The Minneapolis cafe removed prices from its menu in February and says the unconventional model is attracting support from the community
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- A Minneapolis restaurant stopped charging customers for food earlier this year and now operates entirely on donations
- Owner Dylan Alverson said the move was inspired by both political concerns and years of financial struggles in the restaurant industry
- Despite nearly half of diners not paying for their meals, Alverson told The New York Times the restaurant is thriving under its new model
A Minnesota restaurant that stopped charging customers for food as part of a political protest has since seen an unexpected outcome: its business is growing.
At Post Modern Times, a South Minneapolis cafe serving brunch alongside a range of beverages and dietary-friendly options, diners won’t find prices on the menu. The restaurant has operated on a donation-only model since February 2026, according to its website.
The shift began in January, when owner Dylan Alverson announced that the restaurant would no longer operate as a traditional for-profit business…