I use to be a regular at waves metrotown till they freakish owner screamed at me for nibbling on potatoes chips while drinking their mediocre coffee. Not sure what's the big deal cause i wasnt even eating a meal there. Sometimes i like bringing in salted peanuts or chips. Basically told the owner of waves metro i'll go somewhere else and she says fine.
outside food at a waves coffee?
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She was right; you were wrong.
Now maybe however she handled it was not the best way, but the bottom line is that it is NEVER acceptable to bring outside food/ drink into a place whose business is selling food/ drink.
Now maybe however she handled it was not the best way, but the bottom line is that it is NEVER acceptable to bring outside food/ drink into a place whose business is selling food/ drink.
i've gone to the waves coffee on main n broadway and they are fine with people bringing in chips or a small snack.
I would disagree. While I wouldn't bring outside food into a food primary establishment (i.e. a restaurant), I often bring my lunch with me to Starbucks so I can sit and enjoy a hot coffee with it. I've never had anyone complain, and I don't see why they should. How is it different than anyone else who just orders a coffee and doesn't buy food?john smith 69 said:
LAG, are you sure you didn't pull a dine and dash, and that's why she was pissed?
I would disagree. While I wouldn't bring outside food into a food primary establishment (i.e. a restaurant), I often bring my lunch with me to Starbucks so I can sit and enjoy a hot coffee with it. I've never had anyone complain, and I don't see why they should. How is it different than anyone else who just orders a coffee and doesn't buy food?
LAG, are you sure you didn't pull a dine and dash, and that's why she was pissed?
I think in principle it's different because Starbucks does sell sandwiches and wraps. Having said that I've done the same thing at Starbucks, they seem cool with it, however I think it's still "wrong" to bring in outside food to an establishment that sells food.
lol i still love u Jodie mwah
LAG, are you sure you didn't pull a dine and dash, and that's why she was pissed?
Assume you you purchased coffee there, it shouldn't be a problem.
I mean, should mother breast-feeding her baby be forced out just because the milk wasn't from the store? Or maybe if a family drops by McDee's and maybe one of the member brought their own food?
In anycase, people are allowed to bring their own wine to a restaurant, so I don't see what's the big issue if you're bringing your own stuff to a place... unless you didn't order anything there at all.
I mean, should mother breast-feeding her baby be forced out just because the milk wasn't from the store? Or maybe if a family drops by McDee's and maybe one of the member brought their own food?
In anycase, people are allowed to bring their own wine to a restaurant, so I don't see what's the big issue if you're bringing your own stuff to a place... unless you didn't order anything there at all.
But the alternative to breast feeding isn't milk, it's formula and I don't think most places have that on their menu.festealth said:
If they do, I would use the corkage policy and only allow it if I was to personally breast pump the milk into a bottle.
I agree with Jodie. If their main business was selling food, such as a restaurant, then bringing your own food in would be inappropriate. But if their main business is selling coffee then there is no problem.I would disagree. While I wouldn't bring outside food into a food primary establishment (i.e. a restaurant), I often bring my lunch with me to Starbucks so I can sit and enjoy a hot coffee with it. I've never had anyone complain, and I don't see why they should. How is it different than anyone else who just orders a coffee and doesn't buy food?
The name of the busines is Waves Coffee House. It is not Waves Restaurant.
Besides, who says there's a rule that you can't bring your own food into a coffee shop? If there is a rule, show me the rule book.
What bugs me about this waves metrotown was the fact that i've baught their food before. They dont carry peanuts or chips and i didnt think it was that big of a deal having it. Since none of the other waves coffee bar cared at all. The day they bitched about it i had one of their pricey ice capacinos.
OMG finally...
I deal with this every frikin day
Plain and simple.. If your going out either a coffee house or resturant
it is not ok to bring your own food or drink.
most coffee houses I know of sell snacks and the such, thus they don't want
to take a loss by having you eat something from somewhere else.
Once a week I get people thinking its ok to eat there pizza in my store. WTF!!
it a business, if you don't like what they have or their service
why are you there?
so yeah the owner could have handled it better. but she is right in the end.
I deal with this every frikin day
Plain and simple.. If your going out either a coffee house or resturant
it is not ok to bring your own food or drink.
most coffee houses I know of sell snacks and the such, thus they don't want
to take a loss by having you eat something from somewhere else.
Once a week I get people thinking its ok to eat there pizza in my store. WTF!!
it a business, if you don't like what they have or their service
why are you there?
so yeah the owner could have handled it better. but she is right in the end.
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Here's a question? Why not ask if it's okay to eat outside food before the group you're with or just yourself, orders drinks/items from the retailer?
If there's a group of people, say 4, was told no they can not eat outside food, do you think the owner(s) of that establishment would take the risk of losing say $20? The wrong answer could mean losing the customer for good. Not saying bring outside food in all the time but once in a blue moon.
Here's a question? Why not ask if it's okay to eat outside food before the group you're with or just yourself, orders drinks/items from the retailer? If there's a group of people, say 4, was told no they can not eat outside food, do you think the owner(s) of that establishment would take the risk of losing say $20? The wrong answer could mean losing the customer for good. Not saying bring outside food in all the time but once in a blue moon.
The rule book is written by each establishment, sometimes they even post signs saying no outside food or drink. Even if they don't I think it's just common courtesy not to do it. I've broght in food to my local Starbucks on a couple of occassions and they have never said anything to me. If they did tell me not to do it I wouldn't have some fucking hissy fit about it, because its their business and its their right to set the rules.Lesbian Hunter said:
Kinda like: no shoes, no shirt, no service.
There are also other factors involved too. What if the stuff you're bringing in makes you or another guest of their establishment sick. If you sit down in a restaurant or cafe swilling your coffee and you start choking on a 3 day old crossiant you brought from home, they have to help you. In some instances it's not only a moral reason but also a legal reason as well. They don't want to set themselves up for a potential lawsuit or fines.
In some instances according to the rules set out by the provincial government ( yes thats right there are food safe rules in place for restaurants) the management of an establishment can have problems if you bring in food from somewhere else.
In some instances according to the rules set out by the provincial government ( yes thats right there are food safe rules in place for restaurants) the management of an establishment can have problems if you bring in food from somewhere else.
You wouldn't take popcorn or a drink into a movie theatre or a sporting event that you did not purchase there.
There have been plenty of times when I'm waiting in line for a cup of coffee at hortons or starbucks that I've had a bottle of water in my hand from somewhere else.. but you cap it or down it before you walk in.
Chips cause a mess the owner of the shop is probably tired or cleaning up bags and other stuff left by consumers that did not come from his store. He doesn't sell chips.. well did you ever think maybe perhaps maybe there is a reason he doesn't sell chips.
Come on folks common sence obviously isn't common. You don't walk into a pizza place and eat a burger from another place. Or sit infront of a hotdog vendor while eating a pizza by the slice.. common courtesy. You can't just do what ever you feel like in another persons place of business. Think about it.
They have an obligation to ask you to leave. Why because it's their place of business. Drama time imagine if you will Someone sees you sitting there drinking coffee and eating chips.. some guy walking by thinks hey I'll grab a cup of coffee and a bag of chips, what no chips, well how did he get chips, owner has to answer oh those are his chips we don't sell chips never have never will. guy leaves with cup of coffee no chips...
Lets say for example for all the pooners you walked into the fox den, took out your sandwich, paper and a cola and just sat there in the main foyer "noshing" on your lunch. You may have had full intentions of using their services..after your cullinary times was done but thats not the point. Just how long before your ass meets concrete outside. It's a place of business not a picnic location.
There have been plenty of times when I'm waiting in line for a cup of coffee at hortons or starbucks that I've had a bottle of water in my hand from somewhere else.. but you cap it or down it before you walk in.
Chips cause a mess the owner of the shop is probably tired or cleaning up bags and other stuff left by consumers that did not come from his store. He doesn't sell chips.. well did you ever think maybe perhaps maybe there is a reason he doesn't sell chips.
Come on folks common sence obviously isn't common. You don't walk into a pizza place and eat a burger from another place. Or sit infront of a hotdog vendor while eating a pizza by the slice.. common courtesy. You can't just do what ever you feel like in another persons place of business. Think about it.
They have an obligation to ask you to leave. Why because it's their place of business. Drama time imagine if you will Someone sees you sitting there drinking coffee and eating chips.. some guy walking by thinks hey I'll grab a cup of coffee and a bag of chips, what no chips, well how did he get chips, owner has to answer oh those are his chips we don't sell chips never have never will. guy leaves with cup of coffee no chips...
Lets say for example for all the pooners you walked into the fox den, took out your sandwich, paper and a cola and just sat there in the main foyer "noshing" on your lunch. You may have had full intentions of using their services..after your cullinary times was done but thats not the point. Just how long before your ass meets concrete outside. It's a place of business not a picnic location.
