Fail at Overpriced Coffee Chain

[TexasT]

My phone was doing funky things, so to the store I went. They told me it'd be 15-20 minutes and I just happened to have my tablet with me, so I thought I'd go take advantage of the WiFi at the Overpriced Coffee Chain (OCC) next door. The fail was on the part of the corporation, not the local chain.

I felt obligated to buy something, even though (1) I'm on strict diet restrictions (no cream) and (2) I'm allergic to caffeine. So the only thing I could really buy is the juice they have stocked in the cooler.

I was enjoying the juice and started playing Draw Something when I realized that the expiration date on the juice was 3 days passed.

I went back in, got in line, and discretely pointed out the date on the bottle. The barista and manager were both very apologetic. They refunded my money and offered to get me something else on the house, which was very kind of them. The manager also said that the shipment with those juices came in yesterday.

So, fail on OOC for not looking at the dates before sending things out, but kudos to the local chain for handing it so well.

[Fudgethatkay]

what about certain teas? if its the overpriced coffee chain with mermaid logo, the red passion tea has no caffeine and is affordable :]

And good on them for being cool about the expiration mishap

[wolfie]

if its the overpriced coffee chain with mermaid logo,

You mean the one named after a Viper pilot on Battlestar Galactica?

[bhskittykatt]

Actually, it's a siren on the logo. Just sayin'.

Reminds me of when we got a coffee shipment in that just smelled bad (and according to CW, tasted worse). Fortunately, we managed to catch it before putting out any coffee for guests. Our supplier sent us fresh coffee and gave us a partial refund after we were finally able to convince them that when we meant bad, we meant the coffee was disgusting.

[Pixilated]

There are overpriced coffee chains out there?

They were probably more than thrilled to accommodate you since you didn't make a huge drama over it.

Also, they have a steamed milk drink that I usually get with a hazelnut flavour shot when I want something warm but nothing with caffeine.

[Fudgethatkay]

Actually, it's a siren on the logo. Just sayin'.

Oops. I herpaderped.

But I do love how vague we are getting to describe it

[Flood]

I have a sudden urge to check all our juices now...

[Treasure]

sounds like the same place Lupo and I love getting Pumpkin-Soy-Chai from in the autumn (iced or steamed, depending the TX weather)

[Food Lady]

Actually, it's a siren on the logo. Just sayin'.

Reminds me of when we got a coffee shipment in that just smelled bad (and according to CW, tasted worse). Fortunately, we managed to catch it before putting out any coffee for guests. Our supplier sent us fresh coffee and gave us a partial refund after we were finally able to convince them that when we meant bad, we meant the coffee was disgusting.

I remember that story. I couldn't believe your coworker drank it.

[AccountingDrone]

Actually, it's a siren on the logo. Just sayin'.

Reminds me of when we got a coffee shipment in that just smelled bad (and according to CW, tasted worse). Fortunately, we managed to catch it before putting out any coffee for guests. Our supplier sent us fresh coffee and gave us a partial refund after we were finally able to convince them that when we meant bad, we meant the coffee was disgusting.

Properly a Melusine ... if memory serves she was a demon married to a human king? At any rate her husband could not see her at specific times, he tried to sneak a peak and she ran off. Sirens properly have single tails unless you are Polish.

[lupo pazzesco]

sounds like the same place Lupo and I love getting Pumpkin-Soy-Chai from in the autumn (iced or steamed, depending the TX weather)

So much

CAN'T WAIT UNTIL OCTOBER!!!

But until then, I'm still perfecting a pumpkin spice chai of my OWN, using the concentrate I made that I brought for you to try. Yes, once it's perfected, we JUST might take a road trip.

[bhskittykatt]

Properly a Melusine ... if memory serves she was a demon married to a human king? At any rate her husband could not see her at specific times, he tried to sneak a peak and she ran off. Sirens properly have single tails unless you are Polish.

According to the horse's own mouth, it's a twin-tailed Siren from a Norse carving, which is kinda close to Poland I guess?: http://www.starbucks.com/blog/so-who-is-the-siren

[TexasT]

So, I just noticed something when balancing my checkbook today. Something I didn't say because it didn't pertain to the story was that the employee had grabbed all the juices that were in the cooler before calling over the manager. The manager refunded the price of 3 juices, not just the one I bought. Back to the store I go

[Treasure]

So much

Yes, once it's perfected, we JUST might take a road trip.

I would happily host you again! perhaps this time with a bit longer of a stay, so that you can actually ENJOY being here, as opposed to being slightly rushed....


i'm just sayin'...

[sms001]

Glad they handled things well for you TexasT, and while I realize it's a grey area ethical point, I applaud your feeling of obligation to be a customer before using SB's wifi.

bhskittykatt - What in heaven's name happened to coffee? Must of been something pretty aggressive - coffee is pretty inert.

But I do love how vague we are getting to describe it

Been meaning to ask around about this - did I miss something in Site News? As long as nothing libelous is being said, and no one's anonymity is in danger, why are so many posts being obscure about locations?