Best Cup of Coffee

Bubba Wheels · 05-27-2005, 08:42 PM

Who makes the best coffee in the morning? Have tried Starbucks and find it overpriced/overrated. Best coffee is either Tim Horton's or Duncan Donuts, and the price beats Starbucks by a mile.

Arctus · 05-27-2005, 08:46 PM

I'm a big fan of 7-11's coffee. Tasty, convenient and reasonably priced. Although quality control is not the best so sometimes you come across a very weak batch. Since they usually have about 10 pots brewing in the morning and its self service I usually just fill up with whatever looks the darkest.

General Mike · 05-27-2005, 08:50 PM

WaWa cappucinno's from those machine things are damn good.

jbmagic · 05-27-2005, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Arctus

I'm a big fan of 7-11's coffee. Tasty, convenient and reasonably priced. Although quality control is not the best so sometimes you come across a very weak batch. Since they usually have about 10 pots brewing in the morning and its self service I usually just fill up with whatever looks the darkest.

7-11 is great for hot coffee. and i love the vanilla creme they have

bosshogg23 · 05-27-2005, 08:51 PM

I cant stand Wawa coffee, its too real

I like Dunkin' Donuts the best, 7-11 is 2nd.

illinifan999 · 05-27-2005, 08:57 PM

coffee sucks and it smells bad too

Bubba Wheels · 05-27-2005, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by illinifan999

coffee sucks and it smells bad too

"Buddy...you don't have to drink that!" Elf

DaddyTorgo · 05-27-2005, 09:23 PM

actually if you do an ounce-by-ounce comparison (comparing like sized cups) the price for starbucks large (20oz) coffee at 1.89 (here in MA) is actually cheaper than Dunkin Donuts I believe. Factor in that the coffee at Starbucks is fresher, doesn't sit on a burner that is warming it from underneath (and subsequently burning it) and that the employees are 100% more pleasant at Starbucks and I think it's hard to beat. Now if you want to argue it's overrated that may be true, but then again Starbucks is more about consistentency. You want to say it's consistently average that's fine, but at least it's consistent. Especially with a DD's, you never really know what you're stepping into. I'd argue at least with Starbucks you always know more or less what you're stepping into.

Masked · 05-27-2005, 09:24 PM

Peet's

jbmagic · 05-27-2005, 09:26 PM

actually Coffee Bean is better than Starbucks

st.cronin · 05-27-2005, 09:52 PM

In my town I prefer Einstein's coffee.

Desnudo · 05-27-2005, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by DaddyTorgo

actually if you do an ounce-by-ounce comparison (comparing like sized cups) the price for starbucks large (20oz) coffee at 1.89 (here in MA) is actually cheaper than Dunkin Donuts I believe. Factor in that the coffee at Starbucks is fresher, doesn't sit on a burner that is warming it from underneath (and subsequently burning it) and that the employees are 100% more pleasant at Starbucks and I think it's hard to beat. Now if you want to argue it's overrated that may be true, but then again Starbucks is more about consistentency. You want to say it's consistently average that's fine, but at least it's consistent. Especially with a DD's, you never really know what you're stepping into. I'd argue at least with Starbucks you always know more or less what you're stepping into.

Yes, but Starbucks doesn't have the best sandwich in the world, the croissanwich.

Peet's is my personal preference.

DaddyTorgo · 05-27-2005, 10:09 PM

not to send this as a SBUX back-and-forth, but FYI Starbucks has rolled out breakfast sandwiches in select test markets and the word is that they will be rolling them out to all stores sometime in the near future (and no i don't know the timeline). Word is that they're pretty damn good, Egg-Mc-Muffinish type things.

timmae · 05-27-2005, 10:45 PM

I've found local coffehouses that do their own roasting make a much better cup of joe than any of the franchise joints... alteraa in Milw and Intellengtsia in Chi are my personal favs. Now if starbucks went back to selling green coffee....

terpkristin · 05-27-2005, 10:55 PM

1. My local coffee house (Mad City Coffee on Cedar Lane near Hickory Ridge Road, for any of you Columbia, MD locals) makes a GREAT cup of coffee. As timmae noted, they do roast their own beans, which helps.

2. Oddly enough, the Mobil gas station on Freetown Road (again, for the Columbia, MD locals) brews some great coffee. They use Green Mountain Coffee beans. Quite tasty.

/tk

Desnudo · 05-27-2005, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by DaddyTorgo

not to send this as a SBUX back-and-forth, but FYI Starbucks has rolled out breakfast sandwiches in select test markets and the word is that they will be rolling them out to all stores sometime in the near future (and no i don't know the timeline). Word is that they're pretty damn good, Egg-Mc-Muffinish type things.

This is a one way street, not a back-and-forth, because nothing is, or will ever be, better than a croissanwich.

Mota · 05-28-2005, 05:22 AM

Tim Hortons is the best, hands down. Of course, I'm pretty sure you need to be in Canada to get one. Rumor is they're expanding to the northern U.S. soon.

It's pretty frightening, I'd say that at least 33% of the people in my office tower walk into the building with a Tim Hortons coffee in hand. I walk into a Home Depot on a Saturday morning and I'd say the percentage is more like 50%. Canadians are like Zombies without their Tim Hortons coffee. Unable to function without it.

3ric · 05-28-2005, 06:22 AM

In London, UK, Caffe Nero beats Starbucks hands down by brewing an excellent cup of coffee.

Simms · 05-28-2005, 07:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Mota

Tim Hortons is the best, hands down. Of course, I'm pretty sure you need to be in Canada to get one. Rumor is they're expanding to the northern U.S. soon.

They expanded into the northern US almost 10 years ago, I think.

Tim's is actually owned by Wendy's now...you can find them all over the place in Western New York (Buffalo, Niagara Falls) and Metro Detroit.

I'm sure they're elsewhere as well, but these are the only places I've actually seen them with my own eyes.

Coffee Warlord · 05-28-2005, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by timmae

I've found local coffehouses that do their own roasting make a much better cup of joe than any of the franchise joints...

As Sam Jackson said....Correctomundo.

And if anyone is curious where the Lord of Coffee procures his stock...

http://www.innkeepers-coffee.com

I continue to have it shipped up to me even now that I've moved from the burg.

st.cronin · 05-28-2005, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by timmae

I've found local coffehouses that do their own roasting make a much better cup of joe than any of the franchise joints... alteraa in Milw and Intellengtsia in Chi are my personal favs. Now if starbucks went back to selling green coffee....

Alterra in Milwaukee is maybe the best coffee I have ever had.

Maple Leafs · 05-28-2005, 10:56 AM

Tim Horton's coffee must have heroin in it. I can not go a day without one. I can't understand people who pay three bucks for terrible coffee at Starbucks if they have the option of a Timmy's instead.

Simms · 05-28-2005, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Maple Leafs

Tim Horton's coffee must have heroin in it. I can not go a day without one. I can't understand people who pay three bucks for terrible coffee at Starbucks if they have the option of a Timmy's instead.

http://www.snopes.com/food/ingredient/timhortons.asp

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terpkristin Grizzled Veteran Join Date: May 2003 Location: Ashburn, VA	1. My local coffee house (Mad City Coffee on Cedar Lane near Hickory Ridge Road, for any of you Columbia, MD locals) makes a GREAT cup of coffee. As timmae noted, they do roast their own beans, which helps. 2. Oddly enough, the Mobil gas station on Freetown Road (again, for the Columbia, MD locals) brews some great coffee. They use Green Mountain Coffee beans. Quite tasty. /tk __________________ GO TERPS! https://www.flickr.com/photos/terpkristin https://twitter.com/terpkristin

05-28-2005, 06:22 AM	#18
3ric College Starter Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Sweden	In London, UK, Caffe Nero beats Starbucks hands down by brewing an excellent cup of coffee. __________________ San Diego Chargers (HFL) - Lappland Reindeers (WOOF) - Gothenburg Giants (IHOF) Indiana: A TCY VC - year 2044 - the longest running dynasty ever on FOFC!

05-28-2005, 10:56 AM	#22
Maple Leafs Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2002	Tim Horton's coffee must have heroin in it. I can not go a day without one. I can't understand people who pay three bucks for terrible coffee at Starbucks if they have the option of a Timmy's instead. __________________ Down Goes Brown: Toronto Maple Leafs Humor and Analysis

05-27-2005, 08:46 PM	#2
Arctus H.S. Freshman Team Join Date: May 2005 Location: Richmond, VA	I'm a big fan of 7-11's coffee. Tasty, convenient and reasonably priced. Although quality control is not the best so sometimes you come across a very weak batch. Since they usually have about 10 pots brewing in the morning and its self service I usually just fill up with whatever looks the darkest.

05-27-2005, 08:51 PM	#5
bosshogg23 College Benchwarmer Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Philly	I cant stand Wawa coffee, its too real I like Dunkin' Donuts the best, 7-11 is 2nd.

05-27-2005, 09:23 PM	#8
DaddyTorgo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts	actually if you do an ounce-by-ounce comparison (comparing like sized cups) the price for starbucks large (20oz) coffee at 1.89 (here in MA) is actually cheaper than Dunkin Donuts I believe. Factor in that the coffee at Starbucks is fresher, doesn't sit on a burner that is warming it from underneath (and subsequently burning it) and that the employees are 100% more pleasant at Starbucks and I think it's hard to beat. Now if you want to argue it's overrated that may be true, but then again Starbucks is more about consistentency. You want to say it's consistently average that's fine, but at least it's consistent. Especially with a DD's, you never really know what you're stepping into. I'd argue at least with Starbucks you always know more or less what you're stepping into.

05-27-2005, 09:24 PM	#9
Masked College Starter Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Bay Area	Peet's

05-27-2005, 09:26 PM	#10
jbmagic Pro Starter Join Date: Apr 2004	actually Coffee Bean is better than Starbucks

05-27-2005, 09:52 PM	#11
st.cronin General Manager Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: New Mexico	In my town I prefer Einstein's coffee.

05-27-2005, 10:09 PM	#13
DaddyTorgo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts	not to send this as a SBUX back-and-forth, but FYI Starbucks has rolled out breakfast sandwiches in select test markets and the word is that they will be rolling them out to all stores sometime in the near future (and no i don't know the timeline). Word is that they're pretty damn good, Egg-Mc-Muffinish type things.

05-27-2005, 10:45 PM	#14
timmae College Starter Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Chicago	I've found local coffehouses that do their own roasting make a much better cup of joe than any of the franchise joints... alteraa in Milw and Intellengtsia in Chi are my personal favs. Now if starbucks went back to selling green coffee....

05-28-2005, 05:22 AM	#17
Mota College Benchwarmer Join Date: Jan 2001	Tim Hortons is the best, hands down. Of course, I'm pretty sure you need to be in Canada to get one. Rumor is they're expanding to the northern U.S. soon. It's pretty frightening, I'd say that at least 33% of the people in my office tower walk into the building with a Tim Hortons coffee in hand. I walk into a Home Depot on a Saturday morning and I'd say the percentage is more like 50%. Canadians are like Zombies without their Tim Hortons coffee. Unable to function without it.

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