I grew up here in town and had the required snob personality that everything local was best. I never went into Starbucks until I began working there. While Starbucks may not have the advantage of local flavor and personality, they definitely make up for it in the quality of their beans, drip coffee, and espresso drinks. And most importantly, they treat their employees with respect and great benefits. And you don't have to worry about getting snobbed by a cooler-than-thou-attitude hipster. Find a real cause to get angry about. It's only coffee.
Pros: quality of product, consistency
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