Champaign Voices

Coffee Chains Test Dynamic Pricing by Time of Day; Morning Hostages Outraged

Published: October 16, 2026

Menu prices that flex with rush hour landed poorly among people who require caffeine before ethics. What do you think?

“The price of waking up should not surge.”
Earl Fraley, Drip Coffee Fundamentalist
“I'll make it at home and sulk.”
Sharon Hedges, Reward App Prisoner
“Charge me the same for the same cup. Radical.”
Nadine Kizer, Line Philosopher