Daylight robbery? This beachside cafe is charging $10.90 for a side of avocado!
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Our beloved Australian café culture – we adore it! The chance to catch up with friends, indulge in a delicious meal, and enjoy the lovely scenery at our many picturesque cafés across the country.
But sometimes, let’s face it, we can't help but quirk an eyebrow when we see some of the prices on the menu!
And speaking of menu prices, one Sydney café has recently drawn tremendous flak from locals for bumping up the price of their smashed avocado side to a whopping $10.90.
Yes, you read that correctly – $10.90 for a side of avocado!
The café in question is none other than Little Jack Horner, situated in the beautiful beachside suburb of Coogee. According to reports, they have increased the prices of not just their avocado but also numerous other menu items, much to the dismay of their customers.
For instance, a bacon and egg breakfast, which includes two eggs, sausage, bacon, tomatoes, roast field mushrooms, crispy smashed chats, and baked beans, will now set customers back a hefty $33.90.
On top of that, if you fancy adding a few sides to your meal, be prepared to shell out $9.90 for bacon, $11.90 for halloumi, and $14.90 for salmon; even an extra serving of baked beans will cost you $6.90!
Mind you, the cheapest side you can get with your meal is tomato chutney or aioli at $3.90.
Several customers have taken to their respective review platforms to voice their disapproval and frustration, with one even admitting that their food, although delicious, was 'grossly overpriced’. Many blamed the cost of their meals for not representing good value for their hard-earned money.
So, what does Little Jack Horner have to say for themselves? Management informed The Daily Telegraph that this is the ‘first time in three years’ that the café has raised its prices, with the revised pricing coming into effect from Christmas.
Defending their decision and quality of service, owner BJ McHatton said: 'We are a quality product. Everything we offer is premium, from our location to our chefs. People might not see the value in that, but we are more than food on a plate.'
Interestingly enough, avocados are currently available in Australian supermarkets such as Harris Farms and Coles for only $2.29 and $1.50, respectively.
With Australian avocados grown across the nation—in Queensland, New South Wales, South Australia, Victoria, Western Australia, and Tasmania—we typically enjoy an abundant supply, especially from March to November, when the fruit is at its cheapest.
We're well aware that the cost of living has been on the rise lately, but $10.90 for a side of avocado? That seems a bit extravagant, don't you think? We can't help but raise an eyebrow at such a steep price. So, dear members, what do you make of this? Are you willing to spend that much money on a simple avocado side dish?
Now, shifting gears to another topic that's equally important – breakfast sides. How much are you willing to dish out for a breakfast side dish? Are you in the $4 club, or maybe you're feeling a little more generous and willing to go up to $7?
Or perhaps you believe that breakfast is worth a fortune, and you're open to paying even more? We're eager to hear your thoughts, so share them with us in the comments section below!
In the meantime, why not have a go at making your very own smashed avocado at home? You might be pleasantly surprised by just how easy (and cost-effective) it can be, not to mention a wonderful way to bring the family together for a delicious Sunday brunch!
Credit: Australian Avocados.
But sometimes, let’s face it, we can't help but quirk an eyebrow when we see some of the prices on the menu!
And speaking of menu prices, one Sydney café has recently drawn tremendous flak from locals for bumping up the price of their smashed avocado side to a whopping $10.90.
Yes, you read that correctly – $10.90 for a side of avocado!
A beachside cafe in Sydney’s eastern suburbs has raised eyebrows over the ‘overpriced’ cost of its smashed avocado side dish. Credit: Facebook/Little Jack Horner.
The café in question is none other than Little Jack Horner, situated in the beautiful beachside suburb of Coogee. According to reports, they have increased the prices of not just their avocado but also numerous other menu items, much to the dismay of their customers.
For instance, a bacon and egg breakfast, which includes two eggs, sausage, bacon, tomatoes, roast field mushrooms, crispy smashed chats, and baked beans, will now set customers back a hefty $33.90.
On top of that, if you fancy adding a few sides to your meal, be prepared to shell out $9.90 for bacon, $11.90 for halloumi, and $14.90 for salmon; even an extra serving of baked beans will cost you $6.90!
Mind you, the cheapest side you can get with your meal is tomato chutney or aioli at $3.90.
Several customers have taken to their respective review platforms to voice their disapproval and frustration, with one even admitting that their food, although delicious, was 'grossly overpriced’. Many blamed the cost of their meals for not representing good value for their hard-earned money.
So, what does Little Jack Horner have to say for themselves? Management informed The Daily Telegraph that this is the ‘first time in three years’ that the café has raised its prices, with the revised pricing coming into effect from Christmas.
Defending their decision and quality of service, owner BJ McHatton said: 'We are a quality product. Everything we offer is premium, from our location to our chefs. People might not see the value in that, but we are more than food on a plate.'
Interestingly enough, avocados are currently available in Australian supermarkets such as Harris Farms and Coles for only $2.29 and $1.50, respectively.
With Australian avocados grown across the nation—in Queensland, New South Wales, South Australia, Victoria, Western Australia, and Tasmania—we typically enjoy an abundant supply, especially from March to November, when the fruit is at its cheapest.
We're well aware that the cost of living has been on the rise lately, but $10.90 for a side of avocado? That seems a bit extravagant, don't you think? We can't help but raise an eyebrow at such a steep price. So, dear members, what do you make of this? Are you willing to spend that much money on a simple avocado side dish?
Now, shifting gears to another topic that's equally important – breakfast sides. How much are you willing to dish out for a breakfast side dish? Are you in the $4 club, or maybe you're feeling a little more generous and willing to go up to $7?
Or perhaps you believe that breakfast is worth a fortune, and you're open to paying even more? We're eager to hear your thoughts, so share them with us in the comments section below!
In the meantime, why not have a go at making your very own smashed avocado at home? You might be pleasantly surprised by just how easy (and cost-effective) it can be, not to mention a wonderful way to bring the family together for a delicious Sunday brunch!
Credit: Australian Avocados.
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