[–] smelly_farts 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
Lots of places have dinners 'plus 1-2 sides' and they can run the gammut from fries / onion rings / side salad / fruit, etc, etc. She probably did see the fruit on the sides menu and it triggered her enough to write this post.
[–] Dark_Shroud 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
Several family chain restaurants have this as an option if you ask for it.
Denny's and IHOP do it. There my be a slight extra charge depending on the meal and what you're asking for.
I'm at the point where I tell them to pass on the sides if fruit isn't an option.
This amused me recently on a road trip. Stopping at Cracker Barrels and telling them I don't want biscuits or corn bread with the food. I guess that doesn't happen often with their usual clientele.
[–] interstate-15 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
Pretty much every casual restaurant has an ability to sub for fruit. I usually sub my hash browns for fruit and my toast for beans for my breakfast.