The Realist

Poll Shows 73% Americans Think Starbucks is Overpriced

The problem with Starbucks is that when people realize that they have no extra money and they are spending $30 a week on Starbucks, $1500 a year, they might have to cut back.

Furthermore, their coffee is just not that good. Any other coffee shop is going to offer a better cup of joe, so in cities where coffee shops are prevalent Starbucks has legitimate competition in terms of quality. I have not done McD for coffee, I don't need to save a buck that badly that I would deal with a McD line and cashier, but I am sure others would. As for Dunking Donuts, I love their coffee but worry about how many donuts I am going to buy. Mmmmmm, donuts.