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Broadlands Marketplace Starbucks (by HT)

Discussion in 'Area Restaurants, Dining and Food' started by SW Hokie, Jun 20, 2009.

  1. SW Hokie

    SW Hokie New Member

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    Have they closed?! The glass is all taped up with white paper :-(
     
    SW Hokie, Jun 20, 2009
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  2. CJA

    CJA New Member

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    They closed yesterday. :(
     
    CJA, Jun 20, 2009
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  3. Chsalas

    Chsalas Active Member

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    yeah, it's a loss, but Dunkin Donuts is open and coffee is just as good if not better. !
     
    Chsalas, Jun 20, 2009
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  4. Brit

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    One less Starbucks on this planet is not something to lose sleep over. Drive around the corner and you are sure to find another one.
     
    Brit, Jun 20, 2009
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  5. Sunny

    Sunny Chief Advisor

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    Sunny, Jun 20, 2009
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  6. Tech Head

    Tech Head New Member

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    That is hilarious!!!
     
    Tech Head, Jun 20, 2009
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  7. woopity

    woopity cdubs ya know!

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    i drove over to Harris Teeter today and saw the taped up paper over the windows...and was pleased to see that this starbucks was closed. Viva la Dunkin!! :)
     
    woopity, Jun 21, 2009
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  8. redon1

    redon1 aka Aphioni

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    Acc to hubby service there usually sucked. I hope a REAL cafe moves in! What I would give to pack up cafe rumi and plop it down there...
     
    redon1, Jun 22, 2009
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  9. KTdid

    KTdid Well-Known Member

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    Yes, I think Cafe Rumi would do relativily well at that location. Why don't you suggest it before he comes due to renew his lease?
     
    KTdid, Jun 22, 2009
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  10. gunzour

    gunzour "Living on the Edge"

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    Now THAT'S a good idea!
     
    gunzour, Jun 22, 2009
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  11. redon1

    redon1 aka Aphioni

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    we've chatted about moving before... it's awfully expensive. now if EVERYONE in ashburn went at least once a week and had a fabulous omelette, or sandwich, or gelato, or baked goods- maybe he could raise moving money! lol

    here's a coupon for all to use- just click and print! IT EXPIRES THURSDAY.

    THEY ARE NOT PAYING ME TO DO THIS- I am simply a dedicated fan of this awesome place...

    RUMI COUPON
     
    redon1, Jun 22, 2009
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  12. bakeram

    bakeram Broadlands Resident

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    Peak service was good there, but off-peak it was a bit slow.

    Went to the Broadlands Starbucks this morning and found the barista fabulous, but the cashier was HORRIBLE. Couldn't keep anything straight. And that location is terrible! No easy in or out. Between that and the fact that they have a Starbucks store next to a Safeway that has a Starbucks, I am wondering who's making these decisions in Seattle?

    If Dunkin Donuts could make a good espresso, I'd go there. Coffee ok, but lattes no way! Guess there's always Caribou in Brambleton.
     
    bakeram, Jun 22, 2009
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  13. redon1

    redon1 aka Aphioni

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    Wegmans makes a mean latte... i am addicted...
     
    redon1, Jun 22, 2009
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  14. T8erman

    T8erman Well-Known Member

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    But same issue as the Starbucks, not easy in/easy out.
     
    T8erman, Jun 22, 2009
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  15. redon1

    redon1 aka Aphioni

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    use the back of the parking lot at wegmans- NEVER a problem. then again i don't go sduring peak times either...
     
    redon1, Jun 22, 2009
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  16. Brassy

    Brassy Hiyah

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    I never had bad servcice there when I went to get my Chai tea latte. I figured if they had held out until the new roads opened up, they'd have been successful.
     
    Brassy, Jun 23, 2009
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  17. msflynn

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    The problem with getting another company in there is I heard Starbucks is not giving up the lease on the space just closing the doors. For now we will just have another empty store front and no new service. I guess they are hoping that once the road is open and some of the offices are built they will re open.
     
    msflynn, Jun 25, 2009
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  18. Mr. Linux

    Mr. Linux Senior Member & Moderator Forum Staff

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    They probably signed a long-term lease and it's cheaper for them to just pay the rent and not have to pay for salaries, utilities, supplies, etc, until market conditions turn around.
     
    Mr. Linux, Jun 25, 2009
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  19. Lioness2001

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    Wow I must be the only one who liked that Starbucks. Was on my way to work too. :(
     
    Lioness2001, Jun 25, 2009
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