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Does Uber Eats ruin a restaurant’s ambiance?

Posted on 7/29/24 at 12:09 pm
Posted by deathvalleyfreak43
Baton Rouge
Member since Jul 2008
13884 posts
Posted on 7/29/24 at 12:09 pm
People’s laziness seems to be at an all time high and I feel like diners are suffering. Now every time I got to a restaurant I notice 2 or 3 undesirables standing at the bar area talking on speaker phone loudly and dressed in sweat pants & tshirt. Without fail these people are Uber Eats “employees”. They often park right in front of the restaurant with their hazards on regardless of wether or not it’s a legal spot.. it’s very frustrating and cheapens the whole experience.
Posted by kciDAtaE
Member since Apr 2017
16650 posts
Posted on 7/29/24 at 12:11 pm to
Go to better restaurants
Posted by Croacka
Denham Springs
Member since Dec 2008
61448 posts
Posted on 7/29/24 at 12:11 pm to
I would venture to guess that most restaurants with decent "ambiance" aren't participating the uber eats program


sorry that your date night at chilis got ruined
Posted by The Egg
Houston, TX
Member since Dec 2004
81778 posts
Posted on 7/29/24 at 12:11 pm to
i mean, does it ruin the food or no
Posted by Odysseus32
Member since Dec 2009
8447 posts
Posted on 7/29/24 at 12:12 pm to
They’re actually not “employees”.

They’re contractors.

And yeah. As a former driver, I rarely went into nice restaurants because I felt so out of place. Not to mention you’re last priority and I was trying to make money, not stand around.

If a restaurant participates in the delivery apps, there should be a designated spot away from everyone where drivers pick up. That’s the way the best places did it. Worked for everyone.
Posted by SUB
Silver Tier TD Premium
Member since Jan 2009
23050 posts
Posted on 7/29/24 at 12:17 pm to
I've never once noticed a delivery driver while dining in at a sit down restaurant.
Posted by danilo
Member since Nov 2008
23247 posts
Posted on 7/29/24 at 12:21 pm to
It sucks the food is so bad and your company is so shitty that you worry about what some momos are up to. I am too busy having a good time to worry about small shite. Try to enjoy life more.
This post was edited on 7/29/24 at 12:40 pm
Posted by Ryan3232
Valet driver for TD staff
Member since Dec 2008
26789 posts
Posted on 7/29/24 at 12:22 pm to
Ive never had an Uber Eats employee sit at my table or stand in our space. Most places have a to-go area for customers driving to the place anyways so I personally don’t see how its much different.
Posted by Pettifogger
I don't really care, Margaret
Member since Feb 2012
83316 posts
Posted on 7/29/24 at 12:23 pm to
It doesn't bother me, but FWIW I see it all the time.

These aren't fine dining restaurants, but small, local places where you might spend 75 bucks for two pretty easily, sure. Around here we have plenty of them, they've usually been around a while and are often in small footprints in shopping centers, etc.

But I know what I'm getting with those places so even while solid, I'm not expecting serious ambiance that is going to be messed up by someone picking up a to go order.
Posted by CAD703X
Liberty Island
Member since Jul 2008
86656 posts
Posted on 7/29/24 at 12:23 pm to
quote:


People’s laziness seems to be at an all time high and I feel like diners are suffering. Now every time I got to a restaurant I notice 2 or 3 undesirables standing at the bar area talking on speaker phone loudly and dressed in sweat pants & tshirt. Without fail these people are Uber Eats “employees”. They often park right in front of the restaurant with their hazards on regardless of wether or not it’s a legal spot.. it’s very frustrating and cheapens the whole experience.

yep. its RAMPANT.

they park in the handicapped spots (b/c who gives a shite they're out before anyone can ticket them) and its a constant blur of paper bags going back & forth to the little pick up area right next to the front register.

and to the peon who said 'eat at better restaurants' that has nothing to do with it. restaurants will have to adjust to re-configure their spaces to put the 'uber' section in the back with its own entrance.

not every restaurant can afford to do that or have the ability to change their space in that manner.
This post was edited on 7/29/24 at 12:24 pm
Posted by Beessnax
Member since Nov 2015
10133 posts
Posted on 7/29/24 at 12:24 pm to
quote:

People’s laziness seems to be at an all time high 


Some people just want to eat their food at home in peace without pretentious Chad's like you judging based on their table etiquette and clothing selection.
Posted by BabyTac
Austin, TX
Member since Jun 2008
14254 posts
Posted on 7/29/24 at 12:27 pm to
Uber eats is a good example how the younger generation is entitled to blow through money then complain about things they think they should have but don’t.

Growing up, we went out to eat maybe a handful of times a year as a treat or celebration.
Posted by Midget Death Squad
Meme Magic
Member since Oct 2008
26890 posts
Posted on 7/29/24 at 12:45 pm to
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I got to a restaurant



OT baller status: confirmed
Posted by pelicansfan123
Member since Jan 2015
2193 posts
Posted on 7/29/24 at 12:46 pm to
Your post makes it seem like the Uber Eats employees, who are trying to scrape out a living, are the problem.

If you have an issue with this, take it up with:
1. The restaurant that takes Uber Eats.
2. The people who are sending these drivers to the restaurant to pick up their food while they sit at home.

As someone who has done rideshare on the side, but is familiar with what Eats drivers are getting paid. That driver might be getting paid 4-5 bucks, you really think he/she's gonna put on a suit for that pay so that you're comfortable?
Posted by pelicansfan123
Member since Jan 2015
2193 posts
Posted on 7/29/24 at 12:52 pm to
quote:

they park in the handicapped spots (b/c who gives a shite they're out before anyone can ticket them) and its a constant blur of paper bags going back & forth to the little pick up area right next to the front register.


First off, never seen them in a handicap space. Maybe in an illegal spot, because they're only there for a couple minutes, but never a handicap space.

I mean, this is their job? Again, it's not on the delivery people, it's on the restaurant and the folks ordering. I remember talking to an Uber Eats driver who was as shocked as I was about some of the orders he was receiving, but he wasn't complaining, just surprised.
Posted by GardenState10
Member since Jul 2024
88 posts
Posted on 7/29/24 at 1:19 pm to
quote:

Go to better restaurants



This won't help my brother.
Posted by Big4SALTbro
Member since Jun 2019
20619 posts
Posted on 7/29/24 at 1:21 pm to
What high end restaurant is on Uber eats? I’ve never seen any of the steak houses I eat at on Uber eats
Posted by GardenState10
Member since Jul 2024
88 posts
Posted on 7/29/24 at 1:21 pm to
quote:

Uber eats is a good example how the younger generation is entitled to blow through money then complain about things they think they should have but don’t.


they are blowing thru credit card debt spending $100 on a meal that would have cost $45 if they just had gone to the restaurant. Paying the driver and tip etc. So they could get their food cold 2 hours later. Can't leave the house because that would take up their tik tok time.
Posted by Napoleon
Kenna
Member since Dec 2007
70892 posts
Posted on 7/29/24 at 1:47 pm to
Funny thing is even nice places like Ruth's Chris and Sullivan's have this.
I neve really noticed how others dressed at dinner until I started taking dinners and brunch at a country club.
Posted by DMagic
#ChowderPosse
Member since Aug 2010
48729 posts
Posted on 7/29/24 at 1:48 pm to
We have Doordash and Ubereats drivers eating other food they’re delivering and leaving the trash in the parking spots they were in. Real high class living
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