Ordering food online for in-store eating

[Anonymous]

Why can't I place in an order to eat in the store? I got lunch today but I know my order takes 20-30 minutes to cook. I don't want to wait for it. So I ordered online and told them when I arrived I was eating it for there. But why don't any places allow you an "eat in" option when you order online or even on the phone?

[Anonymous]

In what stores do you eat? Generally stores don't want people eating or drinking there.

[Anonymous]

Table availability.

[Anonymous]

Inability to adapt to changing consumer expectations. You should suggest it to the manager, OP.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:In what stores do you eat? Generally stores don't want people eating or drinking there.

This was at a restaurant, obviously.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Table availability.

Aren't I giving them better table availability by not sitting there an extra 20 minutes waiting for my food?

[Anonymous]

Obviously table availability, but if they have room at the bar, why not ask?

[Anonymous]

I do this at Tatte bc the food takes forever. What stops you from doing this? I go in and sit at a table. When my order is ready, I get it off the pick up shelf and eat it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Obviously table availability, but if they have room at the bar, why not ask?

Can you explain what table availability has to do with it? This wasn't a sit down and order place, it was at the counter.

Yes I can take the items from the pick up area and sit down at a table, but I prefer the tray and to stay silverware, I don't like using a lot of plastic.