Starbucks, Tully's or Peet's: Which one is better?
Jul 15, 2003, 2:05 pm
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Starbucks, Tully's or Peet's: Which one is better?
Which "chain" is best? Now this isn't about blind loyalty. I have been to Starbucks and Tully's but not Peet's. I will try Peet's when I am near one but I prefer Tully's over Starbucks. Tully's standard is 3 shots in a Venti (20oz) cup while Starbucks is 2 shots. Therefore, my cup of Joe is 55 to 60 cents more at Starbucks. Flavor is very similar.
Jul 15, 2003, 5:32 pm
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I don't drink coffee, but my wife's vote (I know as I hear it over and over) is for Starbuck's.
Jul 16, 2003, 12:24 am
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My venti iced americano at starbucks has 4 shots, sounds like you're getting short shotted at your Starbucks.
For me, Starbucks and Tullys are completely interchangable, I think their coffee tastes exactly the same and I tend to go to whichever one is closest. If the two are equally close, I'd go to Starbucks because their venti is bigger than tullys and (for me at least) its one extra shot.
I'll go out of my way for Peet's espresso, but not for their drip coffee. I usually order iced espresso at Peets and almost always they don't put enough ice in and I have to have them remake it or put in more ice. Nothing worse than luke warm watered down espresso! When its good, its very good and that keeps me coming back (or did, before I moved away from the bay area).
For me, Starbucks and Tullys are completely interchangable, I think their coffee tastes exactly the same and I tend to go to whichever one is closest. If the two are equally close, I'd go to Starbucks because their venti is bigger than tullys and (for me at least) its one extra shot.
I'll go out of my way for Peet's espresso, but not for their drip coffee. I usually order iced espresso at Peets and almost always they don't put enough ice in and I have to have them remake it or put in more ice. Nothing worse than luke warm watered down espresso! When its good, its very good and that keeps me coming back (or did, before I moved away from the bay area).
Jul 16, 2003, 8:40 am
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by carlhaynes:
My venti iced americano at starbucks has 4 shots, sounds like you're getting short shotted at your Starbucks.
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My venti iced americano at starbucks has 4 shots, sounds like you're getting short shotted at your Starbucks.
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Jul 19, 2003, 11:56 pm
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For reliability and quantity of stores, Starbucks will always do a decent job on both espresso and coffee. Avoid the pushbutton machines if at all possible.
For great espresso, definitely go to Peet's if you can, or Torrefazione. Tully's has good espresso (not great), and coffee that should be avoided. If you're near a Seattle's Best Coffee, their coffee is good but their espresso should be avoided.
(Unfortunately SBC and Torrefazione have been bought by Starbucks. Argh!)
While I'm on a coffee rant, let me highly recommend Illy's espresso anywhere you can find it.
---Mark (former Seattlite)
For great espresso, definitely go to Peet's if you can, or Torrefazione. Tully's has good espresso (not great), and coffee that should be avoided. If you're near a Seattle's Best Coffee, their coffee is good but their espresso should be avoided.
(Unfortunately SBC and Torrefazione have been bought by Starbucks. Argh!)
While I'm on a coffee rant, let me highly recommend Illy's espresso anywhere you can find it.
---Mark (former Seattlite)
Jul 24, 2003, 5:20 pm
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Peets is celebrating the opening of their Fremont store in Seattle this weekend.
http://www.peets.com/promo/seattle.asp
On July 26 & 27, we will be celebrating the grand opening of our Seattle Store with a Neighborhood Party (the ultimate "Peet's Block Party!") This extra special event will feature Peetniks who will discuss what they do and what makes Peet's so different. There will also be free brewed coffee & tea, special prizes, and a free 1/2 lb. offer with select purchase. Details are below.
http://www.peets.com/promo/seattle.asp
On July 26 & 27, we will be celebrating the grand opening of our Seattle Store with a Neighborhood Party (the ultimate "Peet's Block Party!") This extra special event will feature Peetniks who will discuss what they do and what makes Peet's so different. There will also be free brewed coffee & tea, special prizes, and a free 1/2 lb. offer with select purchase. Details are below.
Aug 9, 2003, 11:21 am
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Starbucks -- or "Charbucks," as its critics like to call it -- serves really horrible and overpriced coffee drinks, IMO. I am a bit of a coffee geek, so I'm probably more discerning than the average consumer, but nonetheless I find the quality in beans and technique lacking, especially when you're talking espresso or coffee made with a french press.
Simply put, Starbucks really has become the McDonald's of the coffee world.
No experience with Tully's, but Peets is by far bettter in overall quality, employee training and general customer service. Peets is a chain, but it's simply a smaller company that can buy and roast beans in smaller, more selective quantities. Peets also seems to just care more about the coffee, and less so abouut the pseuudo coffee drinks (Frappucino in a can) or accessories sales.
Visit Peets and decide for yourself.
Simply put, Starbucks really has become the McDonald's of the coffee world.
No experience with Tully's, but Peets is by far bettter in overall quality, employee training and general customer service. Peets is a chain, but it's simply a smaller company that can buy and roast beans in smaller, more selective quantities. Peets also seems to just care more about the coffee, and less so abouut the pseuudo coffee drinks (Frappucino in a can) or accessories sales.
Visit Peets and decide for yourself.
Oct 31, 2003, 3:28 pm
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(!) Coffee Bean (!)
Moved up to Seattle from L.A. thinking my coffee appreciation days had only just begun. Sadly, nobody does coffee better than The Coffee Bean.
Although the Caffe Lladro makes a nice frothy latte for my money.
Moved up to Seattle from L.A. thinking my coffee appreciation days had only just begun. Sadly, nobody does coffee better than The Coffee Bean.
Although the Caffe Lladro makes a nice frothy latte for my money.