Starbucks

Sky King

I dislike their ridiculous size range naming convention, where 'tall' is the smallest drink size, and the other drinks sizes are assigned nonsensical Latin nomenclature for some unknown reason.

I also don't like being asked my name by strangers behind the counter. I also don't like my name being written on my stupidly named beverage.

That's all. Thanks for listening.

kfallon

I don't like Starbucks full stop.....or any of those poxy poncey coffee shops!

Kettle. Sugar. Nescafe jar. Milk. - for a fraction of the price!

Gummy Panda

I don't like their coffee.

Omackeral

Why did the hipster burn his tongue?

Because he sipped his coffee before it was cool.

dan1895

Ranting and Raving is thataway man >>>>>>

krudler

The name thing is stupid. Unless you say your name is Bueller and then wait ages to take the coffee once they start calling your pretend name.

maximoose

Slappin de bass, man.

I like Starbucks. I like that they give me my tall latte by name do I can be extra sure it's mine I like their latte as its not too strong. I like their Christmas cups and their seasonal flavours. I like that their staff are always friendly. I liked the time I asked for a latte and a croissant and realised I'd no purse and they have it to me for free!

That's why I go there. If I didn't like it I wouldn't go there! So easy!

Dodge

Sky King wrote: »

I dislike their ridiculous size range naming convention, where 'tall' is the smallest drink size, and the other drinks sizes are assigned nonsensical Latin nomenclature for some unknown reason.

I also don't like being asked my name by strangers behind the counter. I also don't like my name being written on my stupidly named beverage.

and yet you still go back...

gallag

Tax avoidance.

Luckycharms_74

kfallon wrote: »

I don't like Starbucks full stop.....or any of those poxy poncey coffee shops!

Kettle. Sugar. Nescafe jar. Milk. - for a fraction of the price!

Yeah but that tastes like p1ss

podgemonster

There is no way that a cup of coffee should cost as much or even more than a Pint.

Vojera

They ask for your name? Never happened me!

I don't like their coffee (tastes bitter and burnt to me) but I like their strawberries and cream frappuccino

I prefer Costa (who also have a funny size naming thing going on), but you do realise that if you ask for a small, medium or large that they know what you mean?

faceman

I always give them a fake name when they ask just to hear them shout it out.

"Sharon with a Z" or "Micheal where the L is silent"

My favourite is when instead of giving a name I just made a clicking sound with my mouth, like the sound you would make to simulate horses hoofs.

mackg

kfallon wrote: »

I don't like Starbucks full stop.....or any of those poxy poncey coffee shops!

Kettle. Sugar. Nescafe jar. Milk. - for a fraction of the price!

You must have a got a great deal on the kettle.

Where To

I've only ever been to one once. It's like McDonalds only they cook coffee instead of burgers. Meh.

Honey-ec

Sky King wrote: »

I dislike their ridiculous size range naming convention, where 'tall' is the smallest drink size, and the other drinks sizes are assigned nonsensical Latin nomenclature for some unknown reason.

I also don't like being asked my name by strangers behind the counter. I also don't like my name being written on my stupidly named beverage.

That's all. Thanks for listening.

So stop going there.

Dermighty

Their coffee does taste like nothing, especially the cappucino!

SebBerkovich

At least it's really easy to find an alternative in Ireland. Still a lot of great coffee places so people who don't like Starbucks can go to Simons Place, Cafe Irie or Brioch there are LOADS other independent place.

We should all give a little thought to people who have no alternative.. poor bastards.

Standman

kfallon wrote: »

I don't like Starbucks full stop.....or any of those poxy poncey coffee shops!

Kettle. Sugar. Nescafe jar. Milk. - for a fraction of the price!

Philistine! :eek:

bigpoppa

I prefer a little independent coffee shop tucked away in the Argentinian Quarter off the quays. The coffee is sourced from a supplier who wont let his black child workers gather the beans until they have completed a classic novel of hs choosing.

The coffee is served whilst indie music that most people have not yet heard of is played. It is 90 euro a cup but I feel so smug as I drink it. The place will no doubt soon be packed now I have let everyone know but I will be onto the next amazeballs place.

Overthrow

The alternative independent places should be supported before Starbucks replaces them all and homogenises the city.

Better coffee and cheaper too.

Gran Hermano

Hipster Barista
http://knowyourmeme.com/memes/hipster-barista

awec

Vojera wrote: »

They ask for your name? Never happened me!

I don't like their coffee (tastes bitter and burnt to me) but I like their strawberries and cream frappuccino

I prefer Costa (who also have a funny size naming thing going on), but you do realise that if you ask for a small, medium or large that they know what you mean?

They ask for your name to write on the cup.

If you go to one of their busier places you'll see why it's a good idea, saves a load of messing about at the end.

If you don't want to give them your real name for whatever reason then just use any name you want.

smash

Overthrow wrote: »

The alternative independent places should be supported before Starbucks replaces them all and homogenises the city.

Better coffee and cheaper too.

That's a matter of opinion. One which not a lot of people hold and that's why alternative independent places go out of business. I don't know how insomnia is still going. They burn their coffee beans and they always serve it too hot. As for Costa... I'd rather a maxwell house.

Seaneh

Sky King wrote: »

drinks sizes are assigned nonsensical Latin nomenclature for some unknown reason.

Venti = 20. it's a 20 fluid ounce cup. it's an american company, they work in ounces.

It's not ****ing rocket science.

citytillidie

Tim Hortons is far better

Heroditas

smash wrote: »

That's a matter of opinion. One which not a lot of people hold and that's why alternative independent places go out of business. I don't know how insomnia is still going. They burn their coffee beans and they always serve it too hot. As for Costa... I'd rather a maxwell house.

Personally I don't like Starbucks coffee. I think it's absolutely awful stuff.
The vast majority of people "prefer" the likes of Carlsberg and Budweiser to many craft beers - doesn't necessarily mean they're better beers though.

Seaneh

citytillidie wrote: »

Tim Hortons is far better

Not in Ireland it's not.

The only Tim's here are in Spar's and the coffee is ****e.

smash

Heroditas wrote: »

The vast majority of people "prefer" the likes of Carlsberg and Budweiser to many craft beers - doesn't necessarily mean they're better beers though.

To them, it does. But who cares, it's just coffee.

Seaneh

smash wrote: »

That's a matter of opinion. One which not a lot of people hold and that's why alternative independent places go out of business. I don't know how insomnia is still going. They burn their coffee beans and they always serve it too hot. As for Costa... I'd rather a maxwell house.

That's weird, because Starbucks are known for willingly over roasting their beans becuase it is the only way when they make a stupid frappa-yappy-****off-cuino the "coffee taste" will still be there even with the 400ml of cream and 5 tablespoons of sugar syrup, and as a result, most coffee lovers would say starbucks coffee is average at best and more often than not, ****e.

seanmacc

Deleted User wrote: »

I like Starbucks. I like that they give me my tall latte by name do I can be extra sure it's mine I like their latte as its not too strong. I like their Christmas cups and their seasonal flavours. I like that their staff are always friendly. I liked the time I asked for a latte and a croissant and realised I'd no purse and they have it to me for free!

That's why I go there. If I didn't like it I wouldn't go there! So easy!

If it makes you feel any better the staff, like everyone working with the general public are fake friendly and the name writing thing is so staff are forced to learn customers names so it makes it harder for them to spit in you're drink. Its the American way of teaching people to work using a manual.

Although in fairness Starbucks staff here were fairly well paid up unil now. Since TGI Fridays now bought the franchise off Starbucks and are running most of the stores here, all new staff are on minimum wage. Existing staff retain their rates of pay but are now losing benefits like sick leave and discounts.

My O/H works for them by the way.

kfallon

Luckycharms_74 wrote: »

Yeah but that tastes like p1ss

Big drinker of piss are we???

mackg wrote: »

You must have a got a great deal on the kettle.

Well in the long run I'd save, instead of running into Starbucks every morn to buy their latte, cappucino etc and then carrying around town like it's some sort of trophy!

Vojera

awec wrote: »

They ask for your name to write on the cup.

If you go to one of their busier places you'll see why it's a good idea, saves a load of messing about at the end.

If you don't want to give them your real name for whatever reason then just use any name you want.

Huh, the more you know! I'm not a frequent Starbucks customer so I obviously have never been in one at a busy enough time. I can see how it would be of benefit.

MidlandsM

Deleted User wrote: »

I like Starbucks. I like that they give me my tall latte by name do I can be extra sure it's mine I like their latte as its not too strong. I like their Christmas cups and their seasonal flavours. I like that their staff are always friendly. I liked the time I asked for a latte and a croissant and realised I'd no purse and they have it to me for free!

That's why I go there. If I didn't like it I wouldn't go there! So easy!

I like them too, and especially in the states, the atmosphere in their cafe's is nice, and relaxed.

jetsonx

Bad coffee.

Bad wait times.

Even worse "food".

And I don't like the pseudo-cool atmosphere in their stores.

SunnyDub1

I love starbucks...

Love the fact that no matter what starbucks you go into the staff are ALWAYS friendly.
Love how they have loads of different coffees as well as teas to choose from.
Theres also a nice atmosphere in their shops.
Love how they offer seasonal drink options, festive drinks at Christmas, cool refreshing drinks in summer
And most importantly I LOVE their coffee

Sofiztikated

Seaneh wrote: »

Venti = 20. it's a 20 fluid ounce cup. it's an american company, they work in ounces.

It's not ****ing rocket science.

I only know of this phenominon because of Role Models.

See, I don't go into Starbucks because I don't like it. I also don't do into Costa or any of those coffee places, because I don't like drink coffee.

See, that's how things work, if you don't like the place, or the product they serve, don't frequent them!

suicide_circus

4€ for a paper cup of sour piss ? Nah it'll never catch on...

seanmacc

seanmacc wrote: »

If it makes you feel any better the staff, like everyone working with the general public are fake friendly and the name writing thing is so staff are forced to learn customers names so it makes it harder for them to spit in you're drink. Its the American way of teaching people to work using a manual......

My O/H works for them by the way.

I'll take fake friendly over rude and grunting any day of the week.

Is your OH not naturally friendly, or does she have to put it on?

hattoncracker

Eggnog Latte.

Christmas is the only time I go in there.

Xavi6

I buy the smallest tea then rape their wifi :cool:

tmc86

hattoncracker wrote: »

Eggnog Latte.

Christmas is the only time I go in there.

The Egg nog is so good, very sweet and you don't need a huge cup!

Other than that I'm not a huge fan of their coffee

listermint

Coffee IS RANK!.


There is said it. People only drink because they seen it in some american sitcom or 80s movie.


Yak.

TwoShedsJackson

faceman wrote: »

I always give them a fake name when they ask just to hear them shout it out.

"Sharon with a Z" or "Micheal where the L is silent"

My favourite is when instead of giving a name I just made a clicking sound with my mouth, like the sound you would make to simulate horses hoofs.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hNoS2BU6bbQ

Seaneh

Sofiztikated wrote: »

I only know of this phenominon because of Role Models.

See, I don't go into Starbucks because I don't like it. I also don't do into Costa or any of those coffee places, because I don't like drink coffee.

See, that's how things work, if you don't like the place, or the product they serve, don't frequent them!

Yo hablar espanol, that's how I figured it out.

Sky King

and yet you still go back...

So stop going there.

I only go when there is no convenient alternative. It not like I have strong principles or anything, and I don't care about fair trade locally sourced hipster bollocks. I just think their systems are stupid. I suppose I just needed to venti.

Seaneh wrote: »

Venti = 20. it's a 20 fluid ounce cup. it's an american company, they work in ounces.It's not ****ing rocket science.

So, they use the imperial system because they are American, yet translate the volume of the vessel to Italian, then force their customers to use it to describe the middle size in the size range?

Sky King

Sky King wrote: »

So, they use the imperial system because they are American, yet translate the volume of the vessel to Italian, then force their customers to use it to describe the middle size in the size range?

They force you? :eek: that's a bit mean.
What happens if you just ask for a medium? do they lock you in a dungeon?

humberklog

It became so cool very quickly not to like Starbucks that I think it might now be cool to like Starbucks.

Coffee's ok in it, bit dear.

But now it is so very, very cool but I think that might only last a few minutes.

Hang on Starbucks isn't cool, but it does sell coffee.

Hang on...it might be becoming cool.

Hot chocolate please.

LizT

If you don't like their coffee, don't go there. What's the problem?

humberklog

humberklog wrote: »

Hot chocolate please.

Whipped cream sir?