chuckle. weird one that.
certainly in my experience, small places prefer cash for not having a fee involved, although as said, because of covid, everyone and their uncle has been doing cashless purchases, better that than dealing with touching stuff in the first year, 2020, although its less of an issue now because the vast majority of us here in Quebec are vaccinated, unlike out west where you guys are (and the ICU situation is pretty tough, especially if you know anyone who is a nurse, or waiting on delayed surgeries, although so many people who arent vaccinated just don't think of this stuff--until it affects them directly, then its all tears.....)
sorry, but yes, one can buy bagels using plastic. Got off tangent.
There is a Montreal style bagel place here in Calgary that only takes cash. My niece thinks that is very appropriate.
I (along with the vast majority of Calgarians) am vaccinated. I can show you my restrictions exemptions card. Just don't call it a vaccine passport.