Shoppers livid over overpriced toastie after crusty reveal: 'You got robbed!'
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There’s nothing quite like a good toastie—crispy, golden, and packed with comfort.
But when the price tag creeps past the $20 mark, expectations naturally rise.
One disappointing sandwich has now become the talk of the internet, leaving many wondering if we’ve hit peak café absurdity.
Well, the reality was a little less appetising. For the princely sum of $20.90, he received what can only be described as a 'sad' sandwich—barely toasted bread, a meagre scattering of pastrami and cheese, and what he called 'just a spoonful of sauerkraut and some mayo.'
To add insult to injury, his wife’s ham, cheese, and tomato toastie set them back $15.90 and looked just as uninspired.
The couple shared their experience on social media, complete with photos that quickly became popular.
'What a time to be alive!' the man joked, but the internet was not amused.
Comments poured in, with one user declaring, 'Call the police, you got robbed!'
Others chimed in with, 'The saddest-looking toastie I’ve ever seen,' and, '$15 for a cheese toastie? Hold my thongs, I’m opening a café.'
The outrage didn’t stop there. Many pointed out that chain cafés like Coffee Club are often more about consistency and profit than quality or value.
'They’re essentially money extractors, minimising their costs and maximising their profit,' one commenter said.
Others urged the couple to support local, independent cafés instead, where you’re more likely to get a hearty meal for your money.
The Coffee Club, for their part, responded to the backlash. A spokesperson admitted, 'It’s not reflective of our standards or the service we expect our stores to provide to our valued customers.
We’re taking this matter seriously, and a review is already underway.' Here’s hoping that means future toasties will be a little less 'sad' and a lot more satisfying.
This story has reignited a familiar debate: why are café prices soaring, especially for simple fare like toasties?
The cost of living crisis, rising ingredient prices, and increased wages for hospitality staff all play a part.
But when you’re paying $20 for a sandwich, it’s fair to expect something a bit special—at the very least, a decent amount of filling and bread that’s actually toasted!
Have you ever been stung by a pricey but underwhelming café meal? Or do you have a favourite local spot that always delivers the goods? Maybe you’ve got a secret recipe for the ultimate homemade toastie? We’d love to hear your stories, tips, and photos—share them in the comments below.
Read more: Switch up your sanga game with this $15 kitchen find from Kmart!
But when the price tag creeps past the $20 mark, expectations naturally rise.
One disappointing sandwich has now become the talk of the internet, leaving many wondering if we’ve hit peak café absurdity.
Well, the reality was a little less appetising. For the princely sum of $20.90, he received what can only be described as a 'sad' sandwich—barely toasted bread, a meagre scattering of pastrami and cheese, and what he called 'just a spoonful of sauerkraut and some mayo.'
To add insult to injury, his wife’s ham, cheese, and tomato toastie set them back $15.90 and looked just as uninspired.
Adelaide customer slams $20.90 Coffee Club Reuben toastie for lacking filling and proper toasting. Credit: Reddit
The couple shared their experience on social media, complete with photos that quickly became popular.
'What a time to be alive!' the man joked, but the internet was not amused.
Comments poured in, with one user declaring, 'Call the police, you got robbed!'
Others chimed in with, 'The saddest-looking toastie I’ve ever seen,' and, '$15 for a cheese toastie? Hold my thongs, I’m opening a café.'
The outrage didn’t stop there. Many pointed out that chain cafés like Coffee Club are often more about consistency and profit than quality or value.
'They’re essentially money extractors, minimising their costs and maximising their profit,' one commenter said.
Others urged the couple to support local, independent cafés instead, where you’re more likely to get a hearty meal for your money.
The Coffee Club, for their part, responded to the backlash. A spokesperson admitted, 'It’s not reflective of our standards or the service we expect our stores to provide to our valued customers.
We’re taking this matter seriously, and a review is already underway.' Here’s hoping that means future toasties will be a little less 'sad' and a lot more satisfying.
The cost of living crisis, rising ingredient prices, and increased wages for hospitality staff all play a part.
But when you’re paying $20 for a sandwich, it’s fair to expect something a bit special—at the very least, a decent amount of filling and bread that’s actually toasted!
Read more: Switch up your sanga game with this $15 kitchen find from Kmart!
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