Comments on: Streetlevel 101: There are two mercantile non-branded Starbucks. http://www.starbucksmelody.com/2009/12/12/streetlevel-101-there-are-two-mercantile-non-branded-starbucks/ An unofficial Starbucks blog and fan site for any and all Starbucks enthusiasts everywhere Thu, 09 Sep 2010 23:03:59 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: elly http://www.starbucksmelody.com/2009/12/12/streetlevel-101-there-are-two-mercantile-non-branded-starbucks/comment-page-1/#comment-8189 elly Mon, 17 May 2010 23:36:47 +0000 http://www.starbucksmelody.com/?p=826#comment-8189 yep, 15th got a blender, and might i say their soy caramel frappuccino is pretty darned tasty :) yep, 15th got a blender, and might i say their soy caramel frappuccino is pretty darned tasty :)

]]> By: Brad Kovach http://www.starbucksmelody.com/2009/12/12/streetlevel-101-there-are-two-mercantile-non-branded-starbucks/comment-page-1/#comment-8161 Brad Kovach Mon, 17 May 2010 04:47:16 +0000 http://www.starbucksmelody.com/?p=826#comment-8161 15th Ave Coffee got a blender!? http://streetlevelcoffee.com says nothing about it! Mel, I love your website! It's totally worth the time (blogs are rewarding and social). Email or tweet me sometime. I have a great idea for a fan wiki. I have this urge to move to Seattle. I liked being near the mothership. 15th Ave Coffee got a blender!? http://streetlevelcoffee.com says nothing about it!

Mel, I love your website! It’s totally worth the time (blogs are rewarding and social). Email or tweet me sometime. I have a great idea for a fan wiki.

I have this urge to move to Seattle. I liked being near the mothership.

]]> By: Melody http://www.starbucksmelody.com/2009/12/12/streetlevel-101-there-are-two-mercantile-non-branded-starbucks/comment-page-1/#comment-8133 Melody Sun, 16 May 2010 21:21:47 +0000 http://www.starbucksmelody.com/?p=826#comment-8133 @BradKovach - Yep, the store at 1912 Pike Place has a La Marzocco - In fact, I happened to catch the backside of it in the photo that goes with the "Collecting Bearista Bears" blog post I did. I've been thinking for a long while that I need to do a completely updated "There are two streetlevel Starbucks stores" blog post: It's been 4 months since I wrote that last one!! I have heard rumor over and over that 15th Avenue Coffee and Tea is going to get some soft/comfy seating. You're right I didn't get some photos of the espresso machines that would have been great. In the meantime, 15th Ave Coffee has added a blender! They now have Frappuccinos on the menu! Roy Street added a panini grill that makes the most wonderful paninis in the world (these are not standard Starbucks fare). I definitely think that it is time for an update of this blog entry: When I find the time. I have ideas for blog posts, but this blog sucks all my time out of me. I feel like I have a part-time job in addition to working full-time. But yeah, there is a lot of opportunity for some updated photos, maybe showing off these great stores in the summer sunshine! @BradKovach – Yep, the store at 1912 Pike Place has a La Marzocco – In fact, I happened to catch the backside of it in the photo that goes with the “Collecting Bearista Bears” blog post I did.

I’ve been thinking for a long while that I need to do a completely updated “There are two streetlevel Starbucks stores” blog post: It’s been 4 months since I wrote that last one!! I have heard rumor over and over that 15th Avenue Coffee and Tea is going to get some soft/comfy seating. You’re right I didn’t get some photos of the espresso machines that would have been great. In the meantime, 15th Ave Coffee has added a blender! They now have Frappuccinos on the menu! Roy Street added a panini grill that makes the most wonderful paninis in the world (these are not standard Starbucks fare).

I definitely think that it is time for an update of this blog entry: When I find the time. I have ideas for blog posts, but this blog sucks all my time out of me. I feel like I have a part-time job in addition to working full-time.

But yeah, there is a lot of opportunity for some updated photos, maybe showing off these great stores in the summer sunshine!

]]> By: Brad Kovach http://www.starbucksmelody.com/2009/12/12/streetlevel-101-there-are-two-mercantile-non-branded-starbucks/comment-page-1/#comment-8132 Brad Kovach Sun, 16 May 2010 20:43:55 +0000 http://www.starbucksmelody.com/?p=826#comment-8132 You listed the brand of the Roy Street espresso machine. The 15th Avenue Coffee and Tea store uses a custom-built La Marzocco. You should try and get some pictures of the 15th Ave Marzocco. The fluorescent lighting underneath the portafilter heads is quite spectacular. As an aside, the Pike Place Market store has a La Marzocco machine, too. You listed the brand of the Roy Street espresso machine.

The 15th Avenue Coffee and Tea store uses a custom-built La Marzocco. You should try and get some pictures of the 15th Ave Marzocco. The fluorescent lighting underneath the portafilter heads is quite spectacular.

As an aside, the Pike Place Market store has a La Marzocco machine, too.

]]> By: Lucy http://www.starbucksmelody.com/2009/12/12/streetlevel-101-there-are-two-mercantile-non-branded-starbucks/comment-page-1/#comment-2597 Lucy Sat, 20 Mar 2010 21:07:14 +0000 http://www.starbucksmelody.com/?p=826#comment-2597 @ Steve: I wonder what it is about the selling of booze that upsets you so much. Is it equally upsetting that a number of other establishments on the very same blocks as Starbucks also sell booze? Is it the booze itself that upsets you? Seems you have a larger issue than just what Starbucks is selling. @ Steve: I wonder what it is about the selling of booze that upsets you so much. Is it equally upsetting that a number of other establishments on the very same blocks as Starbucks also sell booze? Is it the booze itself that upsets you? Seems you have a larger issue than just what Starbucks is selling.

]]> By: Melody http://www.starbucksmelody.com/2009/12/12/streetlevel-101-there-are-two-mercantile-non-branded-starbucks/comment-page-1/#comment-2409 Melody Fri, 12 Mar 2010 15:51:45 +0000 http://www.starbucksmelody.com/?p=826#comment-2409 Hi Dan! I love my two mercantile stores, especially 15th Ave Coffee. At one time there was talk to expand a few more of these but I haven't heard any such gossip in a long while. I suspect that they work better has two small scale experiments. If you get to Seattle, a coffee cupping at 15th Avenue Coffee is a must-do. Back when the store was new, the cuppings were often led by Major Cohen who exudes coffee knowledge. That was wonderful. Lately he's been 2 busy to do the cuppings. :-( Hi Dan! I love my two mercantile stores, especially 15th Ave Coffee. At one time there was talk to expand a few more of these but I haven’t heard any such gossip in a long while. I suspect that they work better has two small scale experiments. If you get to Seattle, a coffee cupping at 15th Avenue Coffee is a must-do. Back when the store was new, the cuppings were often led by Major Cohen who exudes coffee knowledge. That was wonderful. Lately he’s been 2 busy to do the cuppings. :-(

]]> By: Dan http://www.starbucksmelody.com/2009/12/12/streetlevel-101-there-are-two-mercantile-non-branded-starbucks/comment-page-1/#comment-2402 Dan Fri, 12 Mar 2010 06:49:29 +0000 http://www.starbucksmelody.com/?p=826#comment-2402 I'm fairly jealous that this exists! I wish we had one out in my New York area.... As a barista I take very great pride in trying to make the best drink I can with what Starbucks has to give me. I feel a little sad that so many stores out there just focus on the bare essentials, there's so much more out there than the defaults! I’m fairly jealous that this exists! I wish we had one out in my New York area…. As a barista I take very great pride in trying to make the best drink I can with what Starbucks has to give me. I feel a little sad that so many stores out there just focus on the bare essentials, there’s so much more out there than the defaults!

]]> By: hayley http://www.starbucksmelody.com/2009/12/12/streetlevel-101-there-are-two-mercantile-non-branded-starbucks/comment-page-1/#comment-2091 hayley Thu, 25 Feb 2010 04:27:34 +0000 http://www.starbucksmelody.com/?p=826#comment-2091 Re-read this post for a second time...sounds heavenly there!!! Re-read this post for a second time…sounds heavenly there!!!

]]> By: Kieley http://www.starbucksmelody.com/2009/12/12/streetlevel-101-there-are-two-mercantile-non-branded-starbucks/comment-page-1/#comment-1202 Kieley Sat, 09 Jan 2010 19:00:36 +0000 http://www.starbucksmelody.com/?p=826#comment-1202 These non-branded stores sound so much better than typical stores! I personally enjoy a beverage than is made on a manual espresso machine with Monin syrups. Starbucks is good because it is pretty consistent and has locations all over the world. For me, one of the huge things that makes or breaks my coffee shop experience is the personal care that is taken in making my drink AND the environment. At my local starbucks, I often feel like I am just at a fast coffee place. These non-branded stores sound so much better than typical stores! I personally enjoy a beverage than is made on a manual espresso machine with Monin syrups. Starbucks is good because it is pretty consistent and has locations all over the world. For me, one of the huge things that makes or breaks my coffee shop experience is the personal care that is taken in making my drink AND the environment. At my local starbucks, I often feel like I am just at a fast coffee place.

]]> By: PS House http://www.starbucksmelody.com/2009/12/12/streetlevel-101-there-are-two-mercantile-non-branded-starbucks/comment-page-1/#comment-709 PS House Mon, 14 Dec 2009 20:18:49 +0000 http://www.starbucksmelody.com/?p=826#comment-709 Awesome thanks for the explaner. Love these showcase stores. Innovation in store layout and getting folks to stay in the stores longer will do a lot to improve the sbux bottom line. While a national rollout for a more independent coffee house style may not be ideal simply getting more folks with for here cups rather than paper ones that encourage leaving complemented by great store layouts will be huge for the communities where sbuxes are located. Awesome thanks for the explaner. Love these showcase stores. Innovation in store layout and getting folks to stay in the stores longer will do a lot to improve the sbux bottom line. While a national rollout for a more independent coffee house style may not be ideal simply getting more folks with for here cups rather than paper ones that encourage leaving complemented by great store layouts will be huge for the communities where sbuxes are located.

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