Eating out and thriftiness in times of pandemic


Being thrifty can be tricky. On one hand, you can save money. While on the other, you don't have the guarantee of good value. The reality is, not everyone can afford the price tag of quality items. And for everyday needs such as food, the quality and price are parallel: the higher the quality, the higher the price. So how can we get the most value for our money?

The best of both worlds can be found in deals that provide what you want without skimping on quality. When it comes to food, we lean towards promos that offer more than what we pay for; discounts, bundles, and buy-one-take-one promos are crowd favorites, but only a few restaurants serve quality and scrumptious dishes at a steal. Angel’s Pizza is one of those. With fresh, hand-tossed pizzas and an affordable price-point, the pizzeria easily caught the hearts and tummies of people.

It also helps to pay attention to the range of food and beverages offered. Most establishments have a plethora of dishes and drinks, and with varying cuisines. However, this may also mean that they don't have one niche that they excel in. Restaurants with a specialty mean that they researched on their market's taste, perfected their products, and crafted their menu accordingly so that buyers would get their money's worth. So if you're looking for authentic Taiwanese dishes at a friendly price and tasty xiao long bao, Tien Ma’s Taiwanese Cuisine is your best bet. And for aromatic coffee, palatable food, pastries, cakes, and other specialty drinks, Figaro Coffee can surely delight those with a sweet tooth.

You can also look for restaurants that understand your needs, wants, and financial ability, and apply these onto products and promos that are suited to your preference. Having this proactive outlook allows them to gain the trust of customers and forge loyalty. And to encourage this, loyalty programs through membership cards ensure added value, satisfaction, and brand preference. Figaro Coffee Club members and Angel’s Pizza Club members can enjoy lifetime membership, perks, and buy-one-take-one discounts with every purchase.

At a time when every purchase needs to be done scrupulously, each peso we spend counts. And by favoring brands that have these advantages and take your needs into consideration, we can truly be thrifty and smart shoppers without sacrificing quality.

The Figaro Coffee Group is the holding company of Figaro Coffee, Angel’s Pizza, Tien Ma’s Taiwanese cuisine, The Figaro Group Express and Cafe Portofino.