Some coffee fans get grim delight in Starbucks woes

**dukedogsmom** · 07-09-2008, 10:52 PM

Originally Posted by jenn_librarian

I totally understand supporting the mom and pop places vs. the chains. I will go to a mom and pop restaurant/coffee house, whatever really, as opposed to a chain restaurant.

I like to support the small business owner, and I like the quality of service I receive, as well as the variety on their menus that will normally change weekly, as well as the quality. They normally buy their ingredients fresh for that day, and that makes a huge difference. I think the only chain I support is 7-11 for their slurpees and their hotdogs, lol.

I like to support local businesses, as well. But when the product is unsatisfying and below par, I go elsewhere. I don't understand the big "brew" haha about going to a big chain.