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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Downscale.  Disgusting cups of corn syrup designed to make us all diabetic. No thanks[/quote]

The grossest part of Starbucks is that it seems most orders are not coffee or cappuccinos — they are gigantic venti and trenti slushes and those Frappuccino ice cream shakes. It’s astonishing so many adults eat that crap every day. [/quote]

I don't know if it was ever upscale (because I've never been upscale), but I think that was kind of its original hook when it became nationally popular. You could get all kinds of different coffee drinks with flavors and adjustments, not just "regular coffee." That also made it feel expensive compared to a plain coffee from Dunkin.

I agree that "fancy" coffee these days is locally roasted with different options for origins, roast, etc. I had a bit of a heart attack last year when I went to a new-ish local place for the first time, ordered a latte, and it was over $7. Also had a plain brewed coffee the other day that was $4. Whew, this is why I make it at home mostly.[/quote]

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