Over the past six months or so, I've noticed a significant drop in both the quality of a cup of coffee at Starbucks as well as the service I receive. What used to be a fairly reliable cup of "joe" is now often either too weak or too strong. Their employees aren't as nice or as aware of trash/dirt buildup in the stores either. I've noticed this while patronizing several of their shops in the DC/VA/MD area\ on a regular basis.

Yeah, when I make my own coffee, it tastes perfect, but I don't always have that convenience. Enter Starbucks..... but maybe not so much anymore.

Any similar observations, or am I simply a bigger coffee snob than I'm aware?

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Current:
2014 VW Tiguan SEL 4Motion 43,000 miles.

2016 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport (wife's).

Past:
2006 Jetta TDI 135,970 miles. Sold Nov. '13.
1995 E-320 Special Edition. 220,200 miles. Sold Sept. '07.
1987 190-E 16 valve. 153,000 miles. Sold Feb. '06.
1980 300-D 225,000 miles. Donated to the National Kidney Foundation.
1980 240-D manual, 297,500 miles. Totaled by inattentive driver.