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SF Ranks Last for “Best Tippers”

Cleveland, Ohio took first, but SF ranked dead last tipping an avg. 17%
By - posted 3/10/2023 No Comment

CNBC recently shared a list, compiled by restaurant software firm Toast, that ranked 12 US metropolitan cities to determine which city has the best tippers.

Cleveland, Ohio topped the list. On average those in Cleveland leave a 20.6% gratuity. However, San Francisco ranked dead last. We leave an average 17% gratuity. Keep in mind this doesn’t take into account tips left in cash, only tips that are left via credit card or digital payment.

Average Restaurant Tipping Rates in 12 Metro Cities in USA

  1. Cleveland: 20.6%
  2. Denver: 19.8%
  3. Salt Lake City: 19.6%
  4. Phoenix: 19.5%
  5. Richmond: 19.3%
  6. Chicago: 19.3%
  7. New Orleans: 19.0%
  8. New York: 18.7%
  9. Washington, D.C.: 18.6%
  10. Seattle: 18.0%
  11. Los Angeles: 17.5%
  12. San Francisco: 17.0%