Langer’s Deli, which raised egg prices during the nationwide bird flu outbreak, has announced that the egg surcharge is no longer in effect.
A statement provided to KTLA by Norm Langer, the deli’s owner and manager, says that he is “pleased” to share that the 50-cent egg surcharge, implemented in February, has been dropped.
“Earlier this year, when the cost of eggs skyrocketed due to bird flu and supply chain issues, I announced to the public that we were implementing a temporary surcharge of 50 cents per egg to help offset some of these extraordinary costs,” Langer’s statement reads. “Though other food costs also rose, we chose not to raise our menu prices.”
Langer did not specify exactly when the surcharge was lifted, only noting that it was “recently.”
“I want to thank our customers for their understanding and support,” he said. “As always, our priority remains serving the highest-quality food at a fair price, without compromise.”
“From all of us at Langer’s, thank you for being a part of our story,” the statement concludes.
The deli, which opened in 1947 in L.A.’s Westlake neighborhood, is known for its pastrami sandwiches. Langer’s ownership had previously considered closing completely due to safety and homelessness concerns in the area; however, the famed establishment has remained open.
