Tag: coffee

Ordering Coffee Using Regular Words

Ashli Michelle October 1, 2013 0 Comments
It was really weird ordering four shots of espresso in a large cup with ice and 2% milk today. I usually follow word rules in an attempt to recite my order in a cashier pleasing way. Today I really didn’t feel like lingo. One might consider this day the end of the lingo line. I just wanted to speak regular words without any kind of coffee ordering word pressure. Is this really too much to ask?...

The Pearl Cup

Ashli Michelle December 21, 2012 0 Comments
Even though The Pearl Cup's counter feels like a diner, do not ask for a coffee refill. Just because a customer has a real coffee mug does not mean refills are free. Coffee refill rules vary from place to place. At least Starbucks doesn't confuse people with real mugs and diner decor. If I'm ordering food served warm on a real plate, while sitting at a diner-looking counter, then I expect to be...