With inflation remaining high, it’s not surprising to see a rise in the cost of almost everything.
Recently, a top economist made a concerning prediction expected to unfold within months.
Amidst a continuing cost of living crisis, the last thing we need is our small pleasures becoming so expensive that we have to reconsider enjoying them.
Social media often serves as a gauge of public opinion, and it’s clear that many people are displeased with Denny’s new prices.
The restaurant’s beloved ‘slam’ breakfast platters have seen their prices more than triple in recent years, according to the New York Post.
The recent price increases at Denny’s have become a major topic of discussion on the inflation Reddit forum, with the ‘Lumberjack Slam’ breakfast drawing much of the attention.
This breakfast option is quite substantial, including two buttermilk pancakes, two sausages, two strips of bacon, two eggs, hash browns, two pieces of toast, and a single slice of grilled ham.
While it certainly sounds appetizing, it comes at a significant cost.
Priced at $17.99, Denny’s long-standing breakfast option is no longer a budget-friendly choice.
And that price is just for the basic version. If you want to add bananas or a cinnamon roll, you’ll need to shell out an additional $3.09.
Americans will also recognize the additional expense of tipping, so if you opt for the extra items, the total bill can easily exceed $25.
Many Reddit users have expressed their frustration in the comments section of the post.
“Damn this used to be like $9 I think when I was in high school (2005),” one person reminisced.
Another added: “Came here for this. I used to get a lumberjack, coffee, and cake for under $20. Now I can’t leave Denny’s for less than $35 and dysentery.”
“At my local Denny’s, the Lumberjack Slam is $11.49. I checked I-Hop’s Big Breakfast which is $17.29 for 2 eggs, 2 sausages, 2 strips of bacon, 2 thick-cut ham slices, hash browns, 2 pancakes, and toast,” a third person observed, while another quipped: “Where do they get off changing those prices? There are so many local farm-to-table restaurants in my area that charge less for quality food.”
One more person commented: “That’s almost what I had for dinner last night, and the most expensive item on my plate was real maple syrup. I’ll stay home.
“Denny’s food all comes frozen and from cans like everywhere else. You’re paying for the convenience and it’s not worth it.”