Because every customer experience is a big deal. ~ Mike Thayer $pend Wisely My Friends… Being a bachelor and living life well but with a budget in mind, I review Wichita Metro Area businesses, find the great deals and report on the best product and/or services available. I post my shopping experiences online, benefiting customers […]

All Things Wichita! See it all in the Bachelor on the Cheap Search Directory – a dining, drinking, shopping, things to do, and services directory for the Wichita Metro area. The directory is all things in Wichita – PLUS! Whether you’re a lifelong resident of the Metro, a Wichita State student, or just visiting the […]

Uptown Cheapskate buys what you loved yesterday and sells what you want today. Bring in your gently used clothes, shoes, bags, and accessories for cash on the spot, and snag amazing deals on the brands you love. At Uptown, you’ll find new and gently used clothes from brands like Coach, Michael Kors, Express, Anthropologie, J. […]

By Mike Thayer Blended and flavored whiskeys are red hot right now, consumer demand for brown spirits continues to rise with American Whiskey in particular seeing some phenomenal sales growth. Regular readers know that I am a fan of flavored whiskey, I’ve always got a bottle of something in my freezer for a chilled shot […]

By Mike Thayer Best used in a mixed drink Blended and flavored whiskeys are red hot right now, consumer demand for brown spirits continues to rise with American Whiskey in particular seeing some phenomenal sales growth. Regular readers know that I am a fan of flavored whiskey, I’ve always got a bottle of something in […]

By Mike Thayer Being on a ‘diet’ doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice great flavor or nutrition.  Yes, you too can eat breakfasts like bacon and eggs and lose weight! Pictured right, a veggie egg scramble (mushrooms, onion, black olive) topped with American cheese and a side of pepper bacon.  That’s right, the bacon is […]

By Mike Thayer Cheesy chips with a kick During a recent road trip and making a quick stop to put some fuel in my truck, I grabbed a snack to munch on for the last leg of the drive. That’s one thing I like about road trips, driving down the Interstate, it’s a great time […]

By Mike Thayer A fried beef sandwich, what’s not to like? I’ve been on a bit of a Sonic kick lately, it’s been my go-to when I’m not quite sure what I’m in the mood for.  Their menu is quite diverse, one that can satisfy just about any kind of fast food craving, the drive-up […]

TTime flies… How has your year started off? Wichita Metro businesses can now add a profile page for their business to BachelorontheCheap.com. It’s another way to get your name out there to help generate some online and social media buzz, driving new customer traffic to your website and into your establishment! It’s easy, just email […]

Church’s Chicken, chicken sandwich By Mike Thayer There’s been a chicken sandwich war going on in fast food, it started in 2019 and it’s still going on today.   Shots fired!  Chick-fil-A made headlines in 2019 becoming the third largest fast food chain, led with their classic chicken sandwich.  Popeyes reacted by putting a new chicken […]

Iskender This is my favorite lamb dish! When I was in the military and stationed in Turkey, Iskender, (named after the guy that invented the dish, İskender Efendi) was my go-to order when I dined out.  It’s another dose of YUM made with thinly sliced grilled lamb served in a tomato based sauce over a […]

By Mike Thayer Are there that many people out there eating sub sandwiches but not really caring or understanding that they’re possibly not eating at the best establishment?  That maybe, just maybe, they’re eating only, sadly, at a place they’re merely accustomed to, what they’ve settled to be comfortable with? It would seem so, otherwise […]

Bachelor on the Cheap Subs, hoagies, grinders, heroes, torpedoes, po boys, etc…  It doesn’t matter what you call meat, cheese and veggies placed between two slices of bread, you’ll find all kinds of great sandwich combinations and deliciousness in the Wichita Metro, from Banh mi to Tuna.  The Earl of Sandwich would be proud, drooling […]

By Mike Thayer Are there that many people out there eating sub sandwiches but not really caring or understanding that they’re possibly not eating at the best establishment?  That maybe, just maybe, they’re eating only, sadly, at a place they’re merely accustomed to, what they’ve settled to be comfortable with? It would seem so, otherwise […]