Cafés · France

Do you tip at cafés in France?

For a coffee or a glass of wine at a terrace table, leaving 20–50 cents is a normal habit and completely optional. Nobody counts.

Common questions

How much should you tip in cafés in France?

Leave the coins. Leave the small change from your saucer.

Can you tip by card in France?

Card terminals in France almost never prompt for a tip. If you want to leave one, use cash.

More on tipping in France

• Restaurants
• Bars
• Taxis
• Hotel porters
• Housekeeping
• Tour guides
• Private drivers
• Boat & yacht charters
• Ski instructors

Tipping in cafés elsewhere

• Netherlands
• Austria
• Germany
• Greece
• Italy
• Portugal