Jana seems like… someone who doesn’t deserve Peet’s coffee. Her review of the Redmond store through Judysbook was dated November 19, 2006 9:30 PM PST:
I admit that I am a Starbucks fan, but really wanted to give Peet’s a try. The minute I walked in I knew it would not stack up against Starbucks. The scones were dense and dry, the Freddo was disgusting, and the ambiance was not comfortable.
The Freddo is the Starbucks frappuccino equivalent and does not even come close. I took three sips and tossed the rest.
I will stick with Starbucks…why mess with a good thing?
I would not recommend this place to anyone.
If you consider yourself a Starbucks fan, you are to be considered someone who doesn’t know good coffee — and therefore, your opinion on anything related to coffee is completely null and void. I have nothing against Jana personally, but it really pisses me off when people try to compare Peet’s to anything else. Comparing Peet’s to Starbucks is like comparing Ruth’s Chris to the Sizzler. Gimme a break; they’re not even in the same league.
Yes, I’m a coffee snob, and the flavor of Peet’s turned me to the deep roasted side.
Everybody has different taste, but the only thing you can expect from Starbucks is consistency — certainly not quality across the entire menu. I can’t debate taste, but I also can tell you that I don’t go to Peet’s (or any coffee place, for that matter) for the ambiance. I go for the flippin’ coffee, man. I don’t go for the latest Paul McCartney album, m’kay? If you want love with that Frap, then Starbucks is (indeed) your place.
Jana, Starbucks is the McDonald’s of the coffee world, and for those who get their coffee at McDonald’s, Seattle’s Best is ABSOLUTELY NOT.
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