I was annoyed enough to write all of this up. I used to go regularly, and the rewards program was genuinely a good deal, and made it worth going to Starbucks. Now, even if I set aside all of the horrible things they’re doing, I wanted to show just what an absolute shit program this is, and why there is absolutely no use in trying to “gain starbucks status”.

  • comador @lemmy.worldEnglish
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    17 days ago

    Even as an American, I’ve stopped drinking this garbage years ago.

    Virtually every Mom and Pop shop tastes better at this point so do yourself a favor and support a local small business instead.

    • aGlassDarkly@piefed.zipEnglish
      1·
      17 days ago

      I gave up completely and just bought an espresso machine. Sure it’s gigantic and it and the grinder take up a fuck ton of counter space, but turns out making a latte the way I like it wasn’t that hard to learn.

      • comador @lemmy.worldEnglish
        1·
        17 days ago

        Jealous. I wish I could do that, but I neither have the space nor the money for a good espresso machine. I’m a major fan of Breville btw.

        • aGlassDarkly@piefed.zipEnglish
          1·
          17 days ago

          I coveted mine (variations of the LUCCA A53) for about seven years before I could manage the funds. It still feels absurd but I can’t argue with the results.

    • foggy@lemmy.worldEnglish
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      17 days ago

      Tastes better and is cheaper.

      Like unless your coffee drink is a children’s dessert beverage then I really have 0 idea why anyone goes.

    • Assassassin@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
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      17 days ago

      I started brewing mine again. It’s gonna take me more time to go to a drive through or gas station, while costing me money than it actually takes me to make a cup in the morning.

      Plus it’s guaranteed to be made how I like it.

      • comador @lemmy.worldEnglish
        1·
        17 days ago

        I love my Lavazza coffee blend. I grind and brew it as often as I can. However, I have days where I hit the fuckit button at 5am and have to buy coffee somewhere.

  • DivineDev@piefed.socialEnglish
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    17 days ago

    What the fuck are bonus stars. Why do they expire sometimes. And I can get fractions of them? Double star days??? Holy hell I this is the most overly convoluted bonus program I’ve ever seen, my local coffee place gives you a stamp on your stamp card and when you’ve collected 10 you get a free coffee.