Call it wasteful and stupid. I am a coffee snob and it's so worth it.
Besides the general quality and taste of coffee from some establishments, the following experience was when I decided that I could no longer lower my standards:
I had been frequenting McDonalds for an iced latte.. Gross, I know. BUT, it saved time and money. Two things I am always running low on.
I probably went through the drive-thru everyday for two weeks. Same drink. Same people. Until last finally, on a Monday their espresso machine was down. This caused me to miss out on my morning coffee and made my co-workers had to deal with an especially grouchy form of myself.
The next day, in good faith, I returned - It was still broken. Definently annoying but not damaging. I decided to skip coffee for a few days. My next attempt was Monday of tthe next week when I was running late for our 8:30 call, as always, and I swung through McDonalds for a quick latte. And shocking, the stupid machine was still broken.
Dont you think that a alot of their morning traffic is coffee drinks? Shouldn't they fix that after a whole week? Should be a priority.You would think, right?
On the flip side, this morning I went to Erie Island. This being after I had stopped by a few times last week during my McCafe haitus and a few times the week or two prior due to a change in my morning schedule.
I walked in, the girl knew what I wanted , even though I am not a real regular, and had it ready by the time I paid. The same thing is always true for Civilization which I frequent in Cleveland. Their espresso machines would never be broken for a week, the coffee tastes better and it's nice to get the smiling face of a barista every once in a while - they are cool people (I would know I was one for a summer).
Plus, the people at my work dont wash the coffee pot, ever. So there is no argument there.
(PS: At least I'm not these girls)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SUpY1BT9Xf4
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