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i know this is probably an old debate - but im throwing down my gauntlet - mcdonalds coffee>starbucks

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I don't drink the plain coffee at Starbucks, but I tried it at McDonald's today. This was my first time drinking it since they "improved" it. It was weak, tasted fairly close to what I imagine crap tastes like, and was not even close to being hot enough. I tried it plain, no cream or sweetener, as that is how I drink restaurant coffee.

I liked McDonald's coffee well enough when they brewed Seattle's Best, but whatever this new "Premium Roast" stuff is does not live up to that.
 
Originally posted by: bignateyk
In terms of fast food coffee:

McDonalds > Sheetz > * >>>>>>>> Starbucks
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DD is > McDs

and yes Sheetz is amazing for pretty much everything 24/7
 
Originally posted by: Don Rodriguez
I had a large (i think its grande - or venti or something) starbucks with 4 splendas and cream (like my coffee sweet)

then I had a large mcdonalds with 4 splendas and cream.
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I would argue you are not even really drinking coffee once you've put that much crap in it.

Anyway, I like Starbuck's espresso, but hate their drip. There are a couple of local places that do it better than anyone though, so I tend to stick with those.

KT
 
It's not like it's the same at every location. If you think that, you are an idiot.

That said, I don't go to starbucks anymore, there are way too many other options around here to choose a major chain. Cherry St. FTW!
 
Originally posted by: Descartes
Originally posted by: Anubis
Originally posted by: Fritzo
Originally posted by: newb111
Starbucks coffee is one of the worst I've ever had.
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Exaggerate much?
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no hes not and i agree with him
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Can you explain why, exactly?
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because its either burnt, weak or watered down, untill recently over priced, just non flavorfull in generall and you cant order in english
 
I'm not picky; I drink it black and think both are fine. As well as coffee from pretty much anywhere, including the carts on the street -- as long as it isn't watered down as it often is, I'm looking at you guy with a cart outside New York County Courthouse!

That said, considering I'd have to go into a McDonald's to get McDonald's coffee, Starbucks wins. I prefer not to come out coated in a sheen of grease and feeling like I lost 50 IQ points conversing with the staff, all the while fending off screaming children running wild through the restaurant while waiting behind a homeless guy counting out change for his breakfast.
 
Originally posted by: loup garou
That said, considering I'd have to go into a McDonald's to get McDonald's coffee, Starbucks wins. I prefer not to come out coated in a sheen of grease and feeling like I lost 50 IQ points conversing with the staff, all the while fending off screaming children running wild through the restaurant while waiting behind a homeless guy counting out change for his breakfast.
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Truth.

KT
 
Originally posted by: loup garou
I'm not picky; I drink it black and think both are fine. As well as coffee from pretty much anywhere, including the carts on the street -- as long as it isn't watered down as it often is, I'm looking at you guy with a cart outside New York County Courthouse!

That said, considering I'd have to go into a McDonald's to get McDonald's coffee, Starbucks wins. I prefer not to come out coated in a sheen of grease and feeling like I lost 50 IQ points conversing with the staff, all the while fending off screaming children running wild through the restaurant while waiting behind a homeless guy counting out change for his breakfast.
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you can get it through the drive through
 
Originally posted by: Anubis
Originally posted by: loup garou
I'm not picky; I drink it black and think both are fine. As well as coffee from pretty much anywhere, including the carts on the street -- as long as it isn't watered down as it often is, I'm looking at you guy with a cart outside New York County Courthouse!

That said, considering I'd have to go into a McDonald's to get McDonald's coffee, Starbucks wins. I prefer not to come out coated in a sheen of grease and feeling like I lost 50 IQ points conversing with the staff, all the while fending off screaming children running wild through the restaurant while waiting behind a homeless guy counting out change for his breakfast.
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you can get it through the drive through
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Drive what?
 
Originally posted by: loup garou
Originally posted by: Anubis
Originally posted by: loup garou
I'm not picky; I drink it black and think both are fine. As well as coffee from pretty much anywhere, including the carts on the street -- as long as it isn't watered down as it often is, I'm looking at you guy with a cart outside New York County Courthouse!

That said, considering I'd have to go into a McDonald's to get McDonald's coffee, Starbucks wins. I prefer not to come out coated in a sheen of grease and feeling like I lost 50 IQ points conversing with the staff, all the while fending off screaming children running wild through the restaurant while waiting behind a homeless guy counting out change for his breakfast.
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you can get it through the drive through
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Drive what?
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drive-through
 
Originally posted by: Anubis
Originally posted by: loup garou
Originally posted by: Anubis
Originally posted by: loup garou
I'm not picky; I drink it black and think both are fine. As well as coffee from pretty much anywhere, including the carts on the street -- as long as it isn't watered down as it often is, I'm looking at you guy with a cart outside New York County Courthouse!

That said, considering I'd have to go into a McDonald's to get McDonald's coffee, Starbucks wins. I prefer not to come out coated in a sheen of grease and feeling like I lost 50 IQ points conversing with the staff, all the while fending off screaming children running wild through the restaurant while waiting behind a homeless guy counting out change for his breakfast.
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you can get it through the drive through
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Drive what?
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drive-through
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What through?
 
Originally posted by: Anubis
umm you're dumb

hows that
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umm..I'm in Manhattan. Not too many drive throughs here, smart guy. And if there were, I don't think they'd much appreciate me walking through them.
 
Originally posted by: loup garou
Originally posted by: Anubis
umm you're dumb

hows that
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umm..I'm in Manhattan. Not too many drive throughs here, smart guy. And if there were, I don't think they'd much appreciate me walking through them.
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:laugh:
 
Originally posted by: loup garou
Originally posted by: Anubis
umm you're dumb

hows that
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umm..I'm in Manhattan. Not too many drive throughs here, smart guy. And if there were, I don't think they'd much appreciate me walking through them.
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sucks for you

another reason not to move to a city no drive throughs
 
Originally posted by: loup garou
Originally posted by: Anubis
umm you're dumb

hows that
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umm..I'm in Manhattan. Not too many drive throughs here, smart guy. And if there were, I don't think they'd much appreciate me walking through them.
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:laugh:

The only thing I'll buy from starbucks is their unground beans, which are pretty damn good I think.
 
Originally posted by: Anubis
Originally posted by: loup garou
Originally posted by: Anubis
umm you're dumb

hows that
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umm..I'm in Manhattan. Not too many drive throughs here, smart guy. And if there were, I don't think they'd much appreciate me walking through them.
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sucks for you

another reason not to move to a city no drive throughs
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Yeah, that's number one on most people's lists when determining where to live. :roll:
 
Originally posted by: Zaitsev
Originally posted by: loup garou
Originally posted by: Anubis
umm you're dumb

hows that
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umm..I'm in Manhattan. Not too many drive throughs here, smart guy. And if there were, I don't think they'd much appreciate me walking through them.
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:laugh:

The only thing I'll buy from starbucks is their unground beans, which are pretty damn good I think.
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No. They're over-roasted garbage.
 
I agree that starbucks is pretty acidic, but compared to mcdonalds? no contest... i think the only thing that changed when mcdonalds changed to "premium" coffee is that they changed the cup and gave it an annoying ad campaign...
 
I like pretty much all coffee. I drink it black. I like it strong. My ideal cup of coffee is a medium or dark roast Sumatra.
Personally, I think McDonalds coffee is great. It is a bit weaker/mellower than ideal, but it's very good, and not at all bitter since they've switched to Arabica.
I also like Starbucks coffee quite a bit. It does have a hint of a "burnt" taste to it, but I actually prefer it that way.
That said, between the two, I'll drink both and enjoy!
 
Originally posted by: loup garou
umm..I'm in Manhattan. Not too many drive throughs here, smart guy. And if there were, I don't think they'd much appreciate me walking through them.
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Get a girl's tricycle, a pink one with ribbons and a bell :thumbsup:
 
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