Whether you’re a regular or an occasional customer, chances are you’re pretty familiar withStarbucks Coffee.
But how much do youreallyknow about Starbucks?
Read on to get the low-down oneverything Starbucks employeeswish you knewstraight from baristas themselves.
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Stop asking for your milk to be a certain temperature.
Frappuccinos are blended using premade bases.
Another pet peeve, according to Liz, involves Starbucks' famed Frappuccinos.
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Be nice if you want your food heated.
If a store has an oven, it can heat anything.
We’re talking savory or sweet pastries and even food items from the fridges.
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The whipped cream is even more unhealthy than you probably think.
It isn’t just cream that goes into Starbucks' whipped cream.
To make it extra sweet, there’s also vanilla syrup.
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While she can’t guarantee you’ll get an employee to do it, it’s worth asking.
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Don’t expect employees to know secret menu items.
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Employees don’t care about getting your name right.
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Employees don’t expect a tip.
If you have a complicated order, you might be shamed.
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“I will go out of my way to call out Every.
Batch blending is a thing.
Don’t be surprised if you see your baristas batch blending, especially Frappuccinos.
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Countless users on Reddit, who self-identified as current or former Starbucks employees, admitted to doing it.
Don’t expect a free drink because of a “mess up.”
Others will make a point to not give the person who calls out the so-called mistake the free drink.
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“With mess up drinks I like to say ‘free _______ at the bar for whoever!’
Sometimes they take it but usually, they let someone else.
Don’t bang on the counter and expect attention.
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Until they said ‘excuse me sir!’
and I was like ‘sorry, didn’t know you were there, should’ve said something.’
I had to do this for a few weeks but now they ask instead of just being obnoxious.”
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You might get decaf if you’re rude.
Be nice to employeessometimes your discounts aren’t accidental.
If you’re nice, you might benefit from a little upgrade!
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You might get shortchanged.
On the flip side, according to Reddit user dancinjanssen, you might get shortchanged if you’re rude.
“Not once have any of those customers noticed.
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Ovens often get turned off early.
“I pretend we have no food left when in fact we have tons ready for tomorrow.”
“There’s literally no need to turn the oven off early unless you clean it right before closing.
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Dark roast has less caffeine.
Sorry, I’m not your coffee teacher.”
Don’t ask what things taste like.
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Just because they work at Starbucks doesn’t mean your server has tried the entire menu.
“I don’t know what most of the sandwiches taste like.
Fake it till you make it.”
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“I’m the same with the really sweet drinks,” wrote Reddit user Thro_aw4y.
There might be a reason your straw is defective.
Don’t expect faster service just because you’re in a rush.
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wrote Reddit user Thro_aw4y.
“Guess who’s getting decaf and whole milk in her triple nonfat Caramel Macchiato?”
Many baristas don’t like matcha.
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“I hate matcha,” wrote Reddit user Loveasaconstruct.
I groan to myself when somebody orders a drink with matcha in it.”
Put extra sugar in your drink yourself.
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Another barista added that “if someone asked for .5/.25 syrup, I only put a drop.”
If you’re a regular, baristas often care about you.
“We bust our tails to get you your coffee.
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It takes stamina, concentration, and patience to be a good barista.
Not everyone has what it takes to succeed in this fast-paced job,“wrote Reddit user XacTactX.
“99 percent of our customers are great.
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They’re often nicer to me than I would be in the same situation.
I love getting to know my customers and hearing good news from them.
“The resulting disappointment or annoyance on your face is priceless.”
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Hand over your paymentdon’t put it on the counter.
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I know it’s the most petty thing ever, but seriously, I just took your order.
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I know you know that I’m there.
I didn’t turn into Casper.”
Don’t wait till the handoff to ask for water.
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Baristas aren’t there to wash your personal cups.
“I will not wash out your personal cup,” wrote Reddit user Sarcasm_savedmy_life.
“I will pretend to wash it, but I am not your wife/mother/maid.”
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If you come at peak times, you might not get the items you want.
Don’t come right before closing.
wrote Reddit user BaristaSarah2016.
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Baristas want to get your order correct.
“hey know that we want to get your order correct.
We don’t screw it up on purpose,“wrote Quora userAmanda Gault.
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They aren’t the norm, and mistakes happen.
Be kind and ask for your to be remade and BE PATIENT.
If your order is super complicated and you’re in a rush, maybe don’t order it.”
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