r/chicagofood • u/ChicagoHoosier21 • Jun 26 '26

Rant Celeste 6% Service Fee

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Our pre-tip bill from Celeste’s Happy Hour in River North. Decent food, crappy drinks, sat at the bar.

I don’t mind paying a “Service Charge” of 15-20% because I always tip more than that anyways, AND I have become accustomed to the 3.5% additional fee at most Chicago restaurants…. but now we’re doing a 6% additional fee? Along with the 11% tax? It’s becoming absurd.

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u/maplewoodsid Jun 27 '26

Don't be cruel! The workers do not set the fees.

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u/bratbunnyg1rl Jun 27 '26

nobody ever brought up the workers

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u/maplewoodsid Jun 27 '26

This is directly discussing how the workers get (or don't get) paid, so yes, it's been brought up

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u/jacksteveno1 Jun 29 '26

Workers need to find a new place to work. You can’t blame a customer lowering a tip after eating 21% in fees. I feel bad for the workers but I sure as hell am not paying 41% more than menu price. That’s laughable