The plates are decent for what they cost. They are thin and flimsy but serve the same purpose as a using a paper towel under your sandwich or meal. Just use two or three and you have decently sturdy plate. This is kinda like the select-a-size paper towels.
These are great for a sandwich or piece of cake. Not good for messy or heavy foods but a good inexpensive alternative to the better quality plates when you just need something lightweight.
We use them in the office for warming food we brought from home or that we buy out so we don't have to eat on wrappers. I wouldn't put a big slab of lasagne on a single plate but they do the job of putting a layer between the food and the mcrowave and table. Just double up if you have a heavy load.
We use these paper plates for fellowship every Sunday. Even though they are a little thin we enjoy using them. It stops people from overloading their plates.