Restaurant surcharges & service charges: threat or menace?

What are people’s thoughts about credit-card charges?

One place in Morro Bay charges a 2.99% surcharge for using a credit card (listed on the menu). What made me upset was that the bill I received already had the surcharge added, even prior to me pulling out my credit card. Tacking on a credit-card surcharge is already a bit iffy (I think we might’ve discuss this b/f), to my understanding, and I found it particularly off-putting that it was added automatically to the bill w/o any comment.

My bank is located 4 miles away; I assume I would be charged a fee to use the ATM at the other “outside” banks that are closer to where we’re staying.

My partner ate at the place a few days ago on his own and paid cash. Not sure if they removed the surcharge when he paid cash (he didn’t check).

What’s the problem w/ a take-out tip line?

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