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Why do people even go to starbucks? I've been there once. The coffee is sugarry slop, the atmosphere is the same fastfood atmosphere as anywhere.
If I want to go out and have a coffee on my day off, I 'd much rather go to some local coffeshop somewhere and experience their unique atmosphere, sight, sounds, smells, tastes and everything they have to offer. It's probably cheaper as well, except that I'm usually inclined to buy a bite as well and mayne some more.
It's what's available within walking distance of my office. That's the only reason I ever go there--to pick up a sandwich and a coffee over lunch.
Consistency, same reason people eat at McDonalds. Starbucks has the same signature burnt flavor at all their stores and you know exactly what you're getting when you order one of their drinks. I agree with you though, local coffee shops are way more interesting.
Also some people have a crazy amount of Starbucks credit to burn through. My girlfriend's employer is constantly throwing Starbucks credit her way and she accumulates it faster than she can use it, so might as well go there when she gets coffee out.
Surely America doesn't have just one coffee chain?
It’s not the only one but it’s by far the most pervasive. So if you live in a small town there’s a good chance it will be your only option for espresso drinks.
I see, that's pretty sad
Yep, it's easily the most dominant chain in a lot of areas. Roughly half the coffee shops in my neighborhood are Starbucks.
The other big one is Dunkin Donuts, but they're even worse. The coffee tastes like dishwater and the donuts taste like plastic.
Sbux credit is better spent on hot chocolate than coffee tbh
That's why people go there.
Sometimes I just crave an OrangeMoccaFrappucino.
My best friends had one once and then they perished in a freak gasoline fight afterward. I’m still haunted by the events to this day.
It's sugary if you order sugary stuff. I drink black coffee, and I do enjoy their espressos and americanos. They are definitely expensive, but within a reasonable margin compared to competing quality from other shops in my area. I try to go with local indie when I can.