Person From Alabama Mails $40 And Apology Note To Nova Scotia Burger Restaurant

November 20, 2025

A little mix-up between two Bentley’s restaurants — one in Nova Scotia, the other over 1,500 miles away in Alabama — has turned into one of the sweetest international apologies you’ll ever hear.

Bentley's Burgers & Fries in Nova Scotia

Darcy and Laura Clarke, the couple behind Bentley’s Burgers and Fries in West Chezzetcook, Nova Scotia, recently opened their mail to find a handwritten note and $40 in U.S. cash from a stranger in Alabama. According to reporting from CBC and SaltWire, the mystery sender had accidentally placed a take-out order with the wrong Bentley’s — and felt so bad about never picking it up that they mailed money across the continent to make it right.

Darcy had taken the original order on October 1: two cheeseburgers and fries. The caller had a southern accent, but with tourists passing through all the time, nothing seemed unusual. When the food sat unclaimed for over an hour, the Clarkes simply gave it to another customer and moved on with their day.

The next morning, though, this anonymous Alabamian sat down with a piece of loose-leaf paper and wrote what might be the most polite long-distance mix-up apology in history.

“Obviously, I called the wrong restaurant,” the letter said. “I hope the amount enclosed is enough to cover the cost of my embarrassing mistake. My sincerest apologies. God bless.”

Not only did the money cover the meal — it even left a little extra. Laura told CBC that they plan to use the remainder in the happiest way possible: adding it to their summer ice cream shop so they can hand out free treats to kids next season.

The letter / Bentley's burgers & fries

Darcy shared the story on the Bentley’s Facebook page, where it’s been viewed tens of thousands of times and has drawn more than a hundred comments cheering on this anonymous act of honesty.

In true Nova Scotian fashion, Darcy says he plans to send a thank-you package to the return address — complete with a Christmas card and some Bentley’s seasoning.

At a time when U.S.–Canada chatter can feel divided, this tiny moment of accountability and kindness has brought people on both sides of the border a much-needed smile.

Sources: CBC, SaltWire