I began to differ in this thread. Starbucks makes SHIT and FUCKEDUP cappuccinos or Caffe Lattes. Other than that, they make pretty good stuff. Why you say SHIT and FUCKEDUP? The reason is a simple one.
Baristas at Starbucks have no idea what 'real' Cappuccinos are. Yes, I am from Sydney, Australia and I do know what cappuccinos is and how its made with coffeemaking machines, milk creaming understeam and the like and importantly, the selection and roasting beans.
Why, I buy from starbucks? Well, I live in USA now and I couldnt find other independant coffee houses that makes excellent coffees. I went to Its a Grind Coffee, Not bad but nothing better than Starbucks.
Extreme coffee drinker.