STARBUCKS

Starbucks is like that friend who's always there but sometimes just doesn’t get your order right. S is living for the 24/7 coffee life, and Ash R raves about Linu knowing her drink order by heart. But don’t let the convenience fool you; the inconsistency is real. Kieran Kumar was not impressed with the flat white that was more milk than coffee, and Vladislav Dukov faced a coffee catastrophe that was, quite frankly, a crime against cold brew.

The atmosphere is what you’d expect from a chain—functional but not exactly Instagrammable. If you’re on the hunt for a caffeine fix that won’t keep you up all night or just need a late-night snack, it’ll do just fine. But if you're after barista artistry, you might want to look elsewhere. Starbucks is the safe bet, but don’t expect them to reinvent the coffee wheel.