I just have to speak up on all of the Starbucks bashing. I used to work for them when they hadn't even finished their domination of Seattle, let alone the world. Back in the day it was a great company to work for, we pulled espresso using real machines and I had tons of training before I was ever allowed to make a drink. Starbucks had great benefits, plus a free pound of coffee a week.

I don't even know what those robot espresso machines they have now are. Let alone that they expect me to tip the barrista for pushing a button. Still, when I'm travelling and it's a choice between 7-11 coffee or starbucks I'll have to go with the starbucks.