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29-07-2008, 12:20 PM
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Closed stores in U.S and now here ??
http://abcnews.go.com/Business/story?id=5288740 All have closed from 12.00 today here .. http://www.skynews.com.au/business/a...aspx?id=253504
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29-07-2008, 12:34 PM
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On the subject of coffee (I have had Starbucks and wasnt impressed at all) I love my Coffee and I do try to try them all but my fav has to be Cibo second to none IMO. I understand that they started in Adelaide but my also have a couple stores in Brissy now.  :
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29-07-2008, 12:51 PM
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Its the trucking industries fault. The coffee beans just aint' getting though
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29-07-2008, 12:57 PM
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29-07-2008, 01:08 PM
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Starbucks Balmain closed 3 weeks ago.
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29-07-2008, 01:11 PM
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Will Gloria Jeans be next I wonder
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29-07-2008, 01:18 PM
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29-07-2008, 01:47 PM
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Zaraffas is where it's at for good coffee.
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29-07-2008, 01:55 PM
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Starbucks and Gloria Jeans hire people who can't make coffee.
If you want coffee that tastes like dishwater, nothing beats 'Bucks or 'Jeans. Smaller cafes run by people who know how to make things other than a latte are much nicer. They know how to do a real coffee...or a hot chocolate.
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29-07-2008, 02:13 PM
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Starbucks in trouble--- thats because they make crap coffee
Best coffee in Brisbane bar none. (try it you'll see...) Paladar Fumior Salon, Coffee & Cuban Cigar bar, Merivale st. South Brisbane I work next door so its my first stop every morning. His Chilli-Hot chocolate is pretty good too
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29-07-2008, 02:16 PM
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Im a Cibo fan. Starbucks second, but havent been for months. This is not good news to say the least.
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29-07-2008, 03:51 PM
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29-07-2008, 04:03 PM
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Cibo also have an excellent cake selection too.  :
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29-07-2008, 04:18 PM
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I usually won't go near Starbucks, but actually had some at the original Starbucks in Pike Place (Seattle) and it was actually very good, I was surprised!
Usually I'm a Cibo person too (yes in Brisbane), or La Dolce Vita, or Naked Coffee, or Campos... |
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29-07-2008, 05:11 PM
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We don't have cibo in Canberra. Pity. I'm sure they would do well here.
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29-07-2008, 05:38 PM
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I've been there once and did'nt drink the coffee on the principle that if I wanted Coffee in a paper cup I'd go to Macca's!!
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29-07-2008, 07:29 PM
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Agree with comments re crap coffee from Gloria Jeans and Starbucks. Bitter dishwater at that.
Around the corner from my local Gloria Jeans is a little cafe called 'Fix' which makes the smoothest, tastiest coffee. Maybe not for those who like strong 'hair on your chest' type of coffee, but its so tasty!! They use 'Mokador' brand 'Florita' blend. YUMMO! |
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29-07-2008, 07:37 PM
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Anyone in Brisvegas do yourself a favour and have a Cibo's coffee (if you like good coffee) you want look back they have been in Adelaide since the mid 90's. I just jumped on there website after reading this thread and noticed they have there stores in Brissy at West End, Chermside and Merthyr Village. I dont work for them at all but have there coffee daily as there not to far from where I work and also pretty close to home. I love my coffee and there's hit the spot I promise.
 The best why to describe it is like comparing Farmers Union Iced Coffee to the others nothing else stacks up.
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29-07-2008, 07:38 PM
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I like the coffee from Gloria Jean, especially the cool blended ice coffees on a hot day.
Starbucks i only tried overseas, it was quite good too. |
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29-07-2008, 07:38 PM
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Personal fan of the Cibo Coffee ... ;)
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29-07-2008, 08:01 PM
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I've tried lots of coffee, even bought premium beans with the mortar and pestle.
I tried the Gloria Jeans Coffee beans and they were amongst the best I've had, very creamy. I made it myself using their beans, I actually haven't had any of the coffee's they make.
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29-07-2008, 08:12 PM
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Hooked on Muzz Buzz on the way to work. Great coffee and comes with a strawer and free bikky. $4.50 for mid size
 Don't have to get out of the car either. Had Starbucks once and shouted for 4 people, thank god they take credit cards ..... nearlly fell over at $25 plus for 4! Never went back .......| [/url] |
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29-07-2008, 10:48 PM
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29-07-2008, 11:05 PM
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That's pretty bad. I liked their iced chocolate.
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29-07-2008, 11:13 PM
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Starbucks is like a Ford Dealer. On the whole it's pretty average, but you're guaranteed a minimum quality.
Some coffee shops get it right, others just serve muck. I love my coffee so I buy my beans direct from the place they do the roasting. I buy the strongest and darkest roast they have and grind it with my awesome grinder every morning (just takes 5 seconds). My coffee's the best. It's like Pulp Fiction, but heaps of people think it's way too strong and start going crazy with the milk and sugar, fair enough. I'm much better off paying more for coffee than pay $3+ for an inferior cup anyday. If I really need a caffeine fix during the day I'll usually go a soft drink or possibly a Latte from a smaller coffee shop. Starbucks and the like are only good for their iced drinks, which are a rip off at $6 each anyway. |
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29-07-2008, 11:41 PM
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29-07-2008, 11:51 PM
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Firstly Cibo's ftw!
AS far as Starbucks goes, sourbastards description is the best way to describe the "coffee" they serve. It is a pity about the job losses however..
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30-07-2008, 12:11 AM
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starbuck...no loss..
a stripper I know works at a gloria jeans, I go and get coffee off her a few times a week, she can actually make a good 'un
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30-07-2008, 12:35 AM
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Except for the staff and jobs-DILLIGAF
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