Posted Jul 17, 2020
By Justine Lofton | jlofton@mlive.com
CROSS VILLAGE, MI – A server at one of Michigan’s most iconic restaurants was rewarded for their efforts this week with a whopping $1,000 tip.The four-figure tip came on a $191.89 bill, making the gratuity 521%, according to a Facebook post by Legs Inn, a Polish restaurant in Northern Michigan. The tipping gold standard of 20% would have put the tip at $38.38.
The restaurant shared a photo of the receipt, dated Sunday, July 12, on Thursday. The post used the hashtags #BestMealEver and #ThousandDollarTip. “Polish food always tastes better when you tip your server,” the post said. “We [love] our generous guests!”
In 2019, Legs Inn was recognized by MLive’s Michigan’s Best series as one of the state’s most iconic restaurants. It came in at No. 2 on a list of 12 for both its food and distinctive ambiance.
RELATED: These are Michigan’s 12 Most Iconic RestaurantsLegs Inn is located at the end of the famous Tunnel of Trees drive on M-119, on the shores of Lake Michigan near Cross Village.The Smolak family has owned the Inn since they built it in 1921. It is currently run by George and Kathy Smolak, and their two sons, Mark and Chris.