Tipping at buffets

ApeAttack · #1 08-07-2007, 12:01 AM

At Souplantation (and similar buffet-restaurants) the only service that is given is the clearing of plates during and after your meal. However, I feel obligated to leave a small tip ($1) even though I wasn't waited on.

When people leave Souplantation, I look to see if they leave a tip. Most of the time, people leave nothing. But I've seen $2 tips at times. What is standard at places like this?

XXXNoahXXX · #2 08-07-2007, 12:03 AM

tipping threads really, really need to stop. seriously.

ApeAttack · #3 08-07-2007, 12:03 AM

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tipping threads really, really need to stop. seriously.

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But have you seen a tipping at a buffet thread?

tuq · #4 08-07-2007, 12:05 AM

Ape,

Probably a buck or two.

BrunoThePug · #5 08-07-2007, 01:19 AM

$1-$2... more if they refill your drink while you're mouth is full.

jackblack73 · #6 08-07-2007, 01:22 AM

$1 per person up to $5.

emon87 · #7 08-07-2007, 01:47 AM

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tipping threads really, really need to stop. seriously.

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But have you seen a tipping at a buffet thread?

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Only about once a month.

neuroman · #8 08-07-2007, 02:12 AM

6.73%

Ook · #9 08-07-2007, 02:20 AM

Totally depends on the level of service being provided. Some buffets load you up with a glass or two and a couple plates wherever you pay and you're sent off to fend for yourself ala survivorman. $0 tip here. Other places (golden corrall, most casinos, most chinese buffets) have waitresses who bring you drinks/rolls. Here $1-2 is pretty standard for 1 person. Happy ending is worth $5-10 tip imo.

hiho · #10 08-07-2007, 08:11 AM

Alot of buffets just add on the 18% for large parties.