Wow wow wow! OK that pretty much sums it up. Should I hit post? Would you find that useful or should I explain more ;-)
OK, so I love black coffee with a shot of espresso. I find Starbucks way too bitter. Their blend is obviously geared to adding tons of sugar and milk to make their drinks smooth. Well I'm lactose intolerant and really never cared for sweet coffee. Tea, well that's another story all together.
So after going for a while the always friendly and helpful staff see that I'm a regular now. They suggested I buy a punch card instead of paying full price every day. WOW THAT WAS A HUGE SAVINGS FOR ME! You prepay $13 and get 7 drinks including large if I really want to shake like Tweek in South Park :-P
When I go I utilize the drive through most of the time. If they're backed up (very rare) they'll send someone out to take your order even though you're 2nd or 3rd in line. Very efficient and I don't think I ever spent 5+ minutes on line so these peeps are pros.
Lastly the drinks! As a black coffee drinker there's no way to mask or hide inferior tasting coffee. This stuff is smooth and never bitter. Honestly the only better coffee I have ever had was on a coffee plantation in Kona Hawaii. If you can't get to Kona, and with the current volcano situation going on it's best to keep away, just stay safe here in AZ and have a nice relaxing sip of paradise.
MAHALO!