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flag Diners face rising food costs in October 2025, driven by supply chain issues, labor shortages, and extreme weather affecting beef and coffee prices.

flag In October 2025, dining out costs rose across the U.S., with burgers up 3.2%, burritos to a median $13.43 (up 3.3%), cold brew coffee to $5.53 (up 4.7%), and hot coffee to $3.57 (up 3.2%). flag These increases stem from higher beef and coffee prices driven by supply chain issues, labor shortages, droughts, extreme weather in coffee-growing regions, and rising import tariffs. flag Coffee prices surged 20.9% annually by August—the largest rise since 2011—reflecting broader inflation. flag Data from Toast’s Menu Price Monitor across all 50 states and D.C. shows food costs remain a major financial stressor for Americans, with Detroit, Cleveland, and Birmingham seeing the highest grocery spending relative to income.

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