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  • Starbucks counter with menu
    By Dhruv Trivedi

    Is Starbucks Considered Fast Food?

    It can be difficult to categorize places that share elements of many different restaurants. This includes interpreting whether Starbucks is fast food or not.

    By Dhruv Trivedi Read More
  • Dunkin' coffee and bag
    By Emmy Schneider-Green

    Does Dunkin' Offer A Senior Discount?

    It's not unusual for fast food and coffee chains to offer freebies and discounts to seniors. Read to see whether or not you'll find such perks at Dunkin'.

    By Emmy Schneider-Green Read More
  • Starbucks cup on a table
    By Hilary Wheelan Remley

    5 Interesting Ways To Use Starbuck's Cherry Crunch Drink Topping

    Cherry fans, take note: The Starbucks cherry crunch topping offers a new way to give your order a fun, fruity twist. Here are five drinks to try it with.

    By Hilary Wheelan Remley Read More
  • various cups of coffee from nashville coffee shops
    By Sera Parris

    12 Absolute Best Coffee Shops In Nashville

    Craving a cup of joe in Music City? You have plenty of options to choose from. These are the best coffee shops and cafes to explore in Nashville.

    By Sera Parris Read More
  • Starbucks and Dunkin' coffee drinks and logos
    By Jennifer Geer

    Dunkin' Vs Starbucks: Which Coffee Chain Offers A Better Deal On Specialty Drinks?

    Which coffee chain offers a better deal? We compared specialty drinks from Starbucks and Dunkin' based on taste and value and declared a winner.

    By Jennifer Geer Read More
  • Starbucks'
    By Tony Cooper

    Starbucks Summer Menu Is Bringing Back Fan Favorites Plus New Sweet Treats

    The seasonal items at Starbucks come and go, but this year, there are some great options. Here are some of the menu items that Starbucks is launching this May.

    By Tony Cooper Read More
  • Starbucks cup next to coffee beans
    By Hayley Verdeyen

    Your Complete Guide To Starbucks' Coffee Sizes

    Here is what there is to know about Starbucks drink sizes, including which drinks are not offered in the company's biggest cup.

    By Hayley Verdeyen Read More
  • Starbucks cups on table
    By Hilary Wheelan Remley

    The Reason Starbucks Water Tastes So Crystal Clear And Clean

    Though coffee shops aren't always known for their water, Starbucks has an especially sweet reputation. Here's how it achieves that excellent flavor.

    By Hilary Wheelan Remley Read More
  • Exterior of Dunkin' drive thru store
    By Jennifer Geer

    14 Retired Dunkin Drinks That Deserve A Comeback

    Dunkin' is renowned for its several drink options, but many come and go. Here are 14 retired flavors we think deserve a comeback.

    By Jennifer Geer Read More
  • Starbucks pastry case
    By Hilary Wheelan Remley

    Is Starbucks' Pumpkin Bread Available Year-Round?

    Starbucks has plenty of pumpkin-flavored snacks and beverages during the autumn months. But are some of them available year-round? Here's what you need to know.

    By Hilary Wheelan Remley Read More
  • A Starbucks cup sits in a pile of coffee beans
    By Molly Wilson

    Just How Fresh Are Starbucks Beans?

    Starbucks coffee beans are great for home brewing and give the in-store coffee its memorable taste. But just how fresh are Starbucks coffee beans?

    By Molly Wilson Read More
  • Starbucks coffee cup with logo and
    By Ilene V. Smith

    The Starbucks Drink With The Highest Caffeine Per Dollar

    If you want to get as much caffeine as you possibly can out of your money at Starbucks, reach for this drink. It has far more per dollar than anything else.

    By Ilene V. Smith Read More
  • Starbucks lemonade
    By Sarah Lintakoon

    This Ingredient Is What Gives Starbucks Spicy Lemonade Refreshers Their Signature Kick

    In 2024, Starbucks released a line of Lemonade Refreshers which had a spicy kick to them. This is the ingredient the coffee chain used to bring the heat.

    By Sarah Lintakoon Read More
  • Two Starbucks cups with names written on them.
    By Tim Forster

    Your Starbucks Cup Now Comes With A Misspelled Name And An Unsolicited Life Lesson

    Starbucks is bringing back one of its old initiatives: having baristas write customer names on cups. Not everyone is happy about it though.

    By Tim Forster Read More
  • Shark Tank cast on the set
    By Sarah Lintakoon

    Whatever Happened To Bantam Bagels From 'Shark Tank'?

    After debuting on "Shark Tank," Bantam Bagels were a smash hit, but fans of these breakfast treats are probably wondering why they're no longer in stores.

    By Sarah Lintakoon Read More
  • A line up of bubble tea
    By Eugenia Lazaris

    This Fast Food Drink Giant Is Bigger Than Starbucks, But You've Probably Never Heard Of Them

    Outside of Asia and Australia, this fast food drink empire is a little known entity. But as its expansion eclipses Starbucks, that may be about to change.

    By Eugenia Lazaris Read More
  • Person holding a Starbucks to go cup
    By Emmy Schneider-Green

    Which Starbucks Drinks Have The Most Caffeine?

    If you need some coffee to get you through the day, Starbucks has you covered. Here are the drinks you should order if you want the highest caffeine content.

    By Emmy Schneider-Green Read More
  • Starbucks barista adding matcha cold foam to tea
    By Allison Lindsey

    Can You Add Matcha Cold Foam To Any Starbucks Drink (And Which Is It Best In)?

    Matcha cold foam is a deliciously frothy way to add flavor to your Starbucks drink. So, which order works best with this creamy matcha topping?

    By Allison Lindsey Read More
  • Starbucks iced coffee in a to-go cup on a counter
    By Emmy Schneider-Green

    How To Make Sure Your Starbucks Drink Is Gluten-Free

    It's not always easy to keep precise track of every ingredient that goes into your Starbucks order. Here's what you need to know if you're gluten-free.

    By Emmy Schneider-Green Read More
  • Man holding white mug of coffee
    By Georgina Jedikovska

    How Much Does A Cup Of Coffee Cost In Canada Compared To The US?

    If you're in the U.S., you're probably used to forking over $5 or more for a cup of joe, but how does that compare to Canada? Let's run the numbers.

    By Georgina Jedikovska Read More
  • Various sized Starbucks cups next to a pile of coffee beans
    By Ilene V. Smith

    What To Know About Starbucks Drink Sizes Before You Order

    Ordering at Starbucks can be confusing, especially when you see how many different cup options they offer. Here's what to know about drink sizes at the chain.

    By Ilene V. Smith Read More
  • An outdoor café in Sicily.
    By Ginny Johnson

    What's On The Menu For A Sicilian-Style Breakfast?

    A typical Sicilian breakfast is vastly different from what most Americans are accustomed to. Here's what you can expect from a Sicilian-style breakfast.

    By Ginny Johnson Read More
  • a Dutch Bros drive-thru
    By Sonora Slater

    What To Know About Dutch Bros' Most Popular Drink

    West Coast coffee chain Dutch Bros is known for its expansive menu and customization options, and this fan-favorite drink is especially popular with customers.

    By Sonora Slater Read More
  • Birthday celebration at cafe
    By Hilary Wheelan Remley

    6 Coffee Chains That Offer Birthday Rewards

    What’s better than a delicious treat from your favorite coffee shop on your birthday? A free reward, and you can sometimes score them at these chains.

    By Hilary Wheelan Remley Read More
  • up close of Krispy Kreme donut box
    By Megan Lim

    Does Krispy Kreme Offer Senior Discounts?

    There's nothing like stopping into your local Krispy Kreme for a donut and coffee, but seniors might enjoy it even more with the special perk they'll receive.

    By Megan Lim Read More
  • sous vide egg bites
    By Jolee Sullivan

    Are Starbucks Egg Bites Gluten-Free?

    Grabbing a quick breakfast item with your coffee at Starbucks seems simple enough, but some people will want to know if the egg bites are gluten-friendly first.

    By Jolee Sullivan Read More
  • woman serving generic fast food
    By Lauren Dozier

    What Is Canada's Most Popular Fast Food Chain?

    McDonalds may be the world's biggest fast food chain, but not in Canada, where this franchise has dominated above all others, without burgers on the menu.

    By Lauren Dozier Read More
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