Part "national treasure", part "triumph of marketing", this caffeine-chain "behemoth" that's become a "way of life" started percolating at its original Pike Place Market location (and now has "inviting" facilities "on every corner" across the Puget Sound area); though fans applaud its "customizable" coffee and "friendly" baristas, critics cite "burnt-tasting", "premium-priced" brews (aka...
Seattle-based coffee chain lures caffeine addicts with upscale roasts, caramel frappuccinos, shaken iced teas and an extra shot of trendiness.:
In Short
For many, getting their daily jolt of java has become a daily morning ritual, and the cardboard cup with its infamous green label is the close companion of every coffee...