Keep it down or pay more! Bay Area restaurants will begin charging limitless brunch-loving diners cleaning fees for vomiting in public areas after customers vomited on their tables in large numbers
- Restaurants in California’s Bay Area are charging diners up to $50 per table if they vomit after drinking too much at brunch
- A sign at an Oakland restaurant says a “cleaning fee” will be added to each table’s bill if a party member vomits in a public place
Restaurants in California’s Bay Area are charging brunch-goers who get too drunk a “barf fee” if members of the group vomit in public spaces.
An Oakland restaurant recently posted a sign urging all “mimosa lovers” to drink responsibly or it could cost them more than just a hangover the next day.
“If you vomit in public areas, you will automatically be charged a $50 faucet cleaning fee,” the sign reads. “Thank you for your understanding.”
The sign was put up at Kitchen Story and co-owner Chaiporn Kitsadaviseksak said that while they haven’t had to charge anyone for anything in a while, it used to be a big problem.
“The cleaning was really hard,” he said. “And that happened a lot.” My workers don’t want to do that… Now [customers] knows they have to pay. You understand.’
Restaurants in California’s Bay Area are charging brunch-goers who get too drunk a “barf fee” if members of the group vomit in public spaces. Pictured: A sign in Kitchen Story
The sign was placed in Kitchen Story (pictured) in Oakland, California
A mimosa carafe at Kitchen Story, where the brunch message was posted
Speaking to SFGate, restaurateur Steven Choi said the sign was originally put up during the COVID-19 pandemic because workers were afraid to clean up vomit.
“This was still during the pandemic and it became a very sensitive issue for customers and employees who had to clean up,” Choi said.
“But this is not an isolated case. “It’s meant to make customers stop and think about other people,” the restaurant owner said.
Kitsadaviseksak agreed, saying the signs are meant to remind guests that they are in a public setting and to take care of themselves and others.
In addition to signs, many restaurants have implemented timed seating.
The concept helps prevent excessive drinking and keeps tables moving so a restaurant can attract more customers.
At Kitchen Story, the bottomless mimosas can only be enjoyed for 60 minutes.
Restaurant owner Liz Ryan of The Sycamore also spoke to SFGate and said they did not post a sign but implemented guidelines to protect guests and staff.
“We have an employee who is a mimosa fairy.” “They bring a pitcher that they use to refill glasses,” Ryan said.
Various flavors of mimosas sit on a table at Oakland’s Kitchen Story
Restaurant owner Liz Ryan of The Sycamore also spoke to SFGate and said they did not post a sign but implemented guidelines to protect guests and staff
“Our staff is trained to make sure our customers don’t overdo it.” Nobody wants to see someone vomit. “It kind of spoils the party atmosphere that we’re trying to create,” Liz Ryan said
‘There is a [mimosa] “It says the station is for staff only, so please don’t help yourself,” she continued.
The fairy walks through the restaurant every 15 minutes to get fresh drinks and has a strict rule of two hours maximum.
“Our staff is trained to make sure our customers don’t overdo it.” Nobody wants to see someone vomit. “It kind of spoils the party atmosphere that we’re trying to create,” she said.