Today is ‘Pay What You Can’ day: See a list of restaurants that participate

Here’s a wholesome story for your heart and belly: Today (August 26, 2026), restaurants from around the world are participating in a pay-what-you-can initiative. More than 100 restaurants are offering up their usual food menu and high-quality service to customers, but with no expectation that diners will cover the bill. Guests are instead asked how much they want to pay and tip, with some visitors even paying in trade such as artwork, a homemade salsa, or exercise classes for the res...