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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I am happy to pay the fee in lieu of tipping, whether it’s 20%, 22% whatever. 
[b]I haven’t been to a place that charges a high service fee like 20% *and* says that it’s *not* a tip. [/b]

The only place where this agitates me is a counter service place like Breadfurst which charges a 20% service fee (again, fine) but then you are expected to tip on the iPads. Honestly, after my last trip, adding 40% to buying 2 baguettes, I decided I wouldn’t go back. I mean 2 baguettes- $14. Plus 20% service fee, 10% sales tax, then then another tip at the counter? It’s like $20 for 2 loaves of bread. [/quote]

[b]Primrose in Brookland does this. We stopped going because not only is it on a whole piece of paper explaining that it’s a NOT a tip in a tone, but they’ve also jacked up their prices. It’s sad bc it’s a lovely neighborhood joint but I can’t afford their prices on a casual Tuesday no special occasion meal.[/b] [/quote]

First place I thought of, for all these reasons! It's a nice place and welcome addition to the area. The food is good, but it's was already a bit...ambitiously priced before Covid and reactive tipped wage fees. With that added on, it's not at all worth it. And yeah, there is definitely a tone which makes it that much worse. You want to have a restaurant, [i]you[/i] pay your staff. The end. [/quote]

“ Thank you so very much for choosing to spend your time with us.
We won't bore you with a rant about the state of the economy, the cost of eggs etc. The fact is, we must add the 20% service fee to cover the increase in all things, all around you, right now.
It's this or we close.
A 20% service fee will be added to all guest checks and will be used to cover our increasing operational costs. We believe in supporting our staff and the 20% service fee helps us make that possible for our team.
This Service Fee is NOT a tip. Tips are greatly appreciated if you can.
Thank you again”

Ridiculous.0[/quote]

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