chasinghosts : It's nuts to me too. They do that at many of these slightly pricey dessert shops. In fact, it seems anywhere I'm checking out now, aside from the established typical grocery stores and retailers, I'm being asked to tip. Often the suggested tip is 15-20%. I'm not sure I understand since that is what servers are supposed to get who are only making $2.13 an hour.
@seegee : It's greed. They wouldn't have to claim tips, as it's not in their job description and if it goes on a card at a place like this (which it shouldn't) then the owner is probably getting them and keeping them. Shame on them for scamming or guilting people into tipping them. Servers do an aweful lot besides run their tails off for their tips. They don't just work the tables, they do alot of prep and clean up as well. Those hours used for such things aren't tipped out.