- Takeout app Toast's recent restaurant trends report analyzed diner tipping habits across U.S. states, revealing significant variations in generosity.
- Delaware, West Virginia, and New Hampshire lead in tipping, with customers averaging 21 percent or higher, while Delaware topped the list at 22.1 percent.
- California and Washington residents tipped the least, averaging 17.3 and 17.8 percent, respectively.
- Tipping at full-service restaurants slightly increased from 19.3 percent in late 2024 to 19.4 percent in early 2025, while quick-service restaurants remained steady at 15.8 percent.
- Despite a slight increase in tipping, a Bankrate survey indicated that 63 percent of U.S. residents have a negative view of tipping, with many preferring businesses to pay employees better wages.
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‘Tipping culture is out of control’: Study reveals which states tip the most and least
