I make up to $800 in tips a day as a bikini barista. Customers can be scary, but I love my job and its perks.

Jan 8 2023 by Business Insider

 
Grace Morris says customers pay for her groceries, vacation, and even rent.

Grace Morris

Grace Morris is a 20-year-old bikini barista in Lacey, Washington. Even though it pays well and she enjoys it, Morris says there's a dark side to her job. She's dealt with everything from lewd comments to stalkers — but doesn't plan on quitting anytime soon.

This an as-told-to essay based on a conversation with Grace Morris, a 20-year-old bikini barista and TikTok creator in Lacey, Washington.

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