# Foursquare review reply templates

> Six Foursquare tip and review reply templates for restaurants, cafes, and local spots — short, social, and on-brand.

_Updated 2026-07-22 · By Elizabeth Davis_

Source: https://happyreplies.com/templates/platform/foursquare

## TL;DR

Foursquare tips and reviews are short, social, and neighbourhood-focused. Keep replies brief, match the casual energy, and reference the specific dish, drink, or visit detail the reviewer mentioned.

## Overview

Foursquare skews younger, more local, and more casual than Google. Tips are often photos, check-ins, or one-liners. These templates keep replies short, social, and specific — the three things that work on Foursquare.

## Platform rules

- Foursquare tips and reviews are public and tied to venues.
- Replies should be short — long corporate responses look out of place.
- No spam, promotions, or repeated copy-paste replies.
- Tips can include photos and check-ins; reference those when relevant.
- Flag inappropriate content through Foursquare; don't argue publicly.

## Tone notes

Short, social, and neighbourhood-aware. Foursquare users read replies the way they read tweets — fast. Get to the point and sound human.

## Templates

### 5-star tip

> _Review:_ Best espresso in Brooklyn. Get the almond croissant.

> _Reply:_ Cheers — the almond croissant is our quiet hero. See you next time. — Sofia

### 3-star, food was okay

> _Review:_ Cute spot but the burger was just okay.

> _Reply:_ Hi — fair on the burger. New patty blend drops next week; come back and let us know if it's better. — Marco

### 1-star, service

> _Review:_ Waited forever for a table even with a reservation.

> _Reply:_ Hi — that's not the reservation experience we want. DM us the date and we'll sort it. — Sofia, owner

### Wrong hours

> _Review:_ Came at 10am and you were closed.

> _Reply:_ Hi — we open at 11am Tue-Sun. Sorry for the wasted trip. Coffee's on us if you swing by after 11. — Sofia

### Fake / check-in only

> _Review:_ Worst place ever (no details, no check-in).

> _Reply:_ Hi — we can't match this to a visit. If you did come in, message us and we'll make it right. — Sofia

### Follow-up visit

> _Review:_ Came back and the burger was much better.

> _Reply:_ Glad round two landed — thanks for giving us another shot. — Marco

## FAQ

### Should I reply to every Foursquare tip?

Reply to tips with text or photos, especially if they're negative or ask a question. A simple 'thanks' on a brief 5-star tip is enough.

### Can I offer a discount in a Foursquare reply?

Avoid promotions. Foursquare penalises spammy behaviour and users dislike marketing in replies.

### How is Foursquare different from Google reviews?

Foursquare tips are shorter, more social, and often photo-driven. The same reply principles apply, but the tone should be more casual.