'You should not drink fountain drinks': 20+ restaurant secrets from servers and kitchen workers

Ben Weiss • Writer and Editor

Jan 7, 2024 4:00 PM EST

Working in a kitchen is an eye-opening experience that will forever change how one eats at a restaurant. Not only does one gain further appreciation for what servers and restaurant workers have to put up with, but also one has a greater sense of the pandemonium that occurs behind the scenes. Yes, television shows like The Bear provide some insight into this visceral world, but hearing from actual restaurant workers directly is the best window into that experience.

These restaurant secrets, which were compiled from the following r/AskReddit thread, include a variety of jaw-dropping truth bombs, from revelations about fountain drinks to frozen food to food inspection. You'll likely never dine the same way again. Keep scrolling below for the full list. When you're done, feel free to check out this compilation of bogus school policies as well as this list of the top "face palm" moments of the week.

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