The ‘most important meal of the day’ will make you pay

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) -- There is no better way to start your day with a nice cup of coffee and some breakfast, but what happens when you're hungry and so is your wallet?

With inflation in the United States on the rise, many breakfast goers and owners are paying the price with increased costs on their favorite menus.

At 7th Street Cafe in St. Joseph, owner Brennon Calvin has felt the impact of inflation and other causes in his wallet. Calvin said his menu prices have not been altered, but for some foods, he's had to pay more.

"I'll tell you the biggest hit we took was when eggs hiked to about 50 percent there, for a while I was paying a pretty penny for eggs," said Calvin.

Customers like Michael Shanks said, "Yeah, I mean the, the coffee is a little more pricey, but it's actually that way everywhere." 

According to FinanceBuzz.com, places like Starbucks have seen a 39% price increase on their menu from 2014 to 2024 due to inflation.