Steve Dublanica

Author of Waiter Rant: Thanks for the Tip--Confessions of a Cynical Waiter

2 Works 1,483 Members 103 Reviews

About the Author

Steve Dublanica, waited his first table at age thirty-one. In 2004, he started his extremely popular blog, WaiterRant.net, eventually winning the 2006 Bloggie Award for Best Writing of a Weblog. He has been interviewed nationwide, including on The Oprah Winfrey Show and Today. He is the author of show more Keep the Change and Waiter Rant. (Bowker Author Biography) show less

Includes the names: The Waiter, The Waiter, "The Waiter", Stv Dublsnics, Steve Dublanica, Steve Dublanica, Anonymous Waiter, Dublanica, Steve, Steve aka The Waiter Dublanica

Works by Steve Dublanica

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Waiter Rant: Thanks for the Tip--Confessions of a Cynical Waiter (2008) 1,329 copies, 91 reviews

Keep the Change: A Clueless Tipper's Quest to Become the Guru of the Gratuity (2010) 154 copies, 12 reviews

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Canonical name: Dublanica, Steve
Other names: "The Waiter"
Gender: male
Nationality: USA
Occupations: waiter
writer
Awards and honors: Bloggie Award (2007)

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Waiter Rant: Thanks for the Tip--Confessions of a… by Steve Dublanica

Brilliant, really. I've never worked as a server, but my mom did and my daughter does. I've heard a lot of insider stories, but these are written masterfully and with such great humor.

I've mentioned this book (or a story in it) many times in conversation since finishing it less than a week ago. It doesn't matter if you're a waiter or not. It's a satisfying read. You will learn a lot about yourself, and might think twice about eating out again.

I can't help but think Steve and I would have been BFFs in an alternate universe. He's the perfect combination of snarky and serious. He's got a good head on his shoulders. And he has a great command for the English language, or an amazing editor. Or both. Could be both. I highlighted a lot in this ebook and intend to go back and re-read a lot of the gems!… (more)

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radiojen | 90 other reviews | Nov 5, 2024 |

Keep the Change by Steve Dublanica

Not written for the working class...how many of us need to know how to tip for a NY hair stylist? He doesn't tell how to tip your local beautician. Definitely geared toward guys (lots on prostitutes and dancers) and big cities. I asked a young friend who cleans in motels about her tips. She said "It's nice when you get, but most people don't." That's the Midwest for you.[return]Written entertainingly, if self-centered.

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ClydeWILibrary | 11 other reviews | Sep 22, 2024 |

Waiter Rant: Thanks for the Tip--Confessions of a… by Steve Dublanica

Got this as a bargain book on Kindle and spent the whole book wishing it was more interesting than it was.

I guess I've read too many kitchen/restaurant books because nothing in this seemed new or original to me.

Writing is fine and I think many will enjoy this but I think I came too late to this party

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hmonkeyreads | 90 other reviews | Jan 25, 2024 |

Waiter Rant: Thanks for the Tip--Confessions of a… by Steve Dublanica

Pretty funny and had it's moments. I have been a server and understand, but this book definitely makes me think about it everytime I walk into a restaurant.

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LinBee83 | 90 other reviews | Aug 23, 2023 |

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