Boomers Hate This Restaurant Trend—And Others Do Too

Restaurant culture has changed rapidly over the past decade. What used to be straightforward—walk in, order, eat, pay—has been replaced by layered systems of apps, QR codes, service charges, and shifting expectations. While younger diners often adapt quickly, many older customers, especially Boomers, find some of these changes unnecessarily complicated.

But this isn’t just a generational complaint. Across age groups, certain trends are starting to wear thin. The issue isn’t innovation itself—it’s when convenience for businesses becomes friction for customers. Over time, these small irritations can reshape how people experience dining out. Here are ten restaurant trends that are drawing growing criticism.