Receipt Sparks Outrage After Message Left for Capital Region Server

No Tip - Only Expletives

A local restaurant is speaking out after what they say crossed the line from poor tipping to outright disrespect, and the receipt tells the story.

The staff at Kris' Mid City Tavern in Menands shared a photo of a customer check totaling $118.34, on which the customer, instead of leaving a tip, scribbled an insult directed at the server.

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No gratuity—just an expletive-laced message that rhymes with "duck stew."

Why Would Someone Do This?

In a Facebook post, the restaurant didn’t hold back, saying the group was “a problem right from the start,” allegedly refusing to show proper ID, questioning clearly explained upcharges, and ultimately treating staff in a way they say won’t be tolerated.

“Not tipping is one thing,” the post reads, “but harassing and threatening any of my staff will not be tolerated, ever.”

Customer Comments Quick to Defend the Staff

The post quickly blew up—and so did the comment section.

“Good for you guys. No one deserves to be treated like that,” one person wrote.
“As someone who worked in restaurants for years, this is way too common lately,” another added.
“Don’t go out to eat if you can’t respect the people serving you,” one commenter said.

Others didn’t hold back either, calling the behavior “embarrassing” and applauding the restaurant for standing up for its staff.

It raises a bigger question for the Capital Region: when did going out to eat stop including basic respect?