Is cash on the way out?

This morning, looking for a coffee, the first two places would not take cash so I went elsewhere.
Last week I went to a coffee shop at 1.50pm on a Friday. The person behind the counter informed me they close at 2pm. I went elsewhere. That place also does not accept cash. I told this to my friend's wife and she said there are many senior people who no longer go there because they do not take cash.
One place I went to would not serve me a coffee unless I bought a meal.
How can businesses complain when they do not take the money people want to part with?

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DeWayfarer · 61-69, M

It's getting worse then that. Went to a well known taco place here and you must use their computer to even place the order.

They don't even ring it up themselves. Told her that was the last time I will go there BTW.

beckyromero · 36-40, FVIP

@DeWayfarer

Told her that was the last time I will go there BTW.

That's good. Vote with your feet. Maybe they'll get the message when they lose a good portion of their business.

DeWayfarer · 61-69, M

@beckyromero the problem is the drive in is packed!

What they lose at the counter they make up in the drive through.

That means less cleaning in the dining room. Heck even in the restrooms.