Discussed as an example of a cafe culture where working/lounging with a laptop is normalized.
Discussed in context of coffee pods and its struggles/decline in Melbourne.
Josh mentions a video explaining why Starbucks failed and closed over 20 stores in Melbourne.
Repeatedly used as a comparison point for scale, brand building, and store counts in New York City.
Discussed regarding Alex's Twitter complaint and a Melbourne/US comparison of the brand.
Tommy references talking to people at Starbucks while overseas as an example of holiday confidence.
Tommy and Bree returned a bad protein frappe at a US Starbucks, cited as possible gronk behaviour.
Referenced in closing banter about whether it's acceptable to work from a chain coffee shop in LA.