We're on a mission. With only $5 in our pockets, The State News is off to find an entire meal.
Yes, an entire, filling meal - from main course to beverage.
The food: One Big Boy double-decker cheeseburger ($3.29) and one hot chocolate ($1.15).
Total with tax: $4.71
Place: Big Boy, 101 E. Grand River Ave. (517)333-8920
Hours: 10 a.m. to 3 a.m. Thursday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 a.m. Saturday, 9 a.m. to midnight Sunday, 10 a.m. to midnight Monday-Wednesday
Delivery: Free delivery is available, but only for orders of $8 or more. Don't be cheap, tip the driver.
Xtras: On Mondays you can get free french fries with your order; Wednesdays are buy one Big Boy, get one free. Several 99-cent breakfast specials also are available at all hours.
Our thoughts: When it comes to cheeseburgers, you can't get much better than the original double-decker. For those of you who think in fast-food terms, the Big Boy is predecessor to the McDonald's Big Mac. The only difference: no pickles.
This sandwich had a bit too much lettuce, but aside from that it was plenty filling. The hot chocolate was too hot, but after adding some ice it was much better. The free fries on our Monday visit complemented the meal perfectly. The only real complaint is the sandwich was pretty messy - be sure to get plenty of napkins when you order this classic.
