Entertainment
15 April, 2023
Good food but terrible service dished out at rude Karen’s Diner
A CONTROVERSIAL interactive diner is coming to Cairns.
The notorious Karen’s Diner – renowned worldwide for being rude to their customers – is coming to Elixir Music Bar on Abbott St on May 19 and 20.
Karen’s slogans are “great burgers and rude service” and “don’t ask to speak to a manager” – a play on the ‘Karen’ meme.
“Karen’s is an interactive diner where customers are greeted and waited upon by rude waiters and forced to play games,” said Karen.
“One of the perks is if your name is Karen, you get a free drink,” she said.
“Don’t expect special treatment at the diner, it’s all about embracing your inner Karen and letting the staff hit back.
“Karen’s Diner also is threatening to stay longer if it is well patronised.
“Customers can expect plenty of sass, great food, and a hefty sprinkle of bad attitude.
“As Karen’s Diner goes, the food is great, the service ungrateful but your experience will be unforgettable.
“Vegetarians, vegans, other annoying dietary requirements and non-alcoholics (boring) will all be catered for but don’t expect Karen to be happy about it.”
Karen’s Diner has a set of house rules for customers and staff to follow, including no racism, no sexism, no homophobic comments, no body image comments, no ableist comments, no touching or making sexual remarks toward staff.
Tickets are $47 per person and include one burger, one fries and one soda.
“Whatever you do, don’t ask for a refund,” Karen said.
