Starbucks Brews Urgency and Impatience, Serves It Cold

OPINION

There was a time when Starbucks was more than just a coffee shop; it was a cultural phenomenon. Introduced as a “Third Place” — a space distinct from home and work — Starbucks was a haven where customers could linger over coffee, work on their laptops, or engage in meaningful conversations.

Today, however, that vision has all but evaporated.