Harry Styles slams NYC’s $10 cappuccino prices

Harry Styles has taken a humorous swipe at New York City’s rising coffee prices, joking that paying $10 for a cappuccino is simply unreasonable.

During one of his final performances at Madison Square Garden, the singer expressed disbelief over the city’s expensive caffeinated drinks, describing their prices as astronomical. He also highlighted the growing cost of tipping, adding to his frustration with everyday expenses.

Videos of his remarks quickly circulated on social media, sparking mixed reactions among fans. While some agreed that coffee prices had become excessive, others found it amusing that a wealthy global star was complaining about an expense familiar to ordinary consumers. Several fans also questioned the high prices of his concert tickets.

Coffee prices in the United States have climbed significantly in recent years, driven by climate-related production challenges in major coffee-growing countries and trade-related costs. Although some tariffs were subsequently removed, consumers continue to face elevated prices.

According to the latest inflation figures, a pound of ground roast coffee averaged $9.33 in US cities in September, marking a record high for the month and a 91 per cent increase compared with 2020.

Coffee companies have also acknowledged the pressure of rising costs, saying they previously absorbed part of the increase to limit the impact on customers and are now working to restore their profit margins.