🇫🇷France · Restaurant (Counter Service)
How much to tip at a counter-service restaurant in France (2026 Guide)
Unusual
€0 — not customary
No calculator for this service in France— tipping isn't practiced here in a way that maps to a percentage.
Cultural notes
Counter-service spots — boulangeries, sandwich shops, food trucks, casual takeaway — do not expect a tip. The price you pay is the price. You may occasionally see a coin tray near the till; dropping in 20–50 centimes is friendly but very much optional.
Frequently asked questions
Do I tip at a boulangerie?
No — pay the price, say merci, and leave.
What about a food truck?
No tip expected.
Tipping other services in France
- Sit-down restaurant€0 required (service compris); €1–5 per person or 5–10% for good service
- CaféRound up or leave 20–50 centimes per drink
- BarRound up or leave 50¢–€1 per drink at the bar
- Housekeeping€2–5 per night, left in the room
- Porter€1–2 per bag
- Concierge€5–20 for a real favour
- TaxiRound up to nearest euro, or up to 5%
- RideshareOptional — €1–2 or round up via app
- Food delivery€1–2 in app or cash; more for difficult deliveries
- Grocery delivery€1–2 in cash; not expected
- Hairdresser€2–10, or roughly 5–10% for a longer service
- Spa5–10% if not already added
- Tour guide€5–10 per person group; €20+ private; €5–10 per person for free walking tours
- Tattoo artist€0 — not customary; 10–15% if you do tip
- Valet€1–2 on return; €5+ at luxury hotels
- Airport baggage€1 per bag if you use a porter (rare)
- Busker€1–5 if you stopped to listen
- Movers€10–20 per mover, or €5 per hour each
- Tradesperson€0 — not customary
Tipping at a counter-service restaurant in nearby countries
Last verified: · Sources: secretsofparis.com, afar.com