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Asheville Restaurants Raise Prices Amid Rising Ingredient Costs

8/15/2025

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Asheville food businesses are increasing menu prices by 15% due to higher ingredient costs from tariffs and inflation.
Master BBQ owner Julia Pike emphasized that customers often misinterpret these price hikes as profit-driven.
Coffee prices at The Dripolator have increased by 25-50 cents, mirroring trends in other local eateries.
Business owners anticipate further cost increases, which may affect customer affordability.

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Story summary

Asheville food businesses are increasing menu prices by 15% due to higher ingredient costs from tariffs and inflation.
Master BBQ owner Julia Pike emphasized that customers often misinterpret these price hikes as profit-driven.
Coffee prices at The Dripolator have increased by 25-50 cents, mirroring trends in other local eateries.
Business owners anticipate further cost increases, which may affect customer affordability.