First impressions of Starbucks in Dublin:
- There was a queue, a queue!
- The baristas were pleasant, overworked (queue!) and well tipped.
- The coffee prices are disappointingly high, prohibitively so for the largest (venti) drinks. I wonder if they have set-prices through-out Europe? Probably not, I imagine they’re paying a premium for the property on Dame street.
- Food prices are reasonable and there is a wide selection, many from the muffin food group.
- Same, earthy-toned, comfortable decor as elsewhere, quite a spacious store too, maybe even deceptively so as there is space ’round the back that one might not see at first. I’ve seen this in other Starbucks too, wonder if it’s on purpose.
I had intended to get something no-fat and de-caf but while waiting in the queue I pooh-poohed that idea.
I’m hoping that Starbucks have the good sense to open this store late. If you want to lounge around in comfortable surroundings late in to the evening, or night, in Dublin, you’re out of luck, which I have always though was ridiculous.
~10am - (full-fat, caffeinated) Breakfast:
- Toffee nut latte
- Apple and cinnamon muffin
Coffee prices to rise with entry of Starbucks
Sunday, March 13, 2005 - By Neil Callanan
The arrival of US coffee chain Starbucks into the Irish market will push up prices, incumbent coffee chain competitors have warned.
How is that good news?
Fuck american market domination.
Who said that was good news? No one.
If you want to lounge around in comfortable surroundings late in the evening or night in Dublin you’re out of luck which I have always though was ridiculous.
Sufi’s Cafe across from Bia Bar. Nyom.
Basing them on the store in Dundrum, the prices in Starbucks are roughly in line with those of the rest of Europe.
interesting marvin
we always assume we’re being ripped off here, mainly cause we usually are
I went today to relive my American summer holiday…….there was some dodgy dude on the door and i wasnt allowed in until the queue calmed
now I’ll queue inside for my coffee…..but stand on Dame St. looking like a desperate caffine addict…i think not