Locust Cider on Alki

[justadumbguy]

Be aware that this business refuses to take cash.

When I complained to the people there I was told it was a decision made by the owner.

<Shrug> So I walked down the street to a different business and spent my cash there, they were quite happy to have it.

Just the facts … I’ll keep my opinions to myself.

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[Jeannie]

If that’s the case, it’s a ridiculous policy. It would be helpful if the owner explained why.
Also, locusts are pretty gross, though the website explains why the owner chose name and the icky logo.
BUT, on the other hand, I will probably check this place out. I enjoy cider. And a portion of the proceeds from cans and bottles goes to the Hydrocelphalus Association. The owner’s 4-year-old daughter has this awful condition and has already undergone three brain surgeries.

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[WSB]

May be some kind of trend. As noted when the Frankie & Jo’s vegan-ice-cream “pop-up” opened for the summer a half-block east, they’re not taking cash (at the Alki location) either.

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[PangolinPie]

Maybe they don’t want the security issues that go along with cash? I don’t know but honestly, I don’t carry cash these days anyway so I probably wouldn’t care. It’s the businesses that don’t take cards that bug me, but those are fewer all the time.

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[wseakell]

Locust Cider sounds delicious, I can’t wait to try it!

It’s getting more common for businesses not to take cash and I don’t see what the big deal is. What’s your main complaint about it?

The main reasons for not taking cash are precisely like Pangolin stated above – the security issues associated with keeping cash in the business. Both from robberies externally, and stealing internally (unfortunately employees skimming cash is all too common).

I completely understand the business owner’s decision here. Just bring your debit or credit card next time, enjoy a delicious cider, and relax!

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