I hope this question is allowed here.

A random cafe asked for 10/20/30% for takeout.

Thanks for all the helpful kind replies:)

  • Canaconda@lemmy.caEnglish
    71·
    19 hours ago

    AFAIK “the norm” is…

    1. 15% for table service. But some places changed the default options to start at 18%. IMO anything above 15 requires genuinely good service.

    2. Flat amount for beer / barista counter service. I usually tip $1 per beverage. 0.25 for drip coffee if they roast their own beans.

    3. Takeout you don’t have to tip but people often do tip their favorite mom & pop restaurants.

    POS machines have tips enabled by default these days. Generally if you care about tipping retail workers you should leave cash. Outside of barista/bar environments it’s almost certain POS tips don’t go to the person who served you.