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jaep1

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Founder of cheapfoodmap.com
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jaep1··on Show HN: CheapFoodMap – A map of good meals under $10
This was our biggest concern as well. I already talked to few owners and negative connotation was making them reluctant to be on the site.. We thought about different name like "under10" "dimedrop" "Fooglemap" but none of them stuck. (We did like the name Fooglemap, but similarity to Google map will create risk of cease and decease letter if it ever becomes major.. so decided not to do it.)

Still torn on name change.. We want cool / memorable name.

jaep1··on Show HN: CheapFoodMap – A map of good meals under $10
We added direct link to Google maps since many would be preferred way to get full detail about the restaurants. (You can either click google review or dedicated Google Maps button)

We will add more filters this week!

jaep1··on Show HN: CheapFoodMap – A map of good meals under $10
Good to see you! I justed added Fuel City as part of the list. I will actually go there to try them myself and shoot a video as well. I have been eating out and filming everyday and posting it on Instagram and Tiktok as promotion, best food deals in Dallas. Check it out if you are interested =) (@cheapfoodmap)
jaep1··on Show HN: CheapFoodMap – A map of good meals under $10
Yes, we had 100 different name for this project, but nothing really stuck. cheapfoodmap is as close I can get =)
jaep1··on Show HN: CheapFoodMap – A map of good meals under $10
I see someone just posted a spot in GA! Thank you =)
jaep1··on Show HN: CheapFoodMap – A map of good meals under $10
o man you are on to something here! Noted down!
jaep1··on Show HN: CheapFoodMap – A map of good meals under $10
Interest rate is killing me at restaurant, grocery and my my retirement accout T-T
jaep1··on Show HN: CheapFoodMap – A map of good meals under $10
That's really cool idea.. I wonder if they have something like that here in Texas
jaep1··on Show HN: CheapFoodMap – A map of good meals under $10
Vegetables, salads are usually more expensive compare to burgers and pizzas in US. I think people gotten used to this fact. I can see why people outside can get shocked by how things are here. Don't blame you for a bit.

When I travel abroad, I am usually shocked how good food are compare to how much it cost, especially in Asian Countries. European countries, I get shocked at both good food quality and price haha

jaep1··on Show HN: CheapFoodMap – A map of good meals under $10
Great suggestion, I will add that feature to this week's to do list. Thank you boss!
jaep1··on Show HN: CheapFoodMap – A map of good meals under $10
Banh Mi seems like universal good "cheap" food globally
jaep1··on Show HN: CheapFoodMap – A map of good meals under $10
Thank you, This is biggest take away from everyone's feedback today. I will add filters and option to define if item is a "meal" or "snack/appetizer"

It is really amazing to get such a great response and feedback from this group.

jaep1··on Show HN: CheapFoodMap – A map of good meals under $10
O man, I should really aim internationally
jaep1··on Show HN: CheapFoodMap – A map of good meals under $10
It's crazy how expensive things gotten last few years...
jaep1··on Show HN: CheapFoodMap – A map of good meals under $10
Oh, you are giving me another idea for a webpage called "RealFoodMap" or "GoodFoodMap"? Health / Nutrient scored map?
jaep1··on Show HN: CheapFoodMap – A map of good meals under $10
Ah.. i thought Too Good To Go was a restaurant, couldnt post it.
jaep1··on Show HN: CheapFoodMap – A map of good meals under $10
Thank you... I am documenting this on YouTube as well. Uploading one video everyday for 100 Days straight. https://www.youtube.com/@firedupman
jaep1··on Show HN: CheapFoodMap – A map of good meals under $10
Man, this has been story for me lately, eating out.. so hopely greater group intelligence by crowdsourcing can find hidden gems that are actually good??
jaep1··on Show HN: CheapFoodMap – A map of good meals under $10
Man, that is brilliant idea. Adding "Meal" or "Snack" as mandatory field should help solve noise submission out.

Happy Hour filter option will be added soon! Thank you for your suggestion!

jaep1··on Show HN: CheapFoodMap – A map of good meals under $10
It should work now, so many people trying this out, never had this much traffic since we started haha

Upgraded server so it should work now

jaep1··on Show HN: CheapFoodMap – A map of good meals under $10
Yes, just upgraded my server so it should be able to handle it haha
jaep1··on Show HN: CheapFoodMap – A map of good meals under $10
Yes, rather than relying 100% on customers. Business will be better at updating correct cadence.
jaep1··on Show HN: CheapFoodMap – A map of good meals under $10
Google API costs way too much to scale. (photos and location info cannot be cached per their rules, so you need to fetch it every month)
jaep1··on Show HN: CheapFoodMap – A map of good meals under $10
o man, this is in San Francisco? I will add that to the spot =)
jaep1··on Show HN: CheapFoodMap – A map of good meals under $10
Yes, I should make that easier for people. You can enter zip code or city name on search box and it should take you there. (Under List in mobile)
jaep1··on Show HN: CheapFoodMap – A map of good meals under $10
Currently it is limited to US spots only. (In US, restuarant and places auto populate for you) I see this will be userful in Europe as well, so we will get to work!!
jaep1··on Show HN: CheapFoodMap – A map of good meals under $10
glyphosate throws a fatal ToxicityException. Please check your inputs :)
jaep1··on Show HN: CheapFoodMap – A map of good meals under $10
For sure! Coming soon!
jaep1··on Show HN: CheapFoodMap – A map of good meals under $10
Yes! Food and saving money is two of my favorite things so this project is fun =)
jaep1··on Show HN: CheapFoodMap – A map of good meals under $10
Thank you! Yes, updating prices give you acorn and badge as well. I might expand more incentives to update prices, like suggestion from comments, for restaurants.

Food bank commitment is built in from start. I plan to display transparent donation amount if we ever make money. (fingers crossed!)

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