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Cafés · Greece

Do you tip at cafés in Greece?

Short answer

Round up

Leave the small change, nothing more.

OptionalCash preferred

For a frappé or coffee, dropping the coins from your change onto the saucer is the whole custom. There is no expectation of a percentage.

In practice

  • A €3.60 frappé → leave €4

Cash or card?

Card terminals sometimes offer a tip prompt, but cash left on the table is far more common and reaches staff more reliably.

Common questions

Do you tip at cafés in Greece?
Leave the small change, nothing more. For a frappé or coffee, dropping the coins from your change onto the saucer is the whole custom. There is no expectation of a percentage.
How much should you tip in cafés in Greece?
Round up. Leave the small change, nothing more.
Can you tip by card in Greece?
Card terminals sometimes offer a tip prompt, but cash left on the table is far more common and reaches staff more reliably.

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Editorial review pending. These figures reflect widely reported norms for Greece and have not yet been checked against cited sources.