Originally Posted by
evergrn
Somewhat unrelated to the OP's question. But are we supposed to tip as if it's a regular sit-down meal (15-20%), or as if it's a buffet (10%)? HGI's breakfast is essentially a self-serve buffet, except the server brings you the omelette.
Since I think most of those breakfast buffet should really be around $20, I tip about $3 per person. Usually there are 3 of us, so I would tip $10 just to be even.
As for the omelette bar, if I have $1 bills I would tip, but most likely I won't. I put away all the $1 at the first day so I could do the room tip. I would put in a $5 or $10 for the omelette bar after a few days or week if I see the same person there every morning.