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[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]

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. [/quote]

Primrose is ridiculous. They should close if they can’t honestly advertise the price.

I’m comfortable paying a higher price for a good dining experience but I don’t like the tone they set right when I sit down. Let me escape for an evening instead of starting off getting me riled up.

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