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Cassie325 12-05-2008 09:15 AM

The old Starbucks....on 441
 
RUMOR has it that this space is going to be occupied soon by Barnie's coffee....they are out of Orlando and have really great coffee!!
:mornincoffee:

The location is beautiful inside so I am hoping that this happens soon!!

:clap2::clap2:

KathieI 12-05-2008 06:16 PM

Wow, I didn't realize the old Starbucks closed. I always thought paying $5 for a cup of coffee was insane. Hope Barnie's will be properly priced coffee and taste better.

cologal 12-05-2008 08:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KathieI (Post 176315)
Wow, I didn't realize the old Starbucks closed. I always thought paying $5 for a cup of coffee was insane. Hope Barnie's will be properly priced coffee and taste better.

As a loyal daily Starbucks coffee drinker I can tell you I have never paid $5.00 for a cup of coffee at Starbucks. I usually get either a Tall Decaf of the day...<2.00 (unless it is an airport) or a Decaf Espresso Macchiato usually about $2.50. (I pay extra for a third shot)

I was so excited when I saw the Starbucks on the Square at Spanish Square and then another at LSL. During my lifestyle tour I took the cart out every morning to get my fix at LSL.

Now I will have to trek a little further to Spanish Springs.

Sometimes Starbucks gets a bad rap.

Only 2 weeks until the trek to TV....Yeah. It was 21 degrees today here.

Cassie325 12-05-2008 10:52 PM

Well....you are both right....a regular cup of coffee is definitely not $5....but if you get a froo froo drink like I do.....it is most certainly about $5!!

Not to worry Cologal....there are 3 Starbucks in town....and one at Target!!

But the addition of a Barnie's will be great...a different choice! I have heard great things about them....and they are a local company....out of Orlando....

I love my Starbucks Venti White Mocha non-fat with whip and an extra shot....for $5.....BUT I love good coffee and will have to check them out!!

:beer3: (pretend that is coffee instead of beer...LOL)

Mallory 12-06-2008 09:29 AM

I guess it was before my time, but where was the old Starbucks on 441?

Helene2008 12-06-2008 04:43 PM

Just got back from an Arts and Crafts festival and Starbuck's was giving out samples.....Chocolate Espresso Truffle with whipped cream and chocolate shavings....good thing it was only a tiny cup (I'm on a diet....as usual) anyway, it was gooood give it a try for something different.

graciegirl 12-06-2008 04:49 PM

I am the only person left in the universe who has never had a Starbucks...anything. I love coffee. My favorite is brewed by Sweetie. That man makes a good cup of coffee.

You think I am missing something?

chelsea24 12-06-2008 05:07 PM

Huh???
 
$5.00 a cup at Starbucks! What do you gals order! I'm always there and a large coffee with caramel costs me $1.98. I love Starbucks but I'm always in the market for good coffee. It will be nice to have both Starbucks and Barnie's.
Yummmm. :laugh: I'm sure they'll be similar in price.

KathieI 12-06-2008 05:18 PM

Wow!! Sounds to me like Los Angeles was even more overpriced than I thought. Haven't had a Starbucks here but it was close to $5 for a grande size of lattee mocha with soy milk something or other. Problem with Starbucks is it tastes like gasoline so you need to doctor it up with all the flavors you can. Hope Barnie's will be better.

Helene that Chocolate espresso one sounds good, I'll try it, but not too often, I'm on a diet tooo.....

Rokinronda 12-06-2008 08:01 PM

Large hazlenut iced coffee, cream and sugar, from Dunkin Donuts is still this RI girls 1st choice. It is especially refreshing, here, in warm Fl.. The McDonalds iced hazelnut coffee, is a close second!

dfn8tly 12-07-2008 11:13 AM

I believe I just read in today's newspaper that Barney's is opening this week. I didn't pay a lot of attention because I'm not a big coffee drinker. A couple of cups in the a.m. will usually do me.

gemorc 12-07-2008 07:08 PM

I read in the Daily Sun that Barney's is opening in the empty Starbucks on 466. That is in what is called Buffalo Ridge.

zcaveman 12-08-2008 10:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mallory (Post 176371)
I guess it was before my time, but where was the old Starbucks on 441?

I think they mean the old Starbucks on 466.

MMC24 12-09-2008 08:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rokinronda (Post 176454)
Large hazlenut iced coffee, cream and sugar, from Dunkin Donuts is still this RI girls 1st choice. It is especially refreshing, here, in warm Fl.. The McDonalds iced hazelnut coffee, is a close second!

Rokinronda is right, Dunkin Donuts Iced Coffee "Rocks"

Cassie325 12-09-2008 08:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zcaveman (Post 176788)
I think they mean the old Starbucks on 466.

Oops...did it again....no wonder I am always getting lost!!!:ohdear:

Yes it is the old Starbucks (which ofcourse was the newest one) on Rte. 466 in front of Walmart....


Thanks Z for fixing the info!!

marianne237 12-09-2008 10:09 AM

coffee fix
 
Has any one else tried MJ Bagels in Colony Plaza? Love the Kona coffee there!

Helene2008 12-09-2008 10:41 AM

I agreed Marianne....the Kona coffee was very good. We stopped when we were there for Thanksgiving.

GMONEY 12-09-2008 11:11 AM

Nothing Like a Venti Vanilla Latte... Heck when I was in NYC, I paid 6.50 for a vanilla latte.

Cassie325 12-28-2008 12:36 AM

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rekop 12-28-2008 07:28 AM

I used to find the Starbucks regular coffee a little too strong for my taste, but I love their lattes. Now I've heard they changed their coffee and have a different blend? What makes Starbucks so nice is the atmosphere. I like having a comfortable easy type chair to sit in and read the newspaper and drink my coffee. In warm weather, the tables outside on Sumter are nice to sit and watch the activities in the Square. We'll try to save some nice weather for you, Cologal. Cassie, you're right, it will be nice to have Barnies as an alternative.

graciegirl 12-28-2008 08:11 AM

There is coffee and there are milkshakes and hot sweet drinks.

Coffee is .......McDonalds. Wonderful. Even better, the first steaming cup served to me by Sweetie at about five in the morning...with the paper. YES!

Never thought about myself as picky at the table but I can't stand flavored coffee. Hazlenut and vanilla...YUCKO.

Anyone else share this strange and isolated aversion?


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