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Starbucks releases statement after barista refused to write 'Charlie Kirk' on customer's cup due to 'policy'

Starbucks has issued a statement clarifying its policy after a barista reportedly refused to write the name “Charlie Kirk” on a customer’s cup.

Asiya A

3 months ago

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Starbucks charged an Oklahoma couple nearly $4,500 for two coffees after they selected the 'no tip' option

A coffee-loving couple has claimed that they were charged nearly $4,500 for two drinks at Starbucks - despite selecting the ‘no tip’ option at the register.

Asiya A

3 months ago

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Hispanic Starbucks customer left furious by 'offensive' joke barista allegedly wrote on her cup

A Hispanic Starbucks customer in Texas has accused a barista of targeting her with an “offensive” joke written on a coffee cup.

James K

5 months ago

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Man wins $50,000,000 from Starbucks after being left 'disfigured' when hot drink was spilled in his lap

Starbucks has been ordered to pay $50 million in damages to a California man who suffered “life-changing” injuries when a scalding hot tea spilled onto his lap.

Stefan A

9 months ago

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Couple forced to cancel vacation after being charged almost $4,500 by Starbucks for two cups of coffee

Coffee is great, and some people rely on it to get through the day - but it's doubtful that anybody would ever spend $4,500 on two cups. But in an astonishing turn of events, a couple from Tulsa, Oklahoma, found themselves burdened with a huge bill of $4,500 for a…

James K

1 year ago

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Lifestyle

Starbucks barista left in tears after receiving note from 'struggling' customer

A Starbucks barista has been left in tears after receiving a heartwarming note and a wonderful gesture from a random customer.

Stefan A

over 1 year ago

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Starbucks baristas praised after looking out for teenage customer with subtle message

The mother of a teenager has praised the baristas of her local Starbucks after they handed her a drink with a subtle message. As reported by KRIS 6 News, staff at a Corpus Christi branch of the coffee chain started to become concerned for an 18-year-old customer after she was…

Stefan A

almost 2 years ago

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World

Veteran news anchor fired for leaving coffee cup on her desk

A news anchor in Turkey was fired from her job after leaving a Starbucks coffee cup on her desk. Meltem Günay, a respected 45-year-old news anchor with TGRT Haber in Turkey, was terminated following leaving the coffee cup on her desk, with the Istanbul-based media company expressing a commitment to…

James K

almost 2 years ago

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World

Starbucks barista's chilling note to woman on coffee cup leaves social media divided

Social media users have been left divided after a Starbucks barista left a chilling note on a woman's coffee cup. The note in question was written on the back of a Starbucks hot drink cup and was given to an 18-year-old after a man approached the teen while she was…

Nasima K

2 years ago

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Couple forced to cancel vacation after being charged almost $4,500 by Starbucks for two cups of coffee

It's been estimated that the average American spends $1,100 on coffee each year, or close to $92 a month. However, one unlucky couple ended up spending a whopping $4,500 on just two coffees - an iced macchiato and a frappuccino - after staff miscalculated a gratuity fee. Jesse O'Dell and…

Phoebe E

almost 3 years ago

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Starbucks to reimburse travel expenses for those seeking an abortion

Starbucks has announced that it will cover travel expenses for those who have to travel more than 100 miles from their homes to get an abortion or gender-confirmation treatments. The lucrative corporation released a notice to its staff on Monday, following the release of a leaked draft stating the plan…

Asiya A

over 3 years ago

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Health

Woman says Starbucks barista made her order decaf because she's pregnant, sparking debate

A pregnant woman has taken to social media to reveal that a Starbucks barista made her order incorrectly because they assumed she didn't want caffeine. Taking to Twitter, Madeline Odent (@oldenoughtosay) shared her frustration with her 17.7K followers, in a now-viral thread that has amassed more than 50,000 likes. Odent…

Asiya A

over 3 years ago

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Celebrity

Actor James Cromwell superglues hand to Starbucks counter to join PETA in protest over 'vegan up-charge'

Succession star James Cromwell has taken a stand against Starbucks' up-charge for vegan milk. On Tuesday morning, the 82-year-old actor superglued his hand to the counter of a Midtown Manhattan Starbucks in protest against the coffee chain charging customers extra to have vegan milk alternatives in their drinks. Cromwell was…

Carina M

over 3 years ago

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PETA activists glue themselves to Starbucks counters to protest additional charge for non-dairy milks

Activists from PETA have superglued themselves to Starbucks counters in an attempt to protest the company's additional charge for non-dairy milks. On Wednesday, activists from the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals could be seen in videos and photos storming into the café counter at Starbucks' headquarters while wearing…

Stefan A

over 3 years ago

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Lifestyle

Mom uses Starbucks order to surprise daughter with news that her sister is cancer-free

Finding out that one of your loved ones is cancer free is one of the best moments imaginable. But for one Starbucks barista, her family made the news more special. In a video of the heartwarming moment shared to TikTok, Emily Mejia (@emilylorraineee) can be seen taking orders at a Starbucks…

Carina M

over 3 years ago

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Outrage as Florida man pulls gun on Starbucks staff because his bagel didn’t have cream cheese

A man from Florida has been arrested after he allegedly drew a firearm in a Starbucks when the bagel he ordered came without cream cheese. Per CBS 4 News Miami, four-year police chief Delma Noel-Pratt claims that her 23-year-old barista daughter was left terrified after 38-year-old Omar Wright brandished a…

over 4 years ago

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Health

Ex-Starbucks worker reveals he would 'decaf' rude customers

A former Starbucks employee has taken to TikTok to share how baristas secretly punish rude customers. Per Independent, the now-private video was shared with the 38,100 followers of an ex-Starbucks worker who goes by the handle @dolltin on the platform. In it, the former barista revealed that he would punish…

over 4 years ago

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Starbucks staff say customers treat them like 'coffee-making robots' as they blame viral TikTok trend orders

Starbucks baristas staff are voicing frustration with entitled customers after a video on the subject went viral on TikTok. According to The Guardian, Starbucks workers have complained of being verbally abused or physically assaulted by customers over coronavirus safety protocols. Many more baristas believe themselves to be severely overworked as…

over 4 years ago

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sonic articles

Starbucks releases statement after barista refused to write 'Charlie Kirk' on customer's cup due to 'policy'

Starbucks charged an Oklahoma couple nearly $4,500 for two coffees after they selected the 'no tip' option

Hispanic Starbucks customer left furious by 'offensive' joke barista allegedly wrote on her cup

Man wins $50,000,000 from Starbucks after being left 'disfigured' when hot drink was spilled in his lap

Couple forced to cancel vacation after being charged almost $4,500 by Starbucks for two cups of coffee

Starbucks barista left in tears after receiving note from 'struggling' customer

Starbucks baristas praised after looking out for teenage customer with subtle message

Veteran news anchor fired for leaving coffee cup on her desk

Starbucks barista's chilling note to woman on coffee cup leaves social media divided

Couple forced to cancel vacation after being charged almost $4,500 by Starbucks for two cups of coffee

Starbucks to reimburse travel expenses for those seeking an abortion

Woman says Starbucks barista made her order decaf because she's pregnant, sparking debate

Actor James Cromwell superglues hand to Starbucks counter to join PETA in protest over 'vegan up-charge'

PETA activists glue themselves to Starbucks counters to protest additional charge for non-dairy milks

Mom uses Starbucks order to surprise daughter with news that her sister is cancer-free

Outrage as Florida man pulls gun on Starbucks staff because his bagel didn’t have cream cheese

Ex-Starbucks worker reveals he would 'decaf' rude customers

Starbucks staff say customers treat them like 'coffee-making robots' as they blame viral TikTok trend orders

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