulled
pork sandwich) and the Mexican burger, fries and onion rings. The
sauce
38. Shalimar
Categories: Indian, Pakistani
Neighborhood: Nob Hill
3.5 star rating
402 reviews
1409 Polk St
San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 776-4642
Photo of Gloria H.
3.5 stars it's cafeteria style. Order at the register and grab a
table either inside or the outside terrace. The menu is like
newspaper and it's stacked next to the register. We got: Chicken
39. M & L Market
Category: Sandwiches
Neighborhood: Castro
4.5 star rating
143 reviews
691 14th St
San Francisco, CA 94114
(415) 431-7044
Photo of Leanne K.
kind" It isn't that she's being mean, she's just being efficient in
the way that she wants people to order, in order to make things go
faster. The older lady at the cash register is adorable, reminds me
40. Jamba Juice
Category: Juice Bars & Smoothies
Neighborhood: Financial District
3.5 star rating
34 reviews
41. Asqew Grill
Category: Barbeque
Neighborhood: Haight-Ashbury
3.5 star rating
321 reviews
1607 Haight St
San Francisco, CA 94117
(415) 701-9301
Photo of Matt P.
I am so upset about this place. It used to be good, and the guy
taking orders at the register is alway polite. But, they totally
screw up take out orders--well at least twice. The quality
42. Specialty's Cafe & Bakery
Categories: Bakeries, Caterers, Sandwiches
Neighborhood: SOMA
3.5 star rating
314 reviews
101 New Montgomery St
San Francisco, CA 94105
(415) 362-2052
Photo of Vidya R.
(they may have put the slowest person at the register). Another person
is standing at another register and I ask if she takes orders and she
says no. She is just standing there chatting with another
43. Tokyo-Express
Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese
Neighborhood: SOMA
4.0 star rating
64 reviews
814 Mission St
San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 222-9933
Photo of Jef y.
I think Tokyo Express works out to something like 3.6 stars. Here's be
breakdown. Service: It's nice, but there's not much to begin with.
Walk up to the counter to order, pour your own tea. Waiter
44. Heart
Categories: Wine Bars, American (New)
Neighborhood: Mission
3.5 star rating
202 reviews
1270 Valencia St
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 285-1200
Photo of Nitya V.
I was quite excited about the Spaghetti dinner offered on Sunday
evenings. Salad, garlic bread and what promised to be delicious
spaghetti, made to order. And the food lived up to the promise
45. Sam's Chinese Restaurant
Category: Chinese
Neighborhood: Nob Hill
3.5 star rating
36 reviews
1718 Polk St
San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 563-6847
Photo of Janina U.
I checked this place out tonight and ordered the BBQ pork chow mein
and the restaurant's special General Tso's Chicken to-go. The lady
taking our order at the register wasn't friendly at all. Maybe
46. Peet's Coffee & Tea
Category: Coffee & Tea
Neighborhood: Financial District
4.0 star rating
68 reviews
2 Embarcadero Ctr
San Francisco, CA 94111
(415) 869-1744
Photo of Dan G.
slightly different than most, I find it is best to order twice here,
first tell the Barista how you want your coffee and then order/pay for
it at the register. And let me tell you, know-it-all
47. Papalote Mexican Grill
Category: Mexican
Neighborhood: Mission
4.0 star rating
1374 reviews
3409 24th St
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 970-8815
Photo of Steven R.
myself to brunch somewhere. If the dedicated "Phone Order" register
isn't a clue, I'd definitely make calling ahead part of your plan if
you are coming here to grab a burrito to go.
48. The Plant Café Organic
Categories: Vegetarian, Juice Bars & Smoothies, Coffee & Tea
Neighborhood: Marina/Cow Hollow
4.0 star rating
386 reviews
3352 Steiner St
San Francisco, CA 94123
(415) 931-2777
Photo of Whitney H.
also mention another experience a few weekends ago. My friends and I
had waited 15 minutes in line just to order. When I finally got to
the register, I order my ... you guessed it, quinoa bowl
49. The Grove Cafe Yerba Buena
Categories: Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches
Neighborhood: SOMA
3.5 star rating
326 reviews
690 Mission St
San Francisco, CA 94105
(415) 957-0558
Photo of Joyce W.
it's efficient to to stand in a line to order at a register, then go
stand in another line to pay for your food.. esp. during rush lunch
hours tried the Moroccan salad today and was pleasantly
50. El Farolito
Category: Mexican
Neighborhood: Mission
4.5 star rating
1739 reviews

On Tue, 14 Jun 2011 22:00:04 -0700 (PDT), spamtrap1888
> wrote:

>On Jun 14, 7:43*pm, Lou Decruss > wrote:
>> On 15 Jun 2011 01:34:24 GMT, notbob > wrote:
>>
>> >On 2011-06-15, sf > wrote:
>>
>> >> I've been to Marie Callendar's twice and each time I paid for my food
>> >> *after* I ate it, not before.
>>
>> >I've never eaten at MC's so can't say. *There are plenty of places
>> >where yuu pay first.
>>
>> You must eat a lot of fast food. *
>>
>
>Ah, Lou, there are a fair number of order-at-the-counter and they'll
>bring the food to you joints.

I think most would be considered fast food. Culver's and chik-fil-a
come to mind. I'm sure there's others.

Lou

On 15 Jun 2011 01:34:24 GMT, notbob > wrote:

> On 2011-06-15, sf > wrote:
>
> > I've been to Marie Callendar's twice and each time I paid for my food
> > *after* I ate it, not before.
>
> I've never eaten at MC's so can't say. There are plenty of places
> where yuu pay first.
>
Better known as Fast Food.

Marie Callendar's was a chain of the Applebee's, Elephant Bar, Olive
Garden, Chevy's variety.

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Today's mighty oak is just yesterday's nut that held its ground.

On 2011-06-15, sf > wrote:

> Better known as Fast Food.
>
> Marie Callendar's was a chain of the Applebee's, Elephant Bar, Olive
> Garden, Chevy's variety.

Better known as crap food.

nb

On 15 Jun 2011 10:20:59 GMT, notbob > wrote:

> On 2011-06-15, sf > wrote:
>
> > Better known as Fast Food.
> >
> > Marie Callendar's was a chain of the Applebee's, Elephant Bar, Olive
> > Garden, Chevy's variety.
>
> Better known as crap food.
>
Isn't that the point of this thread?


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Today's mighty oak is just yesterday's nut that held its ground.