Target run — to the restroom. If a typical shopping trip leaves you unloading more than your purchases, you’re not the only one, experts assure. Dr. Saurabh Sethi, a Harvard-trained gastroenterologist, had social media rumbling after taking to TikTok to talk about how visiting bookstores, your favorite big box store, or a coffee shop can signal … Read more
“I want to have a job like you.” French entrepreneur Yann Bucaille-Lacrezac remembers the day he met Theodore, a young boy on the autism spectrum, during a cruise for an organization he created for those with special needs. “He came to me and he said, ‘I heard that you are a boss, can you give … Read more
He’s spilling the beans. Getting a good cup of coffee can be a tall order — but a former Starbucks barista says there are obvious signs you’re about to be served up a subpar cup of Joe. Dylan Clair, who worked at one of the coffee giant’s franchises for over a year, says there are … Read more
Tired of being asked to tip a minimum of $1 on your $4 coffee? Move to Salt Lake City, where one trendy cafe has gone viral with their decision to eliminate tipping entirely. Don’t get too excited, though — that $4 coffee could wind up costing $5 anyway. Nick Price, the owner of Three Pines Coffee, … Read more
Coffee is 98% water, something that should be obvious to anyone who’s ever made themselves a morning cup. And while it’s always a good idea to aim higher when shopping for coffee beans, java drinkers too often lose sight of that one obvious fact — the water you use matters. It matters a lot. And it … Read more
Stuck in your Starbucks routine? Beyond your usual drink — and the menu boards that seem to list fewer and fewer options — there’s a whole other Starbucks experience out there just waiting to be tapped into, according to a former barista. Monica McDonald put in two years working for the Seattle-based coffee giant, during her … Read more
Coffee is the first thing many people drink to start their day. However, the rise of social media has inspired caffeinated lovers to stray away from staple espresso bevs and complicate their orders to be more aesthetically pleasing. Customers’ desire to try trending coffee drinks makes disgruntled baristas’ work routines more difficult. Huff Post consulted … Read more
Broadway’s brightest new star is a coffee-making, disco-dancing robot. San the Robot Barista is slinging java in the unlikely confines of Sanmiwago, a new Taiwanese dumpling spot on Broadway at West 53rd Street, next to the Stephen Colbert theater. The big-bellied bot has multi-jointed arms and prongs for fingers and whips up coffee, espresso, cappucino and … Read more
What brewtiful deals! Friday, Sept. 29, is National Coffee Day, and in honor of the mugnificent occasion, brands all across the nation are offering your regular cup of Joe at a major discount. Whether your favorite drink is a latte or a cold brew, there’s sure to be something on the menu that will perk … Read more
Life is gourd. Starbucks’ fall menu has allegedly leaked, and it seems like there could be some fun, new food and drink additions to make the upcoming pumpkin spice season even more delicious than usual. This week, food blogger @markie_devo took to Instagram to post the supposed scoop, which he claimed was from a Starbucks … Read more
Holy frap! Starbucks fans are up in arms over the Seattle-based coffee chain’s shocking amount of food waste, as alleged in a viral video. Aidan Stockin, who claims to be an employee, recently shared a TikTok video showing the massive amount of products that the store throws away after the day is done. The viral … Read more
Oh, hail no. The Post can confirm that the popular coffee chain Starbucks is switching up its ice — making the change from the classic cube to the nugget in select locations. “As we continue to innovate and make investments in the Starbucks Experience for our partners (baristas) and customers, we are introducing new machines that … Read more
A barista has revealed the one thing you should never do when ordering – and then waiting for – your coffee. Franco Amitrano, who owns Cafe & Cucina in Surry Hills, Sydney, Australia spilled the beans about his job on news.com.au’s podcast “I’ve Got News For You.” Amitrano has been making coffee for 25 years – … Read more
A fan-favorite Dunkin’ drink has been taken off the menu. In a statement to TODAY, the casual coffee chain announced that their delicious combination of hot chocolate and coffee, better known as the Dunkaccino, is no more. “As we focus on innovation and finding new ways to delight guests, we continually evolve our menu in … Read more
Where have you bean? A Starbucks barista on TikTok is claiming her store has been out of espresso for two months — meaning that mochas, cappuccinos and lattes are a no-go. TikTok user @toreeisnotdead took to the social media platform last week to share her “help” message in a clip that has served more than … Read more
This thirsty brunette was in for a brewed awakening. After ordering a “surprise me” drink via the Starbucks drive-thru window — hoping a cheery barista on the other side of the intercom would jump at the chance to create a tasty concoction for a risk-taking customer — one coffee guzzler was served the cold shoulder. “Hi, can … Read more
Now Canada is putting coffee on ice. After the country’s health officials released new guidance that having over two drinks a week can be a health detriment, now research from the University of Toronto says heavy coffee consumption is cause for concern as well. “These findings suggest that heavy coffee intake is associated with increases … Read more
Customers came for coffee, but left with some piping hot tea instead. Patrons at a Pret a Manger franchise in London got more than they bargained for when a fight over a skinny latte turned physical. Two grown men were seen arguing over the low-fat beverage at the counter of the coffee shop before taking … Read more
A Starbucks customer’s bold request for a tip refund has sparked heated debate. In a TikTok video, now with over 237,000 views since it was posted on Sunday, Starbucks barista Joaquin De La Torre recalled the time his coworker asked him how to refund a customer $2 — because they’d accidentally selected the gratuity option … Read more
Phone shaming is not a new thing. In fact, using your phone in public has been debated so much, it’s surprising it’s still seen as something worth discussing. But, oh, it very much is – as this viral post with 255k shares, a million likes and 23,000 comments, proves. A photo of a rather judgmental sign put up … Read more