I walked past a cafe and the menu in the window was all faded with old prices. I went inside - completely different prices and dishes there. Is this actually still a thing or is it just a leftover from the 2010s?
No, don't trust it, that's a common problem - they forget to update the menu in the window for months. Now in 2026, all decent establishments should have an up-to-date menu either as a QR code on the table or posted online, and a physical menu in the window is really a sign that the owners aren't keeping up with things.
I wouldn't trust a menu posted on the window, especially if it's faded. At my store I see how cafe owners often just can't be bothered updating that kind of menu - it's easier to just let people in and show them the actual one. With inflation and prices changing, a menu on the window can just be historical decoration at this point. Better to just go inside right away or look for a QR code with the real menu, that's where you'll definitely find the truth.
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