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New Starbucks - Disappointed

Discussion in 'Dining - Nightlife - Entertainment' started by PatO, Sep 30, 2019.

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  1. PatO

    PatO DI Forum Luminary Highly Rated Poster Showcase Reviewer Veteran Marines

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    Checked out the new Starbucks next to Gerry’s today. I was disappointed, downstairs small, cramped, uncomfortable chairs, coffee ok but 15p higher than the medium cappuccino at Bo’s. I am unable to climb the stairs to check out the upper level.
    I actually went there to have an everything bagel and cream cheese. I requested toasted well done and crispy like I enjoyed them everywhere else, uI received it soft, probably microwaved.
     
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    At least they have an everything bagel and cream cheese. I was not aware they were available anywhere in dgte. I have seen “bagels” here that were just baked bread in the shape of a bagel but not real water bagels. Does Bo’s have them?


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    Not much of a bagel (white flour) eater myself, but they used to have descent ones in rolin pin. But the bread changed a lot the times when i still bought some bread there. Sometimes it was really quiet good, sometimes not so.
     
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    I know what you mean about the white flour. White rice is not good either with its high glycemic index and tendency to build insulin resistance. But once in a while...;-)


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    I am not surprised to hear you are disappointed. black coffee, overpriced, like every Starbucks on earth. No reason to waste money there, bagels or not. I try to avoid all these chains spreading out like pest.
     
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    It looks popular though. We tried to go there but parking lot filled. Maybe I’ll try again in the morning.


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    Likely the least of your worries. Concentrate on what really matters if you are trying to lose weight/be healthy:
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    If you aren't tracking your calories and macros you are wasting your time and/or worrying about the wrong thing. There is absolutely nothing wrong with white rice when accompanied alongside a healthy diet and exercise.

    MacDonald's is popular too. Things that idiots find poplar does not mean that idiotic thing is a good idea to put in your body.

    Personally, I have found Starbucks to be one if the worst, most diluted and most overpriced garbage coffee to drink. Their "breakfast" food items are ok...if you are on a Fatboy diet.
     
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    Based upon this glowing recommendation I will be there first thing in the morning prior hitting McDonalds for lunch.


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    Your body, your call. :wink:
     
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    Go to the Rolling Pin, they have pretty good bagels, plain, and with either white or black sesame seeds.
     
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