Just for the record, I’m really not a fan of Star Bucks, although, I don’t hate on them like a lot of people do; I guess you can say I am neutral. In San Francisco there’s always a bunch of small businesses that can’t stand them. Hell, they’ll even go as far as posting a sign out front that says something like, “No Corporate Cups”. Yeah, you can’t even bring an empty cup inside. Just looking at the Logo will make them shutter. My thing is, all corporate businesses had to start somewhere. And now that they dominate the coffee cafe market, they’re shunned by so many and yet still loved by even more. In my opinion, It’s the band wagoners that created this Star Bucks fiasco. At some place and time Star Bucks was a small timer and now, well there’s basically one at every corner and sometimes in between. I remember about a year ago when I lived in Oakland (Jack London Square) Ray, Chris (Ray’s best friend) and I had a bet and tried to guess how many Star Bucks are in San Francisco alone. I guessed 88. The answer, 77. Yep, 77 Star Bucks in San Francisco, there’s probably more now. Is that really necessary? I think not but I’m sure Star Bucks begs to differ. I do want to say that I hate Star Bucks for teaming up with T-Moble and charging for internet. It’s bull-shit! It’s not like they can’t afford to give it. I’m sure their fancy lawyers and accountants can figure out how to use it as a tax write off. You, see that’s the thing that bothers me, it’s like once a small timer makes it big it’s like they lose their spirit and humbleness. It just goes right out the window and now it’s all about the money. What I do like though, is that they’ve been doing something creative with their cups and letting their consumers write their opinions on everything and anything. Here’s one of my favorites

As an agnostic, I think that was pretty cool that they even put that there. Most places wouldn’t have the balls to shun God. Not because they’re afraid that God will punish them, but more like they’re scared that their profits will dwindle. I guess with enough money, your balls will grow. Anyhow, there you have it, my thoughts on Star Bucks.

The best thing about this place is not their philly cheese steak sandwiches but that they have free wifi. Not only is it free but it’s also strong enough to steal from the Star Bucks across the street. Fuck Star Bucks for trying to make us pay for T-Moble.

As for the cheese steak sandwiches, I have yet to find out. I ordered the Ono Philly Chicken, Cheese & Mushroom Sandwich. Sandwiches come in three sizes, 7″, 10″ and 16″. Ray and I shared the 10″ for $7.19. All sandwiches come with your choice of cheese, grilled onions and hot or sweet peppers all placed inside an Amoroso roll that’s apparently imported for Philadelphia. We also got a small order of steak fries for $2.19. Ray didn’t want any onions and I gave him most of the mushrooms because I love him and wasn’t really all that hungry. Another great thing about this place is that they are open 24/7. That means after the clubs when your all drunk and incoherent you don’t have to settle for hot dogs any more. If hot dogs with florescent green relish tastes good when your drunk just think how good these babies will taste, fucking incredible.

After we ate, we walked over to Star Bucks and opened up our lap tops. Hey, we’re still paying customers, just not Star Bucks.

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