[Tom M]

Originally Posted by Graspher

Excellent take-away. I bet the rounding down would neutralize the no coin change provided concept. This would slightly favor the customer and remove the heat from their policy. And I bet not really result in any real loss to the establishment.

The Frenchy's employee announced the amount due - I passed over $20 and was expecting a return of change.

Frenchy's employee placed my cash in the drawer and closed it without missing a beat. Never said anything about their NO coin change provided policy.

I didn't bother saying anything cause I wasn't going to sweat the .64. My initial thought was he forgot to provide the change...followed by he made a decision to auto-tip himself.

It wasn't until I returned to retrieve the pizza that I saw the no change sign on the counter way opposite of the register.

I'm going with robbery.

Maybe give them $19 and tell them your policy is to not pay the change portion :-)

Do they take checks?

[Tom M]

Originally Posted by ElDiabloJoe

I believe they (The Developer) intended it to be a Scottish pub. My people (Irish Celts) have much better pubs than that.

I wonder if the "No Change" place would accept your $19. on a $19.64 order? I bet the .64 is important to them then.

Once upon a time, I went to a bakery in Laguna Beach, CA. The state law is that groceries and take-out food items are NOT taxed. Probably the only thing on God's green earth that California doesn't tax. Anyhow, the guy at the bakery charged me tax on my to-go item. I pointed it out to him. He said his accountant told him to just charge tax on everything because it was easier (for them) that way. I never returned to that bakery.

Maybe you could notify them ahead of time by placing a small note at the end of the table before ordering that you will be rounding the bill down to the nearest even dollar amount. Seems just as fair as what they are doing.

[thelegges]

Originally Posted by Stu from NYC

Did not know they did that thanks for sharing. Wonder why that didnt help turn the place around?

Because free water was no longer allowed while you took up space at a table for hours, without spending any money. KB’s Hay day the developers sent you for the free meals while on lifestyle visit. We got a kick out of watching those who sat for more than 2 hours dancing, adding crystal light or their teabags to the free water.

When 2 drink minimum started crowds dwindled quickly, food went downhill at the same time. Once the the entertainment went from free to pay, it was a quick death

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by thelegges

Because free water was no longer allowed while you took up space at a table for hours, without spending any money. KB’s Hay day the developers sent you for the free meals while on lifestyle visit. We got a kick out of watching those who sat for more than 2 hours dancing, adding crystal light or their teabags to the free water.

When 2 drink minimum started crowds dwindled quickly, food went downhill at the same time. Once the the entertainment went from free to pay, it was a quick death

Thanks for the history lesson, it closed before we moved in.

[thelegges]

Originally Posted by Stu from NYC

Thanks for the history lesson, it closed before we moved in.

When we came in 07 KBs had great food, diners were upstairs and could look down on the dance floor. Great salad bar, specials every night, service was impeccable. However down on the dance floor very little money was made, and the diners profit just couldn’t support the venue.

Do I miss KB’s not really, by 2010 I think we only stopped by for drinks when company came. Like the squares we may visit once a month if that

[Graspher]

Originally Posted by Dusty_Star

I agree with the robbery conclusion, if they have a no coin change policy then they should round in the customer's favor & given you a paper dollar back.

There is currently a coin shortage nationwide. This is due to the mint shutting down amidst the Covid hysteria. The mint is now reopen & minting coins but it is taking a long time to get the coin liquidity back into the market. If this is the ultimate reason for the no change policy at Sawgrass it would be wiser & more customer friendly to have signs prominently placed that say something along the lines that due to the current coin shortage they need customers to either pay with exact change or cards. If this were more widely known, it would be easy for people to make their own determination, either grab some coins before heading out or decide to pay with a card. The option that Sawgrass has taken is unreasonable & will likely result in the current businesses' failure, in my opinion.

The Fed - Are U.S. coins in short supply?

Excellent point and I agree that different signage would be much more customer receptive....if it is the coin shortage.

[Graspher]

Originally Posted by Tom M

Maybe give them $19 and tell them your policy is to not pay the change portion :-)

Do they take checks?

Right on to that!

Checks? No clue.

[Graspher]

Originally Posted by tom m

maybe you could notify them ahead of time by placing a small note at the end of the table before ordering that you will be rounding the bill down to the nearest even dollar amount. Seems just as fair as what they are doing.

true that !!

[Babubhat]

Not providing change is theft. Period

[NECHFalcon68]

Originally Posted by ThirdOfFive

Any place around here where you can get Sam Adams Boston Lager on tap?

Millers Ale House. Also has the seasonal on tap.

[ThirdOfFive]

Originally Posted by Tom M

Maybe give them $19 and tell them your policy is to not pay the change portion :-)

Do they take checks?

Why not plunk down $X for the waitperson and just tell them to add the change to the tip?

[ThirdOfFive]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

When I lived in Northern Virginia, the airport restaurants at Dulles and National, were not allowed to charge more for food than they charged for the same items at the regional malls.

Salt Lake City and Denver appear to have reasonable (compared to most airports, anyway) pricing on food items. Most others don't. LaGuardia for some reason sticks in my mind as really high-buck. We had an eight-hour layover there once and spent quite a bit for two meals. Service was rude as well.

Last month at Minneapolis - St. Paul airport I had a three-hour early morning wait for my flight. Looking for breakfast I spied a major chain place with long lines and very high prices. Just across the concourse though was this little joint staffed by Somalis (maybe run by them too as there has been a push to assist minorities to develop small businesses up there) that I had never seen there before but which had self-serve breakfast sandwiches and really good coffee for significantly less than what the other place was selling for. Prompt, friendly service as well.

[Tom359]

Bass was bought out by Coors. They will no longer be making it in kegs, bottles only. Heard that from a bartender at the British pub in Epcot. He said it happened suddenly. They had been on back order for some time, then they were told they would not be receiving anymore.

[Dani & Bill]

Originally Posted by JRP2TV

Once they finish building and opening the entertainment square (once they get past whatever issue has stopped them from proceeding installing the rest of the awnings), Sawgrass Grove will transform into a happening place. Until then, I'm sure the businesses inside are losing a fortune.

We shall see... I personally disagree. The novelty of Sawgrass as an entertainment venue will quickly wear off as patrons realize it has no ambiance or personality and will opt for Brownwood. The food, cost and other stupid policies like no coin change will contribute to the venue's negative aura. Sawgrass is a complete disappointment so far with nothing on the horizon to dissuade me at least from feeling otherwise.

[JP]

Most of the negative comments about Sawgrass were also said about Brownwood for years. New businesses and areas take time to develop and change. I think Sawgrass will eventually be vey popular.