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Card readers at the table w/o receipt first
Posted on 8/8/23 at 8:05 am
Posted on 8/8/23 at 8:05 am
Anyone else see this lately? Ask for the bill and they just bring you a card reader and tell you its $xyz and run the card. No itemized receipt to review etc…
Then you have to ask for a paper copy of the receipt as they don’t bring that after they run the card.
I’ve noticed this at a Walk On’s and at Mason’s Grill.
I need to see an itemized bill and what’s on it first. Annoying.
Then you have to ask for a paper copy of the receipt as they don’t bring that after they run the card.
I’ve noticed this at a Walk On’s and at Mason’s Grill.
I need to see an itemized bill and what’s on it first. Annoying.
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Posted on 8/8/23 at 8:28 am to zippyputt
That was the norm when I went to Europe and I loved it. Glad that practice is finally making its way to the south.
Posted on 8/8/23 at 8:43 am to zippyputt
You know you don't have to give them your card. Right?
Posted on 8/8/23 at 8:56 am to zippyputt
Drago's has been using card readers at the tables for several years after someone was swiping card numbers in the back of the house. But they let you see an itemized bill before you pay. And you get a paper receipt. Same as the standard in Europe.
Posted on 8/8/23 at 9:11 am to zippyputt
We go to Masons a good bit. They always give us the bill first. Then we get charged at the table.
Posted on 8/8/23 at 9:21 am to zippyputt
Europe has been doing this for a long time without issues...They will give you an itemized receipt first if you simply request it, Im sure
Posted on 8/8/23 at 9:49 am to zippyputt
I hate when they bring the card reader to the table and then stand right over you as you're trying to figure out the tip amount as they look over your shoulder. And they generally make the "custom amount" option harder to find. The default options usually start at 20% and go up from there. Really not a fan of this new trend.
Inb4, "Ok, Boomer."
Inb4, "Ok, Boomer."
Posted on 8/8/23 at 3:09 pm to zippyputt
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I need to see an itemized bill and what’s on it first. Annoying.
I hand the server the card when I'm ready to leave.
Why? Because in my experience, they are much more careful with what goes on the bill.
Since doing it, I have never been billed for something I didn't order or receive.
Posted on 8/8/23 at 3:52 pm to zippyputt
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I need to see an itemized bill and what’s on it first. Annoying.
If you can't afford to go out to eat, don't.
Anytime you go to a business lunch or dinner, you need an itemized receipt. You can ask your waiter/waitress for that. I'm also sure there's a way to see it digitally so you can confirm everything you need to see. It's your fault if you skip through everything and click the first things you see without asking questions.
That being said, I'm not a fan of BS charges to bills. I remember distinctly during the middle of COVID when restaurants started opening back up, we went to a place in Austin that decided to charge us 5% for a "COVID supplies fee" and it was never mentioned to us at all. We ended up complaining to management about it because we felt it should be something to address to patrons before coming in. I don't think it would've stopped us from going, but it just seems stupid and shady to just throw that in there. I understand. Restaurants took a huge hit during COVID, but just raise the damn prices instead of throwing on fees on top of fees.
Same sentiment applies to business who charge extra for using a credit or debit card. Sorry I don't feel like carrying around a bunch of dirty cash and change around to pay my bills and I enjoy my credit points.
Posted on 8/8/23 at 6:16 pm to zippyputt
The first (and so far, only) time this happened was a couple of weeks ago at Rawz Bistro in Youngsville. My friend and I had shared a tuna tower appetizer, and also ordered our own entrees.
I noticed that the tuna tower was described as sitting atop sushi rice, so I asked our server if the rice could be left out. She asked if I wanted more snow crab in its place, and yep, I did. We did not discuss added cost, but I was fine with an up charge. Here is the app:
It was, excuse my language, fricking delicious. Later I saw a pic of the app as it comes, with rice, and this one looked mo’ betta.
It was worth an up charge, but I don’t know what it was because they brought out the card reader and no receipt. I paid with cash, anyway, but was a little flustered about not seeing anything itemized. Our server was a charming schmoozer who just smoothly got us out the door, receiptless.
I’ll just be better prepared next time. The food was delicious. The sauces on the app were memorable.
I noticed that the tuna tower was described as sitting atop sushi rice, so I asked our server if the rice could be left out. She asked if I wanted more snow crab in its place, and yep, I did. We did not discuss added cost, but I was fine with an up charge. Here is the app:
It was, excuse my language, fricking delicious. Later I saw a pic of the app as it comes, with rice, and this one looked mo’ betta.
It was worth an up charge, but I don’t know what it was because they brought out the card reader and no receipt. I paid with cash, anyway, but was a little flustered about not seeing anything itemized. Our server was a charming schmoozer who just smoothly got us out the door, receiptless.
I’ll just be better prepared next time. The food was delicious. The sauces on the app were memorable.
Posted on 8/9/23 at 12:00 am to zippyputt
Do you frequently get charged too much?
Posted on 8/9/23 at 3:07 am to zippyputt
Have a good day!
This post was edited on 8/9/23 at 8:00 am
Posted on 8/9/23 at 7:10 am to zippyputt
Does not matter to me as long as I don’t have to wait when I’m ready to leave. I often ask for the ticket when they bring the food.
Posted on 8/9/23 at 8:17 am to zippyputt
Friend,
Not terribly long ago I went to a sushi restaurant in New York. They were running an all-you-can-eat lunch special for $35. After eating 80 pieces of sashimi and ten rolls or so I asked for the bill. She brought it, but choosing efficiency over verification, I handed her Mother’s credit card on loan to me.
The waitress brought back the bill and as I was filling out the tip portion I realized she had billed me for 100 rather than one buffet. The bill approached $4000 before tip. I brought this to her attention and she was most apologetic. A manager was required for the snafu, but eventually our statement was corrected. Mother was initially quite upset at me, but I assured her I would always in the future check the bill before paying.
Yours,
TulaneLSU
Not terribly long ago I went to a sushi restaurant in New York. They were running an all-you-can-eat lunch special for $35. After eating 80 pieces of sashimi and ten rolls or so I asked for the bill. She brought it, but choosing efficiency over verification, I handed her Mother’s credit card on loan to me.
The waitress brought back the bill and as I was filling out the tip portion I realized she had billed me for 100 rather than one buffet. The bill approached $4000 before tip. I brought this to her attention and she was most apologetic. A manager was required for the snafu, but eventually our statement was corrected. Mother was initially quite upset at me, but I assured her I would always in the future check the bill before paying.
Yours,
TulaneLSU
This post was edited on 8/9/23 at 8:18 am
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