The Mary Sue
‘I would've immediately returned the cakes’: Woman asks for spoon at Nothing Bu…
In a viral TikTok, a woman shares her shock at what she was told after requesting a utensil at Nothing Bundt Cakes.
576
4k
78
87k
Bakery's Spoon Policy Sparks Online Debate: Why Customers Are Charged for Utensils
A recent social media video has sparked widespread discussion online after a customer shared her frustration over being charged for a spoon at a Nothing Bundt Cakes bakery. The customer, known as bren_girly, recounted her experience, stating that she was told by staff that the bakery is not permitted to provide free utensils and that a spoon would cost an additional dollar. "You're going to tell me that you sell food and you can't just give a spoon?" she questioned in her video, highlighting the inconvenience for customers planning to eat their cakes immediately, such as in their car. The video quickly garnered significant attention, with many viewers sharing similar experiences with Nothing Bundt Cakes and other establishments. Comments from individuals claiming to be former employees shed light on the policy, explaining that it stems from the bakery's classification as a grocery store rather than a restaurant, which impacts their licensing and tax obligations. One commenter stated, "It wasn’t about charging for a fork, it’s the type of licensing Nothing Bundt Cake has as a bakery. It would be against the law for us to just hand you a fork, that’s also why there isn’t seating at the bakeries." This incident has opened a broader conversation among consumers about hidden fees and the evolving practices of food establishments, prompting many to consider carrying their own reusable utensils.
