"At coffee shops and cafes: If you have the financial means to tip, especially if you're sitting down, tip 15%-20%. But if you really can't afford more than your food or non-alcoholic drink, that's OK."
"At bars: Always tip 18%-20% and as much as 25% or higher if you get really good service or are a regular. If you can't afford to tip your bartender for drinks, don't buy alcohol."
"Katie Bishop owns Principles GI Coffee House in Gowanus, one of the few cafes in the city that doesn't ask for tips. She told me she's against tipping because she grew up with parents who struggled working for tips to survive."
"She also said tipping has gotten out of control in the last few years."
Tipping practices in New York City have evolved, with common expectations now ranging from 15%-20% at cafes to 18%-25% at bars. The rise of tap-to-pay systems has made tipping feel more impersonal and sometimes pushy. Conversations with service workers reveal that patrons should tip based on service quality and personal financial ability. Some establishments, like Principles GI Coffee House, challenge the tipping culture, citing its complications and the struggles of service workers reliant on tips.
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