I always tip at least 20%. I know a lot of trouble is people on the grill, so I take that into account. Even if the waitress messes an order up, it's okay- everyone makes mistakes, and if she's polite about it, I'll tip her even more. It's karma.

I was at a bagel place today, they messed my order up 4 times. That's okay- I wasn't in a rush, nor starving, and my pleasantess was mirrored by the staff each time they brought a wrong order out. It happens. I left a 25% tip, and everyone was happy. In perspective, it's not that big of a deal. If you're waiting forever for you food, they get it wrong, you're pressed for time, it's cold, you're starving, yeah I can see getting upset about it. But if I'm in no rush and am treated with respect, you deserve the same amount of tip.
Purple Banana Reviewed by Purple Banana on . tipping at restaurants... you just had a 100$ dinner... what do you tip, if any at all? just wondering... i can't consciencly walk out of a resturant without leaving a tip, but the wife, on bad service, prefers to just get up and walk out.... even if the quality of food and service was complete shit i just can't leave without feeling guilty if i've left nothing at the table but dirty plates... so do you tip? and if so how much? Rating: 5