I was a Starbucks employee when I was younger, and we never had any of these kinds of problems. Of course one store was in a mall and the other was across from the police station.
Starbucks coffee is pretty terrible. I'll drink it but prefer a small local roaster when given the option. Of course I pay way too much for my coffee. Lighter roast, smoother taste, higher caffeine.
They now own Seattle's Best too, by the way. They tend to roast that brand better.
Yes, I am a coffee snob.
Now let me tell you about Keith's coffee...
