Visited a spot in Echo Park that charges $8 for a plain black coffee

Honestly, I get that rent is high, but that price feels wild for just a drip. It made me wonder if premium pricing actually builds a 'luxe' vibe or just pushes regulars away. What's the most you'd pay for a basic coffee at a neighborhood cafe?

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wyatt_green3116d ago

Eight bucks for drip coffee? Might as well swipe @ryanburns's fancy bowl too for that price.

zara5721mo ago

Wait, eight dollars for just a plain drip coffee? That's not a luxe vibe, that's a total rip-off. I'd maybe pay five bucks if I was really desperate, but even that hurts. Places like that just feel like they don't want normal people hanging around anymore.

ryanburns1mo agoMost Upvoted

I saw a basic sandwich listed for $18 at a cafe last week. It's exactly what @zara572 is talking about, this push to make everyday things feel special and charge a fortune. They're designing out the chance for a simple, cheap meal or coffee break. The goal seems to be keeping the place looking a certain way by pricing out regular customers. It turns public spaces into something that feels exclusive and kinda unfriendly. The weird part is they often use cheap stuff but just put it in a fancy bowl.