A lot of coffee drinkers think they’re too cool for Starbucks.
I’m not one of them.
The main reason why? Because (what a lot of people don’t know is) when you bring your empty cup back to any Starbucks, you can get a refill of coffee for just 54 cents.
It gets better. Check out Jessi’s tip for getting your Starbucks coffee for free.
Sure – my brew of choice may still be Stumptown of La Colombe, but there’s just something extra satisfying about a caffeine buzz that costs less than a buck. And, let’s be real, I totally fall for the cute little red holiday cups too.
What’s your favorite coffee?
Favorite Starbucks drink?
The benefits of a registered Sbux card are totally worth it - you can get free syrup and soymilk upgrades too. I’ve never taken a cup back in for a refill though - they describe it as “in the same visit” and I don’t have the guts!
Favorite drink - Peppermint Mocha or Skinny Vanilla Latte. I think there are some fabulous cafes in every city, but Starbucks seems to always have some of the best customer service.
Hmmm I usually avoid Starbucks mainly because it is overpriced and I am not a huge fan of their coffee, but I didn’t know about these little tricks! Also, as much as I am a Dunkin’ devotee, no one can touch Starbucks Chai, Pumpkin Spice, or Gingerbread lattes. Ohhhh mah goodness. Also love the Passion tea.
Wow, I didn’t know about that! Great tip! Thanks for sharing. If only it worked on the Skinny Peppermint Mocha Latte?!
I love Sbux! My go to in the winter is Skinny Vanilla Latte; summer is Iced Chai. I also like their Vanilla Frappuccino when I’m in a milkshake mood.
IDK if I’d be considered a caffeine addict since I usually get half-caf or decaf, but I do know that I am a Sbucks addict [oh yeah, gold card :P]! Fave drink of the moment: grande half-caf cappuccino, with nonfat milk, sugar-free peppermint, and make it extra hot!
Alex says
I do the free refills all the time but only if I hang out there for a bit (or I drink one there and when I leave take a refill with me). Sometimes I would leave, do some shopping and come back to the same Starbucks but they do tell you that you are not supposed to do that (let alone going to a different one).
They’ve never declined it…but they raise an eyebrow.
I don’t Starbucks regular coffee (too strong) but I love their mistos! My obsession lately is a soy misto with one pump of cinnamon dolce syrup. So freaking good!
For me it’s there Hot Chocolates … my god are they orgasmic. Now only if they did refills on the Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate… God help my calorie intake.
My absolute fave coffee is Pike Place from Starbucks, or Dunkin Donuts coffee from the store, with a bit of sugar, creamer, and cinnamon:) However, one of our little coffee shops here in town have this amazing Caramella coffee drink: caramel, espresso, milk. YUM.
My fave Starbucks drink? Peppermint mocha with soy milk or nonfat, no whip!
Starbucks coffee is too strong for my taste. If I order some I really have to doctor it up with some type of coffee creamer.
I do enjoy their holiday lattes and also their cinnamon dolce latte is great too. I usually just make coffee at home and spice it up with Snickerdoodle creamer. 
That’s seriously awesome! I’m not a huge fan of Starbucks, but I adore the red cups. I go there way more often in November and December than any other time of the year. And I may be drinking out of a starbucks ceramic mug right now….
My favorite coffee is probably a latte from joe, but at starbucks I usually just get a cappuccino.
I looove coffee — & Starbucks! My current fav there is a skinny peppermint mocha!
LOVE this! You made my day!
I get Starbucks way to much, haha, but my favorite drink as of right now is the Christmas blend with soy milk and one pump of peppermint. So good:) I also love the little red cups:)
I like other coffee companies but sometimes Starbucks just hits the spot! I’m especially loving it now that they have sugar free peppermint! Over the holidays my drink of choice is a Grande Americano with 2 pumps sugar free peppermint- makes it a little sweet but not too much!
phoebe says
My favorite is White Chocolate Mocha! Amazing =)
Rachel says
My favourite coffee is Starbuck’s Pike Place Roast. And I had no idea you could bring your cup back and get a refill for so cheap! I think I’m going to do all my studying at Starbucks from now on! 😉
My favourite drink when I splurge is definitely a tall soy pumpkin spice Cafe Misto. Or a hazelnut latte.
Bri says
I had my first peppermint mocha of the season from Dunkin Donuts this morning and it was heavenly, I savored every sip!
I hope you’re having a great week, love this post!
Sher says
I love Starbucks! I usually get a tall soy caramel machiatto, soy vanilla latte, or an iced coffee with toffee nut syrup and soy milk (in the summer)-yum!
Right now, I’m loving the tall soy gingerbread latte though
My favorite coffee I brew at home is green mountain coffee for my keurig or dunkin donuts coffee for my regular coffeemaker.
Kellie says
as a former Starbucks Barista, some stores require you to remain IN THE STORE to get that refill price! Can’t come at a later time during the day, on your way home from work, or the following day… just FYI