- Vagmita Singh ordered a sandwich at a San Francisco cafe and asked the waitress to remove the cheese.
- The waitress said the modification would cost 75 cents, explaining that fixed recipes require extra chef effort.
- Singh shared the incident on Instagram, questioning the charge and sarcastically listing hypothetical fees.
- The video went viral, drawing mixed reactions with some users sharing similar experiences and others defending the cafe's policy.
- Singh questioned why she was being charged for an ingredient she had specifically asked not to include.
- Singh sarcastically compared the charge with hypothetical fees for not consuming or using other services.
- One user commented that fixed recipes help maintain consistency and that making an exception for an individual order could require additional attention from the kitchen.
Indian influencer Vagmita Singh recently shared her bewilderment after a San Francisco cafe charged her 75 cents (₹72) to remove cheese from her sandwich. In an Instagram video, Singh recounted her experience, stating, “Bhai, chal kya raha hai America mein?” (What is happening in America?).12
Singh explained that when she requested the removal of cheese, the waitress informed her that it would incur an additional charge due to the cafe's fixed recipes and the extra effort required from the chef. Singh questioned the rationale behind the fee, asking, “Why are you charging me for something I'm not even having?”5
The waitress's justification left Singh unconvinced, leading her to sarcastically ponder what other charges might arise, such as “100 rupees to not drink Coke?” and “50 rupees to not use your bathroom?” Her humorous take resonated with many, sparking a lively online discussion.
Reactions varied, with some users sharing similar experiences of being charged for food modifications. One commenter noted, “Basically, the pre-packaged, months-old stale sandwich would need human intervention to make it healthy.” Others suggested that informing the cafe of allergies could lead to a fee waiver.
Singh concluded her video with the phrase, “Mera sar ghoom raha hai” (My head is spinning), encapsulating the confusion many felt regarding the cafe's policy. The incident highlights the ongoing debate about customer service practices in the food industry, particularly in relation to fixed menu items and customization fees.
“Singh sarcastically asked what would be charged next, including 100 rupees to not drink Coke and 50 rupees to not use the bathroom. Online reactions were mixed, with one user defending the policy as fair for extra chef effort and another suggesting claiming allergies to avoid the fee.”
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