Comments on: Starbucks, I’m breaking up with you

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By: usegraymatter (Renee  Lemley)

usegraymatter (Renee  Lemley) — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 19:01:48 +0000

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By: ursulas

ursulas — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 12:21:42 +0000

I totally agree with you about this!
That's why we go to to Thai Lotus Restaurant in south Reno instead of PF Cheng's. Both serve gluten free food but I want the little business to stay open!
I'm stuck with Starbucks because they are the only coffee shop within 5 miles of me that has an indoor area with wifi.
But when I am in downtown Reno, I go to Java Jungle!
Thanks for your thoughtfulness on this subject!

By: Tkbigdog

Tkbigdog — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 10:49:17 +0000

Let's not forget All Things Tea, a local business in Camarillo, selling quality loose leaf tea. We are so lucky to have a place like this in Camarillo with quality merch and a knowledgable staff.

By: PXLated

PXLated — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 02:08:48 +0000

Never got into Starbucks as their coffee seems a little too bitter for my tastes but have never understood why others have even if they like it. Starbucks has always been stingy with their WiFi whereas all the independents and even smaller chains here (Caribou, Dunn Bros, etc) have had open, free WiFi all along.
Within my sphere we have a small independent I used to prefer but the new owner drove all the regulars away, probably wouldn't still be around if there wasn't a bus stop 45 ft. from the door. The local Caribou is the place to patronize now. Friendly manager/employees and never kick you out for hogging WiFi.

By: bbluesman

bbluesman — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 01:29:14 +0000

Yeah I'm a small businessman myself so definitely appreciate the ethos…

By: Karoli

Karoli — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 01:25:39 +0000

Well…arrogant twits are something else entirely. We also don't go out to dinner often,but are trying to do it every couple of weeks purely to support these folks. It's not much, but if enough people do it, it'll make a difference.

By: Karoli

Karoli — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 01:24:21 +0000

Great post. I'm with ya all the way on it, especially the hard chairs part. Man, I hated working on those hard chairs, and when one works from home, getting away from home becomes that much more important.

There's plenty of business to go around. I'd love to see more of these small, locally-owned shops spring up around here. Our half-city, half-rural area is a funky, art-filled, music haven disguised as a conservative town off the 101 before one gets to Santa Barbara. The more of our real character that emerges, the better.

By: Karoli

Karoli — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 01:20:16 +0000

Kyle, I remember when I thought Starbucks was the be-all and end-all of coffee. That was in the days where 7-11 coffee was the norm. And I, too, have nothing against Starbucks. Their employee benefit offerings for part-time workers are outstanding when compared to other corporations. But I can't bear the idea of a world where everything is a chain, and there's no room for a local small biz to succeed. We've been slowly moving toward local everything, and the coffee is probably the last. Luckily we have amazing produce grown here, so that's been an easy shift. I found a bookstore right around the corner, so go there first when looking for books. But you're right — these shops have amazing coffees.

I especially love having the choice of different coffees. That's really a treat.