3896 I Hate Starbucks » User Favorites: enthusiastically_satisfying en-US Fri, 24 May 2013 19:11:51 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q http://www.ihatestarbucks.com/bb/search.php http://www.ihatestarbucks.com/bb/topic.php?id=1708&page=21#post-134560 Fri, 17 May 2013 22:19:07 +0000 FreakingSKVLs 134560@http://www.ihatestarbucks.com/bb/ <p>"I'm Looking for a coffee-free drink.. Is there coffee in the Iced Coffee?"</p> <p>Seriously?! </p> http://www.ihatestarbucks.com/bb/topic.php?id=1708&page=21#post-134556 Fri, 17 May 2013 21:45:54 +0000 icedpassiontea 134556@http://www.ihatestarbucks.com/bb/ <p>"What's that spice you guys have? Paprika?" </p> http://www.ihatestarbucks.com/bb/topic.php?id=1708&page=21#post-134412 Thu, 16 May 2013 19:28:47 +0000 Half-Caf 134412@http://www.ihatestarbucks.com/bb/ <p>Had a gem today.<br /> Lady: Can you guys make drinks with 2% milk?<br /> Me: Yes mam, we can.<br /> Lady: Alright, I want an iced coffee with milk in it. I don't want whole. But I don't want nonfat either. I want something in between.<br /> Me: So...you want 2%?<br /> Lady: Yeah, sure. That's fine.</p> <p>My shift and I were cracking up over the headsets. </p> <p>Another one I got today, that I get variations of daily. </p> <p>Customer: What's a frappucino?<br /> Me: It's a blended ice beverage with a texture similar to a smoothie or milkshake.<br /> Customer: So, it's cold?<br /> Me: ...yes.<br /> Customer: But, like, it's more on the frozen side than the iced side, right?<br /> Me: ...yes.<br /> Customer: Okay, I'll get one of those.<br /> Me: What kind?<br /> Customer: Oh god, I don't know? What kinds are there?<br /> Me: *bangs head against drive-thru window repeatedly* </p> http://www.ihatestarbucks.com/bb/topic.php?id=1708&page=21#post-134406 Thu, 16 May 2013 19:16:00 +0000 sunsetblvd 134406@http://www.ihatestarbucks.com/bb/ <p>her: "can i get a.... tall espresso?"<br /> me: "of course! how many shots would you like?"<br /> her: "uh... i guess two. and please, can you make that skinny?"<br /> me: ".....sure. but just so you know, espresso doesn't have any fat or sugar already. and you want it in a tall cup?"<br /> her: "no. i just want my two shots of espresso, skinny!!"</p> <p>couldn't even handle it. </p> http://www.ihatestarbucks.com/bb/topic.php?id=1708&page=21#post-134175 Wed, 15 May 2013 04:11:13 +0000 breve 134175@http://www.ihatestarbucks.com/bb/ <p>A trainee asked me what decaf meant. LOL </p> http://www.ihatestarbucks.com/bb/topic.php?id=1708&page=21#post-134173 Wed, 15 May 2013 03:31:42 +0000 coffeebeanisbetter 134173@http://www.ihatestarbucks.com/bb/ <p>-can i have one black?<br /> -one black what? coffee?<br /> -tea<br /> -sure.. iced?<br /> -yeah<br /> -sweetened?<br /> -no<br /> -size?... blah blah blah </p> http://www.ihatestarbucks.com/bb/topic.php?id=1708&page=21#post-134163 Wed, 15 May 2013 01:17:03 +0000 FunSizedBarista 134163@http://www.ihatestarbucks.com/bb/ <p>I get this one and its variations at least 10 times per hour (no exaggeration, especially when I'm solo barring during a rush)...<br /> customer: "is this mine?"<br /> me: " I'm not sure, what did you order" OR "Is your name _____.?"<br /> what I want to say...: "Hmm, I don't know, who the **** are you??? Is your name Jennifer? Because I'm pretty sure you're a **** male...and the cup clearly says Jennifer."</p> <p>or how about...<br /> customer: "Is this my venti extra caramel frappppppppppp*"<br /> me: "No ma'am, that is a tall extra hot latte; your drink is a blended beverage"<br /> customer: "ya, so?"<br /> me: "so...it's not in a hot cup...because it's blended..."<br /> customer: confused<br /> me:"...which means it's cold..."</p> <p>*by the way people its a **** frappuccino, say the whole word, this isn't McDonald's or whatever, we serve frappuccinos, NOT fraps, NOT frappes* </p> http://www.ihatestarbucks.com/bb/topic.php?id=1708&page=21#post-134135 Tue, 14 May 2013 20:28:16 +0000 wineismynewcoffee 134135@http://www.ihatestarbucks.com/bb/ <p>We had a transformer to our power lines down near our store and we could only take cash at this point. We had 3 signs up, one at the door, one in line waiting to order and one at the register that said "due to the power outage we can only take caah". We had several people ask just because we can only take cash, does that mean they can't use their registered cards. No B**** we can't take it because cash only means cash only.</p> <p>Same day: what do you mean cash only? Does that mean we can't use our debit cards? i mean, I know we can't use our credit cards but they are different right?</p> <p>Same day: The transformer affected the cell towers also. Customer comes in: "My cell phone doesn't work. What can you do for me?"<br /> Me thinking: I can't do anything idiot! I'm a barista not verizon! </p> http://www.ihatestarbucks.com/bb/topic.php?id=1708&page=21#post-134116 Tue, 14 May 2013 16:34:03 +0000 Human Soul Frappucino 134116@http://www.ihatestarbucks.com/bb/ <p>Me: "Would you like a handlebag for your purchase?"<br /> Customer: "What's that?"<br /> Me: "Oh, it's... it's a bag. With a handle." *holds one up*<br /> Customer: "Oh, that looks useful!" </p> http://www.ihatestarbucks.com/bb/topic.php?id=1708&page=21#post-134105 Tue, 14 May 2013 14:58:54 +0000 stranger 134105@http://www.ihatestarbucks.com/bb/ <p>Two ***hats in a row:</p> <p>First, as I'm cleaning tables, a middle-aged suit comes up and starts ranting about how he can't find an open outlet for his laptop (they're all in use.) I do a quick tour of the place, find him a wall outlet next to a low coffee table. The man is openly contemptuous of said outlet. "How am I supposed to work on that little table?" "I don't know, sir. You asked for an outlet, this is the only available one." (Note that he did not purchase anything.)</p> <p>I can see a line forming at the register, so I head back towards the bar. On my way, I am grabbed (literally) by an elderly woman, sitting at a table, using a laptop. "How do I use email?" she asks. "I need you to show me how to get on the internet and use email." I tell her I can't, she freaks out. "I'm a customer! I need to use email! I don't know how to use this computer, and I need you to show me!" (Note that she also had not purchased anything.) </p> http://www.ihatestarbucks.com/bb/topic.php?id=1329&page=13#post-134103 Tue, 14 May 2013 14:42:55 +0000 stranger 134103@http://www.ihatestarbucks.com/bb/ <p>"Half-caf, non-fat, no foam, 2 pumps vanilla." And then she just stares at me like "why aren't you either writing this down or ringing it up?" </p> http://www.ihatestarbucks.com/bb/topic.php?id=1329&page=13#post-134086 Tue, 14 May 2013 06:30:50 +0000 sbux310 134086@http://www.ihatestarbucks.com/bb/ <p>I had someone, recently try to order "a Grande Carmel Breve". I looked at her in Confusion...and then she replies, "every Starbucks know's what that is, its Grande Carmel Breve"...I say "uhhh what"...then her friend yells, "its a Carmel Iced Coffee with Breve"..I respond "ok I can do that". It was so funny I don't know if I wanna say the customer is stupid or maybe they just didn't understand what they were ordering. </p> http://www.ihatestarbucks.com/bb/topic.php?id=1708&page=21#post-134031 Mon, 13 May 2013 18:03:10 +0000 disaffected 134031@http://www.ihatestarbucks.com/bb/ <p>Customer walks up to the handoff bar with a venti drip: "Hi uh, do you guys uh...is there some way you can reheat coffee? This is cold."</p> <p>Me: "When did you order it?"</p> <p>Customer thinks hard scratching forehead: "Oh... about an hour ago."</p> <p>Me: "Well, that would be why. Here, I'll pour you a new one."</p> <p>Really?! </p> http://www.ihatestarbucks.com/bb/topic.php?id=1708&page=21#post-133840 Sun, 12 May 2013 02:30:57 +0000 Venti Extra Ice Water 133840@http://www.ihatestarbucks.com/bb/ <p>"Hi there welcome to Starbucks. Just to let you know, our drive thru debit is down."<br /> "Okay. Do you still take cash?"</p> <p>.... No. Our fckn cash box is broken. Idiot. </p> http://www.ihatestarbucks.com/bb/topic.php?id=1708&page=21#post-133824 Sun, 12 May 2013 01:02:24 +0000 IceWater 133824@http://www.ihatestarbucks.com/bb/ <p>Working new years and a blonde porn star looking woman walks in with her boyfriend. It's snowing like crazy and she asks me if we serve any hot drinks because she is cold.. im like.... yea...<br /> At the pick up she looks outside and asks me if the snow will avoid the downtown area because she doesnt wanna be out in it on new years.. Im like.. Sure lemme just call mother nature and tell her to make it not snow in one specific area, like starbucks barista's totally have that power. </p> http://www.ihatestarbucks.com/bb/topic.php?id=1708&page=21#post-133715 Sat, 11 May 2013 01:01:02 +0000 mellotune 133715@http://www.ihatestarbucks.com/bb/ <p>"Have you EVEN started MY drink yet?" At my licensed store, there's a girl on the register, I'm making drinks on both hot and cold bar. We're slammed because someone made a Starbucks run for their office/group/whatever. Does this customer not realize that I have no idea what HER drinks are? I ask her politely, "What did you order?" After she tells me, I look down the line and say, "There are two drinks ahead of you."</p> <p>"But my kids are losing it! Never mind, I'll get a refund!"</p> <p>Ok, fine, except I don't want waste time making her drinks just to throw them away because she got her refund. My mgr gave her a couple of cake pops and she's all smiles. Well, that was an easy fix. But seriously? How in **** do I know what you ordered? </p> http://www.ihatestarbucks.com/bb/topic.php?id=1708&page=21#post-133683 Fri, 10 May 2013 14:00:13 +0000 HalfAnEqualLatte 133683@http://www.ihatestarbucks.com/bb/ <p>One time a girl asked me if there's any way she could get a vanilla latte, but hazelnut instead of the vanilla. The worst part? I had to smile and say "Yeah! Of course you can!" When I really just wanted to slap her for being such a dumb ****.</p> <p>Seriously though. You don't go up to Pizza Hut asking if there's any way you can get a pepperoni pizza, but sausage instead of the pepperoni. Like do people just brain cells by walking into Starbucks or something? </p> http://www.ihatestarbucks.com/bb/topic.php?id=1329&page=13#post-133480 Wed, 08 May 2013 15:12:23 +0000 IceWater 133480@http://www.ihatestarbucks.com/bb/ <p>Oh man I feel for you @therealbarista </p> <p>In the summers we use to have some tourists that visited every year and always wanted tall GTF with venti scoops of ice and one pump of base. double blended. Im like.. seriously who would drink something like that it had no taste at all. She also wanted it unsweetened. It was a hell to get out of the blender. </p> http://www.ihatestarbucks.com/bb/topic.php?id=1329&page=13#post-133468 Wed, 08 May 2013 13:28:55 +0000 therealbarista 133468@http://www.ihatestarbucks.com/bb/ <p>The worst drink i have ever made is for this one customer at my old store. A Grande caramel frap. with a venti scoop of ice, then in a venti cup ring it with caramel sauce, then about an inch on the bottom, then on the second blend of the drink add frap chips. When its finally done blending it is so think you have to scoop it out with a spoon. So then you have to fill the cup up half way, add whip and caramel then fill it rest of the way and more whip and caramel on top. If it isnt made right, he has you make it again until it is to his standard. He has no life either. He told us he work from 6am to 2am everyday. like seriously?! </p> http://www.ihatestarbucks.com/bb/topic.php?id=1708&page=21#post-132147 Mon, 29 Apr 2013 14:56:32 +0000 dolly 132147@http://www.ihatestarbucks.com/bb/ <p>Customer came in the other day with a Starbucks tumbler that had to be at least a year old. He said that he wanted to exchange it for a new tumbler because the seal was worn out and it had leaked on him the other day. I asked if he had his receipt, of course he didn't because the tumbler looked ancient. I knew this was going to be over my head as a lowly barista so I signalled the SM over to sort it out while I served the other customers. It turned out that he wanted a new free mug because the one that he had bought and used was worn out. What store in the universe would do that? You can't walk in to a shoe store and say "Excuse me, I've worn these shoes and now they're old. I would like a replacement pair for free." Especially without a receipt! I just.... don't understand. </p> http://www.ihatestarbucks.com/bb/topic.php?id=1708&page=21#post-132100 Mon, 29 Apr 2013 00:21:40 +0000 cappucinonofoam 132100@http://www.ihatestarbucks.com/bb/ <p>I honest to god had someone come in the other night and ask me and the SS why our coffee didn't taste more like Tim Horton's coffee. If we wanted to be more popular then we need to have coffee that tastes like Tim Horton's coffee he says. </p> http://www.ihatestarbucks.com/bb/topic.php?id=1708&page=21#post-132080 Sun, 28 Apr 2013 20:14:45 +0000 bugsbux 132080@http://www.ihatestarbucks.com/bb/ <p>"Can I have 3 Starbucks please?"</p> <p>"3...what?"</p> <p>"3 Starbucks with cream." (points out to the plastic cup)</p> <p>"Oh you want the plastic cup?"</p> <p>"Yes."</p> <p>"What would you like to have?"</p> <p>"3 Starbucks with cream."</p> <p>"Coffee? hot chocolate? or tea?"</p> <p>"Hot chocolate." </p> http://www.ihatestarbucks.com/bb/topic.php?id=1708&page=21#post-131928 Fri, 26 Apr 2013 13:18:08 +0000 me 131928@http://www.ihatestarbucks.com/bb/ <p>. . . DTO What is the difference between MF and CRF? which leads to the next question . . .Which drink is more commonly ordered by a female? Ok I will take 6 CRF. </p> http://www.ihatestarbucks.com/bb/topic.php?id=1708&page=20#post-131911 Fri, 26 Apr 2013 02:58:18 +0000 twinArmageddons 131911@http://www.ihatestarbucks.com/bb/ <p>@buckstars There is no official secret menu, unlike Jamba Juice. All of these drinks that are on this alleged secret menu are just drink made up by customers or barista and are posted online. It's really funny, out of all "secret menu" items I've seen, there's always both a name to the drink, and also the recipe on how to order it. </p> http://www.ihatestarbucks.com/bb/topic.php?id=1708&page=20#post-131910 Fri, 26 Apr 2013 02:57:10 +0000 Captain Mocha 131910@http://www.ihatestarbucks.com/bb/ <p>Search the word secret menu on the forum and a bunch of threads will pop up full of anger and frustration bc its not a real thing. It probably the one thing brought up by.customers that i lose my nice face for. <a href="http://www.ihatestarbucks.com/bb/topic.php?id=6309#post-64514" rel="nofollow">http://www.ihatestarbucks.com/bb/topic.php?id=6309#post-64514</a> </p> http://www.ihatestarbucks.com/bb/topic.php?id=1708&page=20#post-131909 Fri, 26 Apr 2013 02:49:13 +0000 buckstars 131909@http://www.ihatestarbucks.com/bb/ <p>Okay so, I haven't ever asked about this in person in fear of sounding like a crazy person, and I feel you baristas would judge me less harshly, but do you guys actually know of the items on the "Starbucks secret menu"? Does such list even exist? Or is it merely completely made up recipes that would make you sound like a **** if you walked into Starbucks and ordered a "Cinnamon Toast Crunch Frappuccino"? </p> http://www.ihatestarbucks.com/bb/topic.php?id=1708&page=20#post-131803 Thu, 25 Apr 2013 04:06:40 +0000 heyhermano 131803@http://www.ihatestarbucks.com/bb/ <p>not really a question, but someone wanted to pick out which Chocolate Chunk cookie they wanted (and people picking what pastry they want is one of my biggest pet peeves!). This is how it went:</p> <p>Him: *points to cookie*<br /> Me: I can't see what one you're pointing too from over here.<br /> Him: The one with a lot of chocolate in it.<br /> Me: That looks like all of them to me!</p> <p>I was really annoyed so I just took the top one and gave him a stern look. </p> http://www.ihatestarbucks.com/bb/topic.php?id=1708&page=20#post-131777 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 23:05:12 +0000 decafnofoam 131777@http://www.ihatestarbucks.com/bb/ <p>^ DON'T SAY THAT! THAT'LL JUST CONFUSE THEM MORE! </p> http://www.ihatestarbucks.com/bb/topic.php?id=1708&page=20#post-131774 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 22:25:41 +0000 Sin-amon Dolce 131774@http://www.ihatestarbucks.com/bb/ <p>decafnofoam, sometimes I can be a little bit spicy though! ;) </p> http://www.ihatestarbucks.com/bb/topic.php?id=1708&page=20#post-131762 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 20:58:23 +0000 DopieOpie 131762@http://www.ihatestarbucks.com/bb/ <p>Do you have decaf coffee cake..... </p>