$29 Ham and Cheese Sandwich a Total Rip-Off — So Why Are NYers Eating It Up?
nypost.com | April 14, 2023 | Jeanette SettembreA ham and cheese sandwich at Eli Zabar’s E.A.T. on the Upper East Side now costs $31.57 — $29 plus tax — and Gothamites are experiencing intense sticker shock over the cost of what was once a working-class staple.
It sparked outrage among eaters when a Reddit thread with a photo of the sandwich captioned “$29 Ham and Cheese sandwich” drew more than 600 comments and 2,000 upvotes on Monday.
“The first time I bought that sandwich I was like, ‘Are you serious?’ ” an Upper East Side psychologist who lives in the neighborhood told The Post, declining to give her name.
“It’s not the best ham and cheese sandwich, it’s not the worst, but it’s just fine. I absolutely would not have picked up the sandwich had I looked at the price,” she added.
Dress in drag and wash it down with a $47 Bud light.
With a glass of soda, tax, tip, and environmental fees the total was only $83.40.
… wait until you see the price of the vegan version…
… just be grateful that Soylent Green isn’t a thing yet…
…yet…
… next time, ask for the Snake Plissken…
That dystopian fantasy is fast becoming a documentary.
However, if you order a sandwich for $63.14, your second sandwich is free.
The Rabbi said to the Priest, “It was good, but sex is better.”
The priest agreed, however he did assume a second t.
…just hope they don’t add the $20 Karen Tax, or $30 White Privilege Tax to your order.
After Enjoying a $29 Ham and Cheese, . . .
…you’ll need that 10% from Hunter’s CCP scam to afford your ice cream cone.
After Enjoying a $29 Ham and Cheese, . . .
…you’ll remember that you actually ordered the BLT.
Muggers are waiting outside if you accidentally have any money left over.
Complain about Republicans being the party of the rich.
Top it off with the $12 Ding Dong.
Head on over to the Stop Wall Street protest.
Comes with a free stabbing.
Rediscover the joy of white bread, mayo, spam and American cheese slices.
“…I absolutely would not have picked up the sandwich had I looked at the price,” she added.
She didn’t look at the price before ordering??!!??
🤔
Mam? Would you like an ice tea?
Yes.
Here you go. $15 please.
“The first time I bought that sandwich”, so she has gone back and bought more of them?! I wouldn’t want my name published either.
After Enjoying a $29 Ham and Cheese,
thank you lucky stars that Mayor Adams hasn’t made it a cheese and cheese sandwich… yet.
Plant-based “cheese” at that.
But wait! Try the new Ground African Dung Beetle Burger for just $2!…and 50 cents from each burger goes to fight climate change…hey, all the cool kids are eating them….
You could buy a better sandwich
…..but you could not pay more. – Joe Tzu
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