I’ll be the first one to admit that I love Starbucks. Any chance I get, I’m going straight to the barista to get an Iced Venti Caramel Macchiato. (Take note — that’s my favorite order, if you ever want to know.) Everyone has their favorite coffee shop, a place where they can kick back and surf the internet and just feel like they’re at a home away from home. Every coffee shop is different, and each one has a niche that makes it equally as important the next one. And while some love running with Dunkin’, my heart belongs to smirking mermaid.
1. They’re Convenient.
If you haven’t noticed, there is literally a Starbucks everywhere. If you see a Dunkin', then Starbucks will soon follow. Just know you won’t have to look far to get a good latte.
2. Drive-Thrus
Most of us are too lazy to get out the car or are in a rush and don’t want to be boggled down to the idea of waiting in a long line to get a decent cup of cappuccino. If we don’t have to get out of the car then, mission accomplished. But I’m waiting for the day that Starbucks starts to deliver — that will forever change the basic girl image (plus we won’t have to get our UGGs dirty.)
3. Because Pumpkin Spice Lattes are everything
I’m a guilty party of getting a seasonal drink. Fall is always a season since usually the PSL comes back to the menu. Or a nice Peppermint Mocha when winter rolls around. You have to admit to getting a PSL at some point in the fall.
4. Instagram worthy pictures.
Yeah, the personalized name on the cup is cool, but you have to feel pretty hipster when you take a totally wicked pic of your homework (which is totally staged) and the iconic cup next to it. It's a sure-fire way to get a ton of likes on the 'gram. I know, I’m guilty of taking my school books out just to make it seem like I’m studying while drinking Starbucks instead of really watching Netflix.
5. The occasional extra whip never hurt anyone
I’ll be the first to deny that I have a sweet tooth when my mom and hygienist mention it. But I find a guilty pleasure in purchasing a frappe since the barista likes to put extra whip and then drizzle a lot of caramel syrup or chocolate syrup on top. The best part is if you get a peppermint mocha frappe then you get a lot of chocolate syrup, extra whip and peppermint chocolate shavings on top.
On that note, I’ll be making a trip to Starbucks now.
