slo's WEDNESDAY 2/26 poll - Starbucks Discontinuing Drinks

[Moliphino]

I rarely go to a Starbucks maybe once in a while on a vacation when we are in an airport or walking around a city needing a snack and drink.

Same for me.
We hit up one in Cordoba a few times because I was dying for a to-go ICED drink, which can be hard to find in Spain. I was desperate for ice.

 

[pinkxray]

I’ve never had any of those. I live in CT, where there are Dunkin’ Donuts every .5 miles. I will chose Dunkin 99% of the time. I probably only have Starbucks 4 times a year. Usually every time they change the seasonal flavors. Love the Pumpkin Cold Brew and the Sugar Cookie latte. I don’t really like to drink coffee with sugar, so these are only when I have a treat. I don’t like their regular coffee, taste like dirt.

Sometimes I’ll have Starbucks at MCO on the way home, bc there is no Dunkin. That line is the worst, but it kills some time while waiting.

 

[bennifer]

I'll occasionally go to Starbucks for a latte. During the holidays I'll get a Chestnut Praline, but usually I don't get any flavors

 

[lovesmurfs]

We used to go to Starbucks more before we moved down to Florida -- was closer than it is now. I like Starbucks well enough (blonde roast). If DH and I are traveling, I'll get a skinny vanilla latte (sugar-free vanilla syrup, skim milk), hot.

There was some flat white drink that was introduced about 8 or more years ago that I really liked -- the beans were different (cherry or something?). Looked online and can't find what it was -- just remember being bummed when they stopped it.

My kids love the frou-frou frappucino drinks. I've never really gotten into them.

Over the years, Starbucks seems to have gone a bit over the top in terms of drinks, so returning to its roots is probably a good idea.

Way back in 2008 when I was working on my masters, I did a group project on Starbucks -- really interesting that what we predicted then is what's happening now -- Can't recall the whole outcome, but I remember saying that they need to remain relevant to their customers as they age while capturing the younger audience.

 

[Skywalker3]

havent' been to Starbucks since 2021, DD ordered for me, no idea what I got. But it was yummy! I"m not against Starbucks, but it's just too pricey for me, and I frankly get WAY too overwhelmed with the menu. Before that trip, I'd gotten just black coffee, was staying with my son who didn't have a coffee pot!

 

[sarahann77]

They are taking away DH's only drink when his work get's something as it's the mainly only one without caffeine - Java Chip frap. I did occasionally order the Royal English Breakfast latte when I wanted a tea but they messed it up many times using the earl gray. I don't like Earl Gray so if they still offer the tea in general I might see if I could get it. I don't like their reasoning that the Earl Gray is the same as English Breakfast. Definitely not; English breakfast is a rather standard tea. The others I just started trying so not too heart broken. they haven't taken away my usual ones thankfully.

 

[Micca]

I only drink black coffee and it's almost always brewed at home. I do go to Starbucks to buy whole bean coffee by the pound.

 

[design_mom]

I think I had a white chocolate mocha frappucino once. The iced white chocolate mocha is my daughter's go-to drink, so when I first saw the list, I was worried tha ther favorite was gone. However, I think she usually gets it iced, not frappe'd.

I don't go to starbucks very often, usually only with my daughter. I am not a big fan of coffee or hot beverages in general, so it has to be iced and majorly doctored up before I'll drink it. My go-to starbucks drink is their mango-dragonfruit refresher. I hope they don't take that one away.

 

[evilmommie]

I go to Starbucks when I’m traveling, as there are plenty of them in airports. I consider all of these foofoo drinks, so I won’t miss them. I’m a tall pikes blend, a little bit of almond milk kinda gal.

 

[The Mayor]

I haven't had any of those drinks as I don't go to Starbucks. The one time I did was in the Minneapolis airport and I asked for a small decaf with milk. You'd think I asked for something insane as the poor kid behind the counter just stared blankly at me!!! If i get coffee outside of the home I go to a local mom and pop coffee place near my house to support a local business.

 

[Kae]

The Java Chip was my once-in-a-while treat. I used to get a Venti and go to my friend's house, and we would split it and add a shot of Baileys.

 

[hertamaniac]

No Starbucks for me (unless it's part of a hotel complimentary offering).

We have just opened two (2) new Ellianos Coffee locations near me. Other than MSC cruises Americano via Segafredo Zanetti coffee, it is the best Italian coffee I've ever had. It's drive thru only, but is so good.

 

[disneychrista]

I think discontinuing drinks while still having the ingredients is ridiculous and just a way to possibly charge more money for the same drink.

No more Chai Frappuccino but still have hot or iced?
No more Cafe Vanilla Frap but still have Vanilla Bean?
No more white hot chocolate, white mocha frap but still have white chocolate mochas?

 

[_19disnA]

Don't like coffee so I never go to Starbucks with their overpriced drinks. Local grocery store has a small Starbucks and they also sell pricey pastries. Never understood the fascination with their overly strong coffee drinks...............maybe the appeal is because they are so expensive?

 

[disneychrista]

I will miss the Expresso Frappuccino. Most of the Frappuccino barely have any coffee taste, this one had a lot.

You can technically still order it. Just order a coffee Frappuccino with an added shot.

 

[SandyinMonterey]

I've tried Starbucks about 3 times. I don't care for it. On another forum that a frequent, there is a thread that Starbucks will be having layoffs.

 

[Karalee402]

I like to take my daughters to Starbucks for a little cake pop/coffee treat every once in awhile, but thank goodness, none of "our" drinks are on this list!

 

[easyas123]

My son liked the Java Chip Fraps, or he did a few years ago. Starbucks for me is ok, but it's more of when I'm in the mood for a fru-fru drink, which isn't super often. I'm a 1 cup a day in the AM at home or on the way to work type anyhow.

 

[jimmymc]

I've had some of them, but I won't miss any. I don't buy frappuccinos any more due to the sugar, and the matcha lemonade didn't taste great.

 

[HopperFan]

No surprise. Companies need to be planning ahead so they can stay ahead of the slow down. Removing the least ordered items with likely some of the higher priced ingredient costs is smart move. I would not be surprised to see some of their lower profit locations also close. I do drive by one a few times a day and noticed the shorter line as well. Honestly we have so many good independent coffee shops around us I forget Starbucks are around us too.

I saw an article yesterday about how Starbucks is removing over a dozen drinks from its menu next week. I'm sure some people are not going to be happy about this. By me….there are so many coffee places around that Starbucks is not anywhere near as popular as it used to be. Don’t get me wrong, there are always people in the drive through, but the line isn’t 15 cars deep like it used to be. If it’s like this in many other places, I can see why Starbucks is discontinuing drinks. I provided the list of drinks below

Have you had any of the drinks on the Starbucks drink list provided?
If yes, was it a regular drink for you?
Which one(s) are you sad to see go?
(multiple choice)

I do tend to lean towards some of those BUT I rarely go to Starbucks. I'm not a coffee drinker per se but my DS is and very picky about his coffee - he does not drink Starbucks. He goes to small independent coffee shops so that is what I will usually have when I do.