I have my off/on/off love affair with coffee, even espresso, Dunkin definitely has had the best coffee for at least 20 years, my father once said it and I believe it to be true also, its just a smoother blend for some reason. Starbucks? I agree, overpriced, burned, way too strong... and, not consistent from what real coffee experts tell me. There is ONLY one thing I like off their "menu" and thats the caramel macchiato. There was a place in Spring Lake NJ that had a "milky way moccha" and since that place is now closed, starbux has the only thing that comes close at triple the price. I spent $300 on an espresso machine, not as good as you might find in any little italy neighborhood who use 'real' machines, but far better than $tarbucks.