The Modern Fix

                                                                    The Modern Fix

Everyone thinks that people in the city go to Starbucks and people in the country go to Duncan. Yes, Starbucks definitely appears more modern with its grand architecture, soft brown accents and  city sleek colors which consist of silvers and shine. However, Starbucks appeals to everyone. Joy a kind employee who has agreed to be interviewed at Starbucks even thinks so herself. She says "I've been working here a short time, but in that time I've been exposed to almost every race and style a people you can think of, it's pretty amazing" and that it is.

Starbucks was founded by three old college friends from the University of San Fransisco. English teacher Jerry Baldwin, History teacher Zev Siegl and writer Gordon Bowker. You may think they started a coffee shop much like it is today, but that is not the case. They founded Starbucks not as a place to drink freshly brewed coffee in an atmosphere so smooth and relaxing you cant help as too keep coming back.,but as a place to buy freshly roasted coffee beans. The only brewed coffee they sold in the store was free samples to give to the customers. However, this way of operating lasted for only sixteen years before changing to the most loved coffee shop we know today,  selling handcrafted rich espresso beverages. Starbucks has also had three different logos. It started out in 1971 with a chocolate brown circle with the words "Starbucks Coffee. Tea. Spices." Then in 1987 switched the deep brown to a captivating dark smokey green, with just the simple words of "Starbucks Coffee." The final change was in 2011 with no words just the famous mermaid in the same deep green. Which came about by the story Moby Dick along with the name Starbucks from the character Starbuck.

Even though the atmosphere at Starbucks is calming, a lot of work goes on before hand and throughout the day to provide for its valued customers. Joy a hard working employee states that she
arrives at six a.m. Every morning. "It's a lot of prep work" she says "but it's got to be done." Early in
the morning when the smell of coffee installs upon the shop an atmosphere so welcoming people can't help but stroll in. This is when Joy is arriving for work. She wipes down dark mahogany cabinets with ease, assembles the short, tall, grande, venti hot, venti cold and trenta cold cups. She also replenishes the soft brown napkins and crisp straws, all before the famous Starbucks sign begins to come to life.

Throughout the busy day customers have found themselves stationed one of three places. Stage one looking out and seeing the magnificent glow of the sign. It doesn't glow like a light during the night but just seeing it feels like a dream. The moment you lock eyes with the tall piece of art you immediately feel the connection. Like Joy stated earlier, People from all over the world are drawn to Starbucks, not just professional people. Stage two, customers either walk right in (if you time it perfectly) Joy says the best time is "at about nine" in between the morning rush and the afternoon rush, but most people find themselves waiting in a line, but trust the crowd. The line is worth the
wait. Before you even walk in you can sense the goodness you are about to injest. The smell goes
deep into your lungs and you just know it's going to be a wonderful day. When customers walk in they see, hear and feel an array of things. They see the decorative way the menu is arranged and grab and go items behind the counter are stationed. The lay out of Starbucks is an absolute convenience for people on the go or people wishing to stay a while and reap the benefits this versatile haven has to offer. After a wait or a lucky stroll in, the options are endless, for food or drink. Hot rich blends that make you warm and cozy just thinking about it, or cold blends that refresh your body and mind. Moist Muffins, scrumptious cakes, hardy bagels and everything in between, Starbucks has it all.
Although the space is small there is seating Conveniently located across the shop away from the hustle and bustle for a social but reserved feel. You enjoy delicious food and drink while relaxing listening to a classic music selection that eases your worries. The full experience. Stage three, you make your way to the exit knowing your day start or finish will be amazing. You finish your coffee
and food and depart to the strong brown doors from which you entered your adventure. The
experience that made your day. Starbucks will be there for you.

Regardless of style, location or opinion Starbucks is for everyone. As Renee, the manager of Starbucks says "everyone is welcome and everyone comes" its a great way to bring people together through a positive and uplifting blend of drinks and food. Served only at Starbucks.