Best I can do is a dunkin that a bunch of homeless people hang out at

Starbucks has the same shit going on. Fuck them both and support local coffee shops

I’d support guys like Lorca if it didn’t take 75 minutes to get a cappuccino.

I’d go to Lorca II. Just give me a place that knows how to make a latte near CP where I can order ahead on my phone.

You ever try ordering a sandwich from Lorca? It genuinely takes forever.

Boycott Starbucks! Their workers are being treated like shit across the country by union-busting management; hence the national strikes. Support small business by drinking local!

I legitimately don’t understand the devotion to Starbucks. So many better options out there for coffee/lattes/chai.

Here’s the deal. Honey Joe’s, Lorca, Winfield are all great, but they close early and have clunky/non-existent ordering apps. Your average Starbucks makes a cup off coffee just as good as any of them (fight me), is fast, has an easy ordering app, and stays open till 9. There are plenty of good reasons to shop local vs. big chain, but don’t pretend to not understand why people like Starbucks.

And they forget half the ingredients AND give you an attitude.

Fair point. By the way, just moved to town and went to honey joes quickly once. I was so confused by the concept? Is it a day care too? What is the business model? So many kids in there I don’t think I’d return. I want peace and as much quiet as possible when I sit in a coffee shop.

It’s like I get it the kitchen and coffee making zone are two separate areas, but when you ask the baristas about the sandwich part of the order they act like you just started speaking a different language to them. As if they’re not even aware you can get a sandwich there.

😂😂

I think consistency over quality is what average people like about it. Your latte is the same here, on a work trip in Chicago, on vacation Florida, /etc

I personally try to go to different coffee shops every day when I'm traveling but it can be a real crap shoot or a lot of preemptive googling and hoping for the best

(Starbucks employees are treated better than 90% of locally owned Shops)

I Still think its better to support local over big boys whenever you can though, Lorca and Turning points ftw

Just an FYI, there used to be a Starbucks where Winfield is now and there is a reason Starbucks didn't end up lasting.

That makes a lot of sense. Too bad, because variety is the spice of life. How boring to never try anything new!

Starbucks in Target isn't too far and I usually need to go to Target for stuff anyway. Bonus points if you climb the stairs to burn some extra calories before your coffee!

I agree - I always like to try a new spot when I can!

Ah everyone else is treated like shit so Starbucks workers have nothing to worry about - got it.

Everyone deserves dignity and fair treatment in the workplace.

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