A downtown Salt Lake City coffee shop has made national headlines after the owner announced he would be eliminating tipping in the cafe while raising his employees’ wages as well as the price of beverages.

Nick Price, owner of Three Pines Coffee at 165 S. Main St., made the announcement on Instagram at the end of December and implemented the new policies on Jan. 1.

“We believe these changes will not only improve the livelihoods of our fantastic team but also contribute to a more positive and equitable coffee culture in our community,” the post on Three Pines Coffee’s Instagram read.

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