Originally Posted by
MSPeconomist
When did this happen? The last time I checked, a Starbucks near me was "reflagged" as Caribou, but it looks pretty much the same. OTOH I've been a big Peet's fan since my student days, although I don't necessarily support some of their stands on social/labor issues.
AFAIK Caribou/Peet's still has some good giant breakfast pastries. Also AFAIK Cinnabon was booted from MSP in their most recent renovation and upgrading of F&B outlets, although I haven't looked for them in a while. Their location on the corner leading to the G concourse was a good place to spend airport food vouchers for many days of sinful breakfast treats to take home.
Caribou and Peet’s have had the same owner for over half a decade. And Caribou was never really “local”. It was founded by a non-Minnesota consultant with an eye toward expansion from day one. It has always been a Starbucks knockoff.