Starbucks donut fail, SoMa, SF.

Okay, so Starbucks used to be really cool and served Seattle's Top Pot donuts in all of their West Coast shops. It was a neat, "local" thing they did and it was great because Top Pot donuts are fantastic! They always had the Top Pot old-fashioned and apple fritters, but now Starbucks makes their own old-fashioned donuts and apple fritters.

First, I think it's a bit tacky that they went with the same two flavors that they used from Top Pot, but that's beside the point. The point is--Starbucks does everything well except for food! Why is that?! This was the worst donut and, actually, the worst baked good I've ever had. I couldn't finish it! And I can finish most sweets! ;) I can't put my finger on what the off flavor was, but I think they used a strange sugar substitute or something that gave it an extremely bizarre aftertaste.

I seriously don't get it though!? I love Starbucks' drinks, but why can't they get food down!!? The sandwiches aren't good. The bagels are awful and their pastries are very hit and miss.. usually more of a miss. So many other coffee shops have better food so I don't know why they don't. Oh well--I supposed I'll just stick to my iced coffees!

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