‘It’s kind of misleading’: Barista says customers got mad that she dressed up as In-N-Out worker at work

A barista learned the hard way that dressing up as a food service employee from a popular chain on Halloween is a surefire way to confuse customers. Popular TikToker Jorlala (@bhadbarista) went as an In-N-Out worker for Halloween while she was on shift at the Barnes & Noble Cafe, where she’s employed. In a viral …

‘It’s literally been empty for a few days now’: Starbucks barista says pro-Palestine boycott is taking effect

A TikTok user and (soon-to-be-ex) Starbucks barista says the pro-Palestine boycott is taking effect and urges customers participating to keep at it. Palestine supporters have recently called for boycotts of Starbucks, McDonald’s, and Disney Plus, which have provided support to the Israeli government and military. Starbucks is also currently in a legal standoff with Starbucks …

Barista Accidentally Charges Over $1,000 for Coffee

A barista accidentally charged more than $1,000 for a simple coffee order. OP shares the receipt and what ended up happening with the charge. Anyone working in the food service industry has an understandably difficult time, but baristas tend to have plenty of horror stories working behind the counter on people’s coffee. Between highly specific …

‘I know its early but look what we got shipped’: Starbucks barista leaks holiday drinks

A Starbucks barista gave her viewers an early holiday gift by leaking this year’s winter drinks. The video was uploaded by TikTok user Hitlana (@hitlana), who posts content about her job at Starbucks. In it, she unveiled a screen with Limited Time Only and Featured drinks. Some of the drinks on the list were Gingerbread …

‘It tasted like absolute trash’: Starbucks barista says customer ordered a hot mango dragonfruit refresher

As a worker in the food service industry, you’re likely to hear some requests that you might find a little ridiculous.  Sometimes, customers get a little too specific. For example, one Starbucks worker alleged that a customer requested a drink with exactly 3 ice cubes. Similarly, a server on TikTok also claimed that someone ordered …

‘When they’re singing taylor swift i give them a free drink’: Starbucks barista shares drive-thru secret customers may not know

A Starbucks barista posted a viral video sharing a secret about the drive-thru—she revealed that the workers can still hear you after taking your order. Ali (@aalisversionn) reached over 2.5 million views and 325,900 likes on her TikTok video as of publication, and viewers admitted that they didn’t realize that baristas could hear them after …

‘It won’t kill you to mind your business’: Starbucks barista uses chemo excuse after customer asks why they’re wearing mask

While COVID is definitely still an issue, and wearing a mask isn’t something anyone should comment on, it’s still happening. But a Starbucks barista had a response ready to go when a customer told them they don’t have to wear a mask anymore. In a TikTok from a barista named Ryan (@jelissaberica), which by Wednesday …

‘I got yelled at by someone for it’: Starbucks barista shares the right way to order ice water

Asking for a free beverage at a business that makes most of its money selling drinks can require some delicacy from customers. For Starbucks baristas, who work in a flow based on what kind of drink is ordered, throwing in an extra beverage, even just a free ice water, can quickly become cumbersome in a …

‘This feels illegal’: Starbucks barista adds blueberries to drink orders so she can have them for free

A Starbucks barista revealed that she’s been ordering blueberries with all her drinks at the coffee chain so she can have them for free. The intel comes from Washington state-based creator Lauren (@chimmminnie), gathering more than 48,400 views in its first day on the platform. Lauren’s been featured in the Daily Dot before, in a …

‘No wonder I don’t be wakin up’: Starbucks barista sneaks decaf coffee into rude customers’ drinks

A Starbucks barista recorded the unique method that they use to get a little bit of payback against rude customers in a viral TikTok that has over 40,000 views as of Friday. Kiid (@kiidoddity) recorded themselves allegedly serving up a cup of decaf to folks that rub them the wrong way. Several commenters responded that …

Starbucks customer says barista judged her for ordering oat milk but still getting cold foam

A Starbucks customer had some words for a barista who allegedly judged her for ordering a cold foam with oat milk. The five-second clip was uploaded by TikTok user Nikki (@cargopantbarbie), who said that she wanted her cold foam to be made with oat milk, instead of 2% milk. “Oh, that sounded really bratty,” she …