There is nothing wrong with Starbucks coffee. Because it is everywhere, I know that no matter where I go, once I step into a Starbucks, I am guaranteed to have a good cup of coffee.
As far as the price goes, 4 dollars for a cup of coffee is really not that expensive in Manhattan. There are plenty other café/dessert places that charge much more for coffee and tea. Not to mention, most of the restaurants charge me 5 bucks for a cup of plain, nothing-to-it, regular coffee.
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