Straight Tab vs The Check

Straight Tab helps you discover eateries that have moved to a no-tipping or a service charge pricing model. This app focuses only on places that explicitly state tipping as optional and do it explicitly. A select group of eateries have embraced this business model, and we're dedicated to highlighting them. This app is perfect for: • Locals exploring options without the dine-in guilt • Travelers who prefer clear, upfront pricing • Supporters of fair employee wages • Anyone tired of surprise bills Key Features: • Interactive map showing nearby eateries • Direct links to websites and reviews • Offline access • Easy navigation with Apple Maps integration Currently available in: • Washington State (Greater Seattle area and surrounding cities) • Oregon (Portland area) • California (San Francisco Bay Area and Greater Los Angeles area) Help us expand by suggesting new locations through our in-app feedback. Download and try the app now! Note: Restaurant policies can change. While we strive to maintain accurate information from businesses' public sites, if you encounter a place that no longer fits the optional tipping model, please let us know!

Ever been hit with a surprise service charge at checkout? Or faced a tip screen starting at 25% with no lower option? You're not overreacting. And you're not alone. TheCheck is like Google Maps for checkout experiences. A community-driven map where real people report what they actually paid at restaurants, bars, cafes, and more — so you know what to expect before you walk in the door. HOW IT WORKS • Search any restaurant, bar, or cafe — find it on the map or search by name • Read real checkout experiences — what fees did people find? How pushy was the tip screen? • See color-coded pins — green means low risk, red means watch out • Decide if it's right for you — no judgment, you get to choose what works for you • Share your own experience — help the next person, it only takes 30 seconds WHAT YOU'LL FIND • Hidden fees: service charges, kitchen fees, health surcharges, auto-gratuity — with exact amounts • Tip pressure levels: from "no pressure" to "mandatory" on a clear 6-point scale • Star ratings and comments from real diners • Photos of receipts and menus • Fee and tip pressure scores for every establishment NO ACCOUNT NEEDED TO BROWSE Explore the entire map, read every report, and check any restaurant — all without creating an account. Sign in with Apple only when you're ready to submit your own report. BUILT FOR TRANSPARENCY We're not anti-tipping. We're not anti-restaurant. Running a business is hard, and workers deserve good pay. But you deserve to know what you're paying for before you sit down — not after. No shaming. No drama. Just transparency.