In many cases, coffee shops are abolishing tipping, as seen at Three Legged Cat in East Williamsburg. Customers appreciate not having to calculate gratuities, and cafes claim this model supports living wages.
Katie Bishop, owner of Principles GI Coffee Shop, mentioned that some customers find the absence of tip prompts refreshing, but there's been pushback about higher prices, indicating a tension in what customers expect.
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