Is Starbucks premium anymore or has it become downscale?

[Anonymous]

The workers and the tipping did me in. The workers were very pretentious and would look down on my normal coffee order. They’re also really unhappy people in general.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The workers and the tipping did me in. The workers were very pretentious and would look down on my normal coffee order. They’re also really unhappy people in general.

Nope. Pretty sure you imagined this.

[Anonymous]

I don't understand the question. Starbucks was never premium. It's always been mass marketing.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Very downscale. It is basically McDonalds.

I actually prefer McDonalds coffee to Starbucks. It's not burnt.

[Anonymous]

It’s cancer causing.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It has become ridiculous and irrelevant due to its political stance. I haven't gone there in a decade nor do my friends

1) I didn’t even know it had a political stance
2) where do you buy coffee?

I would like to say I’d opt for the independent coffee shop if I’m near one but actually I care most about predictability and efficiency, and Starbucks has that. I’m not trying to spend 10 minutes getting a coffee. I actually go to Starbucks way more now with the app, because I never wanted to stand in line and I dislike ordering verbally.

[Anonymous]

Not only does Starbucks not taste good but it hasn’t been “premium” in eons. They are inside every Target, grocery store and strip mall.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Haven't been to Starbucks in many years, not even at the airport. Use a K-cup machine at home with ground Peet's coffee bought in a bag in sale from the grocery. United Club and Polaris lounges both have good Illy coffee. Work has a fancy automated coffee machine which grinds the coffee beans and brews 1 cup after you press go.

K cup machine? Ocean killer. It’s easy to make brewed coffee at home without plastic waste.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Downscale. Disgusting cups of corn syrup designed to make us all diabetic. No thanks

Are all the people complaining about sugar unaware of how to order non sugary drinks?

[Anonymous]

Oh look more bible thumping judgment

As of right now today we live in the US you are free to go to whatever coffee place you want or not.

In 2025 you will no longer have that privilege.

You think this is not related think again. Listen to the traitors when they speak.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Funny story, does anyone remember when a short cup was actually a normal cup of coffee rather than a tall? There was no venti back then.

That was when it first became popular and my local starbucks barista used to make fresh vanilla flavored whipped cream which was just lightly sweet and divine.

You can still order a short, which is a normal cup of coffee and smaller than a tall.

[Anonymous]

I stopped going in 2010.

[Anonymous]

It's good for what it is. Kind of decent coffee available in places without out better options.

[Anonymous]

I don't think it was ever " premium" OP...just a place for people to grab a coffee on the go or a. place to meet up + not spend a lot (as opposed to a full meal).

[Anonymous]

The pink drink is really good though. I had it on a whim stuck at the airport and would certainly get it on a summer afternoon while shopping.