To be honest, Ive only recently started going to Starbucks on a "general" basis. Ive always considered Starbucks very high class or "rich" type luxury that is directed to very successful, rich, individuals who either have a good steady career, job, business or their just rich?
This can easily be justified since many of their drinks are more than $3-4 dollars for the smallest size (TALL). However, though they truthful are more expensive and much more looked upon compared to competitors such as Tim Hortons (more for the general/poor population in some people minds, since you can get a drink as low as a $1.50), Second Cup, Coffee time etc, I believe they have good reason to be.
Starbucks is very inviting. Compared to other coffee and overall general fast food or coffee chains, Starbucks is more on the classy side. From all the main Starbucks I have visited, even if it was for a few minutes, I haven't had to worry about loud teenagers talking or giggling, immature people sitting and talking and have not yet had a bad experience with customer service. The environment is elegant, especially within the more "high class" areas. Most times during the day its quiet (besides from the blender roaring away). Usually people are doing school work, business related assignments, online blogging or to just there to have some relaxation time. Summer time is also fun when the patio is open and talking with a good group of friends or planning for future vacations or investments are always fun.
When I bought my Pandora bracelet, the employee told me about her sister who had went to Starbucks every single day, either after school or on her days off to find a boyfriend. She went so often that they eventually hired her part time. Eventually, she went from zero boyfriend, to 4 candidates. I guess Starbucks is a good place to meet that "special someone"
Now for the benefits of Starbucks that I love and of course why I like pumpkin spice during the October season.
1. Loyalty Card/Rewards Program: This is one of the major perks I love and is a reason why many people go to Starbucks. I bought this card this summer and started the reward program. You collect 5 starts to be green and need 30 stars to be Gold. Once you get the Gold card (which has your name) you get to collect more stars for free drinks (12 star- 1 free drink @ any size!!), get exclusive deals and specials, and once you reach another 30 stars it renews your Gold Card for another year. So if you go to Starbucks on the regular, your pretty much set. Pretty Nice compared to other places where you have to signup for a credit card before getting points/deals ex.Tim hortons.
2. Low Fat/Non Fat or Variety of combinations for Weight Loss: One thing about being on diets or trying to lose weight is having to cut off the sugary stuff which usually includes luxury drinks like these. However, thanks to Starbucks having MANY option, from choices of what type of milk, whip cream and flavouring shots, you can make your drink low in calories and be more on the healthy side. Pretty nice to lose weight and still enjoy the luxury of a nice vanilla bean latte.3. Customer Service: Finally, Starbucks really tries their best with pleasing there customers. I for one have no patience in that department cause some people are damn right stuck up and Starbucks is were you meet at least 10/day. One negative of being a shop that services successful range of individuals who are high on the hierarchy is dealing with VERY specific, annoying, you better get my drink right or Im contacting your HR customers. When I worked at Cineplex we got those type of people all the time. Example:
I want my drink extra extra hot, with 2 shots of vanilla, half a shot of mint no sugar added, with non fat milk, no foam and Splenda must be put in the milk and steamed...
^ Yes that has actually been requested before.... Don't go to cineplex and expect that "kind" of service
Anyways, going back to Pumpkin Spice, I can defiantly understand its popularity. If made correctly, the flavour is just a perfect amount, blended well with the foam and whip cream, and at a really good temperature that really puts you in the October mood. Having it today with Starbucks Bountiful Blueberry Muffin, egg and bacon really lightened my mood of "Grumpy" Nurse who finished her Night shift.
Anyways, thats my opinion of my Starbucks experience so far. Summer bring my favourite Mocha Cookie Crumble Frap and now Fall is my Pumpkin Spice Latte. Im not very familiar with Christmas drinks but I will defiantly be trying them this year.
Till Next time <3
Yumoyori <3~
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