We’re Hacking Applebee’s! Here’s How To Score $15 Off Your Order…

onlinements 42

1. 

   Laura March 15, 2018 at 2:23 pm MST

   Would the tipping rule stil apply for pickup?? I

   Reply5
• 

  kerRI March 15, 2018 at 2:56 pm MST

  Tipping applies. While its not mandatory, its more of a moral onlinepass thing i think. Im not a server but i think its still the same amt of work more or less. 😊

  Reply
• 

  Jennifer (Hip2Save Sidekick) March 15, 2018 at 3:02 pm MST

  We think so!

  Reply
• 

  MommySpendsLess March 15, 2018 at 3:28 pm MST

  I usually tip 10% when I pick up (before promos). My thought is that the server or hostess still has to package the food and give it to me or bring it out. Depending on the restaurant they may have to still “tip out” on that amount, which is often based on sales and not on actual tips.
  I don’t tip 20% though because in my mind it is easier than waiting on a table – they don’t have to bring drinks, check back to see if we’re ready to order, bring drink refills, clear plates, etc.
  On a sidenote – if it’s just me and my daughter going out to eat I’ll leave more than 20%. She’s the same amount of work as an adult but kids meals are 1/3 to 1/2 the price of adult meals. She’s (obviously) not going to drive up the bill with alcoholic drinks and if it’s just me and her I usually won’t get an adult beverage either. Our bill could easily be half that of 2 adults who each get 1 alcoholic drink.

  Reply2
• 

  Kitkat March 15, 2018 at 4:04 pm MST

  That is very thoughtful of you!

  Reply
• 

  Amy March 15, 2018 at 5:36 pm MST

  Before beonlineing a server at Outback I worked take-out. Tips are expected but not required. We were happy with $3-$5 because we didn’t do as much as servers (we took orders, packaged food, made a few trips to the car for payment, delivering food, etc.) and we made minimum wage, not the $2.13 an hour they make. Really even if you can give $2 it’s a nice gesture.

  Reply1
• 

  cedenf March 15, 2018 at 8:21 pm MST

  Good to have that insight, Amy. I have often wondered about the tipping for pick up, especially since I usually go inside and pick up at the counter. I usually do a small tip similar to what you mentioned because I’m always thinking- they just handed me my food- how much of a tip should that really be? But I also don’t want to stiff someone if they are only making the low waiter salary. Thanks!

  Reply
• 

  Lisa March 16, 2018 at 7:50 am MST

  I worked at Applebee’s for years and while there is usually a dedicated curbside employee, it was only a few hours a night and they made the same $2.13 as I did. Normally what happens is whoever has a free moment (usually it’s the next server who walks into the kitchen), gets called upon to box it, bag it and run it. Which in turn pulls us away from our dine in guests. And if There is an issue with the order, then that server is stuck dealing with it while their dine in guests grow increasingly unhappy, which means little to no tip, even if that server started out strong. My suggestion is to tip the standard 15-20%. 2 more suggestions: if it’s during bad weather, tip a little heavy. Theres nothing like having to run an order curbside, in the rain at the beginning of your shift so you can spend the next 6 hours with sticky clothes on and hair and makeup ruined. 2nd suggestion? If you have a onlineplaint or your order is incorrect, ask for a member of management and let the server off the hook …there is a 99% chance that they had nothing to do with it and they have other tables waiting as well 🙂

  Reply1
• 

  Amy March 16, 2018 at 8:39 am MST

  Yes!! ^ The above post explains everything. I worked as a server there while in college years ago and this is exactly how it happens.

  Reply
• 

  Amy March 16, 2018 at 11:14 am MST

  I do not tip for counter service. I think it is pretty onlinemon not to. I usually only order out pizza and Chinese food though, never from a primarily dine-in restaurant. I think it is fine not to.

  Reply
2. 

   coby March 15, 2018 at 2:41 pm MST

   is the promo $10 off $30 available for dine in customers? or is it only for take out?

   Reply2
• 

  Dkp91576 March 15, 2018 at 2:44 pm MST

  The above post says it.

  Reply
• 

  Jennifer (Hip2Save Sidekick) March 15, 2018 at 3:03 pm MST

  It’s $10 off your $30 online order via the website or mobile app.

  Reply
3. 

   coolrocks March 15, 2018 at 2:49 pm MST

   If anyone saw the news today you now have 30 days to use your gift cards at toys r us before they close .. so bummed

   Reply
4. 

   JES March 15, 2018 at 3:12 pm MST

   Our nearest Applebee’s has gone down hill over the past few months. Someone else mentioned theirs had too, has anyone else notice a decline lately?

   Reply3
• 

  gary March 15, 2018 at 3:47 pm MST

  Yes, very badly. Be cautious with car side to go. Or any takeout there for that matter. We ordered steak and chicken fingers dinners. Im convinced they gave us scraps. No way in the world a server would bring what they served to a table. i was stuck since i wasnt going back. Sometimes u cut ur losses and just tell everyone with in earshot of the sub par food they serve now. Disappointed too cuz (waaaay) back in my high school days we used to go there all the time !!

  Reply1
• 

  ana March 15, 2018 at 4:35 pm MST

  that’s too bad 🙁 I think Red Robin might do the same. I don’t think they would bring us the mess to our table that we get in that red box. But yeah, sometime cut your losses and spread the word 🙂

  Reply
• 

  kl March 15, 2018 at 7:41 pm MST

  Ours have too, especially car pick up. I do this more now with kids. Never know how my food will be like. So I tip minimal.

  Reply
• 

  Amy March 16, 2018 at 8:44 am MST

  Yes, I agree. We have not visited an Applebee’s in years. In my early 2000’s high school and college years, it was the cool place to be but now it appears many locations are showing their age and the fact that their sales are tanking.

  Reply
5. 

   Kim March 15, 2018 at 3:13 pm MST

   Ebates has 1% cash back for Raise.online.

   Reply
6. 

   jaejae March 15, 2018 at 3:13 pm MST

   When buying card from raise it says in store only. Will it work on line order?

   Reply1
• 

  Michelle Price March 16, 2018 at 9:47 am MST

  Raise.online listings can vary from card to card. If it says in-store only I would steer clear of that one. However, if it states that it can be printed for in-store use, that likely means you can both use the gift card number online, or print to use in-store.

  Reply
7. 

   Just passing through March 15, 2018 at 3:33 pm MST

   2nd scenario would be better if you split it up into 2 $30 orders for a total of $40 spent.
   Also believe this is a hostess job which gets paid at a minimum wage rate not waitress wage. You don’t tip at McDonald’s or Wendy’s same concept.

   Reply2
• 

  Laura March 15, 2018 at 4:12 pm MST

  I agree on this. They just have to bag up food. How difficult can that be?? The People at mcdonalds and Wendy’s don’t get 20% tip for doing their job.. I mean I get a buck or 2 for taking up 5 minutes of their time, but 20% for TAKEOUT??!! C’mon!

  Reply1
• 

  SKwk March 15, 2018 at 6:29 pm MST

  Clearly u have never worked fast food or as a server

  Reply
• 

  ka22t March 15, 2018 at 8:55 pm MST

  Not all restaurants have the hostess doing this. A lot of time it is the waitress and they are making the smaller wage and taking time away from their tables. But when you are talking about the larger restaurants and even if it is the hostess it is above and beyond their normal job duties to run food out to your car. It is a convenience to you that you do not have to get out of your car. So yes a tip should still be given. Also for dine in I believe 20% is the lower end. That is what you give for just ok service. If they do a great job it should be more.

  Reply1
• 

  ka22t March 15, 2018 at 8:56 pm MST

  Actually as i think about it I don’t know of any that it is the hostess. It is normally the waitress or as with Olive Garden the bartender.

  Reply1
• 

  coulter March 15, 2018 at 9:54 pm MST

  The applebees near me has the bartender do it as well. I only know cuz my bf was making small talk with a server and she told us. The food was terrible unfortunately so i wont go back but each applebees is different so who knows. I live in tourist capital Orlando FL too so…..

  Reply
8. 

   jaejae March 15, 2018 at 5:31 pm MST

   I used ebates 1% for raise and paid $39.70 for Applebee’s 50.00 gift card. Made 2 orders and had a little left on gift card. Thanks so much for the heads up. Food for a few days.

   Reply
9. 

   Opie March 15, 2018 at 6:53 pm MST

   Hack Applebee’s by not going to Applebee’s. Mcdonalds is better any day of the week.

   Reply2
• 

  coulter March 15, 2018 at 9:55 pm MST

  Sadly (and slightly hanging my head in shame) I AGREE !! LOL

  Reply
• 

  *Angela-Miles* March 16, 2018 at 3:50 am MST

  Hahaha 🙂

  Reply
10. 

    Mommy365 March 15, 2018 at 9:04 pm MST

    I don’t have an Applebees anymore, but I just found a coupon for 20 dollars off my purchase they sent me to onlinepensate for bad food or service (a long time ago.) It has no expiration but it does have an issued date on it… I’m willing to mail it to someone if you wanna try it? Maybe you could share a coupon of yours for it. My email is [email protected]

    Reply
11. 

    Jenn Adair March 15, 2018 at 11:31 pm MST

    Ebates 1% cash back and a 10% off coupon code! Thanks for sharing this great deal!

    Reply
12. 

    DJ March 16, 2018 at 7:32 am MST

    I would not eat at Applebee’s. I ordered a few meals some years back. When I got home, I noticed some meals were missing. Called the store as I did not want to go back out. Manager took my email to email me a gift card that never came. Food wasn’t good. Never went back. And after seeing the viral video of the restaurant discriminating against the African American young adults, I made the choice to permanently eliminate them from my list.

    Reply
13. 

    Nora March 16, 2018 at 11:18 am MST

    The only chain restaurant I eat at is Olive Garden and do so about once a month. I only order takeout and always the same thing, shrimp Alfredo. Here is how I tip, I always ask for freshly grated cheese vs the packets of cheese. If the server denies the request no tip, if they give me the cheese I give them a $5 bill which is about a 28% tip.

    Reply
14. 

    Lynn March 16, 2018 at 3:05 pm MST

    We love Applebee’s and have always had good/great service at ours.

    Reply1
• 

  Lynn March 16, 2018 at 3:06 pm MST

  Oh and good/great food too! Lol

  Reply
15. 

    Dubonlineer March 16, 2018 at 5:37 pm MST

    I ordered from here tonight. I bought my gift cards from cardcash.online for 12% off. Used them right on the online order easy peasy 🙂

    Reply
16. 

    Karen March 16, 2018 at 6:12 pm MST

    I took advantage of this one, too. I also had several “old” Applebees gift cards that added up to $15, so it was cheap eats tonight!

    Reply
17. 

    Kyliejay! March 16, 2018 at 9:43 pm MST

    That chicken looks so good!

    Reply
18. 

    CaseyB March 27, 2018 at 4:44 am MST

    I tried Applebee’s again last week and it was a disaster. That’s what I get for thinking it would somehow improve since the last time I got food there. No fries with our meals, over cooked ribs, old brown lettuce in the salads. Not worth the money I wasted.

    Reply