This is why you're expected to tip at independent Toronto cafes but not Tim Hortons Toronto TimHortons Tipping TorontoCafe
However, when asked if you should tip when buying something at an independent coffee shop, the AI app seemed to confirm that this would be more expected, saying"it can be a nice gesture."
"In many countries, tipping in cafes and coffee shops is more common and is typically done when ordering at the counter," it says. Of course, artificial intelligence can only get us so far on this subject, so I asked a real life human coffee shop owner in Toronto what he thinks...and his answer may surprise you, especially when it comes to the chains."I think people should tip at Tim Hortons, the staff there are always overworked and run off their feet. At my cafe tipping is much appreciated but never expected.
"What I don't think people understand is that when you're tipping at my shop you're not just tipping the barista. You're tipping the person that baked your pastries that morning, made your sandwich or soup from scratch, the person who mops the floor and washes the dishes. It's not just about someone pouring a coffee into a cup and being tipped 20 per cent.
"Tipping well during this time would have shown an understanding and appreciation for this. Some people understood but some people didn't think about it unfortunately."
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