The report from Toast reveals trends in dining habits across the U.S., highlighting a summer growth in coastal city restaurants, notably Naples, Florida, and Portland, Maine. The average tip for restaurant meals has dropped to 19.1%, the lowest in seven years, reflecting potential shifts towards cash tipping. Delaware leads in tipping percentage at 21.4%, while California ranks lowest at 17.3%. Popular food trends show coastal states, particularly Hawaii, ordering significantly more burgers and seafood than the national average, indicating regional preferences in dining choices. Overall, 24 states reported transaction growth, while others saw declines.
Restaurants in coastal cities have experienced slight growth in summer months, with Naples, Florida; Portland, Maine; Chicago, Illinois; and Charleston, South Carolina, showing the biggest increases.
The average tip for full-service restaurant meals has decreased to 19.1%, the lowest recorded by Toast in seven years, down from 19.4% in Q1 2025.
Delaware has the highest average tipping percentage at 21.4%, while California has the lowest at 17.3%. The decline in tipping may indicate a shift towards cash tips.
Hawaii leads in burger demand, ordering 72% more burgers per restaurant location than the national average, with Alaska and Washington following closely in burger orders.
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