Originally Posted By X-san ***Starbucks has lost the magic touch. It's no different than Crispy Kremes that had a strong start, but is tanking after bad publicity.*** It's entirely different. In addition to what ChurroMonster wrote, Krispy Kreme was also cooking their book, an inept management team, and a horrible business model. I actually tried to talk a foolish aunt of mine out of investing in Krispy Kreme, to no avail. She thought their donuts were yummy, and thus her investment couldn't lose. She's still a stockholder lol.
Originally Posted By mrkthompsn At Harrah's in Las Vegas: Right outside the elevator on Floor 2 - Starbucks. Right outside the elevator on the Main Floor (one floor down) - Starbucks. Walk a few yards through the Casino then out the Las Vegas Blvd south entrance - Starbucks.
Originally Posted By X-san McDonald's has 250 restaurants in New York City, with 74 locations in Manhattan alone. Again, what's your point? source... <a href="http://nymag.com/nymetro/food/features/n_10341/" target="_blank">http://nymag.com/nymetro/food/...n_10341/</a>
Originally Posted By RoadTrip What did you expect after they went and put that topless mermaid on their logo?? ;-)
Originally Posted By barboy ///Starbucks to close 600 stores - gasp!/// I am very pleased that the world will have 600 fewer even though the closings will likely be in the US.
Originally Posted By DlandDug Interestingly, the 600 stores that are closing are all within a four block area in midtown Manhattan.
Originally Posted By Dabob2 <Tall is small.> I don't drink coffee, so I'm never in Starbucks, so I didn't know this. I think it's hilarious. If tall is small, what are their larger sizes called? "Cuts a nice figure" and "Shaq?"
Originally Posted By Kar2oonMan I'm not a coffee drinker, but I do pick some up for my wife. The names for the sizes, I just can't bring myself to say. Tall. Venti. Grande. It irritates me, so I say small, medium or large. Drives the baristas crazy that I won't go with the program. They probably spit in my coffee. Ha! Jokes on them, I don't drink it. I know, it's not much of a protest, but in life, we must all choose to battle for the things that matter most to us. For some people, it's civil rights. Me? I'm waging a one-man war against pretentious-sounding coffee sizes.
Originally Posted By mrkthompsn Neat little recycling tip: Everytime I order a Starbucks coffee, I asked for a bag of coffee grounds. They offer gallon-size bags of coffee grounds - for free - that I take home to add to the flower garden in my yard. Great for roses and azaleas.
Originally Posted By amazedncal2 LOL Dabob2 I am so used to the names of the sizes in Starbucks that I have to mentally prepare myself to NOT say them in a Seattles Best in Barnes and Nobles. I now know what a real sneer looks like > This thread reminds me of the scene in "Best in Show" That was the first time I heard a reference to multiple Starbucks in one location and it still cracks me up
Originally Posted By Kar2oonMan Well, I bet this puts the kibosh on Starbucks' bold plan to open Starbucks kiosks inside existing Starbucks locations.
Originally Posted By Fe Maiden <<The names for the sizes, I just can't bring myself to say.>> I have a friend who does the same thing. He refuses to call them by their listed name. And it does drive them nuts.
Originally Posted By gottaluvdavillains Soo you think that's so much fun... let me tell you I live with a barista -- do you think it's fun when they come home from working 8 hours, getting there at 3:30 am so you all can have coffee no matter the size at 4:30... And you think it's fun messing with them about the sizes and how the drinks are made right or wrong... You all think that's fun.... Mee too! LOL
Originally Posted By wonderingalice The actual order of the sizes is "Tall" (Small), "Grande" (Medium), and "Venti" (Large). How do I know this? ;-) I treat myself to a Venti, Non-Fat, Caramel Macchiato a couple of times a week on the way to work. In winter time, it's "extra hot," and right now it's "iced." I like it... I think they put drugs in there. There's a sense of euphoria involved. Yummy! And I hope my regular shop isn't closing. It just opened this year, but there aren't any other Starbucks between that one and my work location... maybe it's got a chance.
Originally Posted By DyGDisney <<I like it... I think they put drugs in there.>> They do put drugs in there -- caffeine and sugar!!!!! (and I'm addicted too!).
Originally Posted By mele Woohoo! Let's hear a round of applause for caffeine and sugar (and maybe even "breve")!!!
Originally Posted By amazedncal2 >>"extra hot,"<< I've always wondered what that meant. OK, now I feel like I am being coy Seriously does it literally mean hotter than usual or more caffeine added? Another question comes to mind. Sometimes they'll say they are out of iced coffee. I prefer iced coffee over iced americano because the ice waters down the americano. Would I ask for a double shot to count act the melting ice? Also, what exactly is a Macchiato? I always feel like an idiot when I'm ordering in Starbucks.
