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Starbucks has bought out Diedrich Coffee! I just found out yesterday. I went in to have my "Eye Opener" (a large coffee with a triple shot of espresso, easy room, and sugar free vanilla) and Colette (my coffee girl) told me the bad news. Starbucks has bought up all of Diedrich's leases, so beginning Feb. '07 there will be no more Diedrich's. For those of you east of CA you probably don't know what Diedrich's is, but trust me this is HUGE! Diedrich's has way better coffee (in my opinion) and Starbucks has better espresso. So why can't they coexist and form a symbiotic relationship? I'm sorry, I'm all for big business but this is going too far. This makes me want to support the local coffee shop even more. Shame on you Starbucks! It's not like you don't have enough stores already. Good grief!! There is still hope for us Diedrich's coffee fans. Colette said that you will still be able to buy Diedrich's coffee beans online. Shame on you Starbucks! Shame! Shame! Shame!
noooooo!!!!!!! no no no!!! that is so not cool. that was one of the reasons i loved cali. oh, that is sad....like there aren't enough starbucks?!!! urhhhh!!!!
Posted by: anne jackson | September 16, 2006 at 11:15 AM
this is most assuredly a sign of the second coming.
Posted by: lola | September 16, 2006 at 12:21 PM
Oh the pain...tears shed
Starbucks has nothing on Peets, of course, either. Peets has better coffee AND espresso. If they buy that one, too, then trumpets indeed are sounding
Posted by: Rich Kirkpatrick | September 16, 2006 at 10:20 PM
I want to open my own coffee shop. I'd serve only the very best coffee....and pie. There aren't enough places around that serve homemade pie. And CHEESECAKE!! There must always be cheesecake. Coffee, pie, and cheesecake. I'll let everyone know when I'm open for business.
Posted by: Debra | September 17, 2006 at 09:17 AM
Debra, are you open for business yet?....how about now?......now?.....what about now?
Posted by: the wife | September 18, 2006 at 10:59 AM
Your mom drinks coffee.
Posted by: Kristiapplesauce | September 18, 2006 at 03:26 PM
This is very sad. The one on Lake Forrest and Muirlands holds a very special place in my heart. :( :(
Posted by: Account Deleted | September 19, 2006 at 09:45 AM
Yeah well...I have never heard of the big "d" you speak of, but I do know that if anyone touches PEETS, I will reek major havek on the US as we know it! PEETS has incredible espresso AND coffee. There will be blood spilt! Mark my words! I agree with lola...Christ is coming back!
Posted by: Margie | September 19, 2006 at 05:23 PM
Okay so I hadnt even read Rich's comment until after I posted mine. It is confirmation!!!! Rich, you and I are friends forever! Peets to the end!
Posted by: Margie | September 19, 2006 at 05:25 PM
More on the demise of the Diedrich company owned stores can be found here:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/diedrichforum/
All views are more than welcome. Diedrich also owns the Gloria Jean's and Coffee People brands.
Posted by: Tom | October 18, 2006 at 03:55 PM