Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes’ 1587 Prime suddenly under fire after fans spot surprising $16 menu item in viral photo (Image via Getty)

Patrick Mahomes is suddenly facing a real problem and it has nothing to do with football. His luxury steakhouse with Travis Kelce, called 1587 Prime, is getting slammed online because of a viral photo of a $16 bowl of mashed potatoes. The restaurant was launched earlier this year with huge hype and celebrity guests, but now, that one picture is causing a social media storm and people are questioning the pricing and food quality. Reviews are mixed, and the internet is not being kind.

Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce’s luxury restaurant faces backlash

Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce opened 1587 Prime earlier this year in partnership with hospitality group Noble 33. It was marketed as a high-end restaurant that mixes luxury with Kansas City culture.

The grand opening was huge, it even doubled as Mahomes’ 30th birthday party, with Taylor Swift, Brittany Mahomes and country star Kane Brown attending. For weeks, everything looked perfect. People praised the design, the vibe and the service.But the ratings are now divided, according to Marca, Google shows 4.5 stars while Yelp shows 3.9 stars. Some people love the experience, others say the food is overpriced for the quality.The turning point came from a post on Reddit.According to Marca, a user named “rosie67034” shared a photo of a small metal bowl of mashed potatoes priced at $16, and simply wrote:“The $16 mashed potatoes served at Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce’s new restaurant.”That photo went viral instantly. Comments mocked the food presentation. One user said it looked like “soupy powdered potatoes”. Another wrote, “I wouldn’t feed that to my dog.” The tone became harsh and sarcastic fast. What was meant to be a premium dish became an internet meme overnight.

The restaurant’s name, 1587 Prime, is a mix of their jersey numbers 15 and 87, meant to represent unity, excellence and leadership. The brand message is “where tradition meets innovation.” Premium interiors, a moody luxury setting, and pricing that signals fine dining.Also Read: Patrick Mahomes Vs Travis Kelce Net Worth In 2025: Who Is Richer, NFL Career, Endorsements And MoreBut now, this backlash is questioning whether the pricing truly matches the food experience.People online are debating if the restaurant is great fine dining, or just expensive because of celebrity names.This is the first negative moment for Mahomes and Kelce’s business venture. They have not responded yet, but social media is still debating the $16 mashed potatoes, and it has now become the main headline, not the luxury vision they launched with.