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| - I'm from the U.S. And my boyfriend is Canadian. Applebee's are a dime a dozen in the states, but my bf said this was the only Applebee's in Calgary and he wanted to see if it was like the others in the states, so we went. We decided to try their "three appetizers for $18.99" since, when I was in college, half priced appetizers after 10 pm were always an amazing deal, and the appetizers were usually good. It said in small writing at the bottom that the appetizers are smaller portions so that "you can try more flavors" whatever that means or like doing what they do is justified. We ordered the boneless chicken wings, the potstickers and the poutine. Holy cow. For $18.99 we could have both eaten complete meals, where we actually felt full, pretty much ANYWHERE else...there were 5 boneless nuggets, 4 small potstickers and maybe a palm-full of fries. Hell, I could have gone to Walmart and bought a box of potstickers and felt more full for half the price. My boyfriend and I felt uncomfortable "sharing" the three appetizers because there was hardly any food to be had. I understand that appetizers mean a smaller portion than a meal...But come on! We left feeling seriously ripped off and still very hungry, but not willing to hork out more cash for a place that's not worth it. Won't be returning.
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