airdvr 197 #1 Posted July 9, 2019 Once again overpriced coffee shows it's colors. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 212 #2 July 9, 2019 23 minutes ago, airdvr said: Once again overpriced coffee shows it's colors. Do they really grind your beans? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gowlerk 1,912 #3 July 9, 2019 33 minutes ago, airdvr said: Once again overpriced coffee shows it's colors. I'm not sure what they've done to offend you. They likely took a political position on some issue or another. But yes, darn them to pieces anyway. I'm a committed long term coffee lover. And I'm proud to say that I have , not even once, given Starbuck's a nickle worth of business. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airdvr 197 #4 July 9, 2019 https://www.cnn.com/2019/07/08/us/starbucks-meets-with-arizona-police/index.html I know, I know. They apologized and all, but I think it's a fairly good representation of the type of employees they like. Of course, this could be seen as staying relevant a la Nike. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 622 #5 July 9, 2019 1 hour ago, airdvr said: Once again overpriced coffee shows it's colors. Never heard of them. Fresh ground every morning. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yoink 321 #6 July 9, 2019 (edited) They’ve just re-released a smoked bacon shoulder sandwich. With some HP Sauce it’s vaguely OK. Ish. Sort of. But then what do I expect? It’s mass produced fast food and coffee. It’s never going to be better than average for someone with any experience. But that doesn’t make me hate it.... I’m pretty foody but sometimes I still fancy some McNuggets, even though I know they’re utter shite. Sometimes it’s just what I want. I don’t get the hate for Starbucks. Yeah, if you’re into coffee then it’s total crap in the same way that a Big Mac is crap if you’re into burgers, but it seems like it’s trendy to bag on stuff like this. Its fast food. If you don’t like it just don’t buy it. Why the hate? Edited July 9, 2019 by yoink Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rick 67 #7 July 9, 2019 9 hours ago, yoink said: They’ve just re-released a smoked bacon shoulder sandwich. With some HP Sauce it’s vaguely OK. Ish. Sort of. But then what do I expect? It’s mass produced fast food and coffee. It’s never going to be better than average for someone with any experience. But that doesn’t make me hate it.... I’m pretty foody but sometimes I still fancy some McNuggets, even though I know they’re utter shite. Sometimes it’s just what I want. I don’t get the hate for Starbucks. Yeah, if you’re into coffee then it’s total crap in the same way that a Big Mac is crap if you’re into burgers, but it seems like it’s trendy to bag on stuff like this. Its fast food. If you don’t like it just don’t buy it. Why the hate? because of this bs: "The six officers were asked to leave the coffee shop July 4 after a barista approached them and said a customer "did not feel safe" because of the large police presence." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coreece 190 #8 July 9, 2019 3 hours ago, Rick said: "The six officers were asked to leave the coffee shop July 4 after a barista approached them and said a customer "did not feel safe" because of the large police presence." They should've just given her one of those safe space stickers that ease anxiety and guarantee that nothing could possibly go wrong. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,121 #9 July 9, 2019 Starbucks' answer: Dear Chief Moir and the entire Tempe Police Department, Thank you, Chief Moir, for the conversation today. On behalf of Starbucks, I want to sincerely apologize to you all for the experience that six of your officers had in our store on July 4. When those officers entered the store and a customer raised a concern over their presence, they should have been welcomed and treated with dignity and the utmost respect by our partners (employees). Instead, they were made to feel unwelcome and disrespected, which is completely unacceptable. At Starbucks, we have deep appreciation for your department and the officers who serve the Tempe community. Our partners rely on your service and welcome your presence, which keeps our stores and the community a safe and welcoming place. Our strong relationship with the Tempe Police Department has provided us the opportunity to host several “Coffee with a Cop” events in area stores, which bring residents and police together to discuss relevant issues and find common ground. We look forward to continuing to strengthen our relationship with you, and we agree that the experience of your officers requires an important dialogue – one that we are committed to being part of. What occurred in our store on July 4 is never the experience your officers or any customer should have, and at Starbucks, we are already taking the necessary steps to ensure this doesn’t happen again in the future. I will be in Tempe this evening and welcome the opportunity to meet with any of you in person to address concerns or questions. Sincerely, Rossann Williams executive vice president, president U.S. Retail Starbucks Coffee Company 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 2,400 #10 July 9, 2019 1 hour ago, wmw999 said: Starbucks' answer: Dear Chief Moir and the entire Tempe Police Department, Thank you, Chief Moir, for the conversation today. On behalf of Starbucks, I want to sincerely apologize to you all for the experience that six of your officers had in our store on July 4. Good for them. Sounds like it was a bad decision by an employee and not an attitude of Starbucks. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rick 67 #11 July 9, 2019 24 minutes ago, billvon said: Good for them. Sounds like it was a bad decision by an employee and not an attitude of Starbucks. with a quick search I found there are or, were in 2018 29,000 Starbuck's. I am not sure how many employees that relates to but at least 2 shit loads. You are bound to find a few that will make bad decisions. Looks like they were quick on the damage control and making things right. Good for them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stumpy 256 #12 July 9, 2019 1 hour ago, Rick said: with a quick search I found there are or, were in 2018 29,000 Starbuck's. I am not sure how many employees that relates to but at least 2 shit loads. You are bound to find a few that will make bad decisions. Looks like they were quick on the damage control and making things right. Good for them. Agreed. The coffee still tastes like shit though I do have to give them credit for introducing espresso to the mainstream, but there are so many doing it better now, and they certainly didn't invent it, no matter what the Seattle tour guides tell you! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yoink 321 #13 July 10, 2019 (edited) On 7/9/2019 at 7:58 AM, Rick said: because of this bs: "The six officers were asked to leave the coffee shop July 4 after a barista approached them and said a customer "did not feel safe" because of the large police presence." Do you honestly think that this attitude is a company wide one??? The title of this thread is ‘fuck starbucks’, not ‘fuck this guy’. Edited July 10, 2019 by yoink Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkyDekker 1,122 #14 July 10, 2019 On 7/8/2019 at 7:45 PM, gowlerk said: I'm not sure what they've done to offend you. They likely took a political position on some issue or another. But yes, darn them to pieces anyway. I'm a committed long term coffee lover. And I'm proud to say that I have , not even once, given Starbuck's a nickle worth of business. Find a Starbucks with a Clover machine. One of the best cups of coffee I have had. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CoolBeans 11 #15 July 10, 2019 https://www.philzcoffee.com/ that one is good, but not widely available. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rick 67 #16 July 10, 2019 1 hour ago, yoink said: Do you honestly think that this attitude is a company wide one??? no I do not see my post a couple above yours. I was just responding to the question. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
funjumper101 15 #17 July 10, 2019 Six heavily armed paramiltary gang members were asked to leave a private business. They had completed their purchase and were making other guests uncomfortable. Why is that a problem? As a juvenile, I was convicted of crimes I had nothing to do with based on the perjury of two police officers. While I was in custody I was beaten due to my failure to confess or sign a confession. I get the willies when I am anywhere near any form of LEOs. I totally understand the feelings of the Starbucks guest that was not comfortable with six thugs in uniform hanging around the store after having made their purchase. I commend the Starbucks team member that asked the thugs to leave. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rick 67 #18 July 10, 2019 3 minutes ago, funjumper101 said: I totally understand the feelings of the Starbucks guest that was not comfortable with six thugs in uniform hanging around the store after having made their purchase. I commend the Starbucks team member that asked the thugs to leave. or the guest could find another place to get coffee if they were uncomfortable with being around the other paying customers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gowlerk 1,912 #19 July 10, 2019 4 minutes ago, funjumper101 said: I totally understand the feelings of the Starbucks guest that was not comfortable with six thugs in uniform hanging around the store after having made their purchase. The uncomfortable guest had the option to leave, as you would. Why is it a problem? It's a problem because the vast majority of the public disagrees with you and Starbucks knows that the publicity from this will cost them more money than they will lose from those who fear the police like you do. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 2,400 #20 July 10, 2019 2 hours ago, funjumper101 said: Six heavily armed paramiltary gang members were asked to leave a private business. They had completed their purchase and were making other guests uncomfortable. Why is that a problem? Because making people uncomfortable is not a reason to bar someone from a business. Let's say blacks made you uncomfortable, because you had been mugged and beaten up by one once. Should Starbucks ask blacks to leave? After all, you are UNCOMFORTABLE! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
akarunway 1 #21 July 11, 2019 (edited) 5 hours ago, billvon said: Because making people uncomfortable is not a reason to bar someone from a business. Let's say blacks made you uncomfortable, because you had been mugged and beaten up by one once. Should Starbucks ask blacks to leave? After all, you are UNCOMFORTABLE! Hypocrytes (sic) I recall a couple of blacks being arrested awhile back for hanging out in a Starbucks waiting for friends. Screw cops. Maybe the person was black and paranoid of cops. Edited July 11, 2019 by akarunway edit to add Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rick 67 #22 July 11, 2019 8 hours ago, akarunway said: I recall a couple of blacks being arrested awhile back for hanging out in a Starbucks waiting for friends and maybe both occurrences were an overreaction by an employee and the corporation apologized for both Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airdvr 197 #23 July 11, 2019 Funny that you never read anything of the consequences suffered by the employee. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 622 #24 July 11, 2019 47 minutes ago, airdvr said: Funny that you never read anything of the consequences suffered by the employee. Wasn't the first StarbuckSucks incident employee fired? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coreece 190 #25 July 11, 2019 14 hours ago, akarunway said: Maybe the person was black and paranoid of cops. It probably was. I doubt anyone would really truckle to some whinging hoplophobic hipster. Either way tho, too fucking bad. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites