Writes Tim: “I work at one of the better specialty coffee shops in Portland, Oregon. Some people come in knowing that we can prepare a fantastic drink, but don’t actually know what they like or how to order it. And sometimes these people decide to write a note expressing their displeasure instead of simply asking [...]
Entries Tagged as 'cranky barista'
from the department of disgruntled baristas
September 30th, 2009 · 188 Comments
Tags: coffee · cranky barista · portland
an extra bold request
May 8th, 2008 · 147 Comments
jessica from chicago spotted this gem at a boston-area starbucks.
notes jessica: “i wonder if all that special barista training they had recently included anything about dictating the topic of conversations allowed?”
related: our customers are always right…except when they’re wrong
Tags: "customer service" · cranky barista · massachusetts · sports · starbucks

