STARBUCKS. do you feel their FOOD AND BEVERAGES is worth the high price?

Question

STARBUCKS. do you feel their FOOD AND BEVERAGES is worth the high price?

Answer 1

The food? Definitely not. The beverages? That depends on whether you include the coffee grounds that you buy. I will buy a Raspberry latte on occassion, but it's not worth the money if you're going all the time. Also it makes a difference if you're just grabbing a coffee to go or if you're planning on sitting there for two hours with your laptop.

As for the coffee grounds or beans, they're typically around $8-$10 a bag, which is about the same as most high-end coffee and certainly worth the price when compared to cheaper grounds or beans.

So generally I say it's definitely worth it to buy the bags of coffee, and worth it to buy the beverages at the shop if it's on occasion, but if you're the type to go through the drive-through every morning before work rather than making your own most of the time, then no. Your wallet will shrink very fast.

(All my opinion of course, like the rest of the answers)

Answer 2

NO! It's become sort of a status symbol to carry that Starbucks cup around. I can come up with numerous reasons why their offerings are NOT worth the high price and I can find numerous ways to spend my money on things that might actually be useful in life. I frequent a grocery store that has a Starbuck's kiosk in it. You can get a cup of coffee in the deli for 50 cents and pick up a danish in the bakery for 50 cents. The same danish Starbucks charges 2 or 3 dollars. Insanity!

Answer 3

No every cup of coffee i ever had tasted Burnt While they make delicious other treats The pricing is way too high For what you get So i dont even bother with them Not that my not patronizing in any Starbucks makes a difference There always crowded and as long as thats happening the prices can be driven farther up As long as demand is there They will set there own "fair "prices Which are not really fair just expensive

Answer 4

Absolutely not. I have never spent a single dime there and likely never will (I've only ever entered a Starbucks to meet someone or to accompany a friend). Starbucks has never really been about the products themselves but about the experience and the prestige factor. You pay twice as much (maybe more) simply for fancy Italian naming and snooty "baristas". I'm just not into that whole image thing. Plenty of people are however. It's no skin off my teeth though, I just find it weird that it is so popular. I guess there are plenty of people out there with lots of money and not much self esteem.

Answer 5

Not sure about their food because I've never had any there but their beverages no. I really think they need to lower their prices. Coffee are watered down and stale sometimes, iced coffee or iced tea is warm on occasions. It just isn't worth it. I'd rather go to 7 eleven and get a strong cup of Colombian for under three bucks.

Answer 6

Not really. I was charged $3 for a medium cup of almond milk. I would much rather go to a high end coffee shop and pay for something more authentic and delicious. I live in New York and there are many different choices when it comes to choosing where to get coffee or coffee-based drinks. The people in the suburbs, on the other hand, have limited options and are sometimes forced to choose Starbucks.

Answer 7

Here are my two farthings: I don't mean to knitpick about tidbits but one time I asked for an iced water with a cpl squirts of peppermint flavor, as I usually do when I can't afford much else before my next paycheck. I work a crappy part time job while studying, but I really enjoy hanging out in the warm and friendly environment, that genuine Starbucks places provide plus the one I go to is basically next door. It used to be that I'd just pay for the flavor, but now all of a sudden they call it a drink and charge for an iced tea. It's a FREE iced water with a 55 cent dose of flavor. Just one of many excuses to gauge more money out of people's wallets. Perhaps I should ask for the flavor in a seperate sample cup?

Answer 8

No. I never EVER go there unless I'm with someone who wants to go there.



I have to admit I do like the lemon pound cake.



But in general, the stuff is hideously over-priced. I cringe when I see my entry-level $15/hour employees drinking two Starbucks drinks a day while they are not bothering to contribute to their retirement plans (which has an employer match). It just drives me nuts.



Ten bucks a day times five days a week times 49 weeks a year = $2500/year plus the $2500 employer match they're losing out on.



In two years they could have 10k in their retirement but no, they'd rather make Howard Schultz even richer.

Answer 9

I feel their beverages are sometimes worth the price... but I do struggle with it because they don't measure out their espresso shots, steam milk to the correct texture, etc. basically, they aren't technically a high end coffee shop where to me it'd make a little more sense to pay those prices. Their food sucks though, I definitely don't think it's worth the price. But the brand name, having that logo on your cup, etc is essentially why it's so expensive. The quality... not so much.

Answer 10

yes and no. some of their drinks and food are terrific and reasonably priced. Frankly, I think their coffee is terrible. It is way to strong and their isn't enough cream to water it down.



Their bakery goods and now their new sandwich offerings are good. While it is nice to drop in for a Frappuccino once and a while, but it is not a place I frequent. I prefer Panera Bread and some of the smoothie chains more than Starbucks.

Answer 11

Food: some things yes like the almond crossaints, pumpkin muffin, bagels , yes. Other items like cake pop is too expensive 2$ for one bite is not that great of a price. Treat receipt is great I wish they had it all the time. Drinks are defiantly worth it, but only depending on what you get, if you're getting espresso, latte, and cappuccino, yes they're worth it. Regular black coffee is a great price 2,50 for a small/medium. once in a while I'll get a Frappuccino which is worth 6 dollars. Usually I will use my reward for that.

Answer 12

It's not that much higher than a lot of restaurants for a coffee. I go for a treat every couple weeks or so. Good food (and in this case, drink) is worth the price if it is really good. I don't know of a single person who goes there every day.

Answer 13

No. I feel like it's overpriced...especially the specialty drinks. But I guess if you're wanting a specialty drink then you'll have to pay more anyway. I usually order a cold brew black, it's not horribly expensive...but it's a little too expensive for just black coffee. I don't buy from Starbucks very often just because it's not in the budget.

Answer 14

You pay twice as much (maybe more) simply for fancy Italian naming and snooty "baristas". I'm just not into that whole image thing. Plenty of people are however. It's no skin off my teeth though, I just find it weird that it is so popular. I guess there are plenty of people out there with lots of money and not much self esteem. I go for a treat every couple weeks or so. Good food (and in this case, drink) is worth the price if it is really good.

Answer 15

Some of their items such as the bagels, pieces of cake, and muffins are indeed worth it. However, most are not. I refuse to pay almost $2 for one bite of a cake pop. The drinks are mediocre in taste. $5 for a drink that is not even that good is a rip off. And that price is usually only for the smalls. I only go their if my friends or family want to and I get the cheapest things which is tea.

Answer 16

I like the senior citizen price of the coffee at mcdonalds. I get a couple of refills, too. Starbucks is OK for the comfortable seating and the class of people, but only occasionally.

Answer 17

o. I never EVER go there unless I'm with someone who wants to go there.



I have to admit I do like the lemon pound cake.



But in general, the stuff is hideously over-priced. I cringe when I see my entry-level $15/hour employees drinking two Starbucks drinks a day while they are not bothering to contribute to their retirement plans (which has an employer match). It just drives me nuts.



Ten bucks a day times five days a w

Answer 18

I went into starbucks once in London Piccadilly london Looked at the menue and walked to Covent gardens and had 2 cups of tea for the Price of one in Bucks have never been back since

Answer 19

I have only ever used Starbucks once,and I won't be using them again.

I found their coffee below average,and the food was diabolical.

The prices they charge are ridiculously high for absolute rubbish....I would never recommend them to anyone...

Answer 20

I love Starbucks' beverages. I always get them when I can, but I don't think its worth the price.

Answer 21

No, they're overpriced and overrated. Their food isn't worth the price, and the drink, they're okay. I'm like paying extra for the logo... And I hate that my brother always go there; he is spending my parents money like there's no tomorrow whenever he gets the chance. Sorry Starbucks lovers.

Answer 22

I love their frappuccinos a lot, but there's a coffee shop down the street from me that does nearly the same thing for $3 per large. Because of that I don't believe the prices are worth it

Answer 23

No I don't.

But I have a group of about a dozen friends who converges on Starbucks every Saturday morning to share our week, and if I want to participate that is where I go.

Answer 24

It all depends, I think your buying what looks like a lifestyle. There's a lot of promotion that goes in to it that make people want to buy it. But if you look closely the prices aren't to different then caribou coffee or ink coffee.

I like the pastries and such from ink coffee ,

But they don't have a wide selection like Starbucks has.

Answer 25

Their Food, it's not the best. Its definitely not worth it. Their coffe is really good, but 4 dollars for a lattee can be expensive if you go consistently. Itso worth it only if your in a rush for a cup of coffee and don't have time to make one at home. At the very end, their coffe is worth it, but it would be best and money sufficient to make your own coffee if you drink everyday like me.

Answer 26

Just buy Starbucks coffee at your local grocery.

You can get the coffee cheaper and made just right to your specification(s).

I nearly had sticker shock when I looked at their food prices. A local bakery ( since 1888) is cheaper and more yummy.

Answer 27

I don't mind high prices if it's worth that but it is not! I had their lemon cake and after one bite I wanted to vomit, now I hate anything lemon.

I had a hot chocolate and it was pretty good, still not worth the high price though.

Answer 28

everything starbucks sell is so high price. its one of most expensive fast food like places to buy coffee and food. Its no joke. while stores clean, quality customer service and baritas, very clean and sanitary, and good work ethic, its too high. mcdonalds is cheaper but they are renovating stores and jacking up their prices. starbucls sets a bad market trend

Answer 29

Yes, I love Starbucks coffee

Answer 30

I've actually never had any food there other than their cake pops, which are amazing. I've repurchased their caramel frappe many times, but I must say McDonald's frappe's taste just the same or even better at times, also they are cheaper there. I always say if I can find it somewhere else cheaper for the same taste it's worth it.

Answer 31

I feel paying $2 for a cookie is ridiculous and a large shouldnt be almost $4. Their stuff is good but i dont buy from them often because of the prices.

Answer 32

Depends on the item. I know a grande coffee costs them around 39 cents to make but they sell for $4.75. Not worth it to be that expensive but I have disposable money so I do treat myself and my family to Starbucks from time to time.

Answer 33

Food? Definitely not. Beverages? Yes, to an extent.

Answer 34

No I wish they would lower the prices now I still go there once in awhile to get a frappuccino and maybe a smore but not often the frappuccinos would make my nose feel sore every time I have one.

Answer 35

I have bought coffee from them 3 times over the last ten years,

meh I prefer to lay down 2 bucks at a local owned coffee bar

Answer 36

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Answer 37

No way in hell. I can get a small cold drink for nearly $5 at Starbucks or I can get a small cold drink from tim hortons for $2

Answer 38

Definitely! I'm not a huge fan of their drinks myself, but I fully endorse the food! I love the unique snacks, sandwiches, and snack packages they have. They're healthy and nutritious, with a good balance of sweets for people like me with a sweet tooth. My favroite is a warmed chocolate croissant, with a spinach feta foldover and double chocolate chip drink

Answer 39

Fred meyers in Burlington has senior starbucks cup of coffe for a buck. So That is good. I do buy and grind their french

Answer 40

For the beverages yes

Answer 41

I love Starbucks especially their chai tea latte. Unfortunately I am not rich at all, and its a big waste of my money. So no it is not worth it, McDonalds, Dunkin Donuts, and Peets are good alternatives.

Answer 42

They are addictive my mother brought me a mocha frappuccino and i went back every day for a week then i realized i had been taken by the succubus on the Starbucks logo

Answer 43

Yes but the food and beverages at Mcdonalds is better.

Answer 44

Yes

Answer 45

They're overrated in my opinion. Nothing special, nothing fancy, it's just the name (or brand??), in my opinion. You can get coffee that tastes like the ones in starbucks for cheap. I think $5 for a coffee is pretty normal, tho.

Answer 46

No it's so overpriced!! It's because it's Starbucks and slapping that brand on things magically makes them expensive. but i do like the frappes though :P

Answer 47

They have a bottle of water that costs 1.50 and they donate 5 cents to charity (Ethos water). That is fcking bullsht, they already make a fortune from the coffee and the vanilla bean Frappuccinos.

Answer 48

Yes

Answer 49

I'm really not too sure because different people have different opinion. Maybe for me yes because of the popular brand Starbucks & different tastes of coffee.

Answer 50

Their drinks are definitely good but unless you are getting a regular coffee it's all way to much. I never had their food but the idea of it sounds awful.

Answer 51

No. The taste is like any other shops only. So why the high prices

Answer 52

Absolutely. I wouldn't buy them otherwise. It's expensive but that just persuades me not to make it a daily thing! (Grandest are very carby). But their breads and scones and croissants are heavenly and their fruit cups and paninis aren't bad either. I love all frappuccinos and a variety of lattes and mochas.

Answer 53

If someone else is paying then it is definitely worth the high price.

Answer 54

Like Starbucks but place is overrated to be honest

Answer 55

Absolutely NOT. Ridiculous status symbol, the desperate presumptuous and pretentious "need" to be seen as belonging to the "in" crowd, no different from when everyone had to be seen walking around with bottled water a few years ago.. ignorance and stupidity at its worse..

Answer 56

Not really a starbucks fan. Costa all the way

Answer 57

Yes

Answer 58

No, it is expensive dog food and stagnant pond water , and the regular Marxist queer customers don't help. An occasional busty barista is still not enough to cure it.

Answer 59

Lestermount

Answer 60

You Liberals and your 'climate change'! Starbucks contribution is TON'S of American trash! Your footprint;... make coffee at home you ignorant dufus!

Answer 61

To me, Starbucks coffee tastes soooo damn good and they are a valuable company but I wouldn't go there everyday.

Answer 62

I dont know what happend to our society why we are paying so much price for the same burger we can get in 1 $

Answer 63

Starbucks is overrated and worthless.



Let the hate flow.

Answer 64

I think their coffee is overrated and overpriced. For the price you pay, their coffee usually tastes mediocre. I usually just make instant coffee with hot water, sugar and creamer in the mornings.

Answer 65

Never been but I doubt I'd spend anything due to their pricing but I hear their coffee is good

Answer 66

No. I can get delicious coffee and food at McDonald's or Dunkin Donuts for much less.

Answer 67

Its not really a high price though? A tall is like 3.97. Thats affordable..

Answer 68

I prefer Costa Coffee

Answer 69

It would be too costly for a low budget, but why just grab a brewed cup of coffee for cheap like the usual?!

Answer 70

Cool

Answer 71

Yes, most expensive food offers good quality of taste and services. I may not affluent so I may not patronizing these high prize food yet the quality of the low cost food is also frustrating (in my experience of course). I like ordering Espresso """"""....

Answer 72

i can make better coffee at home or even on a camping trip. STarbucks does not have Turkish coffee

Answer 73

Nope

Answer 74

No. The coffee doesn't even taste good. It's a rip off.

Answer 75

Yeah

Answer 76

only th price of the oatmeal is worth the price

Answer 77

Nope. That's why I go to Dunkin' Donuts lmao.

Answer 78

For what I would pay for a cup of coffee could get a can of coffee and fix it myself the food no

Answer 79

Hhggh

Answer 80

Definitely not, all the wannabe trendy white girls go there including the weaboos, tumblr lovers and Instagram hoes,whores or hoez.

Answer 81

I wish I went to Starbucks at afterschool and get drink and say "Life's better than me" (lol)

Answer 82

starbucks is way too high. ITS SO HIGH only middle class and up people buy from there

Answer 83

Way Way Way

Way to high

for coffee

that can cost

5 cents at home.

Answer 84

For the most part, yes

Answer 85

Yes! Too expensive. Besides I do not drink coffee or tea or other drinks they serve. don't care for their food either.

Answer 86

Starbucks is the most overprices joint I ever had the displeasure to be in.

Answer 87

I can buy a bucket of ice cream for $4 instead of a frappe.

Answer 88

Most definitely not, i'm pretty sure they add extra money just for the handwritten names on the drinks

Answer 89

Absolutely not. I only go there because of convenience - they're on every bloody street corner.

Answer 90

I don't like their coffee, I tried some type of danish, it was hard, dry, and expensive! For my taste I find that particular brand way too strong, and bitter!

Answer 91

yes i love Starbucks

Answer 92

no - they charge so much. You're really paying so that the employees get a decent wage and for their charitable causes

Answer 93

Neither is good. Their coffee is too bitter for my taste, but I do like some of their lattes. But still, they're too expensive.

Answer 94

Nyet

Answer 95

You can charge any price to different class of clientele

Because you can not satisfy all

Answer 96

Double chocolate chip frappe

Answer 97

The food no. The drinks? Depends on what you get

Answer 98

No, yet I go there anyway! lol Starbucks is alright, good atmosphere and decent drinks.

Answer 99

no, not worth the high price

Answer 100

The food? No.... But the Beverages HELL YEAH!!!!

Answer 101

Not really! I make the best hot chocolate at home with milk and Nutella!

Answer 102

No, not really. But it's an OK occasional treat

Answer 103

Eh, they're not worth it. Especially what they support.

Answer 104

No it's definitely not there are better substitutes. Most people only buy things there because it's "so trendy"

Answer 105

Only if you're a spoiled teenage girl whose parents give her all the money she wants.

Answer 106

nope, I think it's way too overpriced, I prefer going to Dutch Brothers instead

Answer 107

peronally , no. if you are looking for coffee at a lower price, do what everyone else usually does, go to mcdonalds. that's where i go :/

Answer 108

No.

I only buy coffee from them, their food is not organic. Also, the stores aren t clean as they used to be

Answer 109

STARBUCKS. hell no I would not drink that nasty crap if it was free! I bought a cup once and threw it in the garbage --- never again!

Answer 110

No...I'd rather have Tim Horton's.

Answer 111

No, it's extremely overpriced I guess because it's trendy people still go there.

Answer 112

No their hot choc is nice but so is Greggs for half he price

Answer 113

Yes, I thinsk so. their FOOD AND BEVERAGES are nice and service even better.

Answer 114

Nope. It's WAAAAAYYYYYY too overpriced. And the dirty b*stards don't pay any tax...





Simples...

Answer 115

Naj

Answer 116

Ftt

Answer 117

Too expensive

Answer 118

Sometimes

Answer 119

No. Starbutts patrons are Kool-Aid drinkers.



"Haaaa-aaay, you wanna go to fourbuckth for a latte?"

Answer 120

no, starbucks is way overpriced.buts its revenue and profit dont seem to be slowing down

Answer 121

Nope!

Answer 122

Yes.

Answer 123

I think so. they have too many starbucks in close proximity too

Answer 124

I'm not a huge fan

Answer 125

I hate coffee soooo

Answer 126

No. I would rather go to a local coffee shop.

Answer 127

No, it's quite overpriced.

Answer 128

Never

Answer 129

Nope.

Answer 130

Ehh kinda I guess

Answer 131

No I don't

Answer 132

Starbux pays little or no tax here in UK.



Death to Starbux

Answer 133

No , I think it's overpriced

Answer 134

Yes, but I still go

Answer 135

Only if I have a gift card

Answer 136

Well they are a $78 billion company.... So I suppose it is.

Answer 137

Definitely not

Answer 138

Unless the food is organic, well no.

Answer 139

Their food and coffee is terrible.

Answer 140

not worth it at all to high

Answer 141

It depends

Answer 142

Not

Whip cream is enough

Answer 143

NO, Too high for me

Answer 144

Yes, absolutely!!!

Answer 145

What is starbucks ?

Answer 146

no, most of it is not. Because you can get the same things somewhere else for free.

Answer 147

If I could afford it, yes I would buy it everyday

Answer 148

Haven't been but i guess it would be overpriced.

Answer 149

Food, hell no coffee debatable

Answer 150

Absolutely not

Answer 151

No I don't

Answer 152

no you are simply paying for the brand not the quality

Answer 153

YES OMG STARBUCKS IS LIFE. LIFE IS STARBUCKS. AGHH

Answer 154

yes

Answer 155

Not really but i do still go there from time to time.

Answer 156

No, which is why I don't go there.

Answer 157

NO, Starbucks is owned by the DEVIL !!!

Answer 158

No, but I buy it anyways. Gotta get ma fix, you know?

Answer 159

No. I don't get anything from there.

Answer 160

No. Cause u just pay for the name

Answer 161

Nope. AND they don't pay their taxes.

Answer 162

NO, thats why we dont buy there anymore. Mike

Answer 163

Quality yes, work due no.

Answer 164

No it is a rip off

Answer 165

I don't think so.

Answer 166

Absolutely Not! But when u need a cup of "joe" then u need it

Answer 167

No way

Answer 168

nah boi

Answer 169

i don't take price. #7konto

Answer 170

yes i feel like that

Answer 171

Yes, kind of.

Answer 172

Not at all

Answer 173

Not really

Answer 174

No it gains u Wight

Answer 175

food,no-drinks,yes

Answer 176

Never been in one, never will.

Answer 177

better than tim

Answer 178

no i dont go there ever...i h8 coffee anyway

Answer 179

i love starbacks

Answer 180

Not really....the LABEL is what all matters!!

Answer 181

mmj

Answer 182

devi

Answer 183

no its very expensive and not all that great

Answer 184

Lol , nope.

Answer 185

Not really.

Answer 186

No

Answer 187

No

Answer 188

No

Answer 189

No

Answer 190

No

Answer 191

No

Answer 192

No

Answer 193

No

Answer 194

No

Answer 195

Not really.

Answer 196

OVER RATED, OVERPRICED!

Answer 197

No, I dont

Answer 198

i never go there

Answer 199

no way

Answer 200

NOPE

Answer 201

L

Answer 202

no

Answer 203

no

Answer 204

no

Answer 205

no

Answer 206

no

Answer 207

no

Answer 208

no

Answer 209

no

Answer 210

Hell no

Answer 211

Is not!

Answer 212

neither

Answer 213

No.

Answer 214

No.

Answer 215

No.

Answer 216

No hell no

Answer 217

#Tims4Life

Answer 218

Hell no.

Answer 219

hell no

Answer 220

sure... why not?

Answer 221

no.

Answer 222

NO!!!

Answer 223

NO....

Answer 224

HELL No !

Answer 225

.

Answer 226

Idk

Answer 227

idk