I bought a can of $1 albertson's ground coffee

[iwearnosox]

It's truly vile. I've been spoiled with the starbucks beans for too long, thought I'd try an "economy" coffee. It doesn't even taste like coffee at all, more like triumph the insult comic sauce.

What's a good coffee grind/bean that's not overpriced like starbucks?

 

[dartworth]

Dunkin' Donuts Coffee > Starbucks

 

[RossMAN]

7 Eleven > Starbucks

Just don't read Eli's sig, it's all lies!

 

[Spoooon]

It seems like Starbucks to Albertson's brand is an odd way to go. Why not try something in the middle?

 

[Heisenberg]

Yeah, the store brand coffee is always nasty. I'm lucky here because there's a local bean place the store carries that's good but cheaper than starbucks. The other brand that's not too bad is Millstone, but they might not have it where you are.

 

[iwearnosox]

Originally posted by: Spoooon
It seems like Starbucks to Albertson's brand is an odd way to go. Why not try something in the middle?

I wanted to see just how deep the rabbit hole went. I think I found the bottom.

 

[pyonir]

i'd just get the random 'major' brands. Folgers, Maxwell House, etc. ANy of that is fine with me.

 

[iwearnosox]

Originally posted by: dartworth
Dunkin' Donuts Coffee > Starbucks

Maybe I should order some online. There's no DD near me that I know of.

 

[Entity]

Starbucks beans really aren't all that great. You're in Cali, right? Don't you have some local roasters?

Rob

 

[atom]

Peet's!!! Although I don't think it's that much cheaper than $tarbucks.

 

[iwearnosox]

Originally posted by: Entity
Starbucks beans really aren't all that great. You're in Cali, right? Don't you have some local roasters?

Rob

We've got a peets, I don't know if you'd call them a "local roaster." Finding good tasting coffee is deceivingly complex.

 

[iwearnosox]

Are any of the costco brands good? I know they carry Starbucks but it's french roast. I don't like the french roast.

 

[jjessico]

dunkin doughnuts > starbucks

I will second that.

 

[AkumaX]

Originally posted by: RossMAN
7 Eleven > Starbucks

Just don't read Eli's sig, it's all lies!

aint that the truth!

i went to starbucks 2 days ago just to be fed crap toilet water w/ a hint of caramel

went to 7-11 last night, made a nice mix of hot cocoa, s'mores, coffee and marshmellows (they have mini marshmellows!!! in a parmesan-type can!!!)

 

[Chaotic42]

Cafe Du Monde is the best. If it doesn't have chickory in it, it can't be good coffee.

 

[HappyPuppy]

I like Seatle's Best. I get the beans for $6.00/lb at Ralph's.

 

[Siddhartha]

As a rule, you get what you pay for. A pound of a good quality coffee is cheap around 25 to 50 cents per cup.

 

[Entity]

Originally posted by: Sifl
Are any of the costco brands good? I know they carry Starbucks but it's french roast. I don't like the french roast.

Costco has a good variety of stuff here. While it isn't great, it's probably as good as Starbucks brand, but it's fresh roasted (get it straight out of the roaster). There's a lot better out there, but for $2.50/lb, you can't complain.

Rob

 

[ucdbiendog]

Originally posted by: Sifl
It's truly vile. I've been spoiled with the starbucks beans for too long, thought I'd try an "economy" coffee. It doesn't even taste like coffee at all, more like triumph the insult comic sauce.

What's a good coffee grind/bean that's not overpriced like starbucks?

this guy i used to work with used the EXACT same words you did to describe it. heh

 

[tweakmm]

Originally posted by: Entity
Starbucks beans really aren't all that great. You're in Cali, right? Don't you have some local roasters?

Rob

Starbucks beans are crap compared to a good local roaster.

 

[johnjbruin]

Originally posted by: RossMAN
7 Eleven > Starbucks

Just don't read Eli's sig, it's all lies!

yup. i love the variety of flavors they have. and its cheap good coffee.
also... hot chocolate with marshmellows... yummy stuff

starbucks is for hanging out, not good cofee IMO

 

[fredtam]

Community Coffee - between roast

link

 

[Sluggo]

Originally posted by: atom
Peet's!!! Although I don't think it's that much cheaper than $tarbucks.

I wish I could get Peet's coffee around here, really good stuff, but difficult to find someone to bring it to my house.

Doesnt Staples carry Starbucks coffee now?

 

[vi edit]

Chock full O Nuts is a great low budget coffee.

 

[Rumpltzer]

Hm? Albertson's coffee... that was pretty brave. How about trying Sanka instant coffee next? I hear that's what they serve in prison.