Found the mother of all Starbucks yesterday. Brand new. Larger than a warehouse. Completely empty because nobody knows it's there yet. Extra friendly baristas cuz they've just been trained. Tons of cushy chairs. This photo is only half the store. Bliss.
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BA, aren't gonna share the "good news" to a brotha that doesn't know (where) it (is)?
Posted by: Tim | December 08, 2007 at 11:37 AM
I am sorry to let you know that the best Starbucks in the world is actually in Rochester, NY! It has an amazing loft seating area so you are out of all the in and out traffic and away from all of the noise from the bar.
Posted by: Chris S. | December 08, 2007 at 12:07 PM
Sweet. According to Mapquest, I'm only a short 765 mile road trip away from it.
Posted by: Jason Hayes | December 08, 2007 at 01:37 PM
I found the Starbuck's of choice in Jacksonville, FL. I've been operating out of the local Starbuck's as well. I was torn because I wanted a Starbuck's that had a lot of room, most of the Starbuck's around here are a little small and narrow. The one I found was similar to the one you found. maybe i'll post a picture to compare tomorrow. Mines not as new as yours though.
Posted by: Boyd Bettis | December 09, 2007 at 07:24 PM
that looks A LOT like MY favorite starbucks! It doesn't happen to be in Loudoun County does it? CountrySide?
Posted by: Brian Ayers | December 10, 2007 at 08:00 AM
Brian, you got it... nice to hear from you. We'll have to connect sometime.
Posted by: Ben Arment | December 10, 2007 at 08:42 AM
HAHA! Yea I knew I recognized it (it used to be a Wendy's)... Its great, because it's always pretty quiet in there.
BTW, I just read about "The White Board Sessions" - it sounds great! I'll definitely be there.
Posted by: Brian Ayers | December 10, 2007 at 09:43 AM
nice Brian. I didn't realize it was a Wendy's. It does have that burger joint look on the outside though doesn't it? hmmmm.
Posted by: Ben Arment | December 10, 2007 at 09:53 AM