How does tipping work in Frankfurt?
Tipping in Frankfurt follows the same convention as the rest of Germany: round up the bill or add 5–10%, handed directly to the server, never left on the table. The standard move is to say the total you want to pay when the server brings the card reader or change — if your bill is €23.50, you say "25 bitte" and they process it at that amount. Leaving coins on the table reads as rude, not generous. In sit-down restaurants, 10% is solid for good service; 15% marks you as either American or extremely pleased. At a Straußwirtschaft or Sachsenhausen Apfelwein tavern, rounding up a euro or two is plenty. Cafés and bars expect something small but won't chase you down if you skip it. Tipping at hotel reception or for taxi rides is common but modest — round to the nearest euro or two. Service charges are rarely included in Frankfurt menus, so always check the bill before calculating.
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