Comments on: Has Starbucks Lost its Cool?

By: Liza

Liza — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 13:17:18 +0000

Errr, why would anyone go to McDonald’s for gourmet coffee? There are so many better options.

By: Japan Web Design

Japan Web Design — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 08:42:17 +0000

Sorry for delay in comment, but right now I got to see so good point, Starbucks Coffee Company is the leading retailer, roaster and brand of specialty coffee in the world. I know one of the time Starbucks that it’s one of the six guiding principles of our mission statement. When I tend to visit with this company, They what might have pointed out is “our commitment to coffee farmers and their communities results in a great cup of coffee for you.” The Starbucks slam session. If you want to blow the foam off the top of your decaf life. Let ‘er rip. Stand up against the spread of global capitalism.

You know who you are, have been putting up heaps of posts on the site that talk about how wonderful Starbucks is, I delete ‘em. Why? Because I like to think of people self-righteously typing their little hearts out thinking that they are going to take a stand against some bunch of anti-Starbucks hooligans and with one click of my mouse their work disappears.

By: AnonyW

AnonyW — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 19:05:06 +0000

Oh – and I think the people that come in upwards of seven times a week are ridiculous. Just clarifying.

-W

By: AnonyW

AnonyW — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 19:04:04 +0000

Working for Starbucks (changed the name to keep me safe!), I can say I agree. I hate how far we’re branching out. I hate that we have protein shakes with bananas (I HATE the flies they bring). I hate that we have Egg McMuffins and oatmeal (what’s next, Starbucks Dry Cereal?).

We’re starting a new line of products at the end of the month, also with a made-up name, also not even remotely coffee-shop-pastry-like (I won’t say what… but it looks like a turnover with breakfast ingredients).

I can say that I do enjoy a good number of our coffee blends, but that others are somewhat revolting (especially Anniversary and Gazebo). I can say I enjoy the atmosphere, but I wish that each store did have its own individual quirk.

The sad part is – the consumer feeds the growth. People are obsessed with Starbucks! We have a large number of people who come in 7-18 times a week, and I’m not exaggerating. They drink 1-3 Starbucks drinks EVERY DAY! People will also sit in line for 10 minutes or more when they’re late for work instead of buying their own coffee brewer and beans, too (which I find ridiculous).

Why do I work here? The benefits are good, my coworkers are fun, and they work with my school schedule. Don’t think I’m not constantly looking for another job that can compare.

-W

By: Business Pens

Business Pens — Sat, 13 Sep 2008 00:20:28 +0000

I know what you mean Organic milk is scheduled to come off the Starbucks menu Feb. 26. The company has told employees: “If a customer requests organic milk, let them know that our milk is now rBGH-free.” Earlier this month, Starbucks completed the switch to serving milk only from cows that were not given the artificial growth hormone.

By: dan tanna

dan tanna — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 01:13:25 +0000

I’ve puzzled over why people don’t like the breakfast sandwiches. They’re the only bright light at Starbucks. The real loser—and EVERYONE is afraid of this—is the coffee. It’s never been good and people are tired of dark roasts that hide the poor quality beans. This is a real problem: the store’s fundamental item fails.

If they can solve that—replacing the dark roasts with a lighter roast, even at huge expense—they might stem the losses. But I think Starbucks never got it, did they? It was always the place to go to pee in the city, never anything special, was it?

By: Rajan

Rajan — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 20:51:00 +0000

Suki… free coffee for teachers? Now, that I like! Enjoy.

By: suki

suki — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 19:02:51 +0000

Luckily I live near some amazing local coffee shops that can whip up a mean mocha w/ the right amount of espresso. In my opinion, Starbucks can’t deliver. Although, their pasteries are tasty
Interesting Marketing note: Starbucks is offering free coffee to teachers every Monday morning for the month of Sept.

By: Rajan

Rajan — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 16:34:09 +0000

Kylistah and JR… couldn’t agree with you more.

Stephchan86… no reason you can’t enjoy Starbucks and I’m happy that you do. I used to really enjoy it too. Just noticing it isn’t doing it for me much these days.

Dennisjansen… I think that’s just it. When you live in cities where there is so much choice, it’s so easy to find better alternatives from local chains to indie shops. There is a great coffee shop here called Cafe Artigiano that has recently expanded to several stores, but has done a great job of maintaining its charm and individuality.

By: dennisjansen

dennisjansen — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 10:34:49 +0000

It’s weird, I just moved from Miami to Minneapolis.

Starbucks has a virtual monopoly in Miami because there are virtually no indie coffee shops or competitor chains – whereas in Minneapolis, Starbucks are relatively rare compared to Caribou, Dunn Bros, and dozens of indie coffee shops.

Most of my friends and I prefer the other chains (Caribou and Dunn Bros) to Starbucks.

Caribou offers more beverage options and free wifi, whereas the Dunn Bros are huge and have local art showings.

It’s like comparing Chipotle/Qdoba with Taco Bell.