Epicerie Cafe Charbon
New York, NY 10002
Phone: (212) 420-7520
03/11/2008 Posted by phinee16
I was attracted to this place due to the great review by TONY for the all you can eat mussels, which were great. However, I must say the service was pretty obnoxious. I received my bill which was separated out to food and drinks. I tipped about 20% of the food and left the restaurant. However, realizing I left my bag and returned to retrieve it. The waitress asked if everything was good and I replied yes. To my surprise she says " Well you usually tip 20% of the bill" Well I know of no written etiquette on tipping, and I may be wrong but I believe tipping should be up the customer number one. Last I checked, tipping is usually 15-20%of the food service, why would you separate food and drink on the receipt otherwise. AND you defnitely don't tip based on the taxed amount. I did tip 20% of the food total, which I now regret, and how dare you come chasing after me because you weren't satisfied with your tip. If I ever come again, which I won't, you should just do awful things to my entrees . At least your boss would still appreciate the business.
Pros: Great food
Cons: Awful attitude from waitress about what she expected for tip
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