In praise of Starbucks. Even though Starbucks is seen as to coffee aficionados as anti-coffee, I really like getting a treinta cold brew (no water, no ice) there, as well as a big cup of water. Also fast reliant Wi-Fi, and friendly staff, high activity with people — good to go now in this brave new Covid world. It seems third wave coffee is on the decline?

Still of course cannot beat hipster espresso coffee shop vibes, but if you don’t have a good coffee shop close by home, Starbucks will satisfice.