Am I the only one who didn't know about Starbuck's secret menu?
A while back a friend told me about all sorts of drinks you can order that aren't shown on the official coffee shop menu. For the most part they're crazy combinations of flavored syrups and toppings that I'm not interested in. What perked my ears up, though, was the secret "short" drink size. On the posted menu coffee comes in 'Tall' (12 ounce), 'Grande' (16 ounce) and 'Venti' (24 ounce) sizes . If you ask, though, you can get a 'Short' cup (which is only 8 ounces).
Yesterday I was out running errands when I decided I needed a pick-me-up. It was relatively late in the day, though, so I didn't want to load my body up with caffeine. I decided to see if I could put my new found knowledge to the test and went into a nearby Starbucks. When I got up to the top of the line I asked for a Short coffee. The barista didn't blink; he just asked if I'd like room for cream.
And my smaller cup was
just enough.
What a great thing to know! Perfect!
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome :-)
DeleteYou have done the world a service!
ReplyDeleteHA!
DeleteWhat a great find!
ReplyDeleteYes, it is.
DeleteTerry orders this occasionally, especially if we are traveling and he doesn't have his own travel mug.
ReplyDeleteI know you and Terry frequent Starbucks a lot, so it doesn't surprise me you knew about this.
DeleteI like that. The perfect size caffeine boost at the end of the day!
ReplyDeleteAnd I don't know about you, but I NEED that boost at the end of the day.
DeleteLove it. So fun.
ReplyDeleteHubby and I visit Barnes Cafe (OFTEN), it's our favorite place and the girls there are great about making special drinks, any sizes. But the BEST, is when I have one of the girls make me what they love to drink. These, by far, are better than any of the menu items.
So flippin' good.
PS: Barnes sells Starbucks coffees and drinks.
Sounds like you have your own personal secret menu.
DeleteI do this anywhere I go. Even out to eat. I ask them to make me what they love. How they love it.
DeleteOften, it's the best thing on the menu.
I can never remember to ask about off-menu, although if I have it narrowed down to one of two items I'll ask the waiter which one they like best and go with that. I've never been disappointed yet.
DeleteI had no idea. Thanks Kathy. I'll make mine a short.
ReplyDeleteAnd here I thought I was the only one who didn't know about this. It looks like I educated my tiny corner of cyberspace.
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