By Mike Thayer The online reviews of this place are mixed. Here’s one that matters by Wichita’s most passionate foodie. If you’re looking for a lunch bargain, then Alejandro’s might be just the place for you. For a little over $4, you can get two grilled chicken soft tacos. That’s a great price, but how […]
Parent Company of Logan's Roadhouse and Old Chicago Pizza & Taproom files for bankruptcy – Bachelor on the Cheap
This corporate posting found at all Logan’s closings NASHVILLE — The parent company of Logan’s Roadhouse, which has two locations in Wichita, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Tuesday in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Delaware. Nashville-based CraftWorks Holdings LLC has between 1,000 and 5,000 creditors, according to court documents. CraftWorks Holdings also includes Old Chicago […]
Cold Stone Creamery – Wichita – Bachelor on the Cheap
Coffee House – Derby Cracker Barrel – Park City, Wichita At Cold Stone, we’re serving up the Ultimate Ice Cream Experience® in-store, online, and even delivering ice cream right to your door! Our ice cream is made fresh in-store. Each flavor is churned with the finest ingredients and mixed with your choice of candy, cakes, […]
Cracker Barrel – Park City, Wichita – Bachelor on the Cheap
At Cracker Barrel we prepare our food with the highest care. For over 45 years, Cracker Barrel has been the trusted home-away-from-home for millions of Americans. We began as a homegrown business and continue to be guided by our original core values. We believe in warm welcomes and friendly service. We believe in Pleasing People […]
Cold Stone Creamery – Wichita – Bachelor on the Cheap
For more than 25 years we’ve served up the finest, freshest ice cream, cakes, smoothies and shakes using only the highest quality ingredients, and of course, our signature process of preparing your custom ice cream creation on a frozen granite stone. How good is our ice cream? Well, let’s just say that on a scale […]
February 2016 – Bachelor on the Cheap
By Mike Thayer The online reviews of this place are mixed. Here’s one that matters by Wichita’s most passionate foodie. If you’re looking for a lunch bargain, then Alejandro’s might be just the place for you. For a little over $4, you can get two grilled chicken soft tacos. That’s a great price, but how […]
January 2016 – Bachelor on the Cheap
By Mike Thayer Everything is better with bacon right? After a hard day at work and finishing up some post-work shopping at Costco, it was time to find dinner. I didn’t feel like cooking or dirtying any dishes, but what to have…. Then it hit me, I’ve been wanting to try Wendy’s latest creation, the […]
Grocery Review: Lucky Market – Bachelor on the Cheap
By Mike Thayer You can’t always find what you’re looking for at the mainstream grocery store, Walmart, or a wholesale club like Sam’s or Costco. That’s why there are specialty markets. Lucky Market is one of those specialty markets and Asian foods is their focus. They’ve got it all covered from the basics in large […]
Coffee House – Derby – Bachelor on the Cheap
We’ve been serving up good joe on the go since 2005, now we’re a Derby, KS staple. Luciano’s Coffee Barn was our humble beginning, before the Starbucks drive thru had made an appearance in the area. Luciano crafted our private roast that is still used today. Carmon Davidson took on the shop and rebranded as […]
Service Review: Spring Clean Laundry – Bachelor on the Cheap
By Mike Thayer A bachelor now and without a washer and dryer, I was in need of a laundromat. I wasn’t looking forward to spending part of my day having to wash and dry clothes without the convenience of being at home, able to do other chores while the machines did the work. But to […]
Food Review: Wendy's Gouda Bacon Cheeseburger & Bacon Fondue Fries – Bachelor on the Cheap
By Mike Thayer Everything is better with bacon right? After a hard day at work and finishing up some post-work shopping at Costco, it was time to find dinner. I didn’t feel like cooking or dirtying any dishes, but what to have…. Then it hit me, I’ve been wanting to try Wendy’s latest creation, the […]
Cicis Pizza – Wichita – Bachelor on the Cheap
The rules of eating out no longer apply. Enjoy an endless buffet of pizza, pasta, salad, soup, and dessert at the Cicis in Wichita, KS. We serve up more 100% real cheese, more meat toppings and a garlic butter crust for one low price. Our pizza is made with dough that’s made from scratch in […]
Restaurant Review: Walt's East Bar and Grill – Bachelor on the Cheap
By Mike Thayer Is there anything much better than a good burger and a cold beer on a Friday night after work? That’s what you get at Walt’s East Bar and Grill in Wichita. The place has a neighborhood bar kind of feel, it’s old school, complete with wood paneling, cushy leather seat booths and […]





Chili, it's what's for dinner – Bachelor on the Cheap
By Mike Thayer The definition of chili is pretty broad, that’s what makes it so great and one of my top, cold weather, go-to, comfort food meals. It’s easy to prepare and quite versatile. Fix a small batch for two, or fix a boatload for a crowd. It’s easy! You can make it hot and […]