(Way off topic) for coffee drinkers

fletcherfam · September 2012

FYI, living social has a $5 for a $10 Starbucks giftcard. Figured we talk about beer, alcohol, egging, someone else on here has to like coffee?

https://www.livingsocial.com/deals/448600?ref=conf-jp&rpi=78271648

Hungry Joe · September 2012

I really don't care for starbucks but might be worth while for someone who does. Personally I feel like sites like these want me to give up to much personal information to make the 5 bucks worth it.

MrCookingNurse · September 2012

Thanks man! Will use this!

dantesinferno · September 2012

I usually make my espresso based drinks at home on my Rancilio which is way better than Starbucks but its better than the office coffee we have at work. Thanks for the deal.

Village Idiot · September 2012

The last time I was forced to go to Starbucks, I asked the waif for the nearest thing she had to Folgers. Pissed her off .... I think I got an Americano Grande sans leche or some shit like that. I think they tack on $2.50 for each descriptional word they hang on it.

travisstrick · September 2012

Gary, next time order your size in normal English. They really are hard up about calling them venti or whatever.

Skiddymarker · September 2012

Geez, getting $10 worth of Starbucks for $5, at $5 it is only about 25% over priced, don't get me wrong, I do appreciate @fletcherfam bringing to our attention, the thought was nice.

gerhardk · September 2012

I am a Starbuck fan, don't really share the desire to make disparaging remarks about other peoples coffee shop choice.

Gerhard

Sgt93 · September 2012

Great deal, thanks for the heads up.

Fred19Flintstone · September 2012

When I go there (not often), I always order in english. I figure there's bound to be somebody working there that can translate.

TUTTLE871 · September 2012

I wouldnt Piss on Starbucks if it was on fire. I think the last time i had it was 15 years ago and still paid 3 bucks for something.

Coffee always at home and if I am on the road McDonalds crap is not bad. I think it has crack in it because after my wife drank one she would not stop talking for a few hours.

I like saving my money for my Egg.

travisstrick · September 2012

"hey lady. I'm sorry sir, may I please have a large regular coffee?"

(start bad valley accent)

"don't you mean a venti mocha half cab leche de hombre?"

"whatever man"

Outcast · September 2012

travisstrick said:

Gary, next time order your size in normal English. They really are hard up about calling them venti or whatever.

Oh you struck a nerve with that one brother.
My first and LAST time I went to a starbucks I had some little twit correct me when I ordered a Large coffee. We don't have large, it's a grenti, benti denti, etc.... Yup, quick trip has a large. Bye.

Outcast · September 2012

travisstrick said:

"hey lady. I'm sorry sir, may I please have a large regular coffee?" (start bad valley accent) "don't you mean a venti mocha half cab leche de hombre?" "whatever man"

:))

travisstrick · September 2012

@fletcherfam I hope you are not taking this personal. Thank you for sharing.

With all the recent infighting, I think a little levity at the expense of Starbucks is in order.

ribnrun · September 2012

I like starbucks coffee. It's potent. I order a large house when I go, they always seem to give me the right thing. Expensive, but convenient (most of the time). McD's coffee has gotten much better in the past year or so, but it also costs more now.

mountaindewbass · September 2012

Starbucks coffee is alright. But i tend to be a non comformist when it comes to stuff like that. It seems Like some people buy into the image.. Instead of the coffee... Kind of like Apple users:)

MikeG · September 2012

I'm a drip coffee geek. Roast my own beans. Good *$ is fine, very good even. Many locations just don't seem to get it right though and produce a burnt tasting brew.

Lots of folks like to hate on *$ but when my work requires me to travel I'll pick a hotel near one. Can't abide that Hampton Inn swill to get my day started.

Aviator · September 2012

Home brewed is best for me. I like to browse coffee at Fresh Market and bring home all kinds of good ones. Economical and just so good.

Or big packs of Blue Mountain or Kona Blend from Costco works as well.

troutgeek · September 2012

mountaindewbass said:
Starbucks coffee is alright. But i tend to be a non comformist when it comes to stuff like that. It seems Like some people buy into the image.. Instead of the coffee... Kind of like Apple users:)

OK now. Considering we are on a BGE site, this is funny. We could all get our ceramic grill fix with another product... There is an image associated with being an egg owner. (... and I run OS X and Windows on my MacBook. (Can't legally do that on a PC...))

Hokie_Smoker · September 2012

Thanks for the posting. I like Starbucks but very rarely go, I usually just order a large regular black coffee, the strong Appalachian accent keeps the barista from asking me to order in another language. Thanks again Fletcher.

Hokie_Smoker · September 2012

Starbucks coffee is alright. But i tend to be a non comformist when it comes to stuff like that. It seems Like some people buy into the image.. Instead of the coffee... Kind of like Apple users:)

Posted from my iPad.

KingRover · September 2012

mountaindewbass said:
Starbucks coffee is alright. But i tend to be a non comformist when it comes to stuff like that. It seems Like some people buy into the image.. Instead of the coffee... Kind of like Apple users:)

Being a nonconformist just for the sake of not conforming is stupid.

@Fletcherfam thanks for the heads up.

fletcherfam · September 2012

No offense taken, I could see the joking in between the lines. I live in Washington so I am not the biggest fan of their coffee (I have a lot of choices around here), however, it will suffice when I want coffee and don't want to go to the gas station to get it.

I am a coffee snob so my preferred coffee is dillano's or Forza.

Being an egg site I was waiting for someone to say they brew it on their egg.

FanOfFanboys · September 2012

That is a good deal. I only get Starbucks in fall bc I love pumpkin flavored for the couple months out of the year. I almost never drink coffee but my aunt owned a local cafe called Perkin' Beans that is, by my standards, pretty good. She recently sold but still orders the stuff for her house and I'll get some, mostly in winter. I agree being non-conformist just for spite or sake of going against the grain makes equal sense to doing something bc it's popular. You're still being controlled by trends. Do what's best for you. It's amazing how many things are popular bc they're good. Might not be absolute best but in general it's popular bc it's better than 90% and easily accessible.

GaryLange · September 2012

Starbuck's gives m heartburn big time! Can't drink it at all. I do however, hit Classic Rock Coffee in Springfield, Mo. about 4 times a week to get my caffeine fix.

XLBalco · September 2012

i hope the day never comes that i only prefer to drink one brand of coffee. just not that important to me i guess.

FanOfFanboys · September 2012

XLBalco said:

i hope the day never comes that i only prefer to drink one brand of coffee. just not that important to me i guess.

You do realize what brand you choose defines you on the Internet right? :))

KingRover · September 2012

FanOfFanboys said:

XLBalco said:

i hope the day never comes that i only prefer to drink one brand of coffee. just not that important to me i guess.

You do realize what brand you choose defines you on the Internet right? :))

In Corporate America, the brand chooses you!
;)

mountaindewbass · September 2012

KingRover said:

mountaindewbass said:
Starbucks coffee is alright. But i tend to be a non comformist when it comes to stuff like that. It seems Like some people buy into the image.. Instead of the coffee... Kind of like Apple users:)
Being a nonconformist just for the sake of not conforming is stupid.

@Fletcherfam thanks for the heads up

I agree with ya

mountaindewbass · September 2012

Hokie_Smoker said:

mountaindewbass said:
Starbucks coffee is alright. But i tend to be a non comformist when it comes to stuff like that. It seems Like some people buy into the image.. Instead of the coffee... Kind of like Apple users:)

Posted from my iPad.

Proves my point

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