"The average price hike across the two regions is approximately 1%, according to Starbucks spokesman Jim Olson. In New York, for example, a tall brewed coffee and tall latte drinks will cost 10 cents more.."

So you are saying that a tall latte costs 10 dollars? No wonder nobody goes there. Also, what does Superman have to say about this?

Starbucks coffee would be overpriced if it was free

lajimi: OH NO! This means that I have to change from NEVER going to Starbucks to NEVER, EVER going to Starbucks.

Starbucks comes in handy if you're in Manhattan and need to pee.

In a contracting economy, the smart business plan is to raise prices.

3) Profit

HotIgneous Intruder: In a contracting economy, the smart business plan is to raise prices.

3) Profit

That seems to be the methodology most companies seem to be working on around here. Squeeze until the blood stops coming out.

Don't Troll Me Bro!: Starbucks is bitter, and over-roasted; either that or they use Robusta beans, which is also unacceptable for a place selling "premium" coffee.

I've found a lot of West Coast coffeeshops tend to prefer over-roasted beans. Or else they are used to copying Starbucks. Less Italian influence?

groppet: HotIgneous Intruder: In a contracting economy, the smart business plan is to raise prices.

3) Profit

That seems to be the methodology most companies seem to be working on around here. Squeeze until the blood stops coming out.

It's a purely discretionary item. You don't bleed if you don't buy. If I was them I would absolutely raise the price. The people who pay for that overpriced swill will easily pay a higher price.

Here's the crazy part. Research shows some people think Starbucks is "cool". Like they think you look at their Starbucks cup and say "wow, that person went to Starbucks. She must be with it."

DrippinBalls: Couldn't care less. Found an unused starbucks card. $30 on it. Bought coffee. It sucks.
Lesson: starbucks coffee sucks.

/I did want a bj from the waitress, she wasn't compliant.

You need to order the "full body" latte.

KarmicDisaster: DrippinBalls: Couldn't care less. Found an unused starbucks card. $30 on it. Bought coffee. It sucks.
Lesson: starbucks coffee sucks.

/I did want a bj from the waitress, she wasn't compliant.

You need to order the "full body" latte.

With extra foam and happy chocolate ending.

KarmicDisaster: "The average price hike across the two regions is approximately 1%, according to Starbucks spokesman Jim Olson. In New York, for example, a tall brewed coffee and tall latte drinks will cost 10 cents more.."

So you are saying that a tall latte costs 10 dollars? No wonder nobody goes there. Also, what does Superman have to say about this?

This is what I came to say. Who the hell pays $10 for a cup of coffee!? If I'm paying that much for a beverage, it better come with a happy ending, get me drunk, or both.

HotIgneous Intruder: In a contracting economy, the smart business plan is to raise prices.

3) Profit

When you don't feel you can add new customers, then yes, increasing your revenue per customer with a price change so small it is unlikely to result in fewer customers is a smart plan.

Slaves2Darkness: KarmicDisaster: DrippinBalls: Couldn't care less. Found an unused starbucks card. $30 on it. Bought coffee. It sucks.
Lesson: starbucks coffee sucks.

/I did want a bj from the waitress, she wasn't compliant.

You need to order the "full body" latte.

With extra foam and happy chocolate ending.

I'll have what he's having.

lajimi: OH NO! This means that I have to change from NEVER going to Starbucks to NEVER, EVER going to Starbucks.

Done in one.

Good work.

syberpud: I've found a lot of West Coast coffeeshops tend to prefer over-roasted beans. Or else they are used to copying Starbucks. Less Italian influence?

WTF? I don't know where you're going, but all the third-wave roasters in SF, Portland, and Seattle are doing very light roasts exclusively.

so now how are the libs going to convince everyone that there is no inflation?

When I see the OKC Thunder play on TV, it makes me hate Starbucks even more.

RumsfeldsReplacement: so now how are the libs going to convince everyone that there is no inflation?

Um, why wouldn't you want inflation?

Starbucks has K-cups now. $20.00 for 12 K-cups.

No thanks.

KarmicDisaster: "The average price hike across the two regions is approximately 1%, according to Starbucks spokesman Jim Olson. In New York, for example, a tall brewed coffee and tall latte drinks will cost 10 cents more.."

So you are saying that a tall latte costs 10 dollars? No wonder nobody goes there. Also, what does Superman have to say about this?

Nope, it just means that the price didn't go up on some items and went up over 1% on others.

I drink Starbucks on occasion, so.. yeah.. fark this shiat.

groppet: That seems to be the methodology most companies seem to be working on around here. Squeeze until the blood stops coming out.

Stab us then stand on our chest, more like.

Otoh, many Starbucks customers are used to paying way too much for things.

Huttah!: Slaves2Darkness: KarmicDisaster: DrippinBalls: Couldn't care less. Found an unused starbucks card. $30 on it. Bought coffee. It sucks.
Lesson: starbucks coffee sucks.

/I did want a bj from the waitress, she wasn't compliant.

You need to order the "full body" latte.

With extra foam and happy chocolate ending.

I'll have what he's having.

Rick? Rick Santorum, is that really you? Man...dude...can I have your autograph?

89 Stick-Up Kid: When I see the OKC Thunder play on TV, it makes me hate Starbucks even more.

That's seems like a bizarre random association.

Starbucks charges me 67.3 cents for a cup of coffee in New York City. It's fast. It's fresh. It tastes good. Find me a better deal.

I pay $1.85 for 22 oz coffee at Starbucks in New York City. NY farkING CITY. That's a large black coffee. (I order large, not their hipster sizes.) If you're ordering something else, you're ordering dessert. If you want a soy caramel mocha frappe, fark you. That's not coffee. That's an indulgence. Pay extra for holding up the line. Pay extra for ordering dessert during the 9AM rush hour. fark you.

$1.85/22oz = .0841 cents/oz.

.0841*8 = 67.3 cents for a cup of coffee. A cup is 8 ounces. No more. No less.

And despite the mass increase and price, they still pay their baristas shiat, especially in big cities.

For all you Starbucks haters, sign a petition to get them to pay better wages (new window). At least if they are separate fools from their money, they wealth should be spread more equitably.

I think the bitter taste is just their burnt, nasty coffee subby.

Harry_Seldon: 89 Stick-Up Kid: When I see the OKC Thunder play on TV, it makes me hate Starbucks even more.

That's seems like a bizarre random association.

You haven't been keeping up with times I see...or your not much of a sports fan.