[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by DaleDivine

Soooo, if the pizza costs $19.02, do THEY keep the 98 cents?
They should just charge $20 for a pizza and everyone would accept that.
Then no big deal about change...

Very true the owner should have thought of that before he started this policy

[thelegges]

Originally Posted by Larchap49

Well it sounds like they only half cook it so I can believe that

True wood fire pizza oven only takes minutes. Ours up north pie has to be turn every 20-30 seconds or it will be a crispy burnt puck. Fire is in the back so constant peel up and turn 1/4..Total time in home wood fire oven less than 3-4 minutes

[END OTT]

Need more comfort in the seating if they expect a longer stay

[Laker14]

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.

Back in 1970, when I was in high school, I worked at a McDonald's in Cincinnati. At that time Ohio did not tax take out orders. We were told NOT to ask if it was "to go". If a customer didn't specify, we were to charge the tax. Most of the time they got away with it, and if they didn't, it was just the poor schlub (i.e. me and my fellow schlubs) who took the angry brunt of the customers.
Nothing surprises me about this.

[Dotneko]

St Cats really doesn't need a food court. The ice cream/bakery and meat market aren't going to have enough turnover to make a profit. Make it a sit down restaurant with comfortable seating and better acoustics.
At least McGradys food is edible. Maybe a bit expensive, but servers and bartenders are friendly. Nice atmosphere. Once the music starts, the porch will be packed.

[dewilson58]

Originally Posted by Dotneko

Once the music starts, the porch will be packed.

Water drinkers like Katie B's ????

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by dewilson58

Water drinkers like Katie B's ????

I suspect that if that starts to happen he will institute a minimum bill.

[thelegges]

Originally Posted by Stu from NYC

I suspect that if that starts to happen he will institute a minimum bill.

KB’s finally went to a minimum on drink, food, and at the end length of time for tables. We see how that worked out.

[Dusty_Star]

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.

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?

[PoolBrews]

Originally Posted by PugMom

but no Bass Ale! i'd pay a higher price if i could just find it. so far i've only seen it in that liquor warehouse type business on 441, can't remember the name. any other place is hit or miss whether they carry it @ all. hubby's family was from Burton-on-Trent, so Bass was a staple in the home. is also darn good & hearty

I haven't seen Bass ale on tap anywhere around here. Having said that, Harp is pretty close. O'Keefe's in Tavares has that on tap, as well as Guinness, Smithwicks, and Magner cider. Good food as well. I'll take a Smithwicks any day over Bass. More flavor - maltier, breadier, and smoooooth. No bite on the back end like Bass. Everyone's tastes are different, that's why there are so many beers out there!

[Keefelane66]

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?

Your Fed link is from May 2021 plenty of change now. Coin shortage is now just another way to take advantage of customers. If I want to make a donation to charity I do it in my name!

[Rainger99]

Interesting article on why airport food is so expensive. Maybe they will do an article on Sawgrass. I don't think employee parking is a factor in Sawgrass.

The Truth About Expensive Airport Food: Why Does it Cost So Much?

[msilagy]

I come back to TV soon and not excited about "ONE" restaurant - and Sawgrass pizza....YUCK!

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by thelegges

KB’s finally went to a minimum on drink, food, and at the end length of time for tables. We see how that worked out.

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

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by Rainger99

Interesting article on why airport food is so expensive. Maybe they will do an article on Sawgrass. I don't think employee parking is a factor in Sawgrass.

The Truth About Expensive Airport Food: Why Does it Cost So Much?

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.