Cafés · Germany
Do you tip at cafés in Germany?
Short answer
Round up
Round up to the next euro.
Optional
A coffee and a slice of cake gets rounded up to the nearest euro or two. Nothing more is expected.
Cash or card?
Card is now widely accepted but cash remains common. When paying by card, state the total including the tip before the server enters the amount.
Common questions
- Do you tip at cafés in Germany?
- Round up to the next euro. A coffee and a slice of cake gets rounded up to the nearest euro or two. Nothing more is expected.
- How much should you tip in cafés in Germany?
- Round up. Round up to the next euro.
- Can you tip by card in Germany?
- Card is now widely accepted but cash remains common. When paying by card, state the total including the tip before the server enters the amount.
More on tipping in Germany
Tipping in cafés elsewhere
← Full tipping guide for Germany
Editorial review pending. These figures reflect widely reported norms for Germany and have not yet been checked against cited sources.