California Restaurants Implement 'Vomit Fees' for Excessive Drinking
Several restaurants in California, including Kitchen Story in Oakland and Home Plate in San Francisco, have implemented a $50 "vomit fee" for patrons who vomit in public areas after consuming bottomless mimosas. The fee is intended to cover cleaning costs. Bottomless brunches are banned in many states, but enforcement can be spotty. Some restaurants have resorted to time limits and fees to discourage excessive drinking. While vomit fees are common in taxis and car services, their implementation in restaurants is relatively rare.