It's the small things that count :) he's willing to show you off at work which is a big deal for guys anymore!! Take some pride in the fact he's conservative about his budget too :)

So much why YDI: 1. Doctors have crazy schedules, everyone knows that. He probably couldn't risk going out to a real restaurant for a few hours and having to ditch you at the table because he got called in. Refusing to come in during an emergency because of a date would make him a former doctor with a crapload of med school loan payments; would you rather have that? 2. Be thankful he's not the type of guy who throws his money around. 3. He must not be a very close "friend" if you've never heard of how much of a cheapskate he is or where he's taken other dates. 4. Don't be such a snob. Hospital cafeteria food can be some of the best food in town, it's cheap, and he was probably going to introduce you to his work friends. Until he saw you grimace at the location and meal that is. 5. It doesn't matter where you are with friends as long as you're having a good time. Since he was already a friend, it shouldn't have mattered where he took you as long as you had fun. 6. He takes pride in his workplace and likes being there. What's wrong with that? 7. It doesn't matter how much money you make, a discount of any size is a good thing.

He could have $300,000 in loans to pay off and that's all he could afford for two

That's what you get for thinking you're so important. At least he tried; though after your behavior, I wouldn't ask you out a second time.

That sucks!!

Did you remember your wallet, or did you assume he was paying?

at least he didn't make you pay somewhere else

YDI for not asking where are you going or how you should dress.

wow never heard of a doctor actually being cheap before

So you agreed to go our with him because he's a doctor then (and rich, you assumed)? YDI.