Coffee Drinkers Rate McDonald's over Starbucks

I have never been a fan of coffee (for many of the same reasons I don't like beer or alcohol - just doesn't taste good!) and the thought of paying exorbitant amounts of money for a daily fix of some "personalized" concoction from Starbucks always seemed silly. Well, it seems that Consumer Reports has backed me up - sort of. In a March 2007 study comparing  Starbucks, Dunkin' Donuts, Burger King, and McDonald's coffees, all  in basic black - no flavors, milk, or sugar - they found that McDonald's coffee was not only the favorite, but also the cheapest. My recommendations as a result of this study:

1. Kick the habit - drink water instead! It's much better for you.
2. If you MUST drink coffee, go cheap - it tastes better too!
3. Boycott Starbucks until they make their Wi-Fi free.

Of course, you and I both know that none of this is going to happen in the foreseeable future (especially #3)... but it's always fun to dream.

In the meantime, who can come up with the longest Starbucks order for a single drink? You have to drink it quite frequently for it to count. And once you've written your order, you'll need to translate it for the Starbucks illiterate.

Comments

[Jeremy]

Pomegranate Jamba Juice, huh? Now THAT sounds good... That is quite the order, Jill - and it just sounds like a bunch of syrupy sugar to me when it's all said and done! I have heard many times that Starbucks is a great place to work because of the benefits - I suppose it helps to not like coffee and work there. It would be like working at Krispy Kreme and not liking donuts...

[Jil Christiansen]

I don't like coffee either...and I work at Starbucks.

Coming up with the longest Starbucks order is then quite easy. You just have to use all possible modifiers. But of the ones I drink the longest is probably a nice little drink I call the Peppermint Patty.

Venti 6 pump peppermint 6 pump mocha light ice frappachino creme beverage.

Of course the grande mocha soy chai latte is quite good as well.

[Melanie]

I'm not a coffee drinker, either. I also am off caffeine and dairy, so it's pretty tough to find anything at Starbucks I can have. They used to have a great decaf peach tea, but they stopped carrying it. The only flaw in the study, really, is that most people I know who frequent starbucks aren't buying black tea. They're in it for all the flavors and additives. LOL
Personally, I prefer Jamba Juice. LOL It's not cheap either. I love the new Pomegranate selection. And water's still probably better, and I drink lots, but it isn't quite as tasty. :)

[Carstairs38]

I can't stand coffee either. Give me water or fruit juice any day of the week.

And yes, that means I love Jamba Juice which probably isn't as good for me as I like to pretend. But I don't get it that often, so it's okay, right? Right?

Mark

[Jody]

I'm with you. Coffee is nasty. Beer is nasty, and I can only stand weak mixed drinks.

[ally simpson]

oh my goodness no.................though i wouldnt rate starbucks as the best coffee

[Scott Orr]

Hey Jer,

Great post.

I have long spoken that McDonalds has great coffee. They intentionally did that. But not a lot of people know. Now while I strongly disagree with your opinions on Coffee and Beer (are you Canadian???) I do agree about the price and the wireless. There are coffee pubs here in Ontario called Williams that have decent coffee for a decent price with free wireless in thier shops. Second Cup and Starbucks have great coffee for expensive prices, but very expensive wireless internet. I don't go there.

Wireless plays a big role in my selection of coffee.

I like my coffee black and wireless.