Fans rage at insane Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Pizzeria prices ahead of its Santa Monica opening

Fans of the iconic “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” will need to shell out some serious cash to chow down at the first official franchise pizzeria in Santa Monica, with prices outraging many.The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Pizzeria (1444 Third Street Promenade Santa Monica, CA 90401) opened with a soft launch last week, ahead of the grand opening on Saturday, June 20.The well-known digital creator Foodie Gang Capo got a sneak peek of the restaurant during the soft opening, calling the pizza “legit” on Reddit, though one image that got many fans’ attention.He posted the official menu — which revealed outlandish prices that ranged from $6.50 to $9 for a single slice — and $39 to $54 for a whole pie.The Cowabunga Cheese ($6.50 slice/$39 pie) is the most affordable, followed by Raphael’s Pepperoni Bash ($7.50 slice/$45 pie).Four pies — Shredder’s Revenge, TCRI, Mutagen Mushroom and Green Machine Supreme — cost $8.50 per slice and $51 for a whole pie, but those aren’t even the most expensive.The last two offerings – Splinter’s Supreme and Rocksteady’s Meat Smash – top out at $9 per slice and a whopping $54 for a whole pie.California's top news, sports and entertainment delivered to your inbox every day.

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Never miss a story Those who want to Build Your Own Pizza starts at $39, with a choice of red or white sauce, with additional meats costing $6 each, veggies $3 and garnish $1.50 each.The shop also sells a variety of merchandise, with t-shirts ranging from $38 to $50, hats going for $36, pins for $12, sweaters for $70, lanyards for $18, skateboard decks for $80 and totes ranging from $32 to $36.The menu image spread through social media, with one X user dubbed @GrouchyGodzilla stating, “Found a picture of the menu for the new TMNT Pizzeria online and yeah it’s expensive.” He added, �...