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Starbucks Baristas: The daily grind

Full History - 2020 - 02 - 26 - ID#f9vnza
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Surprise me drinks (self.starbucksbaristas)
submitted by thecuriouslittleben
Recently in my store a lot of the younger customers are beginning to ask for a "surprise me drink" essentially the bar barista just makes a random drink for the customer. We're not so busy at night so I don't really mind but I just wanted to know where this is all coming from....
KarluhO 34 points 3y ago
"Due to allergy concerns I don't feel comfortable choosing for you"
thecuriouslittleben [OP] 6 points 3y ago
You're a gem. Thank you!
KrunchyKale 8 points 3y ago
I ask if they're ok with caffeine, and if they are they are getting a Misto with some random syrup added. Nothing pretty for you lot.
thecuriouslittleben [OP] 4 points 3y ago
Damn I'm too nice to these undeserving customers...
thesassqueen99 7 points 3y ago
Iced chai is always the go to
thecuriouslittleben [OP] 1 points 3y ago
One of my favorite drinks to make just because how simple it is to make....
eam310 6 points 3y ago
TikTok
thecuriouslittleben [OP] 5 points 3y ago
God I hate that... one of the new partner is always making tiktok videos....
they-were-roomates 5 points 3y ago
Ice water is always a surprise
thecuriouslittleben [OP] 1 points 3y ago
Is that really okay to do??? To be honest I was thinking like just shots of espresso...
they-were-roomates 2 points 3y ago
No, just a joke. It someone asks me to give them a “surprise drink” id give them something like a blonde flat white. Something simple that they my not order on their on but might really enjoy. Not as many people order blonde espresso, but I prefer it to regular espresso, the customer may have never thought to try it. They may really enjoy it! If someone asks you to decide their drink for them here’s a few questions to help you get them a drink they’ll enjoy:

1. Any allergies or dietary restrictions?

2. Hot or iced?

3. Caffeine or no caffeine?

4. What size?

I hope that helps
thecuriouslittleben [OP] 2 points 3y ago
Still going to hate making choices for customers but thank you!!!
shosh_c 2 points 3y ago
I ask the same questions, but also ask if they want a sweet drink or not too sweet!
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