Tip reports
New York, NY · Reported
A customer in New York said a QR-code restaurant added a 20% gratuity by default and then presented another tip request. The post did not identify the restaurant.
New York, NY · Reported
A commenter said an Earthbar kiosk inside an Equinox in New York City asked for a tip while ordering a smoothie. The commenter noted that the smoothie already cost $15. The exact Equinox location and suggested amounts were not reported.
Syracuse, NY · Reported
A photo shows a self-checkout for a bottled drink displaying “Tip the Staff” with 18%, 20%, and 22% choices and a visible “No tip, thanks” option.
New York, NY · Reported
A diner reported that a New York City restaurant added a 20% gratuity, then a server followed the group outside to ask why the separate tip line was blank. The restaurant was not named.
Syracuse, NY · Reported
A traveler shared a photo of a tip screen after buying water at a self-checkout kiosk in Syracuse Hancock International Airport.
New York, NY · Reported
A visitor reported that, after declining a tip at a pizza shop near the Brooklyn Bridge, a worker told them they would be better off going to McDonald’s. The shop was not named.
Syracuse, NY · Reported
A traveler reported that a self-checkout shop at Syracuse Hancock International Airport offered 0%, 5%, 10%, and 15% after the customer scanned the items without help.
New York, NY · Reported
A photographed New York City bill included an 18% service charge. The printed additional tip suggestions were calculated from a total that also included the service charge and tax.
New York, NY · Reported
A receipt dated January 19, 2024 from Becco in New York adds a 20% service fee, labels it “Open Grat %,” and separately says gratuity is not included.
New York, NY · Reported
A photographed receipt dated January 13, 2024 shows a 20% gratuity added to a party of two even though the printed policy referenced parties of five, followed by another tip line.