To-Go Tipping Etiquette (1 Viewer)

[JasonMC]

My wife and I went to Chili's to go tonight. I went in to get the food and they ran my debit card. On the reciept was a place for a tip. I didn't leave any tip since they really didn't do anything (except the cooks).

What does everybody else do with tips when ordering to go from restaurants?

 

[Steve Schaffer]

If I have it delivered, I tip the same as if it were a regular restaurant--15-20%.

If I go and pick it up, I don't tip at all.

 

[DaveF]

My rule is no service, no tip. If I pick it up, then I'm doing the food service and I don't give a tip.

 

[Mark Pfeiffer]

Agreed. If I'm going to the trouble of picking it up, then I don't tip. (FWIW, I think the tip line always shows up regardless of whether you're picking it up or having it delivered.)

 

[CaseyLS]

Off topic: What does FWIW mean?

 

[James Landau]

FWIW = For What It's Worth

 

[CaseyLS]

:b

oic

 

[Mike Voigt]

I do tip - there is a little service involved, like getting the food together, checking on any other needs, and on occasion a free drink while waiting, etc. - and for that I leave 10%.

If I use the place frequently, maybe even 15%. That way, I assure myself of excellent service next time - a tactic which has always worked...

Mike

 

[Kirk Gunn]

Same here if it's one of my normal restaurants where I know the staff. If a bartender or normal waitstaff also has to handle to-go orders, it is a pain for them and a tip will ensure prompt and accurate service !

Some restaurants have dedicated "to go" areas, so there I only tip a dollar or two depending on the size of the meal.

 

[Scott Tucker]

I will always leave a buck or two since the bartender or waitstaff handles the order for me. If you don't, and it is a place you frequent often, you will wait longer to get service next time.