Ruby's Diner
- American (Traditional), Diner
- Mission Valley
Mission Valley Mall1640 Camino Del Rio N. (bet. Camino Del Este & Mission Center Rd.)San Diego, CA 92108www.rubys.com
- 619-294-7829
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- 59%
- Liked it
- # of Reviews:
- 21
- American (Traditional) Rank:
- 30 of 49
- Mission Valley Rank:
- 25 of 35
- Members Been Here:
- 2
- Member Favorites:
- 0
| Menu | |
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| New Ruby's Beignets (BEN-YEY) Start your day with these cooked to order puffy 'French doughnuts' that are sure to become your favorite! Served under o light dusting of pawdered sugar with our house-made maple and chocolate fudge dipping sauces. | $3.99 |
| Omelettes | |
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| All three egg omelettes are served with our famous RubySpuds and choice of toast, bagel or English muffin. | |
| RUBY'S "BUTCHER BLOCK" OMELETTE Stuffed with mild Cheddar and Monterrey Jack cheeses and your choice of one breakfast meat: smoked bacon, country ham, sausage, veggie sausage or turkey sausage. | $7.99 |
| EGG WHITE OMELETTE Eggbeaters® egg whites with low-fat American cheese, sliced fresh mushrooms, diced tomato and spinach. Served with fresh fruit instead of RubySpuds. | $7.99 |
| DENVER OMELETTE Country ham, red and green peppers, onions and mild Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses. | $7.99 |
| CHILI CON CARNE & CHEESE OMELETTE Stuffed with our signature Ruby’s Chili Con Carne made with lots of tender beef and topped with mild Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses. | $7.99 |
| VEGGIE OMELETTE Filled with fresh sautéed mushroom slices, diced tomato, spinach and mild Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses. A healthy delight! | $7.99 |
| New SANTA FE OMELETTE Stuffed with grilled Ortega Chiles, melted Pepper Jack cheese and topped with sour cream, fresh salsa and black olives. Muy delicioso! | $7.99 |
| Egg Dishes | |
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| All egg dishes are served with our famous RubySpuds and your choice of toast, bagel or English muffin. | |
| DELUXE CORNED BEEF HASH & EGGS Two farm-fresh jumbo eggs cooked any style and the best corned beef hash you've ever tasted! | $8.79 |
| TWO EGGS WITH BACON OR SAUSAGE A power breakfast with your choice of smoked bacon, lean Canadian bacon, club sausage links, veggie sausage or turkey sausage. | $6.99 |
| New HAM STEAK & EGGS Ham it up! Our hearty bone-in ham steak and eggs. | $8.79 |
| TWO EGG BREAKFAST Two farm-fresh jumbo eggs cooked your way. | $5.99 |
| THE "REALLY" BIG BREAKFAST Three jumbo eggs served with crisp, smoked bacon, club sausage links and lean country ham for the "really" big appetite! | $8.49 |
| LOW-CARB "REALLY" BIG BREAKFAST Three jumbo eggs, crisp bacon, club sausage links and lean country ham. Served with your choice of cottage cheese or tomato slices. (No RubySpuds and toast) | $8.49 |
| Ruby’s Scrambles | |
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| Three jumbo eggs scrambled with onions, bell peppers and mild shredded Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses. RubySpuds, salsa and choice of toast, bagel or English muffin too! | |
| CORNED BEEF SCRAMBLE Scrambled with our super-premium corned beef hash. | $8.89 |
| GROUND BEEF SCRAMBLE Scrambled with fresh ground beef. | $7.99 |
| TURKEY SAUSAGE SCRAMBLE Scrambled with lean turkey sausage. | $7.99 |
| GARDEN SCRAMBLE Scrambled with fresh mushrooms and spinach. | $7.79 |
| Griddle Combos | |
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| Served with whipped butter, warm syrup, two jumbo eggs any style and your choice of a breakfast meat: crisp bacon strips • lean Canadian bacon • club sausage links • veggie sausage • lean turkey sausage Substitute a lean bone-in ham steak. add Price: $2.99 | |
| CINNAMON ROLL FRENCH TOAST COMBO We slice our jumbo cinnamon roll, dip it in a rich egg batter, then grill it to golden brown. Perfection! | $8.49 |
| RUBY'S FRENCH TOAST COMBO Made with golden-grilled, thick-sliced egg bread. | $7.99 |
| MULTI-GRAIN PANCAKE COMBO Pancakes with a nutritious, healthy blend of English walnuts and almond granola. | $7.49 |
RUBY'S BUTTERMILK HOT CAKES COMBO Real buttermilk pancakes. A stack of breakfast goodness with all the trimmings!
| $6.99 |
RUBY'S ORIGINAL MALTED WAFFLE COMBO Crispy, light and made just the way you like 'em.
| $7.99 |
| Specialties | |
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| All specialties are served with our famous RubySpuds. | |
| New PORTOBELLO MUSHROOM BENEDICT Fresh sliced Portobello mushrooms, fresh spinach, two poached jumbo eggs atop a toasted English muffin and ladled with a rich, velvety Hollandaise sauce. | $8.79 |
AWESOME EGG SANDWICH
Fried jumbo eggs and American cheese on a lightly grilled RubyRoll.
| $6.49 |
| OATMEAL, GOLDEN RAISINS AND PECANS A wholesome bowl of oatmeal served with golden raisins, candied pecans, brown sugar and 2% low-fat Organic milk on the side. Healthy and delicious! (No RubySpuds) | $4.99 |
| HUEVOS RANCHEROS Two fried jumbo eggs atop crispy flour tortillas layered with vegetarian black beans, fresh house-made salsa and guacamole, mild shredded cheese, real sour cream, black olives, chopped green onion and fresh cilantro. | $7.99 |
| RUBY'S BREAKFAST BURRITO A giant flour tortilla filled with fluffy scrambled eggs, fresh salsa and mild shredded cheese. Topped with real sour cream, black olives and chopped green onions. Served with a cup of vegetarian black beans. | $7.49 |
| BREAKFAST SLIDERS Three Kings Hawaiian® rolls filled with freshly fried jumbo eggs, melting American cheese and your choice of crisp bacon, lean Canadian bacon, veggie sausage or lean turkey sausage. | $7.99 |
| New BREAKFAST BURGER Our grilled, fresh ground beef burger patty on a toasted bun with mayo and grilled slices of lean Canadian bacon. ‘Crowned’ with a fried jumbo egg and American cheese. | $8.99 |
| EGGS BENEDICT Lean Canadian bacon served atop a toasted English muffin with two poached jumbo eggs smothered in a rich, velvety Hollandaise sauce. | $8.59 |
| De-“Lite”-ful | |
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| EGG WHITE OMELETTE Eggbeaters® egg whites with low-fat American cheese, fresh sliced mushrooms, diced tomato and sautéed spinach. Served with a medley of cut fresh fruit instead of RubySpuds. | $7.99 |
| SKINNY EGGS Two jumbo eggs or Eggbeaters® scrambled together with our freshly made salsa. Served with low-fat cottage cheese, whole wheat toast and fresh fruit instead of RubySpuds. | $5.99 |
| MULTI-GRAIN PANCAKES Pancakes with a nutritious blend of English walnuts and almond granola make these a healthy treat! Served with warm syrup. | $5.49 |
| LIGHT BREAKFAST TACOS Low-carb wheat tortillas with three scrambled eggs, cheese, fresh salsa, green onion, and your choice of lean turkey sausage or crisp bacon. Served with sour cream, guacamole and your choice of cottage cheese or tomato slices instead of RubySpuds. | $7.99 |
Original Eggbeaters® or Eggbeaters® egg whites are available at no additional charge. Smuckers SugarFree™ Breakfast Syrup available upon request.
| A la Carte & Sides | |
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| CINNAMON ROLL FRENCH TOAST | $6.59 |
| MULTI-GRAIN PANCAKES | $5.49 |
| RUBY'S ORIGINAL MALTED WAFFLE | $5.99 |
| RUBY'S ORIGINAL BACON OR PECAN ‘MIX-INS’ WAFFLE | $6.99 |
| RUBY’S BUTTERMILK HOT CAKES | $4.99 |
| RUBY'S BACON OR PECAN ‘MIX-INS’ BUTTERMILK HOT CAKES | $5.99 |
| RUBY'S FRENCH TOAST | $5.99 |
| BAGEL & LOW- FAT CREAM CHEESE | $2.39 |
| RUBY'S JUMBO CINNAMON ROLL | $3.29 |
| TOAST WITH BUTTER & JELLY | $1.99 |
| MIXED FRESH FRUIT | $3.49 |
| Ruby's Breakfast Favorites | |
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| DELUXE CORNED BEEF HASH & EGGS Two farm-fresh jumbo eggs cooked any style and the best corned beef hash you've ever tasted! Served with crisp breakfast potatoes and your choice of toast, bagel or English muffin. | |
| CINNAMON ROLL FRENCH TOAST COMBO We slice our jumbo cinnamon roll, dip it in a rich egg batter, then grill it to golden brown. Served with whipped butter, warm syrup, two jumbo eggs any style and crisp, smoked bacon. Perfection! | |
| TWO EGGS & BACON Two farm-fresh jumbo eggs any style. Served with smoked bacon, crisp breakfast potatoes and your choice of toast, bagel or English muffin. | |
| AWESOME EGG SANDWICH WITH BACON Fried jumbo eggs, smoked bacon and American cheese on a lightly grilled RubyRoll and served with crisp breakfast potatoes. |
| Shareable Appetizers & Sides | |
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| CHICKEN TENDERS Crispy, all white meat strips served with three tasty dipping sauces: BBQ, Ranch and Honey Mustard. | |
| RUBYRINGS Hot, crispy onion rings fried to golden perfection. | |
| FRIES BASKET A great big basket of our famous French Fries! Flavor your Fries with a signature twist! Garlic, Cajun, Parmesan-Bleu. | |
| SWEET POTATO FRIES BASKET Sweet, delicious and plentiful! | |
| CHILI FRIES Our special recipe Ruby’s Chili made with lots of tender beef. Topped with mild shredded Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses and green onions. | |
| BUFFALO CHICKEN TENDERS Our crunchy-breaded, all white meat strips tossed in a spicy Buffalo sauce. Served with a Bleu Cheese dipping sauce. | |
| FRINGS A combination basket of our French Fries and RubyRings for the very hungry and indecisive. | |
| ZIPPITY ZUCCHINI Lightly breaded, golden-fried and served with creamy Ranch dressing for dipping. | |
| SPICY JALAPEÑO JACK CHEESE STICKS Jalapeño Jack cheese makes these sticks nice and spicy! Served with three dipping sauces. |
We use only non-hydrogenated, zero trans-fat, cholesterol-free pure vegetable oil for our fried foods.
| Home-Style Soups & Fresh Salads | |
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| King’s Hawaiian® dinner roll served upon request. Feel free to substitute the following dressings on any salad: Original Ranch • Light Ranch • Thousand Island • Pomegranate Vinaigrette • Bleu Cheese • Honey Mustard • Asian • Caesar • Italian • Light Italian • Fat-Free Ginger Sesame. | |
| CLAM CHOWDER Our original family recipe. Rich and creamy with a touch of bacon. | |
| RUBY’S CHILI Our own recipe, this hearty beef chili is the best in town! Topped with cheese and onions of course. | |
| VERY VEGETABLE SOUP Veggie lovers will be VERY happy with this savory, garden fresh creation. | |
| SOUP & SALAD Choose Soup or Chili with Traditional or Caesar Salad. | |
| RUBY’S APPLE, PECAN & BLEU CHEESE SALAD Organic spring greens, romaine, julienned apples, dried cranberries, candied pecans and golden raisins tossed in a unique Pomegranate Vinaigrette with Bleu cheese crumbles. Great with grilled chicken! | |
| CHINESE CHICKEN SALAD Fresh mixed greens, celery, green onion, red bell pepper, wonton strips and tender grilled chicken breast. Choose our Original Asian or fat-free Sesame Ginger dressing. | |
| CHICKEN FINGER SALAD Golden-fried, all white meat chicken strips atop fresh greens with green onion, smoked bacon, egg, tomatoes, shredded Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses and Honey Mustard dressing. | |
| MEDITERRANEAN SALAD Crisp romaine tossed with sliced cucumbers, tomatoes, red onions, Kalamata olives, Feta cheese and fresh oregano in a Chardonnay Vinaigrette dressing. Great with grilled chicken or shrimp! | |
| BBQ RANCH CHICKEN SALAD Mixed greens tossed in BBQ Ranch dressing with grilled chicken breast, cucumbers, cheese, tomatoes, corn, black beans and avocado. | |
COBB SALAD Garden fresh greens, chopped, hard-boiled egg, avocado, freshly roasted, diced turkey breast, Bleu cheese crumbles, tomatoes, bacon, mushrooms and black olives.
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| BURGERS | |
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| Ruby’s Premium Natural Burgers are the ultimate in flavor! These burgers start with the highest quality fresh PREMIUM ALL-NATURAL USDA CHOICE BEEF grilled to a juicy pink center and paired with fresh gourmet toppings and sauces all served on a lightly toasted gourmet onion bun. We guarantee our Premium Natural Burgers will truly delight your senses! | |
| THE ALL-AMERICAN Simply the best! Melted aged Cheddar cheese, crisp iceberg lettuce, thick sliced tomato, shaved red onion and sundried tomato mayo. | $9.99 |
| THE MEDITERRANEAN Topped with melted Feta cheese, crisp iceberg lettuce, thick sliced tomato, shaved red onion, cucumber 'Tzatziki' sauce and garlic mayo. | $9.99 |
| THE BBQ-CHEDDAR Smothered with our zesty BBQ sauce and topped with caramelized onions, melted aged Cheddar cheese, thick sliced tomato and sundried tomato mayo. | $9.99 |
| THE PORTOBELLO-PROVOLONE Fresh grilled Portobello mushrooms, caramelized onions, melted Provolone cheese and garlic mayo. A mushroom lovers dream come true! | $9.99 |
| THE COBB Topped with crisp, smoked bacon, melted Bleu cheese, fresh avocado, crisp iceberg lettuce, thick sliced tomato and sundried tomato mayo. | $9.99 |
| Premium Sliders | |
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| Our super-premium, super-juicy ALL-NATURAL USDA CHOICE BEEF on grilled King’s Hawaiian® sweet rolls. | |
| ALL-AMERICAN SLIDERS Super-premium, super-juicy All-Natural USDA Choice beef topped with RubySauce and caramelized onions. | |
| HICKORY BOURBON SLIDERS Aged Cheddar cheese, crispy onion rings, smoked bacon, RubySauce and smothered with our Hickory Bourbon BBQ sauce. | |
| BLACK N’ BLEU SLIDERS Cajun spiced, super-juicy All-Natural USDA Choice beef topped with mild Bleu cheese, RubySauce and crispy onion rings. | |
| Deluxe Shakes & Malts | |
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| Each one handmade! | |
| Oreo Cookie Fantasy | |
| Hershey’s Chocolate | |
| Peanut Butter Cup | |
| Chocolate Banana | |
| Chocolate Turtle | |
| Orange 50/50 | |
| Butterfinger | |
| Strawberry | |
| Pineapple | |
| Caramel | |
| Double Dark Chocolate Chip | |
| Banana Cream Dream | |
| Vanilla Black Cherry | |
| Strawberry-Banana | |
| Double Vanilla | |
| Peanut Butter | |
| Black Cherry | |
| Black Forest | |
| Mocha | |
| Coffee | |
| All-American Sandwiches | |
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| All of our sandwiches are served with zero trans-fat “Refillable” Fries! Or choose one substitute: Cottage Cheese • Coleslaw • Tomato Slices • Jazz up your Fries! Garlic Fries • Cajun Fries • Parmesan-Bleu Fries | |
| FRESH ROAST TURKEY BREAST SANDWICH Our all-time favorite! Thick, hand-carved turkey breast slices with fresh, crisp lettuce, tangy cranberry sauce and creamy mayo served on a soft RubyRoll. | |
| RUBYCLUB Freshly roasted turkey breast with smoked bacon, crisp lettuce, tomato, mayo and sliced avocado on a deliciously soft RubyRoll. | |
| DELUXE B-L-T-A The American diner classic BLT with Ruby’s special addition of fresh avocado slices on golden-grilled Parmesan sourdough. | |
| TEXAS GRILLED CHEESE The ultimate grilled cheese sandwich! Slice after slice of melting American and Swiss cheese layered between slices of thick, golden-grilled egg bread. So simple…and so good! | |
| GRILLED BUFFALO RANCH CHICKEN SANDWICH A grilled chicken breast with a spicy Buffalo-style sauce, topped with melted Pepper Jack cheese and served on a grilled artisan roasted onion bun with crisp iceberg lettuce, tomato and Ranch dressing. | |
| ALBACORE MELT Our freshly made albacore salad served on crunchy, golden-grilled sourdough with melting slices of American and Swiss cheese. Solid white and dolphin safe! | |
| ALBACORE SALAD SANDWICH We make this tuna salad fresh daily with only the finest, flakiest albacore available. Piled high and served on grilled wheat bread. It doesn’t get better than this! | |
| KICKIN’ CHICKEN SANDWICH Our grilled chicken breast on an artisan roasted onion bun with chipotle mayo, lettuce, tomato and red onion. Topped with our Hickory Bourbon BBQ sauce and melted Pepper Jack cheese. | |
| Ruby’s Comfort Plates | |
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| SUPER-PREMIUM CHOPPED STEAK Super-premium All-Natural USDA Choice beef smothered with sautéed, fresh Portobello mushrooms in a Burgundy wine sauce. Served with a medley of garden vegetables and our famous Lil’ Bakers with sour cream and chives. | |
| HEARTY TURKEY POT PIE Chunks of freshly roasted turkey breast blended with garden fresh vegetables and our rich and creamy sauce. Topped with a golden flakey pastry. | |
| CHILI TAMALE PLATE Cheese and green chili stuffed tamales topped with Ruby's Chili, Cheddar and Jack cheese, black olives and sour cream. Served with fresh guacamole and salsa. | |
| HICKORY BOURBON CHICKEN DINNER Grilled, boneless chicken breast topped with caramelized onions and sautéed mushrooms, glazed with our Hickory Bourbon BBQ sauce. Served with a medley of garden vegetables and our famous Lil’ Bakers with sour cream and chives. |
| Sensational Seafood | |
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| SEAFOOD COMBO Batter-dipped, golden-fried Pacific Halibut fillets along with jumbo shrimp. Served with our own coleslaw, "Refillable" Fries, cocktail sauce and tartar sauce. | |
| PACIFIC HALIBUT FISH & CHIPS Batter-dipped, golden-fried Pacific Halibut fillets. Served with our own coleslaw, "Refillable" Fries, cocktail sauce and tartar sauce. | |
| SHRIMP & CHIPS Crispy, golden-fried jumbo shrimp. Served with our own coleslaw, "Refillable" Fries, cocktail sauce and tartar sauce. |
| Ruby’s Soft Tacos | |
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| In warm flour tortillas with fresh salsa, taco sauce, house-made guacamole and real sour cream. | |
| CHICKEN TACOS Tender, grilled chicken with vegetarian black beans, lettuce, cheese and chopped green onions. | |
| SHRIMP TACOS Plentiful, grilled shrimp topped with cabbage, shredded mild Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses and chopped green onions. | |
| FISH TACOS Crispy, fried real Pacific Halibut fillets with cabbage, shredded cheese and green onions. | |
| VEGGIE TACOS On Whole Wheat Tortillas With fresh lettuce, cabbage, shredded mild Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses, vegetarian black beans and black olives | |
| De-"Lite"-ful | |
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| LOW-CARB CHICKEN SOFT TACOS Two low-carb whole wheat tortillas with grilled chicken, lettuce, salsa, mild shredded cheese, green onion, taco sauce, guacamole and real sour cream. | |
| SKINNY LUNCH A grilled turkey or Gardenburger® patty with fresh salsa, fresh fruit and low-fat cottage cheese. Substitute a grilled chicken breast. | |
| VEGWICH Fresh avocado slices, low-fat American cheese, tomato, non-fat mayo, lettuce and spinach on toasted whole wheat bread. Served with a side salad. | |
| RUBYVEGGIE PLATTER A medley of fresh, steamed garden vegetables served with melted butter on the side. Try it smothered with melted cheese. | |
| DE-”LITE”- FUL T-L-T Ruby’s thick, hand-carved turkey breast slices with ripe tomatoes, fresh lettuce and non-fat mayo on toasted whole wheat bread. Served with a side salad. | |
| LOW-CARB CHEESEBURGER Our grilled turkey, Gardenburger® or ground beef patty with low-fat American cheese wrapped in green leaf lettuce with sliced tomato and onion. Served with a side salad. Substitute a grilled chicken breast. | |
| DE-”LITE”-FUL BURGER Served on a whole wheat bun with low-fat American cheese, non-fat mayo, fresh lettuce and tomato. Served with a side salad. Substitute a grilled chicken breast. |
| Desserts | |
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| DOUBLE HOT FUDGE BROWNIE SUNDAE A rich, hot, chocolate-nut brownie smothered with vanilla soft serve and drenched with hot fudge, whipped cream, sliced almonds and a cherry on top! | |
| RUBYSUNDAES Choose from Hershey’s Chocolate Syrup, hot fudge, strawberry, pineapple, caramel or black cherry topping on luscious vanilla soft serve with real whipped cream, sliced almonds and a cherry. | |
| ITSY BITSY SUNDAE™ There’s always room for this one! | |
OLD-FASHIONED VANILLA SOFT SERVE
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| BANANA SPLIT Mounds of our delicious vanilla soft serve with rich chocolate, pineapple and strawberry toppings, whipped cream, sliced almonds and three cherries on top! | |
| FRESH BAKED APPLE PIE Made just like Mom’s with lots of cinnamon baked right in and caramel sauce drizzled on top! Try it A la Mode | |
| BARQ’S ROOT BEER OR COKE FLOAT Cool and creamy, old-fashioned ice cream floats just like the care-free soda fountain days! |
| CHILDREN'S MENU | |
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| RUBY'S KIDS' MEALS For kids age 12 and under | |
GET UP 'N GO BREAKFAST Served until 11:30 am
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LIP SMACKIN' LUNCHES & DELICIOUS DINNERS
Served after 11:30am
Includes your choice of zero grams trans fat Fit Fries or a Fresh Fruit Cup!
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