Seattle-based coffee chain lures caffeine addicts with upscale roasts, caramel frappuccinos, shaken iced teas and an extra shot of trendiness.

by Kamila Przybylski

In Short
For many, getting their daily jolt of java has become a daily morning ritual, and the cardboard cup with its infamous green label is the close companion of every coffee aficionado. Busy baristas work seamlessly behind the bar, juggling orders for their strongly-brewed drips and signature hot and cool beverages. While providing a wide selection of coffee specialties, pastries and various coffee related goods, patrons are invited to settle down in comfy armchairs and enjoy their favorite brews amid the chatter of the laidback yet caffeinated crowd.

10/18/07

Starbucks burnt coffee horrible flavors

by billjriv

I like there fireplace though but I need earplugs for that divers music they got in there the coffee is burnt tasting.The Pumpkin flavor does not taste like pumpkin it tastes like somebody in a lab at Harvards science project.Ill be at Denny's slurpin there plain old joe or my house grinding Cosco San Francisco Bay French roast for my percolator and get a buzz on going retro.

• Pros: fireplaces at some Starbucks
• Cons: Coffee,Music...bring ear plugs and Binaca Blast