Basic fact: Starbucks is a chain. What's one thing I would generally expect with chains? A pretty high level of consistency between various locations. As in, a Frappuccino should never be basically an unflavored slushie...
I swung by the drive thru a few weeks ago before making my commute home. I ordered the green tea frappuccino, one of my go-to drinks. "Whipped cream OK?" asked the staff member over the intercom. "Yep" I said ... so I was extra surprised when the drink I was served had no whip. There was a big line behind me so I didn't say anything, but I can't help but wonder where the confusion was... did he actually ask "NO whipped cream OK?" but some intercom delay meant the sound didn't transmit until after the "no"...?
Anyway the lack of whipped cream was the least of my problems, as the frapp itself was practically flavorless and super watered down, and the ice didn't seem fully blended--lots of it, and lots of big chunks.
Needless to say, I will not be back to this location. If I need a fix in the area, I'll just pop into the Target Starbucks that is literally on the same corner.