Do most people tip when picking up to-go orders at restaurants?

[MaumeeMom]

I agree with Kevin , if it's a place that does car service , I'll tip. If I have to walk in and get it , I don't tip.

This is what I do too. Honestly, it isn't that much work to get a to-go order together and place it on a counter. This is usually done by a manager or owner so it is not like a waitress who is making less than minimum wage and relies on tips from diners. I certainly would not tip 20%.

I think the size of the tip for the person who brings the order to the car would depend on the weather. If it is raining, snowy and cold, etc. I would give a bigger tip. If I'm having it brought to my car because the weather is too crappy for me to get out of the car I would give a bigger tip.

In my opinion, tipping is getting out of control. More and more workers seem to feel entitled to tips instead of providing great service to earn them. If this had happened to me, a worker complaining about the lack of, or size of a tip, within my hearing, I would probably not go back.

 

[dawn8179]

I worked at a restaurant where I was responsible for answering the phones to take orders, bag orders, prep all salads for orders, get dressing cups ready for orders, place all extras that guest requested. On top of this I bartended so every second working on take out orders took me away from the guests in the bar. It is customary to tip 10% on takeout and 18-20% for dine-in.

 

[MaumeeMom]

I worked at a restaurant where I was responsible for answering the phones to take orders, bag orders, prep all salads for orders, get dressing cups ready for orders, place all extras that guest requested. On top of this I bartended so every second working on take out orders took me away from the guests in the bar. It is customary to tip 10% on takeout and 18-20% for dine-in.

I'm guessing that you work at a chain type restaurant (something like an Applebees or Fridays?) so I can see your side of the issue.

Mostly, I order from the smaller mom and pop type restaurants and just get basic dinners, so it is the owner bagging the food and there is no need for dressing cups, plasticware or condiments. In my case, I would not tip the owner. If I were picking up an order from a harried bartender, then maybe I would feel differently.

Thank you for sharing your experiences and insight.

 

[DisneyKevin]

I worked at a restaurant where I was responsible for answering the phones to take orders, bag orders, prep all salads for orders, get dressing cups ready for orders, place all extras that guest requested. On top of this I bartended so every second working on take out orders took me away from the guests in the bar. It is customary to tip 10% on takeout and 18-20% for dine-in.

This can be said of every service position.

By waiting on you....the worker's attention is diverted from another task.

 

[Mr. Plutes]

When I do takeout from Chilis I tip $2 everytime. If the order is bigger then the tip will be bigger.

 

[kaligal]

I tip a few dollars if they're not surly or rude. If they're surly/rude, no tip.

With the car thing, I'll tip more if it's raining, snowing or freezing. But if they're running out in decent weather, it'll still be $2-$5 depending on how pleasant they are.

 

[BeamsofLight]

I can't think of any time someone's brought food to the car, so I'm not sure if I'd tip for that or not. Walking in to pick up take out I don't/wouldn't.

In the OP's case, though, if someone was 'yelling loudly to his coworkers about not getting tipped', they'd probably not only lose out on future tips from me, but future business, too. That's just rude.