Melbourne breakfast fail goes viral on social media — "It was brekkie with a cup of chicken and corn soup, which had no chicken in it"


We all know the feeling of being disappointed by a meal we've ordered. Whether it's at a restaurant, cafe or even a food outlet at a train station, it's always a letdown.

Annette Densham from Queensland was unimpressed with the meal she ordered from a food outlet in Melbourne, finding both the soup and sandwich to be lacking.

For $3.50, she expected a bit more than what she got.



Annette claimed that her order of chicken and corn soup and toasted cheese sandwich was nothing short of a disappointment, saying: "It was brekkie with a cup of chicken and corn soup, which had no chicken in it."

She also noted that the sandwich was not prepared well and had very little cheese in it.

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Annette Densham said that the meal she ordered from a food outlet in Melbourne was a total letdown and was ill-prepared. Credit: Facebook/Annette Densham.

"I asked for it to be remade with cheese and actually toast it. That is what I got back," the unsatisfied customer shared.

"I opened the wrapper and saw the bread hadn't been toasted - it had the microwaved feel about it."

"I am a real sticky beak when it comes to my food - I pull things apart - so opened and it looked like a little bit of butter had been melted in. I didn't even eat it. I took it straight back."



The staff member told her that they "follow a recipe" for making the sandwiches.

Annette recalled: "I asked if she was having a lend."

"I did offer to demonstrate how to make a toastie. She declined my offer."

The customer said that she'd had enough of the argument and just asked for a refund.

Annette took to Facebook to share a photo of the unsatisfactory meal, posting it along with the caption: "This image is indicative of the state of some businesses right now."

"Doing the bare minimum and charging through the nose. Yes... people are recovering. But if you want to grow, how about putting in a little effort."

"This is my so-called cheese toastie.... after I complained about the lack of cheese. The bread wasn't toasted - it was microwaved. Soggy and gross."

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A photo of the unsatisfactory meal circulated online, with many social media users expressing their disappointment over the “sad-looking” serving. Credit: Facebook/Annette Densham.

A number of Facebook users expressed their disbelief over the toastie.

One user said: "That's more of an afterthought than a toastie."

"Or an afterthought of an afterthought," another added.

A third chimed in: "Sometimes Aussies serving food have a lot to live up to."

"If you have ever travelled you soon see what good service is. Maybe the tipping system works."

And another said: "That is definitely not a cheese toastie."



Anette also commented on the customer service of the business, saying that meeting customer expectations is "critical to recovery" and pointing out that "we all work hard for our coin".

She quipped: "That means being friendly and helpful and providing the best service you can."

What are your thoughts on this? Better (or rather, worse) yet, have you had similar experiences before?
 
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Melbourne breakfast fail goes viral on social media — "It was brekkie with a cup of chicken and corn soup, which had no chicken in it"

We all know the feeling of being disappointed by a meal we've ordered. Whether it's at a restaurant, cafe or even a food outlet at a train station, it's always a letdown.

Annette Densham from Queensland was unimpressed with the meal she ordered from a food outlet in Melbourne, finding both the soup and sandwich to be lacking.

For $3.50, she expected a bit more than what she got.



Annette claimed that her order of chicken and corn soup and toasted cheese sandwich was nothing short of a disappointment, saying: "It was brekkie with a cup of chicken and corn soup, which had no chicken in it."

She also noted that the sandwich was not prepared well and had very little cheese in it.


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Annette Densham said that the meal she ordered from a food outlet in Melbourne was a total letdown and was ill-prepared. Credit: Facebook/Annette Densham.

"I asked for it to be remade with cheese and actually toast it. That is what I got back," the unsatisfied customer shared.

"I opened the wrapper and saw the bread hadn't been toasted - it had the microwaved feel about it."

"I am a real sticky beak when it comes to my food - I pull things apart - so opened and it looked like a little bit of butter had been melted in. I didn't even eat it. I took it straight back."



The staff member told her that they "follow a recipe" for making the sandwiches.

Annette recalled: "I asked if she was having a lend."

"I did offer to demonstrate how to make a toastie. She declined my offer."

The customer said that she'd had enough of the argument and just asked for a refund.

Annette took to Facebook to share a photo of the unsatisfactory meal, posting it along with the caption: "This image is indicative of the state of some businesses right now."

"Doing the bare minimum and charging through the nose. Yes... people are recovering. But if you want to grow, how about putting in a little effort."

"This is my so-called cheese toastie.... after I complained about the lack of cheese. The bread wasn't toasted - it was microwaved. Soggy and gross."


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A photo of the unsatisfactory meal circulated online, with many social media users expressing their disappointment over the “sad-looking” serving. Credit: Facebook/Annette Densham.

A number of Facebook users expressed their disbelief over the toastie.

One user said: "That's more of an afterthought than a toastie."

"Or an afterthought of an afterthought," another added.

A third chimed in: "Sometimes Aussies serving food have a lot to live up to."

"If you have ever travelled you soon see what good service is. Maybe the tipping system works."

And another said: "That is definitely not a cheese toastie."



Anette also commented on the customer service of the business, saying that meeting customer expectations is "critical to recovery" and pointing out that "we all work hard for our coin".

She quipped: "That means being friendly and helpful and providing the best service you can."

What are your thoughts on this? Better (or rather, worse) yet, have you had similar experiences before?
 
Melbourne breakfast fail goes viral on social media — "It was brekkie with a cup of chicken and corn soup, which had no chicken in it"

We all know the feeling of being disappointed by a meal we've ordered. Whether it's at a restaurant, cafe or even a food outlet at a train station, it's always a letdown.

Annette Densham from Queensland was unimpressed with the meal she ordered from a food outlet in Melbourne, finding both the soup and sandwich to be lacking.

For $3.50, she expected a bit more than what she got.



Annette claimed that her order of chicken and corn soup and toasted cheese sandwich was nothing short of a disappointment, saying: "It was brekkie with a cup of chicken and corn soup, which had no chicken in it."

She also noted that the sandwich was not prepared well and had very little cheese in it.


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Annette Densham said that the meal she ordered from a food outlet in Melbourne was a total letdown and was ill-prepared. Credit: Facebook/Annette Densham.

"I asked for it to be remade with cheese and actually toast it. That is what I got back," the unsatisfied customer shared.

"I opened the wrapper and saw the bread hadn't been toasted - it had the microwaved feel about it."

"I am a real sticky beak when it comes to my food - I pull things apart - so opened and it looked like a little bit of butter had been melted in. I didn't even eat it. I took it straight back."



The staff member told her that they "follow a recipe" for making the sandwiches.

Annette recalled: "I asked if she was having a lend."

"I did offer to demonstrate how to make a toastie. She declined my offer."

The customer said that she'd had enough of the argument and just asked for a refund.

Annette took to Facebook to share a photo of the unsatisfactory meal, posting it along with the caption: "This image is indicative of the state of some businesses right now."

"Doing the bare minimum and charging through the nose. Yes... people are recovering. But if you want to grow, how about putting in a little effort."

"This is my so-called cheese toastie.... after I complained about the lack of cheese. The bread wasn't toasted - it was microwaved. Soggy and gross."


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A photo of the unsatisfactory meal circulated online, with many social media users expressing their disappointment over the “sad-looking” serving. Credit: Facebook/Annette Densham.

A number of Facebook users expressed their disbelief over the toastie.

One user said: "That's more of an afterthought than a toastie."

"Or an afterthought of an afterthought," another added.

A third chimed in: "Sometimes Aussies serving food have a lot to live up to."

"If you have ever travelled you soon see what good service is. Maybe the tipping system works."

And another said: "That is definitely not a cheese toastie."



Anette also commented on the customer service of the business, saying that meeting customer expectations is "critical to recovery" and pointing out that "we all work hard for our coin".

She quipped: "That means being friendly and helpful and providing the best service you can."

What are your thoughts on this? Better (or rather, worse) yet, have you had similar experiences before?
Maybe name and shame unfortunately this is all some understand these days
 
Melbourne breakfast fail goes viral on social media — "It was brekkie with a cup of chicken and corn soup, which had no chicken in it"

We all know the feeling of being disappointed by a meal we've ordered. Whether it's at a restaurant, cafe or even a food outlet at a train station, it's always a letdown.

Annette Densham from Queensland was unimpressed with the meal she ordered from a food outlet in Melbourne, finding both the soup and sandwich to be lacking.

For $3.50, she expected a bit more than what she got.



Annette claimed that her order of chicken and corn soup and toasted cheese sandwich was nothing short of a disappointment, saying: "It was brekkie with a cup of chicken and corn soup, which had no chicken in it."

She also noted that the sandwich was not prepared well and had very little cheese in it.


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Annette Densham said that the meal she ordered from a food outlet in Melbourne was a total letdown and was ill-prepared. Credit: Facebook/Annette Densham.

"I asked for it to be remade with cheese and actually toast it. That is what I got back," the unsatisfied customer shared.

"I opened the wrapper and saw the bread hadn't been toasted - it had the microwaved feel about it."

"I am a real sticky beak when it comes to my food - I pull things apart - so opened and it looked like a little bit of butter had been melted in. I didn't even eat it. I took it straight back."



The staff member told her that they "follow a recipe" for making the sandwiches.

Annette recalled: "I asked if she was having a lend."

"I did offer to demonstrate how to make a toastie. She declined my offer."

The customer said that she'd had enough of the argument and just asked for a refund.

Annette took to Facebook to share a photo of the unsatisfactory meal, posting it along with the caption: "This image is indicative of the state of some businesses right now."

"Doing the bare minimum and charging through the nose. Yes... people are recovering. But if you want to grow, how about putting in a little effort."

"This is my so-called cheese toastie.... after I complained about the lack of cheese. The bread wasn't toasted - it was microwaved. Soggy and gross."


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A photo of the unsatisfactory meal circulated online, with many social media users expressing their disappointment over the “sad-looking” serving. Credit: Facebook/Annette Densham.

A number of Facebook users expressed their disbelief over the toastie.

One user said: "That's more of an afterthought than a toastie."

"Or an afterthought of an afterthought," another added.

A third chimed in: "Sometimes Aussies serving food have a lot to live up to."

"If you have ever travelled you soon see what good service is. Maybe the tipping system works."

And another said: "That is definitely not a cheese toastie."



Anette also commented on the customer service of the business, saying that meeting customer expectations is "critical to recovery" and pointing out that "we all work hard for our coin".

She quipped: "That means being friendly and helpful and providing the best service you can."

What are your thoughts on this? Better (or rather, worse) yet, have you had similar experiences before?
I had a similar experience at our local McDonalds, when I asked for a cheeseburger. What I get was a burger about 2cms thick and a dollop of cheese. Lucky for them I was Travelling, otherwise I would have complained. No more Maccas for me.
 
Melbourne breakfast fail goes viral on social media — "It was brekkie with a cup of chicken and corn soup, which had no chicken in it"

We all know the feeling of being disappointed by a meal we've ordered. Whether it's at a restaurant, cafe or even a food outlet at a train station, it's always a letdown.

Annette Densham from Queensland was unimpressed with the meal she ordered from a food outlet in Melbourne, finding both the soup and sandwich to be lacking.

For $3.50, she expected a bit more than what she got.



Annette claimed that her order of chicken and corn soup and toasted cheese sandwich was nothing short of a disappointment, saying: "It was brekkie with a cup of chicken and corn soup, which had no chicken in it."

She also noted that the sandwich was not prepared well and had very little cheese in it.


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Annette Densham said that the meal she ordered from a food outlet in Melbourne was a total letdown and was ill-prepared. Credit: Facebook/Annette Densham.

"I asked for it to be remade with cheese and actually toast it. That is what I got back," the unsatisfied customer shared.

"I opened the wrapper and saw the bread hadn't been toasted - it had the microwaved feel about it."

"I am a real sticky beak when it comes to my food - I pull things apart - so opened and it looked like a little bit of butter had been melted in. I didn't even eat it. I took it straight back."



The staff member told her that they "follow a recipe" for making the sandwiches.

Annette recalled: "I asked if she was having a lend."

"I did offer to demonstrate how to make a toastie. She declined my offer."

The customer said that she'd had enough of the argument and just asked for a refund.

Annette took to Facebook to share a photo of the unsatisfactory meal, posting it along with the caption: "This image is indicative of the state of some businesses right now."

"Doing the bare minimum and charging through the nose. Yes... people are recovering. But if you want to grow, how about putting in a little effort."

"This is my so-called cheese toastie.... after I complained about the lack of cheese. The bread wasn't toasted - it was microwaved. Soggy and gross."


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A photo of the unsatisfactory meal circulated online, with many social media users expressing their disappointment over the “sad-looking” serving. Credit: Facebook/Annette Densham.

A number of Facebook users expressed their disbelief over the toastie.

One user said: "That's more of an afterthought than a toastie."

"Or an afterthought of an afterthought," another added.

A third chimed in: "Sometimes Aussies serving food have a lot to live up to."

"If you have ever travelled you soon see what good service is. Maybe the tipping system works."

And another said: "That is definitely not a cheese toastie."



Anette also commented on the customer service of the business, saying that meeting customer expectations is "critical to recovery" and pointing out that "we all work hard for our coin".

She quipped: "That means being friendly and helpful and providing the best service you can."

What are your thoughts on this? Better (or rather, worse) yet, have you had similar experiences before?
 
Did I see the price correctly? $3.50 for soup AND a toastie? I live in Newcastle and our food prices are less than Sydney. Fabulous food, often with a sea view and mostly pretty reasonable. However, it would be at least 20 years since you could buy soup and a sandwich here for less than $5.

My message to this lady would be: you get what you pay for.
 
Melbourne breakfast fail goes viral on social media — "It was brekkie with a cup of chicken and corn soup, which had no chicken in it"

We all know the feeling of being disappointed by a meal we've ordered. Whether it's at a restaurant, cafe or even a food outlet at a train station, it's always a letdown.

Annette Densham from Queensland was unimpressed with the meal she ordered from a food outlet in Melbourne, finding both the soup and sandwich to be lacking.

For $3.50, she expected a bit more than what she got.



Annette claimed that her order of chicken and corn soup and toasted cheese sandwich was nothing short of a disappointment, saying: "It was brekkie with a cup of chicken and corn soup, which had no chicken in it."

She also noted that the sandwich was not prepared well and had very little cheese in it.


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Annette Densham said that the meal she ordered from a food outlet in Melbourne was a total letdown and was ill-prepared. Credit: Facebook/Annette Densham.

"I asked for it to be remade with cheese and actually toast it. That is what I got back," the unsatisfied customer shared.

"I opened the wrapper and saw the bread hadn't been toasted - it had the microwaved feel about it."

"I am a real sticky beak when it comes to my food - I pull things apart - so opened and it looked like a little bit of butter had been melted in. I didn't even eat it. I took it straight back."



The staff member told her that they "follow a recipe" for making the sandwiches.

Annette recalled: "I asked if she was having a lend."

"I did offer to demonstrate how to make a toastie. She declined my offer."

The customer said that she'd had enough of the argument and just asked for a refund.

Annette took to Facebook to share a photo of the unsatisfactory meal, posting it along with the caption: "This image is indicative of the state of some businesses right now."

"Doing the bare minimum and charging through the nose. Yes... people are recovering. But if you want to grow, how about putting in a little effort."

"This is my so-called cheese toastie.... after I complained about the lack of cheese. The bread wasn't toasted - it was microwaved. Soggy and gross."


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A photo of the unsatisfactory meal circulated online, with many social media users expressing their disappointment over the “sad-looking” serving. Credit: Facebook/Annette Densham.

A number of Facebook users expressed their disbelief over the toastie.

One user said: "That's more of an afterthought than a toastie."

"Or an afterthought of an afterthought," another added.

A third chimed in: "Sometimes Aussies serving food have a lot to live up to."

"If you have ever travelled you soon see what good service is. Maybe the tipping system works."

And another said: "That is definitely not a cheese toastie."



Anette also commented on the customer service of the business, saying that meeting customer expectations is "critical to recovery" and pointing out that "we all work hard for our coin".

She quipped: "That means being friendly and helpful and providing the best service you can."

What are your thoughts on this? Better (or rather, worse) yet, have you had similar experiences before?
Tipping system would not work as it is for the waitress and her service to make up for a really low wage. It would not fix the businesses problems. Which in this case seems to be the problem, either they do not train staff well or are super cheap skating. I would have asked for management or who to contact. But $3.50 does seem a very low price, that would make me suspicious.
 
No matter how cheap, if the food is poor quality, it disappoints and is a waste of money.
It appears as if she didn't receive a 'toastie', rather a sandwich. And the chicken in her soup had gone walkabout.
The customer gave the shop the chance to rectify the issue, but still failed.
The store deserves to be named and shamed!
 
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Melbourne breakfast fail goes viral on social media — "It was brekkie with a cup of chicken and corn soup, which had no chicken in it"

We all know the feeling of being disappointed by a meal we've ordered. Whether it's at a restaurant, cafe or even a food outlet at a train station, it's always a letdown.

Annette Densham from Queensland was unimpressed with the meal she ordered from a food outlet in Melbourne, finding both the soup and sandwich to be lacking.

For $3.50, she expected a bit more than what she got.



Annette claimed that her order of chicken and corn soup and toasted cheese sandwich was nothing short of a disappointment, saying: "It was brekkie with a cup of chicken and corn soup, which had no chicken in it."

She also noted that the sandwich was not prepared well and had very little cheese in it.


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Annette Densham said that the meal she ordered from a food outlet in Melbourne was a total letdown and was ill-prepared. Credit: Facebook/Annette Densham.

"I asked for it to be remade with cheese and actually toast it. That is what I got back," the unsatisfied customer shared.

"I opened the wrapper and saw the bread hadn't been toasted - it had the microwaved feel about it."

"I am a real sticky beak when it comes to my food - I pull things apart - so opened and it looked like a little bit of butter had been melted in. I didn't even eat it. I took it straight back."



The staff member told her that they "follow a recipe" for making the sandwiches.

Annette recalled: "I asked if she was having a lend."

"I did offer to demonstrate how to make a toastie. She declined my offer."

The customer said that she'd had enough of the argument and just asked for a refund.

Annette took to Facebook to share a photo of the unsatisfactory meal, posting it along with the caption: "This image is indicative of the state of some businesses right now."

"Doing the bare minimum and charging through the nose. Yes... people are recovering. But if you want to grow, how about putting in a little effort."

"This is my so-called cheese toastie.... after I complained about the lack of cheese. The bread wasn't toasted - it was microwaved. Soggy and gross."


MK2S7tI50MJfnrSI0ULB8ZY4GUWEId6MPCjuih6BkQsdSO99eIwnogmQxRofSBOuxU-2_ue3LnKWD6hfr9dLOxXMIDfeNZcKvvNHPsMUT5v6Nzgg4EyhcP5USeatZaD2CvvQIHgLvJyVVw7E

A photo of the unsatisfactory meal circulated online, with many social media users expressing their disappointment over the “sad-looking” serving. Credit: Facebook/Annette Densham.

A number of Facebook users expressed their disbelief over the toastie.

One user said: "That's more of an afterthought than a toastie."

"Or an afterthought of an afterthought," another added.

A third chimed in: "Sometimes Aussies serving food have a lot to live up to."

"If you have ever travelled you soon see what good service is. Maybe the tipping system works."

And another said: "That is definitely not a cheese toastie."



Anette also commented on the customer service of the business, saying that meeting customer expectations is "critical to recovery" and pointing out that "we all work hard for our coin".

She quipped: "That means being friendly and helpful and providing the best service you can."

What are your thoughts on this? Better (or rather, worse) yet, have you had similar experiences before?
Soup & a toastie for $3.50, she got what she paid for!!
 

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