Starbucks is set to eliminate a significant number of drinks and food options in the coming months as part of the company's plan to simplify its offerings, reduce wait times and improve its customer experience.

These customers will be able to enjoy free refills on hot brewed or iced coffee, or hot or iced tea during their visit. Starbucks says folks must have their first beverage served in a ceramic mug, glass or personal cup — no disposable vessels — to receive free refills.

All company-owned Starbucks locations will default to ceramic mugs for customers consuming beverages in stores, and will also bring back condiment bars this week.

Baristas, like most service workers, face long hours and low wages. Some are organizing for better conditions.

The condiment bar is coming back, and diners will get unlimited free refills of iced or hot coffee whether they’re rewards members or not.

Starbucks on Tuesday reported better-than-expected sales in its fiscal first quarter as some of its turnaround efforts start to take hold.

A couple of years ago, I found myself unwittingly stepping into one of their “pickup-only” locations — a slightly dystopian version of the Starbucks I once knew. There were no tables or chairs. The warm din of clinking ceramic mugs,

Starbucks is trying to fix falling sales by changing its vibe back to coffee-house roots. The new CEO says parts of the plan, like free non-dairy milk, are helping bring people back.

Starbucks chairman and CEO Brian Niccol said in a virtual quarterly update message that the company is planning a roughly 30% reduction of the menu, which will affect both food and beverage items. The process to “pare down” the menu has already begun, and will be complete by the end of 2025’s fiscal year, Niccol told investors.

Hammond tried for years to bring a Starbucks to the city and now will get a third. The Seattle-based coffee giant is looking to open a new coffee shop at Calumet Avenue and 165th Street.

Her decision wasn’t related to “any disagreement with the company on any matter relating to its operations, policies, or practices,” according to a regulatory filing.

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