Starbucks

Maybe the last time I went, it was a bad day for the barista, but she was not very attentive to me or my daughter as we ordered our drinks. Instead, she paid more attention to the air force man who had ALREADY ordered a drink and got it. I don’t know, maybe that’s the way it’s supposed to be at the base, but still! I don’t even know if she made us the right drinks. They tasted ok, but not what I’m used to. If I’m at the base and want a coffee, I HAVE to go here. If not, I won’t.

The Starbuck’s Coffee at Offutt AFB serve some of the best customers in the world!
Nearly every morning, I will stop by and say good morning to the employees by purchasing some kind of drink (or Perfect Oatmeal). :) It’s become a habit that I find difficult to break, unfortunately — or fortunately, depending on your perspective.
While I am not a fan of their coffee — as it is often too bitter from being burnt, I have to say that the staff at this particular Starbuck’s knows what I like… In fact, if and when Rachel is working, I’ll stop by and order a «Maka» from her and her alone. You see, Rachel developed the «Maka» one morning when the Caramel Brulee syrup couldn’t be found. Instead of freaking out, she looked at me and said, «What would you like instead?» So, I replied, «Surprise me… just no coffee, please.»
Almost everyone at this location knows that I am a freak when it comes to caramel. I love caramel — plain and simple. So, Rachel came up with something awesome — it’s basically a steamer with flavor shots. Only caramel? Not on your life. I LOVE the Salted Carmel Hot Chocolate (of course, sans the salt and plus the caramel). So, Rachel took a shot of caramel, a shot of toffee, and a shot of vanilla, steamed some milk, added it all together, topped it off with whipped cream, and loaded it up with caramel.
Too much? Not really. It’s sweet, but it’s balanced, too. Leave it to the awesomeness that is Rachel to develop something that, now, I go in an order on a regular basis — by name, of course. :)