Michigan diners tip more than average
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Michiganders tip a little more than average, new data shows.
Why it matters: Tipping is an essential aspect of American commerce that has developed its own culture around personal habits and opinions.
- Many restaurant workers rely on tips to make ends meet.
By the numbers: Michigan diners leave 20% on average, more than the national average of 18.8%, per Toast's latest restaurant trends report.
Zoom out: Delaware, West Virginia and New Hampshire are home to America's best tippers, with diners leaving nearly 21% or better on average.
- At the other end are California and Washington state, where average tips run under 18%.
The intrigue: At full-service restaurants, average nationwide tips rose from 19.3% in Q4 2024 to 19.4% in Q1 2025.
- Tips at quick-service joints held steady at 15.8%.
💠Joe's thought bubble: I try to be a generous tipper at dine-in restaurants, but I've tightened up at coffee shops, where I tip occasionally on weekends or when I'm in a good mood.