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Full History - 2021 - 10 - 18 - ID#qarc0q
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Fun order to get while running an entire store with 3 people. Took 3 venti cups to make. (i.redd.it)
submitted by friendlySkeletor
Normal_Human_4567 294 points 1y ago
They were fully fucking with you at that point. I would have refused to make it.
friendlySkeletor [OP] 167 points 1y ago
My shift manager insisted on making it out of stubbornness and boredom.
snowpeech 58 points 1y ago
Boredom??
friendlySkeletor [OP] 128 points 1y ago
It was slow as fuck and we all have adhd.
rosebudftw 148 points 1y ago
Does anyone at Starbucks not have adhd
BluejayHefty202 4 points 1y ago
I would have only given them the first cup after everything was put together
enigmaticpineapplee 72 points 1y ago
what on earth? i’m still a newbie green bean and i just don’t get how this works!! like what do you taste aside from pure sugar at this point?? i’d have died from an anxiety attack :(
friendlySkeletor [OP] 82 points 1y ago
If you ever get an order like this tell your shift and there's a good chance they'll just tell you not to make it
ItzBoogieMan 28 points 1y ago
Fr? I’ve always wanted to tell a customer no to their abomination of a drink
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friendlySkeletor [OP] 5 points 1y ago
Idk, that's what would happen at my location. It's one of those thing that depends on the store.
coffeemongrul 15 points 1y ago
You taste power from adding the kitchen sink to your drink for free
kookubo 1 points 1y ago
im assuming they're going to use it as flavouring for drinks at home.... i hope
haydensidun 70 points 1y ago
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caligirlthrowaway104 66 points 1y ago
Cus none of these people actually have the nerve to order this kind of bullshit in person.
philosopher_cat_lady 60 points 1y ago
Not supposed to give customer any more liquid than will fit in the cup. So the drink is literally impossible and shouldn't have been made and that policy should have been communicated to the customer.
friendlySkeletor [OP] 17 points 1y ago
Good to know for the future!
jklmnopedy 42 points 1y ago
Genuinely curious, anyone know what the policy is on this? Since it's too many of... everything for 1 cup, do we give them additional cups or just put all the syrups and whatever shots/milk fit in 1 cup? I'm a new shift and if a barista came up to me and asked what to do, if be it of my depth.
here_forthefun 38 points 1y ago
It’s only what fits in the cup. No extra on the side
friendlySkeletor [OP] 33 points 1y ago
I honestly don't know. I'm pretty sure this only got made because my shift manager wanted to see if they could. They said if we were busy we would refuse.
heyzeusmaryandjoseph 13 points 1y ago
It has to fit in the cup - you pay for tbe cup size. So if you order a drink like the one you posted you only get what fits inside of one venti cup
jklmnopedy 6 points 1y ago
Thanks. I don't think we'd ever be allowed to refuse a drink unfortunately. But that truly was ridiculous, I'm glad it wasn't during your peak
RealDread137 20 points 1y ago
They had something on a Weekly Update years ago about beverages having to fit in the cup, specifically around people who were getting free rewards drinks and bringing in Big Gulp cups to get maximum artery clog. I would imagine that the only way someone would put this through mobile is if it was with their free drink, but I am sure the rule is the same regardless... (bend over backwards for the customer ;))
mylegalusername 7 points 1y ago
As others have stated, it’s whatever fits into the cup they ordered in. It’s also since it’s against policy to use personal cups bigger than the ordered size. You have to measure with a paper, then pour.

So when people say “if there’s extra frap can I have it” or the extra foam (one batch makes for two drinks since it has to cover the blades to foam)… I say no. And they get pissy: “but they always” —no.
Best is to just be like, “I apologize, but that is against our policy. We have a lot of new partners, so I’ll be sure to talk to my team to ensure you have a more consistent experience.”
After the aforementioned, a lady legit said, “You’d rather toss it out (foam), then give it to me?” Straight up said, “Yes.” And tossed in out right in front of her. The dumbfounded lip quiver was amazing. She was literally speechless and walked out.

Anywho, for example, a venti frap with 5 shots and extra ice still can’t go into a trenta cup (we don’t serve trenta fraps because 30oz is the average stomach size (and 70g of sugar in a venti is too much already)).
Besides, these are (almost) always star rewards. On mobile they added the qty. 12 limit because of these but should really cap it at 3 mods max.
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BluejayHefty202 2 points 1y ago
They ordered a single venti sized drink no matter the over flow the rest goes in the trash. You paid for one venti you only get one venti. Its the same with fraps if they order so much stuff that there is extra left over it goes down the drain they don't get it in a second cup
vodwalyn 31 points 1y ago
I would have waited until they came in and explained to them this won’t go in only one cup and therefore I can’t make it right because I am not going to put it into more cups
nioyakult 25 points 1y ago
i would not have made it❤️
Very-_-Disappointing 15 points 1y ago
Did they even come to pick it up?
friendlySkeletor [OP] 8 points 1y ago
Yep
Very-_-Disappointing 12 points 1y ago
Were they satisfied with how you did it? I swear when we get outrageous orders at my store, the culprit always sends someone else to get it. We had a 40+ food item order once that the customer sent as multiple mobiles and we couldn’t even see the offender because she had her clueless husband come for it lol
friendlySkeletor [OP] 21 points 1y ago
They sent someone else to get it and stayed in the car.
Snarkybratt 16 points 1y ago
Hahah, I BET they DID!🤣🤦‍♀️😝
virgofilm 14 points 1y ago
I know a lot of people do this to fuck with us but like…they’re spending money on it? You are willing to spend money for a prank??
midgethepuff 9 points 1y ago
Most arent. They just use their stars. So they’re not *really* paying for it.
virgofilm 14 points 1y ago
I guess but like why not use stars on a drink you actually want like a normal person?? 😭 why waste a free drink on a prank
midgethepuff 4 points 1y ago
Oh I’m totally with you there! Like I even understand adding a bunch of mods just to see how expensive you can make it, but I’d NEVER order something that way, I’d order a normal drink lol. Like you really spent $75-$150 to waste it on something you’re prolly not even gonna pick up let alone drink 🥴
prepmaster_ 1 points 1y ago
if you don’t to use the ingredientes but they paid for it.. CI WOULD BE AMAZING
karmacatsmeow- 11 points 1y ago
I don't know why but it's the 12 raw sugar that really gets me. Like the whole thing is nasty and foul but then you add crunchy sugar?! Just why.
blah________________ 10 points 1y ago
This should be illegal.
anitasdoodles 9 points 1y ago
I’d have refused to make that
Berry_Barbara 9 points 1y ago
Hmmm so did the coffee and shots go in one cup, syrup in another, and milk/cold foam in the last one? 🥴
friendlySkeletor [OP] 9 points 1y ago
Iirc the person making it did something like that and used a couple shakers to mix it all.
mylegalusername 3 points 1y ago
Not that I’d know, but the blender makes a good pseudo-shaker. Rather it’s turned on without ice or just manual 😂
ProfessionalAd1097 9 points 1y ago
…why🤦🏼‍♀️
Tvdrone16 8 points 1y ago
This is absolutely disgusting and just proves that we need a limit on orders. I've always said 6 mods per order and charge for each individual pump after standard. Y'all customers, and humans in general, are absolutely atrocious. They better tipped well and not said a peep about how long it took.
friendlySkeletor [OP] 6 points 1y ago
Not a cent of tip.
nenyabts 8 points 1y ago
In India every single pump is chargeable lol they would have had a HUGE bill
Alarming-Touch1053 8 points 1y ago
How to say you don't actually like coffee without saying you don't like coffee. 🤣
Brief_Coat6526 6 points 1y ago
They are only paying for one drink
friendlySkeletor [OP] 15 points 1y ago
They absolutely used stars on this.
Berry_Barbara 9 points 1y ago
I was curious so I input their order on the Starbucks app and it showed as costing $16.81 😵‍💫 without using stars or a discount that is
mrcupcake18 5 points 1y ago
I want to know much that came out to!
friendlySkeletor [OP] 9 points 1y ago
Before stars it was about $20 after tax but WA has like a 9% sales tax.
adorkablysporktastic 2 points 1y ago
Ugh it seems like it should be WAY more!
mrcupcake18 2 points 1y ago
Dude hell no lmao
darthtinmay 4 points 1y ago
jessie you have made an enemy
Gingerpunchurface 3 points 1y ago
I wouldn't make it. Straight up, would not do it.
azemilyann26 3 points 1y ago
What are these people even doing? That can't taste good. Are there seriously people out there with pathetic enough lives that torturing baristas is a good way to spend time? I don't get it.
xanemjaggerjaq 1 points 1y ago
The answer is yes. Some people are absolutely that pathetic.
tinydesthique 3 points 1y ago
ooohh naaaahhhhhh, ohhh nahhhhh they’re wronggg. they real f*cking wrongggg
L5-3000 3 points 1y ago
We should have the option to refuse these bullshit orders. People are just pushing options because it gives them the option, not because they want this shit.
aGrapeInUtero 3 points 1y ago
I would’ve refused. It’s like people just see individual ingredients that sound really good and pick them all, not thinking of how it will taste. Hard to believe they even want this.
beautifulcam 2 points 1y ago
I've gotten mobiles like this before and I wait until they get there to make it so that:
1) I can see if they actually come
2) They have to wait even longer and reconsider ordering stuff like this
Vegetable-Rain7652 2 points 1y ago
This has gotta be a prank. I would set the sticker aside and not even bother to make this drink unless the person showed up asking for it.
ObnoxiousR 2 points 1y ago
Costumer: i have a drink i want

Me: sure what is it

Costumer: "shows me sticker"

Me: I am not making that.
immickle 2 points 1y ago
“in a venti cup” modification shows that they were trying to add all of the modifications they could
csaine 2 points 1y ago
I thought it had to be able to fit into the cup, but you said it took 3?
FairProfessional0 2 points 1y ago
I imagine the customer (if they even showed up for this I’m surprised) taking a sip from each cup, one filled with pure syrup and flavors, one with the shots and actual misto part, and one with all the toppings 😭
friendlySkeletor [OP] 2 points 1y ago
We got them all mixed into several cups of lukewarm syrupy grossness
fuckthisshit____ 2 points 1y ago
That’s an expensive way to clown Starbucks
SarahTarGearyen 2 points 1y ago
Still confused as to how people don't think that all that sugar is effecting their health. Do they think starbucks syrups are vitamin supplements?
midgethepuff 5 points 1y ago
I think they don’t care
BluejayHefty202 1 points 1y ago
There's legit no room for the coffee in that misto. They paid a whole bunch of money just for syrup
friendlySkeletor [OP] 2 points 1y ago
They definitely used stars
SoftReputation_ 1 points 1y ago
Did they even show up to get that monstrosity?
friendlySkeletor [OP] 1 points 1y ago
Shockingly yes. They had someone else go inside to get it tho
Verboserook 1 points 1y ago
Coward. If you’re gonna order something like this, at least face the baristas that made it
Bluelady26 1 points 1y ago
That looks so disgusting. Pretty much said, "I want every topping, sauce, and syrup in my drink.”
rlogranite 1 points 1y ago
That had to be a free drink
StarbuckLuLu 1 points 1y ago
That’s fricking ridiculous!! Wonder what it cost them. I’m thinking about $20
MK2730 1 points 1y ago
Sometimes I see this and wonder if you just threw some shit together if they would even know the difference. Cuz I mean let’s be honest… that drink isn’t tasting good anyway lol
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Straight_Western_440 1 points 1y ago
This is ridiculous wtf
narviat 1 points 1y ago
I would have put it all into a traveler lmfaoooo
AuntieRia1128 1 points 1y ago
Holy shit!!! How much did that cost? I am going to ring it in tomorrow to see!! I am betting like at least $18
hahahazooe 1 points 1y ago
i can’t help but think drinks like these have to be practical jokes?
tall_buildings_ 1 points 1y ago
Awww but I asked for 9 pumps mocha 16 raw sugar ;-; can I get a remake?
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iwmwsccbaecd 1 points 1y ago
Put it in the app for fun... this would be over $20
sh3nan1gans_ 1 points 1y ago
This has got to be a joke lmao. There’s no way anyone would possibly enjoy this. Or they just really like giving SB baristas a hard time
julieCivil 1 points 1y ago
That has got to be a fucking joke.
musictakeheraway 1 points 1y ago
that’s disgusting
Poleroni 1 points 1y ago
Now that’s a cheat day drink! :D
Mikaylapancakes 1 points 1y ago
What. In. The. World.
dropshot94 1 points 1y ago
I read that like Eminem singing Rap God.
lion-vs-dragon 1 points 1y ago
How much did this cost? $15+? Nasty 🤢
gigiblaine 1 points 1y ago
I am so sorry that is the worst!!!
CheyenneJudith 1 points 1y ago
What. In. The. Fuck.
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