South Korean cafe’s US$1.35 ‘toilet without ordering’ menu flush with criticism
Business owners cite restroom hygiene concerns and misuse by customers, while critics call the fee excessive
The image featured a screenshot of a self-order kiosk displaying a menu item reading “restroom use without ordering”, priced at 2,000 won per person per visit.
The post also drew mixed reactions in an online community for small business owners.
One user said the fee was understandable, writing that many people come in just to use the restroom without buying anything and sometimes leave it in a filthy condition. From a cafe owner’s perspective, the commenter said, such behaviour can seem brazenly inconsiderate.
Others were less sympathetic. Another commenter called the fee excessive and said it came off as “cold-hearted”.
One cafe owner also shared the challenges of managing restrooms at a business located in an area popular with tourists.