The Major Perk That Makes It Worth Ordering Chipotle In Person - Tasting Table

"Chipotle's notoriously-inconsistent portion sizes have inspired a viral onslaught of tweets and memes. One Reddit post shows an ultra-tiny Chipotle burrito with the caption, "My disappointment is immeasurable, and my day is ruined." Commenters compare the small burrito size to "an aluminum gerbil." Don't let this be you. Skip the app and order inside - one of over a dozen ordering hacks that Chipotle fans should know."

"More recently, another Reddit thread in r/Chipotle addresses the ongoing online-versus-in-person portion issue directly, asking, "Are employees instructed to give smaller portions to online orders? I notice that when I order online for pickup or delivery, I get significantly less food in my bowl than when I go down the assembly line to order." To avoid a half-empty bowl or a deflated tortilla, hopping on queue to request (and survey) each individual ingredient is the best strategy."

Portion sizes at Chipotle vary widely, with customers reporting ultra-small burritos and half-empty bowls. Social media posts and memes document frequent underfilled orders and comparisons of tiny servings to objects. In-person ordering allows customers to request and visually confirm ingredient quantities, reducing the risk of a small portion. Past reporting found employees were trained to give smaller scoops of costly ingredients like steak, carnitas, and guacamole while using rice and beans as filler. Many customers believe online or app orders receive smaller portions than assembly-line orders. Joining the in-person line and asking for more of specific ingredients is a common workaround.

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