Tipping in Coffee Shop

The typical coffee shop experience in the U.S. involves ordering at a counter and waiting for your drink, or using the drive-thru during your morning commute. Over time, the tip jar for spare change has evolved into a tip screen at checkout, increasing the pressure some customers feel to tip. People often have different opinions on whether to tip based on the complexity of their order—whether it's a simple drip coffee or a specialty espresso drink – or what “service” they are tipping for. This leaves many customers wondering if or how much they should tip their barista.

What does the graph show? Customer and Worker Averages.

The graph displays the tips that customers say they leave for average service from window cleaners, compared to the average amount window cleaners expect for the same level of service. The data comes from feedback submitted by TippingGuide.com users in the United States.