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cranki · 03-31-2008, 07:34 AM

My opinion is that you can get real good coffee there if you leave all the sugary sirups and all that crap out and just drink it black or with pure milk.

But still way too expensive over here, like 4 euros ($6,30) a cup

gornyhuy · 03-31-2008, 07:36 AM

I used to hate it because I couldn't believe I was paying like $5 for a cup, but then I started ordering their regular brewed coffee instead of their espresso drinks (go for whatever Bold brew they have ready). You get a big ass cup of high quality coffee for $2. Plus its usually pretty strong.

SO - used to hate it, now I love it.

k0nr4d · 03-31-2008, 07:37 AM

We have Costa Coffee here, which appears to be where starbucks got the idea for its logo. Same exact font, logo very similar.

It's way overpriced for the amount people in this country make. Hot chocolate is about 3EUR, coffee a bit cheaper. Doesn't sound like a ton, but many people here make 1-1.5EUR/hr.

G.A.F · 03-31-2008, 07:40 AM

I don't have anything at Starbucks because there's no Starbucks in Andorra, but I wouldn't pay 4? for a cup of black coffee.

Jens Van Assterdam · 03-31-2008, 07:43 AM

Sometimes starbucks is real fun.. the seats are comfortable, they have w-lan and their ICED coffee is pretty tasty. Love to work from there.. sometimes!

Deputy Chief Command · 03-31-2008, 07:44 AM

trust me .. the coffee is garbage ! !

pornguy · 03-31-2008, 07:44 AM

Over priced, and poor service in every one I have been in.

Dunkin Donuts has better coffee.

Deputy Chief Command · 03-31-2008, 07:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by k0nr4d

We have Costa Coffee here, which appears to be where starbucks got the idea for its logo. Same exact font, logo very similar.

.

its the other way around . .

cranki · 03-31-2008, 07:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Machete Rodriguez

Sometimes starbucks is real fun.. the seats are comfortable, they have w-lan and their ICED coffee is pretty tasty. Love to work from there.. sometimes!

is the wlan free? here in Germany you have to pay for it

Quote:

Originally Posted by k0nr4d

We have Costa Coffee here, which appears to be where starbucks got the idea for its logo. Same exact font, logo very similar.

It's way overpriced for the amount people in this country make. Hot chocolate is about 3EUR, coffee a bit cheaper. Doesn't sound like a ton, but many people here make 1-1.5EUR/hr.

where are you from?

tranza · 03-31-2008, 08:15 AM

I like their White Chocolate Mocha.

Eva PSC · 03-31-2008, 08:19 AM

it's a good spot for a quick low key meeting. They have nice deserts and it is on every corner in highly populated areas.

However I wouldn't go there on a daily basis just to get a cup of coffee.

woj · 03-31-2008, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Eva PSC

it's a good spot for a quick low key meeting. They have nice deserts and it is on every corner in highly populated areas.

However I wouldn't go there on a daily basis just to get a cup of coffee.

well said

stephane76 · 03-31-2008, 08:24 AM

Over priced
i just read that their sales are hurting big time...

billywatson · 03-31-2008, 09:42 AM

I'm on my way now to get my morning coffee. I'm totally addicted, but I agree there's coffee as good -- or better -- in some of the mom and pop coffee shops.

LA peeps check out Intelligensia on Sunset BLVD in Silverlake.

GrouchyAdmin · 03-31-2008, 09:44 AM

An iced Americana is pretty good once every seven years.

PR_Sebas · 03-31-2008, 09:46 AM

Tim Hortons for life!

D Ghost · 03-31-2008, 11:30 AM

looks like 50/50

k0nr4d · 03-31-2008, 11:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Deputy Chief Command

its the other way around . .

Tough to say...I just looked it up and:

Costa Coffee = 1971
Starbucks = 1971

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Originally Posted by cranki

where are you from?

Poland

sniperwolf · 03-31-2008, 12:30 PM

Love the name! Not the product! lol

lhizy_05 · 03-31-2008, 12:56 PM

for me cappuccino but it's too much....

DaddyHalbucks · 03-31-2008, 03:16 PM

Expensive, but worth it.

The coffee is good, and so is the service.

D · 03-31-2008, 03:18 PM

They burn their beans... but I guess it's something to be said that they're consistent in doing so.

It's overpriced, imho.

DaddyHalbucks · 03-31-2008, 03:20 PM

Watch the calories, though. Some of their drinks are loaded with sugar/ fat/ calories.

Michaelious · 03-31-2008, 03:21 PM

I absolutely hate them!!

Xniphobe · 03-31-2008, 03:32 PM

I went to visit an old buddy who lives in the suburbs outside of San Jose. I said, "Let's go grab a cup of coffee" so we headed to Starbucks. We pull into the parking lot of the strip-mall where it's located and there are, literally, hundreds of teenagers hanging out. It was around 11pm on a Friday. I asked my buddy what the hell was going on, and he told me that Starbucks was considered a cool place to hangout.

Fuckin' weird...that shit would just never, ever happen where I live. Not saying there's anything wrong with it, and sort of off topic I know, but still...very strange.

VeriSexy · 03-31-2008, 07:31 PM

I drink coffee only occasionally, redbull is where it's at

Fap · 03-31-2008, 07:33 PM

Great company, and howard schultz is a great guy, met him many times.

wargames · 03-31-2008, 07:47 PM

Star bucks double shot in a can best drink ever made

Barefootsies · 03-31-2008, 07:52 PM

I do not drink coffee. But I interview a lot of models there. Overrated from what I can tell.

tony286 · 03-31-2008, 07:52 PM

I like starbucks,what I hate is when people fucking camp out there to study or do work. They bought small cup of coffee and they think that gives them on lease on the table for 5 hrs.

wheaties · 03-31-2008, 08:10 PM

I go to starbucks because It's the closest thing to work.

The taste of the coffee varies, but it's usually average. IMO Peet's coffee tastes much better.

also, if you want more caffeine, order a light, not a dark roast.

OG LennyT · 03-31-2008, 08:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stephane76

Over priced
i just read that their sales are hurting big time...

Good time to buy some stock in Starbucks

WarChild · 03-31-2008, 08:38 PM

Starbucks is OK, but highly over rated. The beans are over roasted to give it that flavour, and it's not high quality coffee at all.

Coffee available in gas stations in central/south america kicks its ass, big time.

LA Crew · 03-31-2008, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Michaelious

I absolutely hate them!!

same here

BSleazy · 03-31-2008, 10:09 PM

I've never been to a starbucks.

Jace · 03-31-2008, 10:10 PM

don't drink coffee, don't care

BSleazy · 03-31-2008, 10:11 PM

If I ever go to a starbucks it will be to get free Internet access under desperate circumstances.

LA Crew · 03-31-2008, 10:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BCyber

If I ever go to a starbucks it will be to get free Internet access under desperate circumstances.

baddog · 03-31-2008, 10:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Michaelious

I absolutely hate them!!

How can you "hate" them? How is that even possible?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xniphobe

. . . the strip-mall where it's located and there are, literally, hundreds of teenagers hanging out. . . .

Really? Hundreds?

BTW, Your links should be up soon.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Barefootsies

I do not drink coffee. But I interview a lot of models there. Overrated from what I can tell.

How can you tell if you don't drink it?

Quote:

Originally Posted by tony404

I like starbucks,what I hate is when people fucking camp out there to study or do work. They bought small cup of coffee and they think that gives them on lease on the table for 5 hrs.

I don't stay long enough to care, and there are enough hot chicks camping out that I kind of like them as decorations. Better than a bunch of empty tables and chairs.

Shameless · 03-31-2008, 11:09 PM

Starbucks is like the "water of life" in Dune. It's what keeps me a kind of a tolerable person. So far 7-11 is about the best place to get a normal coffee around here (LA) Starbucks if for the latte. Me & Just Dave pretty much live for Starbucks

starpimps · 03-31-2008, 11:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stephane76

Over priced
i just read that their sales are hurting big time...

http://www.marketwatch.com/news/stor...0A8014BF3DC%7D

F-U-Jimmy · 03-31-2008, 11:38 PM

First let me tell you StarBucks coffee is not good coffee, its burnt ( over roasted ), not to produce a certain flavor but to make the coffee that they buy all taste the same. They buy tons of the stuff from many varied growers and each grower produces a bean that has a different flavor to make it all taste the same they over roast the bean.

Coffee should taste sweet, Starbucks tastes burnt a result of the over roasting. Dont get me wrong i admire Starbucks the company, its well run with a great ethic but their downfall of late is because they tried to do too many things. They added breakfast in some shops and salads ( pre prepared ) in others, they should stick to what they do best, sell overpriced burnt coffee and provide a welcoming environment to hang out.

If you want to taste real coffee pop in to one of the gourmet coffee shops you will find them in every city I use Cafe Joie in Mission Beach great service flavorful tasting coffee free wi-fi, relaxing environment and situated on Mission Blvd near the beach you have a never ending supply of bikini clad babes coming in and out all day.

StarBucks has dumbed down coffee and its now what a lot of people expect coffee to taste like. Once you taste coffee that has been roasted fresh each day and correctly pressed on a manual machine you will never go back to Starbucks

morningstar · 03-31-2008, 11:59 PM

I just love to collect those cool coffee mugs.
and enjoy internet access.

cranki · 04-01-2008, 12:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by banthis

Great company, and howard schultz is a great guy, met him many times.

how's that?

ChargebackJoe · 04-01-2008, 12:16 AM

I get my coffee at Esso

Nick_Merlot · 04-01-2008, 03:20 AM

I like it. I usually go for the regular coffee with cream and sugar so its not that expensive.

Gunni · 04-01-2008, 03:48 AM

don't love it or hated, occasionally buy coffee there, it's just like any coffee

Shey · 04-01-2008, 04:04 AM

Living in the Philippines now you can't help but go to a Starbucks if you're a coffee drinker. There's one in every block and I'm not even close to kidding. It's just convenient and they keep long hours. I recently started drinking my latte with skim milk and DAMN, you can really taste the shitty coffee.

Thank goodness that a new coffee shop opened close to the office that serves decent coffee. Just discovered it yesterday but I've already been there 3 times. I miss San Diego where there are tons of small awesome coffee shops. If you are there you might already know of Gelato Vero in between Mission Hills and Hillcrest, great gelato, good coffee and great atmosphere.

natas · 04-01-2008, 04:05 AM

over priced
over rated

you can get way better coffee

Sarah_Jayne · 04-01-2008, 07:48 AM

I am one of the few people on the planet that doesn't like coffee so I have only been into a Starbucks a few times and only with somebody that does drink it. Their hot chocolate is nice but not enough to make me go on in my own.

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03-31-2008, 07:34 AM	#1
cranki Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Café del Mar Posts: 5,162	What's your take on STARBUCKS? My opinion is that you can get real good coffee there if you leave all the sugary sirups and all that crap out and just drink it black or with pure milk. But still way too expensive over here, like 4 euros ($6,30) a cup

03-31-2008, 07:36 AM	#2
gornyhuy Chafed. Join Date: May 2002 Location: Face Down in Pussy Posts: 18,041	I used to hate it because I couldn't believe I was paying like $5 for a cup, but then I started ordering their regular brewed coffee instead of their espresso drinks (go for whatever Bold brew they have ready). You get a big ass cup of high quality coffee for $2. Plus its usually pretty strong. SO - used to hate it, now I love it. __________________ icq:159548293

03-31-2008, 07:37 AM	#3
k0nr4d Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Poland Posts: 9,229	We have Costa Coffee here, which appears to be where starbucks got the idea for its logo. Same exact font, logo very similar. It's way overpriced for the amount people in this country make. Hot chocolate is about 3EUR, coffee a bit cheaper. Doesn't sound like a ton, but many people here make 1-1.5EUR/hr. __________________ Mechanical Bunny Media Mechbunny Tube Script \| Mechbunny Webcam Aggregator Script \| Custom Web Development

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03-31-2008, 07:44 AM	#6
Deputy Chief Command Deputy Chief Command Industry Role: Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 4,482	trust me .. the coffee is garbage ! ! __________________

03-31-2008, 07:44 AM	#7
pornguy Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Homeless Posts: 62,911	Over priced, and poor service in every one I have been in. Dunkin Donuts has better coffee. __________________ PornGuy skype me pornguy_epic AmateurDough The Hottes Shemales online! TChicks.com \| Angeles Cid \| Mariana Cordoba \| MAILERS WELCOME!

03-31-2008, 08:15 AM	#10
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03-31-2008, 08:19 AM	#11
Eva PSC Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 994	it's a good spot for a quick low key meeting. They have nice deserts and it is on every corner in highly populated areas. However I wouldn't go there on a daily basis just to get a cup of coffee. __________________ www.PinkStarCash.com Eva ICQ: 225 740 053 See who I am at AdultWho'sWho!

03-31-2008, 08:24 AM	#13
stephane76 Best VOD Company Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: NC Posts: 3,888	Over priced i just read that their sales are hurting big time...

03-31-2008, 09:42 AM	#14
billywatson Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: The Valley o' Smut. Posts: 3,281	I'm on my way now to get my morning coffee. I'm totally addicted, but I agree there's coffee as good -- or better -- in some of the mom and pop coffee shops. LA peeps check out Intelligensia on Sunset BLVD in Silverlake. __________________ We're Fabulous! PROTECT YOUR CONTENT on Twitter I Shoot Porn.

03-31-2008, 09:44 AM	#15
GrouchyAdmin Now choke yourself! Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 12,085	An iced Americana is pretty good once every seven years. __________________ AIM: GrouchyGfy

03-31-2008, 09:46 AM	#16
PR_Sebas Confirmed User Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 2,825	Tim Hortons for life! __________________

03-31-2008, 11:30 AM	#17
D Ghost null Industry Role: Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 9,820	looks like 50/50

03-31-2008, 12:30 PM	#19
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03-31-2008, 12:56 PM	#20
lhizy_05 Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 379	for me cappuccino but it's too much....

03-31-2008, 03:16 PM	#21
DaddyHalbucks A freakin' legend! Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Las Vegas, Nevada USA Posts: 18,975	Expensive, but worth it. The coffee is good, and so is the service. __________________ Boner Money

03-31-2008, 03:18 PM	#22
D Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: The Valley Posts: 7,412	They burn their beans... but I guess it's something to be said that they're consistent in doing so. It's overpriced, imho. __________________ -D. ICQ: 202-96-31

03-31-2008, 03:20 PM	#23
DaddyHalbucks A freakin' legend! Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Las Vegas, Nevada USA Posts: 18,975	Watch the calories, though. Some of their drinks are loaded with sugar/ fat/ calories. __________________ Boner Money

03-31-2008, 03:21 PM	#24
Michaelious Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Scotland Posts: 6,720	I absolutely hate them!! __________________

03-31-2008, 03:32 PM	#25
Xniphobe Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: I forget Posts: 295	I went to visit an old buddy who lives in the suburbs outside of San Jose. I said, "Let's go grab a cup of coffee" so we headed to Starbucks. We pull into the parking lot of the strip-mall where it's located and there are, literally, hundreds of teenagers hanging out. It was around 11pm on a Friday. I asked my buddy what the hell was going on, and he told me that Starbucks was considered a cool place to hangout. Fuckin' weird...that shit would just never, ever happen where I live. Not saying there's anything wrong with it, and sort of off topic I know, but still...very strange.

03-31-2008, 07:31 PM	#26
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03-31-2008, 07:33 PM	#27
Fap Just Du It Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 12,094	Great company, and howard schultz is a great guy, met him many times.

03-31-2008, 07:47 PM	#28
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03-31-2008, 07:52 PM	#29
Barefootsies Choice is an Illusion Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Land of Obama Posts: 42,635	I do not drink coffee. But I interview a lot of models there. Overrated from what I can tell. __________________ Should You Email Your Members? Link1 \| Link2 \| Link3 Enough Said. "Would you rather live like a king for a year or like a prince forever?"

03-31-2008, 07:52 PM	#30
tony286 lurker Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: atlanta Posts: 57,021	I like starbucks,what I hate is when people fucking camp out there to study or do work. They bought small cup of coffee and they think that gives them on lease on the table for 5 hrs.

03-31-2008, 08:10 PM	#31
wheaties Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: NorCal Posts: 10,039	starbucks for convenience I go to starbucks because It's the closest thing to work. The taste of the coffee varies, but it's usually average. IMO Peet's coffee tastes much better. also, if you want more caffeine, order a light, not a dark roast.

03-31-2008, 08:38 PM	#33
WarChild Let slip the dogs of war. Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Bermuda Posts: 17,263	Starbucks is OK, but highly over rated. The beans are over roasted to give it that flavour, and it's not high quality coffee at all. Coffee available in gas stations in central/south america kicks its ass, big time. __________________ .

03-31-2008, 10:09 PM	#35
BSleazy Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: USA Posts: 6,721	I've never been to a starbucks. __________________ icq 156131086

03-31-2008, 10:10 PM	#36
Jace FBOP Class Of 2013 Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: bumfuck, ky Posts: 35,562	don't drink coffee, don't care

03-31-2008, 10:11 PM	#37
BSleazy Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: USA Posts: 6,721	If I ever go to a starbucks it will be to get free Internet access under desperate circumstances. __________________ icq 156131086

03-31-2008, 11:09 PM	#40
Shameless Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 330	Starbucks is like the "water of life" in Dune. It's what keeps me a kind of a tolerable person. So far 7-11 is about the best place to get a normal coffee around here (LA) Starbucks if for the latte. Me & Just Dave pretty much live for Starbucks

03-31-2008, 11:38 PM	#42
F-U-Jimmy Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Visiting a city near you soon ! Posts: 6,853	First let me tell you StarBucks coffee is not good coffee, its burnt ( over roasted ), not to produce a certain flavor but to make the coffee that they buy all taste the same. They buy tons of the stuff from many varied growers and each grower produces a bean that has a different flavor to make it all taste the same they over roast the bean. Coffee should taste sweet, Starbucks tastes burnt a result of the over roasting. Dont get me wrong i admire Starbucks the company, its well run with a great ethic but their downfall of late is because they tried to do too many things. They added breakfast in some shops and salads ( pre prepared ) in others, they should stick to what they do best, sell overpriced burnt coffee and provide a welcoming environment to hang out. If you want to taste real coffee pop in to one of the gourmet coffee shops you will find them in every city I use Cafe Joie in Mission Beach great service flavorful tasting coffee free wi-fi, relaxing environment and situated on Mission Blvd near the beach you have a never ending supply of bikini clad babes coming in and out all day. StarBucks has dumbed down coffee and its now what a lot of people expect coffee to taste like. Once you taste coffee that has been roasted fresh each day and correctly pressed on a manual machine you will never go back to Starbucks __________________ icq. 176240424 44.years as a pornographer !!!!!!!!!!!

03-31-2008, 11:59 PM	#43
morningstar Confirmed User Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 443	I just love to collect those cool coffee mugs. and enjoy internet access.