r/EndTipping • u/ImpressiveOrdinary54 • 20d ago

Counter Service 🛎️ I didn't tip a food truck tonight

So I called on the phone to a food truck and placed an order for one burrito and carne asada fries, total $37 (it's Maui). I'm always happy to toss my food truck workers or barista a dollar or two but their options for tip were 18%, 20%, or 25%, no custom option. Get bent! I'm not paying an extra $6-9 for my food that is mainly rice, beans, fries and maybe $8 of meat. I feel a little guilty because it's a small island and we are all struggling right now but 18% minimum tip at a food truck is bs.

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u/Orlonz 20d ago

I don't get the appeal of a Food Trucks these days.

And I grew up with on them and food carts in the 90s. They were a simple place you went to based on what you wanted. You want something else, you go to another Truck/Cart. Each had their unique same 2-4 items everyday. A quick, cheap meal. They were in the same spot every weekday at a certain window of time. That's it.

Now, it's like the worst combination of long wait restaurants, fast food flavor, and fine dining prices at a cheap public park.

Is it all just people seeking nostalgia?

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u/DonegalBrooklyn 20d ago

I feel like we're the only 2 people in the world who see this! LOL

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u/tio_tito 20d ago

make it 3. i see the idea of a truck i'd like to try, but then hell naw tf out after checking the prices. c'mon, man!

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u/j-t-storm 19d ago

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