Once upon a time, they were useful for free wireless. Not so much anymore now that far more pleasant and reasonable places such as Chick-fil-A, Wendy’s and Mickey D’s also offer it.
Thanks, that reminds me, I’m craving a Chick-fil-A Spicey Chicken sammich and some waffle fries for lunch today.
There are plenty of alternatives, including independent cafés that use better quality beans. Starbucks is overpriced and crowded with the kinds of numb skulls who put Coexist stickers on their Prius (is the plural Priae?).