An Australian traveller has sparked discussion online after revealing that a cafe in Bali charged the equivalent of $30 (around £15) for a serving of smashed avocado on toast, a price many considered exorbitant for the popular brunch staple. The claim, shared on social media, reignited long-running debate about the rising cost of the dish, which has become something of a cultural touchstone for millennial spending habits since a controversial 2016 comment linking avocado toast purchases to young people's inability to afford housing.

Alongside the pricing complaint, the traveller offered a tip for diners wanting to avoid being served a bland, pre-made avocado paste rather than freshly prepared fruit: asking staff directly whether the avocado is smashed to order, or checking if visible chunks and seasoning suggest freshness, can help guarantee a better-quality dish. The story taps into wider frustration among consumers about perceived poor value in cafes trading on trendy menu items, with commentators noting that avocado on toast has increasingly become shorthand for inflated hospitality pricing.