The Pike are getting thick!

My friend showed me this last night and I thought more people should know so I took a screen recording. The MapQuest app has a layer feature that allows you to see the exact location coordinates and type of cameras being used for surveillance.

I went to a local coffee shop today and paid 8 dollars before tip for a 16 oz vanilla latte. Honestly it wasn’t that good and I had better at Starbucks.

I love supporting local businesses, especially coffee shops, but these prices are absolutely bonkers. Cold brews for 7 something dollars before tip. Matcha drinks like 10 dollars. At one point are these prices just unsustainable? It seems like 7-9 dollars for a latte is becoming normalized. I understand coffee many costs built into it from gathering the beans to processing and roasting, I don’t expect dirt cheap coffee, but the quality no longer matches the price.

I understand the challenges that come with running a small business. Rent, labor, etc, and the whole Iran War thing isn’t helping keep prices down. I feel like there is an expectation we should support local businesses regardless of cost, but it doesn’t seem like it’s worth the price anymore.

Anyone else feel this way? Are coffee prices out of hand? Am I being cheap? Shit is so expensive nowadays.

Rumor has it that Phil Rosenthal is in town this weekend to film an episode of this show Somebody Feed Phil. Has anybody seen him around town or know where he’s planning on going?

Sadly, I think most people saw this coming.

Just chillin'.