7. Paid Bread Baskets

The era of complimentary bread service is slowly disappearing. Many establishments now charge five to ten dollars for a basic basket of rolls and butter. This practice serves as a direct cash grab that inflates your final bill before your appetizers even arrive. Bread fills your stomach, reducing your appetite for the main courses you actually came to enjoy. Save your money and your caloric budget for the culinary creations the chef spent time developing, rather than subsidizing the restaurant’s flour inventory.