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Starbucks Baristas Are Writing Notes on Cups & It’s Creeping People Out

By ryan-seacrest Feb 13, 2025 | 5:54 AM

Starbucks baristas are doodling on cups again as part of the new CEO’s “Back to Starbucks” strategy, but some people are finding it creepy.

Sisanie shared on-air the goal is to humanize the brand and shift focus from mobile orders back to an in-store coffee shop experience.

Baristas are instructed to write simple messages like "hey there!" and puns like “thanks a latte."

Do you think it’s cute or creepy? Some baristas are also now complaining it’s slowing down service.

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