‘I legit cannot believe this happened lmao’: Restaurant diner catches servers adding ‘complementary’ dishes to her check

A woman warned other Miami-area restaurant-goers in TikTok video that’s been viewed 28,000 times of an apparent “complementary” dishes scam. In a TikTok video posted on Dec. 21, user @smoneyyz said she and a small group of friends visited a popular establishment in Miami with no intention of breaking the bank by ordering rounds of … Read more

‘You’re not gonna believe this’: Mexican restaurant diner suddenly realizes why she’s always getting full on tortilla chips

Mexican restaurants often put out chips and salsa at the beginning of your meal. And just as often, diners get full well before they order entrées. Now a woman on TikTok has discovered why we’re always full off chips. News flash: The chips can be much bigger than you think. TikTok user Sarah Joy Yates … Read more

‘That is so much worse than I expected’: Applebee’s diner calls out what the Quesadilla Chicken Salad really looks like

The Applebee’s Quesadilla Chicken Salad is a mashup of two beloved menu items. The online menu describes the meal as “grilled chicken over fresh greens tossed with Mexi-ranch dressing, black bean corn salsa and a blend of Cheddar cheeses. Topped with house-made pico, tortilla strips and served with a cheese quesadilla.” The dish, which goes … Read more

Diner Employee Started Giving Away Free Coffee After Their Manager Insulted Them In Front Of A Customer

This kind of stuff drives me up the wall. I’m talking about when you see a boss or manager yell at their employees in front of customers and humiliate them. Not cool! And a diner employee had quite a story to tell on Reddit’s “Malicious Compliance” page. “I used to work at a diner on … Read more

The History Of The Diner, Who Created The First One And Why Diners Flourished In America

The American diner is seen as a second home for many. Its welcoming doors are often open 24 hours a day, providing food, camaraderie, and comfort at any odd hour. Whether you’re clocking out from late-night shift work or getting early-morning pancakes, these timeless establishments have seemingly always been there to help. So let’s dive … Read more

Non-Tipping IHOP Diner Gets Back at Server Who Called Him “Broke”

IHOP customer gets revenge against server who called him “broke” for not tipping, comes back to give cash to entire kitchen staff. Source: TikTok | @ilikefineshii An IHOP customer who was seemingly offended by a server’s comment about him being “broke” after he didn’t tip staff for their poor service. So TikToker (@ilikefineshii) decided to … Read more

Angry Diner Calls Cops on $1,300 Bill, Restaurant Claps back

A tourist dining in Singapore called the cops on a restaurant after receiving a $1,300 bill for crab, restaurant claims they clearly explained pricing. Source: Getty | Facebook – Paradise Group The word “tourist trap” exists for a reason — because there are establishments out there that rely on the fact outsiders don’t speak the … Read more

Architect breaks down how the American diner got its signature look

The classic American diner is a quintessential image of American culture. Even if each individual spot has its own nuance, there’s a distinctive look that is instantly recognizable. What’s more, there’s a certain feeling that all diners seem to evoke—one of exuberance and electricity. (The neon lights certainly help with that.) Since the look of … Read more

‘All of that for $9.25’: Diner films servers dancing to Meghan Trainor for elderly customers, says they do it every hour

While you may not be guaranteed a paycheck for uploading a video of a dance routine to TikTok, there is a place that will pay you to bust a move in front of an audience, as long as you’re willing to ask them if they want another refill on that Diet Coke. TikToker Stephanie Stella … Read more

‘All you’re doing is killing your tip’: Server asks diner for ID—she says it’s in the car, sips companion’s margarita anyway

A server says that a table was asked to leave after one of the patrons refused to show her ID, sipping the drink of her of-age companion anyways. In a two-part storytime posted by TikToker Shelby Edwards (@shelbymedwards) on Aug. 17, she says that she was serving a table with two diners who were waiting … Read more