I'm a bit late to the game on this one, but McDonald's will give you a free 8 ounce Iced Mocha (or a 7 oz hot one, if you want) both this Monday and the next, from 7 am to 7 pm. The promo ends August 3rd.I suppose this may apply only to participating restaurants, so check for the free promo posters at your local McD's, or look online at McDonald's McCafe site.
Have I tried 'em? Yep. Pretty darn tasty.
A medium iced mocha costs you $3.01 at McDs for regular price, that's including tax here in Texas. They're cheaper than Starbucks and I liked this version just fine.
Of course, free is better. I'll get a small one for free on Monday.
And no, I won't buy any mocha, anywhere, everyday. However, it's a nice treat or a nice break when you need one.
Do I pick one over the other?
No. Starbuck's costs more. But I walk into Starbucks, and I stay awhile. I work, I read. I'm in an oasis for a bit.
McDonald's is cheaper. Tasty, too. But I drive thru here: this is still KidMecca, not a place where I'd open up my netbook and set to typing.
I Won't Give Up Starbucks - It's an Oasis
So, I justify the higher price of a silly cup of coffee at Starbucks to the entire experience: I'm not just buying the coffee, I'm off someplace else, for a little while. With nice music, nice smells, and other folk doing the same thing. It's a stress reliever and it helps my productivity. Really important to have an oasis or two when you work out of a home office.
I read somewhere that George Stephanopoulos used to write those presidential speeches at a Starbucks down the street from his office. Bet he considered the oasis as part of the price of his cup o'joe too.
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