Muscovites have become less likely to go to cafes and restaurants

Moscow residents have become less likely to visit cafes and restaurants, but the average check and tip amount remain stable. Among 2.5 thousand Muscovites, the proportion of those who visit establishments on a weekly basis has decreased by about a third compared to last year, according to a study by the financial marketplace <url>.

According to the study, the proportion of Muscovites visiting cafes and restaurants on a weekly basis has decreased by about a third compared to last year. One in five respondents admitted that they had deliberately reduced the number of trips, while trying not to skimp on the quality of the order when they finally decided to visit an institution.

Despite the decrease in the frequency of visits, expenses increased at one time: the average check was 1.5 thousand rubles against 1 thousand rubles in 2024. The monthly expenses of Muscovites for catering range from 5 thousand to 40 thousand rubles, while the average figure is kept around 30 thousand.

The study also revealed new consumer trends. Thus, Muscovites have become less likely to order alcohol in restaurants, preferring to buy drinks in stores and consume them at home. In addition, residents of the capital save on quick snacks at lunchtime. However, more significant occasions — meetings with friends, dates or evening dinners — still take place in restaurants with the same regularity.

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It is noteworthy that the tradition of leaving tips demonstrates sustainability. About 70% of the respondents said that the amount of their tip has not changed and still makes up 10-12% of the bill. Only 17% of the respondents began to give less.

The tip amount also depends on the gender and age of the visitor. Men mostly stick to a fixed rate of 10-12%. Women can sometimes reduce their remuneration to 5-7% if the order amount is large. Among young people aged 18 to 25, the most popular rate is 7-10% (59% of respondents in this group). But guests aged 30-40 years are more likely to leave more than 10% for good service — 64% of them answered this way.

Earlier, on July 4, Izvestia got acquainted with a study by Röndell, where it was reported that Russians began to abandon food delivery in favor of self-cooking. According to the survey, 35% of respondents noted that they have recently become more likely to cook at home, and 20% try to visit catering establishments less often.