DaBaby’s new Charlotte restaurant has people arguing over a $45 waffle, but the bigger conversation might be about who gets called “too expensive” and who gets called “upscale.”
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The rapper’s No Knife Chicken & Waffles opened in Charlotte, North Carolina, and the menu prices quickly became part of the online debate. According to the restaurant’s official menu, a plain waffle costs $15, while flavored options like Banana Pudding, Birthday Cake, Blueberry Lemon, Cookies & Cream, Peach Cobbler, Red Velvet, Strawberry Shortcake, and Sweet Potato are listed at $25. Customers can add six wings to any waffle for $10, which means a flavored waffle with wings lands around $35 before tax, tip, drinks, or delivery fees. The priciest waffle is the $45 Soulfood Cornbread Waffle, which includes collard greens, candied yams, and mac and cheese. No Knife also lists a 9-ounce lobster tail at $40, Lobster & Grits at $32, seafood boil egg rolls at $30, sides at $7, bottled water at $6, and flavored lemonades at $8.
Many social media users questioned the pricing, especially the $45 waffle, $40 lobster tail, and $6 bottled water, despite hundreds of people reportedly lining up for the grand opening. This means folks were dragging the prices online while others were outside trying to taste the food for themselves…