What more needs to be known other than, “Stay the hell away from Starbucks”?
Amen.
Haven't been in one in about 5 years. I've seen some really smart and diligent workers there, and I've seen some real losers. I stopped going there when I realize it was all a crap-shoot.
When I feel like spending a lot of money on coffee, I go to a local bakery shop, where their barrista is part-owner and is a true professional. Local, local, local.