I have been to starbucks twice. I like a regular, non-pussified cup of coffee. No creamer or sugar. I like the taste of a good strong coffee. HUGE letdown. Hipster stuff. Ok, so i got a nespresso machine. makes pretty good espresso actually. Went to starbucks to try their bold espresso. Wow, again. Fail. Old beans. That's what i tasted. Now? I have owned a Gaggia for over a year and grind my own beans. if i'm in a hurry, cafe bustelo is cheap and actually not THAT bad. I don't drink coffee anymore. Just espresso. Yuppies enjoy starbucks. Sorry guys, not trying to be rude but you're better off carryiing around a cup that says starbucks on it and putting some regular old Folger's in it. That way you can stroke the ego and have the same or even better quality Dunkin donuts? Excellent coffee. Hands down the better of the two.