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In reply to the discussion: The Starbuck's restroom policy sucks. Here's why it exists, though. [View all]MineralMan
(146,371 posts)17. There may be an exception for small restaurants in NYC. I don't know.
There are guides to public restrooms for most major cities on the internet. They can be helpful, but are often out of date. One of the problems in cities is the small number of places like MacDonalds, gas stations, and other such facilities. If you're dressed reasonably well, you can generally walk into any large hotel or office buildings and use the restrooms on the entry level. If there's a public library, there are always restrooms in those, and libraries are usually walk-in friendly. Otherwise you'll need some money to buy something in most places. Then, you can ask to use the restroom
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The Starbuck's restroom policy sucks. Here's why it exists, though. [View all]
MineralMan
Apr 2018
OP
In L A 7-11s won't let you use the restroom even if you make a purchase.
DemocratSinceBirth
Apr 2018
#9
idiots! Build good facilities all over the country and hire people to take care of them.
demigoddess
Apr 2018
#15
IIRC most German towns, cities have public restrooms with cleaning person on duty
bobbieinok
Apr 2018
#35