No Luck keepin' a Starbucks

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Permalink Reply by John Hilborn on July 19, 2008 at 11:33am

Startbucks is closing some if their stores all over the country. A sign of the economic times everywhere. I don't drink coffee so I really don't have an opinion one way or other.

Permalink Reply by mary blasius on July 19, 2008 at 2:47pm

I love a good cup of coffee.My favorite is dunkin donuts ! I f we had a dunkin donut shop downtown next to wesco where the old bowling alley used to be. That would be fabulous :)

Permalink Reply by Not Fromhere on July 19, 2008 at 4:33pm

I second the vote for Dunkin donuts. Good food and coffee. I will miss having Starbucks around. Buying "local" is only beneficial to me if I like the product. Too many "local" businesses brew coffee that is too weak for my tastes. McDonald's isn't bad, though - as long as it's fresh (Don't look down at it until you try it)... and for the thrifty, it is inexpensive!

Permalink Reply by jessie on July 19, 2008 at 4:52pm

Dude,
any idiot knows that starbucks burns their coffee (coffee/grounds .... "coffee lingo for dummies")
I cant believe that you HONESTLY think that The Blu Moon has gross coffee, i drink their coffee nearly everyday! I have had coffee all over the world, and i know what a GOOD cup of coffee is ... and TRUST me - starbucks is the WORST. Take it from someone who ACTUALLY knows what their talking about.
I would suggest you try some more coffee, then come back to the forum when you have something substantial to discuss.
XOXOXO.
Jessie

Permalink Reply by Buba on July 19, 2008 at 5:54pm

I third the vote for Dunkin Donuts, they have the Best Coffee. Starbucks has horrible Coffee and agree they will not be missed.

But I have to ask, What the Heck where they thinking?, how much money did they spend on that building? Even at $4.50 for a cup of joe, thats alot of joe's to pay for that building and get out of the Red. Now the building will likely sit empty Sad.

I think someone should start a new Discussion:

Which Business will close next?

My vote goes to:

ColdStone

Permalink Reply by jessie on July 22, 2008 at 10:58am

my vote is also for coldstone ... and, i've never had dunken doughnuts coffee ... now i feel like i'm missing out!!

Permalink Reply by Max Hanley on July 22, 2008 at 1:25pm

Give me a break! Are you saying you are the only one that knows what good coffee is? I may not be an expert or had coffee all over the world, but I know what I like and what I don't like.

Permalink Reply by jessie on July 29, 2008 at 2:10pm

i'm not saying i'm an expert ... but when it comes to coffee ... people that REALLY APPRECIATE coffee will all tell you starbucks is just a fancy name. that's all you're buying when you spend $5.30 on a large latte. Not anything flavorful. if you have to dumb your coffee done by putting a TON of flavoring in it ... you know somethings wrong.
I just simply don't appreciate Bb's negative attitude.

Permalink Reply by jessie on July 29, 2008 at 2:07pm

p.s. ... this comment was for Bb ...

Permalink Reply by jc on July 20, 2008 at 12:19am

It's unfortunate that Starbuck's is closing. I wish the best to all businesses in Ludington. However, my local favorite is the Blu Moon as well. What a fun, eclectic mix of people...and the atmosphere is the most unique around! I think the flavor of the dark roast is exceptional but I am a fan of dark coffees. Also a favorite...the Almond Joy a hot coffee drink that tastes like desert. Did I mention their white chili?

Permalink Reply by Sharon on July 20, 2008 at 8:25am

I am disappointed that Starbuck's is closing but to be honest I didn't I didn't think it would last as long as it did.
I think that they should have considered putting in a Dunkin' Donuts instead of Starbuck's as they seem to do a better business in a vacation area and the smaller communities. I know I would appreciate one and my family would too when they come up from Illinois on vacation.

Permalink Reply by Andrew Betka on July 20, 2008 at 10:57am

That, OR some fun locals could figure out how to make a mean donut and make Ludington's own version of a non-chain eatery. :) Too many chains, too many chains! (Everyone join in now)

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