Do You Tip Your Local Barista? ☕

What we’re showing

The percentage of Americans who tip in various scenarios, according to a survey conducted by Bankrate in 2023 (n=2,437).

Where Americans tip the most

Tipping culture is generally the norm in North America, so its no surprise that 65% of Americans always tip their restaurant servers. The next scenarios with the highest share of “always tip” are hair stylists and food delivery workers.

Tipping your barista ☕

When it comes to tipping at coffee shops, there is an almost even split between those who “always tip” (22%) and those who “never tip” (23%).

Context: In late 2022, Starbucks began prompting in-store customers for tips, causing backlash on social media over whether or not tipping was necessary.