Tip Optional

Tip Optional - Not Expected

At Prairie Dog Brewing, we welcome tips, but you are never obliged to leave one — not a percentage of your bill, not an automatic amount, and not “because that’s how it’s done.” Tipping is completely up to you, based on your experience with us.

Why We’re Tip-Optional

We believe great service is part of the experience — not something you’re forced to pay for. Guests shouldn’t have to feel pressure to tip just because it’s the default in many restaurants. Whether you’re here for barbecue, craft beer, or just good company, we want you to enjoy your time with us without expectations around gratuities.

Yes — We Do Accept and Appreciate Tips

If you had a positive experience and want to show appreciation, tipping is a welcome way to do that. Here’s how it works:

• You choose if and how much to tip. When you pay, the terminals allow you to leave nothing, a custom amount, or a preset percentage.
• Every tip goes into our Staff Fund. Tips from table service, takeout, delivery, or cash on the table all go into a shared pool.
• We distribute tips fairly. Tips are shared across the team — from servers to support staff — based on hours worked, and are paid out with each payroll period. Every team member benefits.

This approach supports our goal of team-oriented compensation and helps us create a work environment where everyone — from the kitchen to the dining room — feels valued and rewarded.

What This Means for You

• No pressure. You’re never expected to tip a set percentage.
• Gratitude, not obligation. If you choose to tip, it goes directly to the people who helped make your visit great.
• Fairness for staff. Tips are pooled and shared so all team members benefit, not just those in the spotlight.