I think in the tech capital, sitting around waiting for someone to seat you, come by and take your drink order, come by and take your food order, bring your foo

I think in the tech capital, sitting around waiting for someone to seat you, come by and take your drink order, come by and take your food order, bring your food, and check on it (if lucky) is sort of... antiquated. It feels Victorian or something - good food is good food, regardless of who serves it. You’re paying to be pampered, but if the economics of being pampered don’t work then maybe it’s something people can give up? Go sit down, order from kiosk at table (or from kiosk up front). Panera for instance pretty much does this now.