If you go to Starbucks often, definitely apply for a 'My Starbucks Rewards' card. Get free drinks on your b-day and benefits like free soy milk and syrup upgrades and free hot coffee and tea refills.
My favorite place to get coffee! The staff is extremely friendly (especially the morning crew!) and it makes my hour commute bearable with caffeine and some smiles before I hit the highway.
Avoid it like the plague!! I've been to Starbucks all over. Save yourself the rude barista and aggravation. Go the mall or even in target. You can't pay me to come back to this one!!