[BMW F22]

So I went to a local steakhouse for their take-away service (curb side service from apple bee's). The guy took the card, gave me the food, brought the receipt back, I signed it, we both said thank you and I drove home.

I didn't include a tip because I didn't feel like it's something that should be included (kinda like at a drive thru). I'm just wondering if you guys tip in those instances.

[lib]

I almost always give them a dollar or two but tend to think I shouldn't.

[montreal red]

i am like you, i never tip for take out. unless its delivery. but if i go to the counter and pick it up myself, i never tip. i mean there really isnt much service involved anyway -- considering that the waiter/waitress doesnt have to serve you water or set your table or clean up after you or bring condiments, etc... all they need to do is to dump the food in a package and hand it to you.

[darkcloud]

Originally Posted by lib

I almost always give them a dollar or two but tend to think I shouldn't.

This.

Originally Posted by montreal red

i am like you, i never tip for take out. unless its delivery. but if i go to the counter and pick it up myself, i never tip. i mean there really isnt much service involved anyway -- considering that the waiter/waitress doesnt have to serve you water or set your table or clean up after you or bring condiments, etc... all they need to do is to dump the food in a package and hand it to you.

There is plenty of service to merit a dollar or two. First off a majority of places now have a set aside person that just handles curbside. This person is a waiter in that restaurant that on that night got assigned that duty. They do not get paid hourly because of it, they still require tips to make money.

You say they just answer the phone and dump food in a container? How bout listen to you as you stumble around what you want while having cars outside waiting for them to come out? Making sure your order is correct and accurate. Boxing and bagging it all. Running it out to you no matter what the weather is.

Now if you go in they still do all that except come out to you. They still bag it all up. If you think the cooks do that your crazy.

Just give the extra dollar you cheap bastard. I'm sure you have a few if your rocking a M3. Hell I drive a jetta and can afford to tip a person a dollar. I'd be surprised if some server hasn't added some "special sauce" to your food at some time.

[TMNT]

I don't tip for carry-out

[oneintheory]

I always tip for carryout. i have a few friends who work carryout at outback, and the scope of their job is a bit more than simply throwing shit in a bag and bringing it out.


Sonic, on the other hand....

[hhkim]

Tipping is for good service. If i dont get good service or the person doesnt give a rats ass and you can clearly tell they hate their job then no tip for that.

[lucas.kent]

Originally Posted by darkcloud

Just give the extra dollar you cheap bastard. I'm sure you have a few if your rocking a M3. Hell I drive a jetta and can afford to tip a person a dollar. I'd be surprised if some server hasn't added some "special sauce" to your food at some time.

Ha ha. A couple bucks isn't much in the scope of things, so why not? Like darkcloud said, I would imagine lots of these guys depend on tips as part of their wages...

[UltimateBMW]

I'll tip a dollar sometimes(60%). It depends on the promptness of the take-out. I've never tipped more than $1 though for take-out.

[madman23]

Depends on where because a lot of places the cooks get the tips. If so then I do it, if not then its just a dollar or two.

[Spec 1]

I generally don't tip on take-out. Tipping is for the waiter/waitress waiting on you. The only physical thing they do in this case is walk from the kitchen to the counter. There's nothing they have done to deserve additional funds. Perhaps if they included a few extras on top of it, chatted me up for a while, or walked my food to my car for me I would tip them.

I'm a strong tipper (18-20% avg) as my roommate is a server/bartender at a higher-end restaurant himself, and it's not generally expected by the wait staff.



Now on to the real question: Applebees is "the local steakhouse"? Sorry.

[Blake]

i tip 20%+ for nearly everything except take-out, which i'll tip usually about half that. i can't justify more than 10% for take-out.

[ACZakka325i]

My father and I own a group of fine dining restaurants (curbside may be a different matter) and I can tell you that I do not tip for take-out, nor is it expected when I handle a takeout order.

[zke36]

Ill leave a dollar or two for the time. But its not necessary. Tips are for the service you receive dining somewhere. Take away doesnt involve service

[BMW F22]

Originally Posted by Spec 1

Now on to the real question: Applebees is "the local steakhouse"? Sorry.

Lol no it wasn't Applebee's. It was Outback.

I'm with you guys on this one. I tip when I actually go in and sit down at a restaurant. For takeouts, however, I don't think it's necessary. Although I always think about whether I should tip them a dollar or two, I tend to hesitate about it. It's not about the money as it's more about the principle. I mean it's kind of like going to a drive-thru.

Then again I guess if I go there often I should tip a few bucks every now and then so it balances out.

[Noc57]

Originally Posted by darkcloud

This.


There is plenty of service to merit a dollar or two. First off a majority of places now have a set aside person that just handles curbside. This person is a waiter in that restaurant that on that night got assigned that duty. They do not get paid hourly because of it, they still require tips to make money.

You say they just answer the phone and dump food in a container? How bout listen to you as you stumble around what you want while having cars outside waiting for them to come out? Making sure your order is correct and accurate. Boxing and bagging it all. Running it out to you no matter what the weather is.

Now if you go in they still do all that except come out to you. They still bag it all up. If you think the cooks do that your crazy.

Just give the extra dollar you cheap bastard. I'm sure you have a few if your rocking a M3. Hell I drive a jetta and can afford to tip a person a dollar. I'd be surprised if some server hasn't added some "special sauce" to your food at some time.

+1000

I've been a waiter and I know how it works, though I never did takeout/curbside. Everything you said is accurate. People just don't realize. I always tip at least $5 for takeout.

Do you see the line where it says + ____tip? Do you get that at McDonalds? Hell, how hard is it to open up a bottle of beer? Do you not tip your bartender either?

A tip is "generally" expected of you. PF Changs/Outback/etc are not McDonalds......stop being a cheap ass.

[Mega Man]

Originally Posted by lib

I almost always give them a dollar or two but tend to think I shouldn't.

+1

[Kroy]

Don't think it's necessary to tip carryout unless it's curb-side. Waiter may bag your food, but the food is most likely plated/boxed by the back of house by line cook you will never see.

[ACZakka325i]

Originally Posted by Noc57

+1000

I've been a waiter and I know how it works, though I never did takeout/curbside. Everything you said is accurate. People just don't realize. I always tip at least $5 for takeout.

Do you see the line where it says + ____tip? Do you get that at McDonalds? Hell, how hard is it to open up a bottle of beer? Do you not tip your bartender either?

A tip is "generally" expected of you. PF Changs/Outback/etc are not McDonalds......stop being a cheap ass.

It is generally NOT expected, at least where I'm at. And where I'm at is one of the nicer towns in the US.

I'll tell you exactly what goes on besides your dime-a-dozen curbside food factory. The chef takes a to-go container instead of a plate. Puts the food in there as he would a regular dish. The food runner (or a waiter) snaps the top on the container and puts it in a bag with some bread.

You aren't a "cheap ass" for not tipping on this. But, wait staff gladly will accept it. But, its not expected.

If it makes you feel like a big shot to break off everyone, sure why not. But, its not necessary.

and FYI, if one of my waiters comes to me to show me a poor tip, I say eat it, because that off-sets the majority of 20%+ tippers we have.

[Kroy]

^ +1

Wonder why people think the waiter would plate/box their food. Makes no sense to me. Unless it was a TINY operation. Sometimes the back of house does everything from box the food to putting utensils in the bag.

Then again, if you gave the restaurant a super complicated order, maybe that's deserving of a tip if they perform everything properly.

[Noc57]

Originally Posted by ACZakka325i

It is generally NOT expected, at least where I'm at. And where I'm at is one of the nicer towns in the US.

I'll tell you exactly what goes on besides your dime-a-dozen curbside food factory. The chef takes a to-go container instead of a plate. Puts the food in there as he would a regular dish. The food runner (or a waiter) snaps the top on the container and puts it in a bag with some bread.

You aren't a "cheap ass" for not tipping on this. But, wait staff gladly will accept it. But, its not expected.

If it makes you feel like a big shot to break off everyone, sure why not. But, its not necessary.

and FYI, if one of my waiters comes to me to show me a poor tip, I say eat it, because that off-sets the majority of 20%+ tippers we have.

A big shot for tipping a couple bucks? No, it's common decency. We're not Frank Sinatra tipping $100's.

I generally tip all waiters/waitresses well, not because I'm a big shot....but because I understand this is how you MAKE YOUR LIVING.

How hard is it for a bartender to open up a beer for you at a club? Do you think that's more work than a curbside/takeout waiter/waitress? Do you not give them a couple bucks?

Please, Yes you are a cheap ass.

[Noc57]

I highly encourage everyone to read darkcloud's post. He's pretty much spot on. Yes, the Expo/line chef will sometimes help with the process. It all depends on how busy the restaurant is, everyone's a team.