Wohoo! Starbucks in playa! - Page 5

muckle · 10-11-2007

On our first trip to Playa, the Cancun-to-Playa taxi driver gave us a running tour commentary: "Walmart - welcome home!... ", etc. each time we passed a U.S. - based franchise store.

Rissask · 10-11-2007

What they really need is a Tim Hortons.

Now THAT is good coffee.

Opatije · 10-12-2007

Do you really believe TH has a good coffee?

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Originally Posted by Rissask

What they really need is a Tim Hortons.

Now THAT is good coffee.

Maverick69 · 10-12-2007

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Originally Posted by Opatije

Do you really believe TH has a good coffee?

I think its better than Starbucks, but I wouldn't make a special trip for either one of them. My business partner is addicted to Tim Hortons.

barbj050 · 10-13-2007

personally i dont want to see starbucks tim who ever or as much as i love them dubkin donuts in playa.....my personal aflection

Jessie James · 10-23-2007

I have to admit I love a large espresso (4 shots) from Starbucks after a night of drinking... I will get most of my coffee at the more local spots... Especially that place with that amazing tres leche chocolate cake...

NWCreoleLady · 10-23-2007

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Originally Posted by Jessie James

I will get most of my coffee at the more local spots... Especially that place with that amazing tres leche chocolate cake...

Where is this place? I love a good tres leches cake, but chocolate.....ooooh! The other sweet treat I find in the Yucatan that I haven't found in other areas of Mexico is something that resembles a bread pudding. I don't remember what it's called but I've seen in it panaderias in Playa and all over the Yucatan.

Muckle, your saying about the handbasket goes perfect with the cab driver's commentary on Walmart. I dunno, something about seeing any of the chains from home takes away a bit from my Mexican experience.

Orcagirl · 11-02-2007

i'd recommend "cafe andrede" a veracruz restaurant i think at 6 y 15 calle. not only is the food amazing but the coffee is excellent. far beyond the starbucks in playa

Orcagirl · 11-02-2007

"One more Starbucks recently opened: 5th and Calle 26."

would that be close to the new hagan daaz? in little italy, i've lost count now of how many of those ice cream shops there are on 5th but dam.

i cannot afford those ice creams but then again i didn't come to playa for these products anyways. and with cafe corazon nearby, why would anyone go anywhere else for an iced coffee, coffee or a comfort bev? not to mention the free wireless internet

synestere · 11-03-2007

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Originally Posted by Orcagirl

i'd recommend "cafe andrede" a veracruz restaurant i think at 6 y 15 calle. not only is the food amazing but the coffee is excellent. far beyond the starbucks in playa

It's on 8th y 20th ............ and you get free refills .

Orcagirl · 11-04-2007

thanks for correcting the address. i've done it many times before even when living nearby.

*shakes head*

aineetiny · 01-03-2008

Happy to see my Post is still drawing attention!
Last year I had 2 iced lattes at starbucks, and the rest of my coffee fixes at local coffee shops...
See you all in MAY 2008!

norml · 01-03-2008

Ok, I need some help here. I'm one of those people who love good strong coffee but can't handle caffine especially in the morning. In the evening with brandy, not a problem. Anyway, I've been going to Starbucks (which I never do at home) on 5th and 10th for decalf in the morning and it's ok. Java Joe's doesn't serve it as seems to be the case anywhere else including where we stay at Playa Maya unless you can deal with instant which sucks. Anyone know of an alternative to Starbucks I can stumble to in the mornings? I suppose I could grind it ahead of time and bring it down with a coffee maker. Given my lack of enthusiam generally for Starbucks, that might be the right choice but I'm just too lazy when on vacation.

Opatije · 01-03-2008

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Originally Posted by norml

Ok, I need some help here. I'm one of those people who love good strong coffee but can't handle caffine especially in the morning. In the evening with brandy, not a problem. Anyway, I've been going to Starbucks (which I never do at home) on 5th and 10th for decalf in the morning and it's ok. Java Joe's doesn't serve it as seems to be the case anywhere else including where we stay at Playa Maya unless you can deal with instant which sucks. Anyone know of an alternative to Starbucks I can stumble to in the mornings? I suppose I could grind it ahead of time and bring it down with a coffee maker. Given my lack of enthusiam generally for Starbucks, that might be the right choice but I'm just too lazy when on vacation.

You can try Mega (coffee shop inside). It's pretty good IMHO.

Yucatanned · 01-05-2008

Might as well eat @ Burger King and McD while you are at it. Support the local guy. Java Joes or the like. Plenty of time to support corporate America while you are in the States.

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aineetiny way into it Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: ENSENADA, BAJA CALIFORNIA MEXICO Posts: 126	Starbucks Happy to see my Post is still drawing attention! Last year I had 2 iced lattes at starbucks, and the rest of my coffee fixes at local coffee shops... See you all in MAY 2008!

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10-11-2007	#61 (permalink)
muckle sandflea Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: The frozen North Posts: 2	On our first trip to Playa, the Cancun-to-Playa taxi driver gave us a running tour commentary: "Walmart - welcome home!... ", etc. each time we passed a U.S. - based franchise store.

10-11-2007	#62 (permalink)
Rissask Brit basher Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 15,772	What they really need is a Tim Hortons. Now THAT is good coffee.

10-13-2007	#65 (permalink)
barbj050 life=playa Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: in my mind pdc Posts: 538	personally i dont want to see starbucks tim who ever or as much as i love them dubkin donuts in playa.....my personal aflection

10-23-2007	#66 (permalink)
Jessie James beachaholic Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 428	I have to admit I love a large espresso (4 shots) from Starbucks after a night of drinking... I will get most of my coffee at the more local spots... Especially that place with that amazing tres leche chocolate cake...

11-02-2007	#68 (permalink)
Orcagirl way into it Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Victoria, Toronto, Playa, Sacbe Posts: 194	i'd recommend "cafe andrede" a veracruz restaurant i think at 6 y 15 calle. not only is the food amazing but the coffee is excellent. far beyond the starbucks in playa

11-02-2007	#69 (permalink)
Orcagirl way into it Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Victoria, Toronto, Playa, Sacbe Posts: 194	"One more Starbucks recently opened: 5th and Calle 26." would that be close to the new hagan daaz? in little italy, i've lost count now of how many of those ice cream shops there are on 5th but dam. i cannot afford those ice creams but then again i didn't come to playa for these products anyways. and with cafe corazon nearby, why would anyone go anywhere else for an iced coffee, coffee or a comfort bev? not to mention the free wireless internet

11-04-2007	#71 (permalink)
Orcagirl way into it Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Victoria, Toronto, Playa, Sacbe Posts: 194	thanks for correcting the address. i've done it many times before even when living nearby. shakes head

01-03-2008	#73 (permalink)
norml life=playa Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Elkhart Lake, Wi. Posts: 578	Ok, I need some help here. I'm one of those people who love good strong coffee but can't handle caffine especially in the morning. In the evening with brandy, not a problem. Anyway, I've been going to Starbucks (which I never do at home) on 5th and 10th for decalf in the morning and it's ok. Java Joe's doesn't serve it as seems to be the case anywhere else including where we stay at Playa Maya unless you can deal with instant which sucks. Anyone know of an alternative to Starbucks I can stumble to in the mornings? I suppose I could grind it ahead of time and bring it down with a coffee maker. Given my lack of enthusiam generally for Starbucks, that might be the right choice but I'm just too lazy when on vacation.

01-05-2008	#75 (permalink)
Yucatanned beachaholic Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Gaylord Michigan Posts: 381	Might as well eat @ Burger King and McD while you are at it. Support the local guy. Java Joes or the like. Plenty of time to support corporate America while you are in the States.

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