tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3244123422713926575.post4801940436357337609..comments2024-03-27T21:43:44.745-07:00Comments on Flint Expatriates: Starbucks in FlintFlint Expatriateshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08352270564340149006noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3244123422713926575.post-4170570240810046142008-11-16T02:23:00.000-08:002008-11-16T02:23:00.000-08:00Judging from the business Starbuck's does here in ...Judging from the business Starbuck's does here in Vienna, I tend to think it's more beloved than reviled. And that says a lot for a city whose tourism industry is in part based on its cafe life. There is a coffee shop of every architectural and period style with all sorts of coffee served in the numerous traditional Viennese genres - with or without alcohol. There is a cafe every few steps you walk, outnumbered only by the pubs. BUT -if it's a MUG of coffee you're looking for and not a cup you've just paid the equivalent of five bucks plus for and which is empty after the third sip, you HAVE TO go to Starbuck's (or one of the generic Starbuck's lookalikes that have popped up everywhere and which are simply not as tasty). Besides, you simply get more for your money (here, maybe not in the States) and the coffee just tastes better.redgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03728422502766545654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3244123422713926575.post-11651779783594668532008-11-14T13:09:00.000-08:002008-11-14T13:09:00.000-08:00On the Biggby's downtown: thatvfell through, and t...On the Biggby's downtown: thatvfell through, and the building (complete with torn up facade) is now for sale. We no longer have any Dunkin Donuts (the one on Miller Road in Flint Township closed up about two years ago), with the closest being in Clarkston. Dawn Donuts is still going strong at Clio and Pasadena though, serving as a donut/cigarette/lotto spot. The donuts are still great.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3244123422713926575.post-31533545099279836562008-11-14T09:51:00.000-08:002008-11-14T09:51:00.000-08:00I must admit I have a love/hate relationship with ...I must admit I have a love/hate relationship with Starbucks. It's similar to being a closet Madonna fan. <BR/><BR/>As Starbucks ate up every unique cafe in midtown in New York, I was disgusted and was boycotting them, and I made sure to move into a neighborhood that didn't have a Starbucks.<BR/><BR/>But I knew I would lose... because let's face it, I'm lazy, and Starbucks took all the convenient real estate. And then after having kids, Starbucks was the only stroller friendly place where you could fit into a bathroom.<BR/><BR/>And then I heard about the drive thrus... boy, I wish I lived in Michigan now.grumkinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13834121792263687217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3244123422713926575.post-56425776717989313242008-11-14T08:01:00.000-08:002008-11-14T08:01:00.000-08:00oh yeah, and the caramel corn. probably should co...oh yeah, and the caramel corn. probably should complete a thought before posting 3x. ;)grumkinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13834121792263687217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3244123422713926575.post-2854891197357072882008-11-14T07:59:00.001-08:002008-11-14T07:59:00.001-08:00Speaking of more beverages... I still miss Dales P...Speaking of more beverages... I still miss Dales Papaya juice.grumkinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13834121792263687217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3244123422713926575.post-9019389843424874022008-11-14T07:59:00.000-08:002008-11-14T07:59:00.000-08:00Gotta go to Dales! They are the original Whole Foo...Gotta go to Dales! They are the original Whole Foods.grumkinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13834121792263687217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3244123422713926575.post-66862069194780654092008-11-14T07:49:00.000-08:002008-11-14T07:49:00.000-08:00We have one Starbucks here in Newburyport, Mass. I...We have one Starbucks here in Newburyport, Mass. It is both reviled and beloved, depending on to whom you are speaking. Not because of the coffee per se, but because "townies" hate the "new" people that patronize it.<BR/><BR/>Newburyport must have per capita more specialty coffee places - and pizza places - than anywhere!<BR/><BR/>I don't suppose you have Dunkin' Donuts out there? Is Dawn Donuts still in operation?<BR/><BR/>Why don't I look these things up myself??? :)Gillian Swarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16075628273664457571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3244123422713926575.post-35599982817014831662008-11-14T06:32:00.000-08:002008-11-14T06:32:00.000-08:00Any Whole Foods in Flint?Any Whole Foods in Flint?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3244123422713926575.post-49090400777464968862008-11-14T05:02:00.000-08:002008-11-14T05:02:00.000-08:00I guess I have never looked for a Starbucks when i...I guess I have never looked for a Starbucks when in Flint. Personally, I prefer the Brown Sugar Cafe, downtown. I think the owners name is Julie. GREAT service and fabulous coffee!Brian and Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06366166229181257797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3244123422713926575.post-17483371809980282302008-11-13T19:25:00.000-08:002008-11-13T19:25:00.000-08:00Both are drive thrus-access on Miller is stupid bu...Both are drive thrus-access on Miller is stupid but that is what the township approved. One store on Corunna in front of Lowe's (next to Krispy Kreme) closed last month. part of the downsizing I guess. I have never been to a Starbucks. I like Beaner's in Lansing better. Oh, I mean Biggby's. Forgot they changed name and coming to downtown Flint soon.Jan Schollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15774293019956518597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3244123422713926575.post-61881778678613025652008-11-13T18:55:00.000-08:002008-11-13T18:55:00.000-08:00The Miller Road location (in Flint Township) has t...The Miller Road location (in Flint Township) has the expected suburban professional clientele, but the Flint location (across from the Olympic Coney Island) has a surprising amount of hipsters hanging around it. I went there on election day and had to keep reminding myself that I was actually in Flint.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3244123422713926575.post-5238187042760130252008-11-13T18:43:00.000-08:002008-11-13T18:43:00.000-08:00I wonder if they are drive-thru....I wonder if they are drive-thru....grumkinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13834121792263687217noreply@blogger.com