Should I tip if theres a delivery charge?
I would base my tip off the food amount pre-tax and pre-fee. I also refuse to order from places with delivery charges. And 20% is too high anyway. Did he check on you during the meal, make sure everything was as you expected, replace anything that was defective, keep your water filled, and offer dessert? No? Then 20% is too high. We quit ordering from Pizzahut because they raised their food prices (acceptable since raw ingredient prices are up). And while I know gas prices are up as well, I’m just unwilling to take their hit twice. I’ll still eat there, just not delivered.
This is why places with free delivery make a point of advertising the fact. I don’t think it’s outrageous to pay more for food brought right to your door – if it bugs you that much, order more and eat it for a couple of days. Always tip your delivery person – if not for them, then for yourself – I used to tip my pizza guy over 15% and I never waited more than 1/2 hour for a pizza.
