overpriced burnt coffee

KidaDynamite said:

TonyVanDam said:

The smallest one is Tall

The medium one is Grande.

The large one is Vinti.

That doesn't make sense.

Tell me about it! That "tall" is pretty small in size.

Did no one read the whole thread title?

Anything with caramel or cinnamon, preferably both.

InternationalLover82 said:

Did no one read the whole thread title?

Don't fret...the fact that we've jacked your topic is a sign of a GOOD thread!

PurpleJedi said:

InternationalLover82 said:

Did no one read the whole thread title?

Don't fret...the fact that we've jacked your topic is a sign of a GOOD thread!

Oh, well then yay

InternationalLover82 said:

PurpleJedi said:

Don't fret...the fact that we've jacked your topic is a sign of a GOOD thread!

Oh, well then yay

InternationalLover82 said:

Did no one read the whole thread title?

I did! I posted my answer earlier.

But this is prince.org and you should know by now this site is infamous for doing some proper bitching about a topic. Starbucks is no exception.

InternationalLover82 said:

Cappacino usually for me You?

Starbucks

Green Tea Latte with an extra shot

Caramel Frappachino

Egg Nog Latte - holiday season.

Americano - when Im in a hurry.

Other spots like Broome Street, La Luce, Porto's Bakery

Pumpkin Spice Latte - goes great with a bacon omelette

Peppermint Hot Cocoa

Iced Coffee with soy milk

Cappucino

Vietnamese iced coffee -

I'm a caffeine addict and it pleases me none to admit this.

TonyVanDam said:

veronikka said:

NDRU said: I always forget too, i just say, whatever the medium one is lol

The smallest one is Tall

The medium one is Grande.

The large one is Vinti.

For teas ( hot or cold) they have a larger size called Trenta!

HotGritz said:

TonyVanDam said:

The smallest one is Tall

The medium one is Grande.

The large one is Vinti.

For teas ( hot or cold) they have a larger size called Trenta!

They should just go ahead and call it a Big Gulp

HotGritz said:

TonyVanDam said:

The smallest one is Tall

The medium one is Grande.

The large one is Vinti.

For teas ( hot or cold) they have a larger size called Trenta!

They do?? dang

Went to Starbucks this afternoon in the drive thru... ordered 2 medium peppermint/vanilla lattes and a scone, got to the window after a longish wait, but we werent mad cuz they were busy, and when I got to the window they guy says..

"your coffees are free today im just charging you for the scone" I said, "whyyyyy are my coffees free?" He said cuz I had to wait to long in line...

I LOVE YOU STARBUCKS!

tinaz said:

Went to Starbucks this afternoon in the drive thru... ordered 2 medium peppermint/vanilla lattes and a scone, got to the window after a longish wait, but we werent mad cuz they were busy, and when I got to the window they guy says..

"your coffees are free today im just charging you for the scone" I said, "whyyyyy are my coffees free?" He said cuz I had to wait to long in line...

I LOVE YOU STARBUCKS!

See that's what I'm talking about. Customer Service! Its why I frequent Starbucks more than any other coffee shop. They strive to get your order just right and if they mess it up you are pretty much guaranteed a free coffee. They often don't throw drinks out. Sometimes if they have an order that's unfullfilled they will give it to a customer. I've gotten the hook up many times.

HotGritz said:

tinaz said:

Went to Starbucks this afternoon in the drive thru... ordered 2 medium peppermint/vanilla lattes and a scone, got to the window after a longish wait, but we werent mad cuz they were busy, and when I got to the window they guy says..

"your coffees are free today im just charging you for the scone" I said, "whyyyyy are my coffees free?" He said cuz I had to wait to long in line...

I LOVE YOU STARBUCKS!

See that's what I'm talking about. Customer Service! Its why I frequent Starbucks more than any other coffee shop. They strive to get your order just right and if they mess it up you are pretty much guaranteed a free coffee. They often don't throw drinks out. Sometimes if they have an order that's unfullfilled they will give it to a customer. I've gotten the hook up many times.

PurpleJedi said:

KidaDynamite said:

TonyVanDam said: That doesn't make sense.

You mean paying $6 for a cup of syrup-flavored, mediocre coffee DOES?

Hell NAW!

So, I guess nothing about Starbucks makes sense.

TonyVanDam said:

KidaDynamite said:

TonyVanDam said: That doesn't make sense.

Tell me about it! That "tall" is pretty small in size.

Yes and I thought 'Grande' meant big?!

I don't get this American obsession with Starbucks, it's over-priced, corporate and the same boring menus wherever you are?

Don't u guys get bored with uniformity?

Support your local coffee shops instead, you'll get something different and you'll be contributing more to the local economy....rather than just giving it all to some mega corporation...

I only enjoyed an occassinal croissant. Their coffee seems bitter to me....and overpriced

StillGotIt said:

I only enjoyed an occassinal croissant. Their coffee seems bitter to me....and overpriced

Yeah I can't drink their regular coffee because it's bitter...I'll hit 7-Eleven or even Panera (their coffee is great).

But the iced white chocolate mocha with whipped cream is da bomb!!! I could have that every damned day. (please hide this post from UpTownNY )

Shorty said:

I tried starbucs once....I thought the coffee sucked.

It tastes burnt / bitter to me

and that's a big reason I wont spen big $ on coffee there

TheFreakerFantastic said:

I don't get this American obsession with Starbucks, it's over-priced, corporate and the same boring menus wherever you are?

Don't u guys get bored with uniformity?

Support your local coffee shops instead, you'll get something different and you'll be contributing more to the local economy....rather than just giving it all to some mega corporation...

IMO Starbucks has a good product, that is what separates it from McDonalds. Before them, coffee was weak and bland, and they popularized good coffee.

But I agree with you in theory, and recently I had the choice on vacation to go to the mom & pop or the Starbucks. We went to the mom & pop and it was terrible LOL THe next morning we went to Starbucks!

At least with Starbucks you do know what you're getting, and it's not disgusting like fast food.

TheFreakerFantastic said:

I don't get this American obsession with Starbucks, it's over-priced, corporate and the same boring menus wherever you are?

Don't u guys get bored with uniformity?

Support your local coffee shops instead, you'll get something different and you'll be contributing more to the local economy....rather than just giving it all to some mega corporation...

One man's uniformity is another man's reliability.

I do frequent locally-owned coffee shops when I'm at home. But if I'm traveling, the big thing Starbucks has going for it is consistency and convenience. I know a what a latte is going to taste like at any Starbucks location, anywhere in the world. There's a lot to be said for that. They always have whole milk, too - which I insist on for a latte.

Caribou Coffee is another I'll patronize, if I see one.

imago said:

Grande Ice Half Decalf Soy Caramel Late.

connorhawke said:

imago said:

Grande Ice Half Decalf Soy Caramel Late.

Totally

Genesia said:

connorhawke said:

Totally

connorhawke said:

Genesia said:

Totally

The only way it could be er is if he actually drank it out of the

free2bfreeda said:

Me either!

I don't do Starbucks or any chain coffee imports over here, but in all the local artisan coffee houses (there's practically one on every corner) I ususally get something like Milchkaffe (the German counterpart to French Cafe Au LAit or Italian Cappucino). Or a Chai spiced tea.

If i ever get anything to munch on it might be a traditional German sweet, so normally something like:

Beeren Schnitte

Schwarzwälder Kirchtorte

Apfelkuchen

Pflaumenkuchen

...or the Crack Cocaine of German baked sweets... Franzbrötchen

It's similar to a cinnamon roll, but it has the texture of a croissant. Simple and TO DIE.

[Edited 11/9/11 7:28am]