I also agree, but I lived in DD land for many years and grew very fond of their coffee. When I am in Chicago, I typically run to a Dunkin for java.

AM, yes you are right. 5 of ANY coffee beverage a day from Starbucks is getting pricey.

I posted this in another thread somewhere (maybe earlier in this one - can't remember), but years ago, the trick of the trade was to get a large coffee from McDonalds in the morning. They used to set out coffee pots on the counter. You just stopped in to a Micky D's as you traveled around during the day and refilled it for free. It was called the Micky D's bottomless cup. Those days are gone. Pots are now behind the counter again.