If the followers of Moses did find a gourmet coffee counter there, some of them would still be in line, waiting for their chance to be at the counter before starting to decide their order.
There are three things that one should never discuss in the office: sex, politics and religion. In Seattle this means not talking about coffee: it’s as good as sex, as controversial as politics and people definitely believe in it.
One of the main questions job seekers in Seattle ask is “What kind of coffee do you have?”
As with many others, it was one visit and one cup. The endless list spouted by the clerk [barista is just a gloss] before I could say, ‘Black one sugar,’ the price and the taste told me that I wasn’t ever gonna go there again.
Hey, you have to remember – 40 years in the desert needs caffeine even if it dehydrates you a bit. That wasn’t the Israeli’s fault, Moses was trying to launch the first travel agency and developed the first walking tour in the middle east.
Last year I went back to the Starbucks in Stanford Mall after 3 years. They had removed all the tables and chairs. All that was left were the benches built into the walls. What a drag. It used to be a comfortable place
Wow, so much Starbucks bashing. You’d think they were the Evil Empire. Too much success, I guess.I started getting my coffee beans from them back when there were only two stores, the market and University Place. Still the most reliable place to find the low acid kind we prefer.
I’ve long suspected that the government was putting something in bottled water to make the masses stupid. Something has to explain it, but perhaps it is in over priced coffee instead.
HidariMak 10 months ago
If the followers of Moses did find a gourmet coffee counter there, some of them would still be in line, waiting for their chance to be at the counter before starting to decide their order.
Bilan 10 months ago
That can’t be Seattle. It’s not raining.
Sanspareil 10 months ago
They may have got there too latte!
eromlig 10 months ago
You can check out of Seattle, but you can never leave. (Apologies, Eagles…)
danketaz Premium Member 10 months ago
Careful or they’ll start worshiping the golden coffee bean.
daveoverpar 10 months ago
The Seattle shop would already be closed because of drugs, crime and the homeless crapping at the front door.
c141starlifter 10 months ago
OMG, for those of us who go to the Promised Land, we will still need to tolerate the Logo from Seattle.
WDemBlk Premium Member 10 months ago
HAPPY MARDI GRAS to all!
dot-the-I 10 months ago
Grounds for an exodus break.
Zebrastripes 10 months ago
So this is where kiosks and venders got the idea….LOL
michealc Premium Member 10 months ago
Seattle hates Starbucks today just because it is a big company and not run by the government.
goboboyd 10 months ago
The Biscotti is a bit soft from the humidity.
MS72 10 months ago
And GOD said, “Let there be DUNK’N”.
Mainesailah Premium Member 10 months ago
I am soooo glad I don’t like coffee.
dflak 10 months ago
There are three things that one should never discuss in the office: sex, politics and religion. In Seattle this means not talking about coffee: it’s as good as sex, as controversial as politics and people definitely believe in it.
One of the main questions job seekers in Seattle ask is “What kind of coffee do you have?”
Timothy Madigan Premium Member 10 months ago
Time to drop the arms and say.. maybe Egypt wasn’t THAT bad?
Redd Panda 10 months ago
Embarrass yourself, ask for a large Black. Kid will say "A monte verde? rusty cubano? cafe’ del floppina? et C. While you stand there, puzzled.
Went to starbucks. Once.
Hydrohead 10 months ago
As someone who lives near the Seattle area, I would personally hope to find one of our local breweries or maybe even a new brewery.
sandpiper 10 months ago
As with many others, it was one visit and one cup. The endless list spouted by the clerk [barista is just a gloss] before I could say, ‘Black one sugar,’ the price and the taste told me that I wasn’t ever gonna go there again.
ladykat 10 months ago
Not right now, people, we’re busy!
Ignatz Premium Member 10 months ago
Is this some Seattle joke that I’m not getting?
T Smith 10 months ago
“Try our artisanal manna!”
cbedda 10 months ago
Hey, you have to remember – 40 years in the desert needs caffeine even if it dehydrates you a bit. That wasn’t the Israeli’s fault, Moses was trying to launch the first travel agency and developed the first walking tour in the middle east.
Space_cat 10 months ago
I wandered the desert for 3, and I finally had enough, must have been the lack of caffeine!
MeGoNow Premium Member 10 months ago
That’s what Seattle need. More homeless.
mindjob 10 months ago
Last year I went back to the Starbucks in Stanford Mall after 3 years. They had removed all the tables and chairs. All that was left were the benches built into the walls. What a drag. It used to be a comfortable place
Dianna Brown 10 months ago
LOL!! Yeah, well…… Seattle does have it’s perks. (Pun intended.)
mistercatworks 10 months ago
I remember this. It’s the parting of the hazelnut milk sea. :)
HA! 10 months ago
Wow, so much Starbucks bashing. You’d think they were the Evil Empire. Too much success, I guess.I started getting my coffee beans from them back when there were only two stores, the market and University Place. Still the most reliable place to find the low acid kind we prefer.
The Brooklyn Accent Premium Member 10 months ago
It’s a blessing from the Almighty…Star-baruch’s.
leemorse9777 10 months ago
I’ve long suspected that the government was putting something in bottled water to make the masses stupid. Something has to explain it, but perhaps it is in over priced coffee instead.
keenanthelibrarian 10 months ago
Is that stuff he’s selling kosher? And how would it taste after 40 years??
eddi-TBH 10 months ago
“40 Year Buzz Blend” was mistranslated to “manna from Heaven”.
cherns Premium Member 10 months ago
https://www.theonion.Com/new-starbucks-opens-in-rest-room-of-existing-starbucks-1819564800
https://www.theonion.Com/starbucks-to-begin-sinister-phase-two-of-operation-1819565956
RPS11 10 months ago
The New Jersey version would have a toll booth!
[Unnamed Reader - 14b4ce] 10 months ago
That’s supposed to be the RED sea