I function on the premise that Starbucks isn't that bad because I surmise that the success of Starbucks probably led to the prevalence of coffee shops and restaurants that now serve espresso. It's a heck of a lot easier to get a triple shot nowadays...I used to only find the stuff at Italian restaurants.

Anyway, that's just my guess...or perhaps rationalization...I admit to stopping by the place occasionally. But I prefer Coffee People and they aren't hard to find in this town.