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To not want to be hoovered around in a coffee shop?

35 replies

TeaAndBrie · 14/06/2024 15:42

I’ve got an hour to myself before picking up DD, stressful day at work, so thought I would pop into a coffee shop and have some tea and cake as an end of week treat.
the coffee shop closes at 5. Probably 7-8 other tables in use so I’m not the only way here.
they are clearly tidying up ready to leave when possible, fine, I get it.
but hoovering and sweeping around customers tables is surely a bit much and ruins the whole experience of sitting and relaxing in a coffee shop - why else would I pay £9 for a pot of tea and cake?!
aibu or would this annoy others too?

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IWantToBeASleepingCat · 14/06/2024 16:12

I hate it too.
McDonald's have an habbit of using a wet dirty mop around you.. I've often had my feet wet mopped when with Grandkids.
I've told them and wrote e mails.. no response.

brunettemic · 14/06/2024 16:10

What did they say when you raised it with them…or did you not bother and then just whined about it on here?

FrogsWormsandCaterpillars · 14/06/2024 16:08

MaryBethMayfair · 14/06/2024 15:48

Yes, it would annoy me. I was in a coffee shop last weekend. Very busy & popular, having to turn people away as no tables free.

When we were nearing the end of our coffee & cake, we asked for our bill while a waitress was close-by (very hard to pin one down for anything!) She brought the bill along with the card reader.
"Oh don't worry, we're paying cash", says I.
She then proceeds to linger around our table waiting for us to pay.
"We're not finished yet, please just leave the bill for the moment".
Cue eye rolling and a flounce.

It couldn't have been clearer that she wanted us to get going so they can fill the seats whilst they're warm. I won't be rushing back. Goodbye, tip!

Edited

I would say that asking for the bill is a sign you’re ready to pay is it not? I worked in hospitality for a few years and would take the card reader with the bill when someone asked for it.

GrandHighPoohbah · 14/06/2024 15:57

I think it's OK if it's within say, 15 minutes of closing time, but not before. If the staff want to leave at 5pm, they need to close the café earlier.

Snoopsnoggysnog · 14/06/2024 15:56

This really annoys me as well, it’s poor customer service. I would complain

MaryBethMayfair · 14/06/2024 15:48

Yes, it would annoy me. I was in a coffee shop last weekend. Very busy & popular, having to turn people away as no tables free.

When we were nearing the end of our coffee & cake, we asked for our bill while a waitress was close-by (very hard to pin one down for anything!) She brought the bill along with the card reader.
"Oh don't worry, we're paying cash", says I.
She then proceeds to linger around our table waiting for us to pay.
"We're not finished yet, please just leave the bill for the moment".
Cue eye rolling and a flounce.

It couldn't have been clearer that she wanted us to get going so they can fill the seats whilst they're warm. I won't be rushing back. Goodbye, tip!

msmatcha · 14/06/2024 15:46

I would have walked out.

LordSnot · 14/06/2024 15:46

I wouldn't go to a coffee shop if I wanted quiet, and I like to see cleaning in a place that serves food. This wouldn't bother me at all and I wouldn't find it odd.

user1494050295 · 14/06/2024 15:44

I hate when they spray cleaning stuff in the tables. And you are eating near them. Gross.

aerkfjherf · 14/06/2024 15:42

did you complain? ifnot, contact them and complain now