Victoria named most generous for tipping in Canada: Uber Eats

Well, well, Vancouver Island.

Victoria is officially Canada’s most generous city when it comes to tipping, according to the newly released Uber Eats Cravings Report.

The report, which dishes on the latest food delivery trends and customer habits, highlights that four Vancouver Island communities made the list of Canada’s top 10 tipping cities, with Victoria in first place.

In addition to Victoria taking the crown, Campbell River, Nanaimo, and Courtenay also secured top spots, reinforcing Vancouver Island’s reputation for supporting local service with a generous tip.

Guess this recognition highlights how Vancouver Island residents regularly show their appreciation for quality service from local businesses!

While tipping etiquette varies widely across the country, Uber Eats found that Canadians overall are in the habit of expressing gratitude with a little extra. Oromocto, NB, and Red Deer, AB, followed Victoria on the list of generous cities, making it clear that this trend extends beyond Vancouver Island and reaches other parts of Canada as well.

Uber Eats’ sixth Cravings Report doesn’t just reveal tipping habits—it offers a glimpse into the evolving cravings and unique orders that Canadians are placing. Some fun facts from the report include Canadians’ love of French fries as the ultimate side, vodka and whisky as the most popular sips, and creamy garlic as the go-to condiment.

With the cost of living on the rise, this generosity from Vancouver Islanders demonstrates a commitment to helping support the hospitality industry and local workers.

For more surprising stats and insights, check out the full Uber Eats Cravings Report and see how Canadians’ taste buds—and tipping habits—are evolving.

See the full 2024 Uber Canada Cravings Report below.

The most generous tippers:

1. Victoria, BC
2. Oromocto, NB
3. Red Deer, AB
4. Campbell River, BC
5. Fort Frances, ON
6. Nanaimo, BC
7. Courtenay, BC
8. Edmonton, AB
9. Cobourg, ON
10. Calgary, AB

The pickiest cities:

1. Swift Current, SK
2. Thompson, MB
3. Lloydminster, SK
4. Bathurst NB
5. New Glasgow, NS
6. Cornwall, ON
7. Williams Lake, BC
8. Grande Prairie, AB
9. Moose Jaw, SK
10. Prince George, BC

The most polite cities:

1. Kingston, ON
2. Peterborough, ON
3. Ottawa, ON
4. Red Deer, AB
5. Swift Current, SK
6. Kamloops, BC
7. Cobourg, ON
8. Nanaimo, BC
9. Kincardine, ON
10. Hamilton, ON

The most ordered sides:

1. Fries
2. Naan
3. Poutine
4. Miso soup
5. Hash browns

The most ordered condiments:

1. Creamy garlic
2. Hot sauce
3. Spicy mayo
4. Ranch
5. Soy sauce

The most frequently paired food + alcohol:

1. Mixed cooler 4 pack & Popcorn
2. Beer & Wings
3. Hard lemonade & Steak
4. Mixed cooler 6 pack & Hot Dog
5. Beer & Hamburger

The most popular convenience items:

1. Taquitos
2. Hot Dogs
3. Slurpee
4. Chocolate Milk
5. Pizza

The most frequently paired convenience items:

1. Hot Dogs & Taquitos
2. Pizza & Ranch dipping sauce
3. Chocolate milk & Taquitos
4. Hot dog & Pizza
5. Fudge Brownie & Chocolate Chip Cooki

The most ordered grocery items:

1. Bananas
2. Cucumbers
3. Eggs
4. Strawberries
5. Tomato

The most ordered flowers:

1. Roses
2. Baby’s Breath
3. Tulips

The most ordered alcohol:

1. Vodka
2. Whisky
3. Beer
4. Wine
5. Hard lemonade

The most common order requests:

1. No onion
2. No tomato
3. Spicy
4. Extra sauce
5. No pickle

The Most ordered non-food items:

1. Toilet Paper
2. Paper Towels
3. All Purpose house cleaner
4. Dishwashing liquid
5. Toothpaste
6. Detergent
7. Cat food
8. Baby wipes
9. Plan B
10. Aluminum foil

The most ordered cuisines:

1. Indian
2. Chinese
3. American
4. Japanese
5. Italian