"We all ordered drinks, and I went for a vodka Red Bull, which I enjoyed. I appreciated that they provided an entire can of Red Bull, as many places don’t do that. After finishing our meals, I asked for the bill because I wanted to treat my friends. However, when I pulled out cash—still a legal form of payment in the United States—I was informed they don’t accept it. I couldn’t help but wonder how a business in California could refuse federal reserve notes.
I prefer cash over credit cards since I don't trust banks, and I find cash more straightforward for transactions. When I was told about their cashless policy, I was frustrated. They had signs posted apparently, but I didn’t notice any before sitting down, or I wouldn’t have ordered. Unfortunately, I ended up feeling embarrassed because I hadn’t brought my debit or credit cards with me. Thankfully, one of my friends had his card, but it made for an awkward situation.
To me, it seems very unusual for a place in California to not accept cash. As a small business owner, I don’t understand why any establishment would turn away cash-paying customers. This experience left a bad taste in my mouth, and I definitely won’t be going back to Big Al’s. If my friends mention going there in the future, I'll quickly dismiss the idea—just as they dismissed my cash payment."
