Posted by Jost on October 16, 2006, at 22:37:10
In reply to Re: Everybody always knocks Starbucks » laima, posted by madeline on October 16, 2006, at 16:53:51
Without wanting to be a grinch or a lout, I can't say I like Starbucks. Maybe it's the curse of advanced capitalism (:)) but where I live, in a city where almost nothing appears to be owned by a human being, and thus has some remnant of personality-- in decor, atmosphere, and merchandise--I find myself at odds with having a "Grande" (what a thought...), when all I want is coffee with milk, no sugar. (Plus the coffee is very bitter, IMO--)
Maybe the more exotic drinks are great, but I like the donuts in these old, hole-in-the-wall coffee shops, which maybe used real ingredients.
Sorry, I 'll become less crotchety,
Jost
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