The only problem I have with 7-11 is the fact that I leave very early for work (5:30) and at that time in the morning, the illegals have pulled up in their trucks to buy Red Bulls and pupusas (El Jefe gets coffee). I wind up being 25th in line with one guy at the register. If I want to get to work on time, my only option is to go to Starbucks.
I worked at 7-11 for about three years; I rarely shop there now. Nothing against the company; I’ve just seen too much of it.
I liked their coffee when I first returned from living in Europe for a year, because most American coffee is flavorless next to European coffee. But Starbucks eventually expanded, and I was able to get coffee that was more European style than anything I could get at 7-11. At home, I drink dark roast—again, more European style. I think American style coffee tends towards the light or medium roasts, which I find nearly flavorless.