RIP robot baristas: 3 locations of SF's Cafe X abruptly close
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RIP robot baristas: 3 locations of SF's Cafe X abruptly close
Totally. We have a $20K automated machine in our office that uses 3 different whole beans and can make the entire line of various coffee based drinks. But I rarely use it.
Going to a coffee shop is about the ritual.
Walk in, look around to see who else is waiting (any attractive girls?)
In line. "Mmm.. what sort of crap is Starbucks selling today? No way I would ever buy food here. Ah... that's an interesting mug.. $15? No way!"
Get up to the counter (wonder who is working today? The weird but nice tatted up chick with the huge plugs? The emo guy? The shy girl with beautiful eyes?)
Try to smile and order my large coffee - always say "large" as I'm never gonna use Starbucks corp speak words.
Go to condiment station. "Mmmm... should I throw in some cinnamon today? Yeah, grab a bunch of napkins for my office."
Head out with my $3 large coffee. I know it's not environmentally friendly but love the feeling of a hot, paper cup in my hand and will even refill that paper cup during the day with coffee from the office machine.