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[okiebluegrass]

KB that's cheating. I will go with what my mom used to do. A jar of apple butter and a loaf of bread from the Mill will feed the whole family

[sanddunerider]

KB, we do that a few times a year, but take cooler, cold meat and cheese and mayo, fresh bread, chips, drinks...  then make fresh snadwhiches and picnic 2 the back of the ole suburban!. 

[BobKrause]

I think the best food deal is the Apple Turnover with Cinnamon Ice cream.  its a great deal for 4.99. 
I also think the .50 baked goods in the old mill are a nice touch as well.

It may or may not be the best deal....but it is definitely the tastiest! 

[BobKrause]

Mollie's Breakfast.  All you can eat of good, honest food, with a great selection and friendly service.

When you add in the season pass discount (20%?), it's hard to beat Mollie's for breakfast....although BillyGail's (on 265 at the north end of the Wilderness) gives them a real good run for the money! (I know it's off-site, but 2 biscuits, 2 sausage patties, gravy, a pot of tea, excellent service and a generous tip for $10 is real hard to beat!)

[STEPHEN D]

My favorite deal is the make-your-own coke or root-beer float for $2.50 in my refillable mug.  Fill it 1/4 full of soda and then pack the rest full of soft serve ice cream.  What a tasty treat on a hot summer day at SDC!

[sanddunerider]

Stephen, that does sound good, where do they do that at?....thanks

[STEPHEN D]

Across from Crossroads Pizza (on the way to/from Outlaw Run).

[Ozarks Gal]

20% breakfast at the Mill is probably my favorite deal in the park. I can eat enough to not need food again until afternoon. Although, the loaf of bread and a jar of apple butter is pretty inspired (and yummy sounding). My dad's favorite deal in the park is a root beer float from the Saloon in his giant glass mug for $1.50. I'm pretty sure they lose money on that deal.

[sanddunerider]

Oh really? that new concession area?  I will have to check that out!..

[jennjenn22]

The thing to remember about SDC food is that it will always cost more the next year. By that standard, don't hesitate to buy a refillable mug. I still have mine from 1997/98, and SDC food vendors still honor the $1 refill cost. (I thought I was a big spender at the time, buying it for $6!)

I also use the Mine or Mill restaurants near the front because of the buffet (which includes dessert). It's pricier than a single sandwich or hot dog, but if you plan accordingly, you can eat midday and not be too hungry by the time you get home.

[sanddunerider]

jenjen, welcome, keep in mind the mugs purchased last year AND I believe this year are/were only good for the current year..

The PTB are wanting u to buy new mugs every year....   (we all agree on this right?)  LOL

[Ozark Outlaw]

I also use the Mine or Mill restaurants near the front because of the buffet (which includes dessert). It's pricier than a single sandwich or hot dog, but if you plan accordingly, you can eat midday and not be too hungry by the time you get home.

Those places are extremely pricy, but I agree that they keep you full for the rest of the day. Perhaps, it is a backwards way of saving money since you won't be as tempted to snack around at all of the concession stands.

[busymom4kc]

Due to several abdominal surgeries my stomach is so small that I cannot eat an entire adult meal, so I get a kids meal. Talk about a value. Now I have a SDC mug and put the kids drink inside of my mug. NO I do not fill the mug. I fill the small cup and pour it over the ice in my mug. Also, any of the skillet meals are a great value if there are 2-3 of us eating on it. Although I have not had it YET I did check the pricing on the wood fire pizza and felt the prices were really quite reasonable for a theme park. Hoping to make it there on our next visit.

Snack best value is the cinnamon bread at the mill. It is something I do not have the patience to make at home. It has plenty of "yummy" factor which means they do not hold back on the ingredients.

As for a beverage I find the fresh squeezed lemonade is a great buy during the hot months and the wassail in the cold months. Both are unusual and yummy - that is what helps make them a bargain in my eyes.

[chittlins]

Due to several abdominal surgeries my stomach is so small that I cannot eat an entire adult meal, so I get a kids meal. Talk about a value. Now I have a SDC mug and put the kids drink inside of my mug. NO I do not fill the mug. I fill the small cup and pour it over the ice in my mug. Also, any of the skillet meals are a great value if there are 2-3 of us eating on it. Although I have not had it YET I did check the pricing on the wood fire pizza and felt the prices were really quite reasonable for a theme park. Hoping to make it there on our next visit.

Snack best value is the cinnamon bread at the mill. It is something I do not have the patience to make at home. It has plenty of "yummy" factor which means they do not hold back on the ingredients.

As for a beverage I find the fresh squeezed lemonade is a great buy during the hot months and the wassail in the cold months. Both are unusual and yummy - that is what helps make them a bargain in my eyes.

The price on the 8in is ridiculous for what it is, not much bigger than a personal pan pizza from your grocer's frozen section, the 14' is all right when you consider theme park pricing and your SP discount. The issue that we had was they would not do a half cheese and half pepperoni on he 14', Go figure.

[sanddunerider]

what I found out about the pizza, is the small pizza is 7.99?   don't remember, but the large pizza is 17.99..... point being you can buy 2 small doe the same as 1 large and get about 1/3 more pizza...  so need half and half... but 2 smalls for same money!