If so, why?
2006-08-12 06:40:55 · 23 answers · asked by RatherTallFella 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
I don't think so, they've earned their status.
And the coffee doesn't taste the same on the east coast as it does on the west coast (west coast MUCH better), not to mention there are flavors on the west coast you can't get on the east coast.
I buy because regardless of what I make at home or where I've bought elsewhere, no one else has the "crack laced" coffee like Starbucks!
Irish cream lattes ... Yum!!
2006-08-12 06:48:14 · answer #1 · answered by LibraHorse 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No..........it's the MEETING PLACE of the world. Ask anyone and they know where THE Starbucks is that your talking about meeting at... and they instantly KNOW.
Ask them to meet you at another coffee house, and they'll say "WHERE?"...but ask them to meet you at a Starbucks on the southeast corner of Main and First and they'll go "oh...ok---c-ya there".
and why? because the coffee and the cocoa is good...and it's a 'hotspot' for the internet, and they have comfortable seating or good places for your computer---and usually near the place you and they are either AT or GOING TO.
& the "people watching" is the BEST...not to mention it's a great place to meet a new 'friend' or w/e.
anything else? I'm sure theres' more
2006-08-12 13:56:42 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, but Starbucks does serve good products from coffee to tea, breakfast sandwiches (which are very reasonably priced), pastries, and juice products and music.
I think many people don't like Starbucks because it a successful business and keeps building on it's successful business model.
That reminds me, I've gotta get my triple vente right now!
2006-08-12 13:50:30 · answer #3 · answered by WhatAmI? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No!
I love to sit at Starbucks and have a great cup of coffee and people watch. In fact I have met several people there that I have dated or become friends with! It is the best entertainment to be had for $4.00.
2006-08-12 13:47:40 · answer #4 · answered by Katy_Kat 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's good stuff, but I'll take a local shop over Starbucks if it's available.
2006-08-12 13:46:15 · answer #5 · answered by rath 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes. I don't think people go to Starbucks for the coffee and coffee related products. They go for the lifestyle associated with the coffee shop.
2006-08-12 13:44:54 · answer #6 · answered by Sweet and Lo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think if people took the time to see how over-priced the coffee was they'd think so. I personally think you can make your own blends, which probably taste better and are cheaper, than going to a convienant store that'll charge you $5.
2006-08-12 13:44:11 · answer #7 · answered by Sarah 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say most certainly. The coffee is bitter tasting and the desserts are so expensive. And the atmosphere is a bit snobby. I prefer dunkin donuts coffee taste, and it is less expensive.
2006-08-12 13:44:35 · answer #8 · answered by cherie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Their coffee may be good but you can obtain the several level of quality at home with a good ground coffee that you can buy at the store.
2006-08-12 13:44:10 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
oh yeah! Tim Horton's rules! The coffee at Timmy's isn't bitter and it's cheaper. $1.19 for a medium coffee.
2006-08-12 13:43:58 · answer #10 · answered by Lynn K 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋