Let’s be honest: I’m basically a giant kid with a credit card. So, when I saw that And Son Speakeasy in Greenwich Village was offering an Adult Happy Meal, I knew I had to check it out. The deal is interesting: $27.99 gets you a burger, fries, and a beer. And if you go before 7 p.m., you can roll a dice. Hit a seven and the whole thing is free. That’s about a 16.5% chance of walking away with dinner on the house. Not bad at all. And here’s the psychological trick—they know once somebody wins, they’ll keep coming back. It’s fun, it’s addictive, and it guarantees repeat business. I’ve been to And Son a few times late at night, but this was my first time during the day—around 4 p.m. Doors open, sunlight pouring in, a totally different vibe. Super chill. Pro tip: If you run hot, grab a seat near the bar by the AC. Otherwise, you’ll be sweating through your burger.
Adult Happy Meal?
Since we arrived during the mid-shift between lunch and dinner, the menu was limited. Luckily, the Adult Happy Meal was still on. I went for it, of course, and we added wings on the side. The burger came out quickly—Big Mac vibes thanks to the house sauce, but bigger, juicier, and just overall solid. The fries were shoestring, crispy, with a hint of herb tossed on top. Sure, they came out of a bag, but crispy fries are crispy fries. Ask for extra sauce, though—one cup isn’t enough. The wings? Hot, flavorful, and worth it.
The real surprise was the beer. It didn’t come in a pint. It came in a sleeve—about 24 ounces, which works out to two to four glasses depending on how you pour it. Combine that with the burger and fries for $27.99, and you’ve got yourself a pretty solid deal.
We hung out, chilled, enjoyed the food, and had a good time. The only downside was that we were rushing to another place for a birthday party, and in the chaos, I forgot to roll the dice. Yep—I walked out without even trying for the free meal—rookie mistake. On the bright side, it just gives me an excuse to go back and take another shot.
And here’s the Banana Juice Theory moment:
The Adult Happy Meal doesn’t pretend to be the “best burger in New York” or the “most mind-blowing deal ever.” It’s simple, playful, and gives you exactly what it promises—a burger, fries, a beer, and a little fun with a dice game: no fake hype, no disappointment. Sometimes the best move is just showing up, rolling the dice, and enjoying what’s in front of you.
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