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Baristas can be true lifesavers—they make that delicious, sweet coffee that gets us through the day, they supply the masses with tasty shakes on a hot summer day, and basically provide a much-needed service that all of us have used at least once. But not all is good in barista land. For one, they belong to customer service, which comes with its own challenges that have long been documented. Another difficulty for baristas can be... their job as a whole.
A Twitter user who goes by human plushie (@INTERNETM1LF) started a viral thread where people posted the kind of ridiculous orders they've received from customers (and each one needs to be fulfilled—that's the service, after all). There's a whole plethora out there, and here are some of the more notable ones.
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#1
Marcellus the Third 4 years ago
It's obviously not an order. Staff caught wasp by putting cup over, locked in & printed special order sticker for teh lolz.
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CatWoman312 4 years ago
I’m assuming they caught a wasp and then made the order to be funny. Kind of a lame attempt to pass this off as legit
418_IM_A_TEAPOT 4 years ago
Well, to be fair it could have also been a tongue-in-cheek response from an overworked barista who's manager wouldn't allow them a break to release the little guy
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#2
Marcellus the Third 4 years ago
The (tired) joke goes: "What syrup would you like?" "Yes."
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Valley Girl 4 years ago
Pump it up, a little more. Get that body convulsin on the dance floor!
The orders can range from absolutely bland, something akin to water with little to no flavor, to an essay length of requirements that the barista will have to figure out. And let's not forget, because the customer is always right, these drinks become a true challenge of willpower. Some even asked for a bee in a cup... Why? No one knows, but it's there.
#4
Truth Monster 4 years ago
when cutting carbs businesses struggle to cope. weird packaging like this happens a lot.
Cybele Spanjaard 4 years ago
It did not specify raw of cooked eggs in that water.. what is Vt anyhow?
Christy Mudaliar 4 years ago
Vt is the abbreviation for Venti (a drink size at Starbucks)
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YoChicken 4 years ago
when i am in presence of innocent minds, i shalt now use THE POOPOO. ALL HAIL THE POOPOO.
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The Deez 4 years ago
"Oh, and make it with almond milk." I think that tickles me so much because the addition of whip would indicate that the choice of almond milk isn't related to lactose intolerance, so it's like they think they're making the "healthy choice" in a drink that's 83% sugar! LOL!
Brett Layton 4 years ago
And that children is how a Karen turns into a Kennedi, just 18 special ingredients to make the magic happen. Honestly Id just dunk a churro in a coffee pot and tell em to have fun with it.
#6
Mae Mosse 4 years ago
Nah they need it for a small severed body part like a finger, toe, ear, man’s bits etc
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Jessica Nametz 4 years ago
Not gonna lie, I like this idea... Crushed ice like that is awesome to chew on...
And these orders aren't generated at a single central point—you can find them in all the cafes and shops that offer drinks. The majority do come from Starbucks, but there's a Dunkin' Donuts in the list too. Basically, no barista is safe from the scourge of silly orders, for which we can only offer our sympathies.
#7
Among Us 4 years ago
That was edited, probably in the video/image that was posted-
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Jennifer Doscher 4 years ago
[Former barista for Sbux and more]They should name these drinks after their medical billing...diabetes, cardiac arrest, kidney failure, etc.
RandomHumanBean 4 years ago
just make the 'on todays episode...' thing a sticker and put it on orders like those
#8
Marcellus the Third 4 years ago
It's a large cactus-like plant sensible people make tequila from; others make high-GI suger from it (so most fad diets forbid it). Cup is non-transparent, there might be a small succulent in it; otherwise it's sweetened water.
Load More Replies... Mary Peace 4 years ago
That would be their mouth, and with liquid it's scald, rather than burn. Sorry.
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Veronica Sjöberg 4 years ago
Its pretty common to drink hot (boiled) water though? I have co-workers who says it helps with digestion?
#9
Natalie Bohrteller 4 years ago
I'm glad they decided not to take whip, that would have been too much.
Mz Phit 4 years ago
This sort of thing should be forbidden, for the health of the community. Nobody wants a monster like this customer in our midst
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Gabriel Jackson 4 years ago
That outta shave a few years off of his life with all of that sugar
Bow, I’m a Slytherin 4 years ago
It sounds like they were trying to get Butterbear from a tutorial... and forgot half the ingredients...
We all probably have our favorite drinks, but these orders take it to the next level. And seeing how some of them are very excessive or just downright mocking, it's safe to say that customers sometimes go overboard. This also gives a glimpse into why so many baristas look overworked (or forget your name... they have mile-long orders to remember!)
#10
Monica Martinez Castañeda 4 years ago
My question is: how does someone come up to the conclusion that he/she likes that...? How many "coffees" do you have to buy, changing and adding ingredients until you end up with that?
Vicky Z 4 years ago
I think you just decide one day that you want to try EVERYTHING and after that you keep going...😂😂😂
Load More Replies... A Random Panda 4 years ago
Pro tip: If your drink label is long enough to be a recipe, that's not a good sign.
#11
Michelle C 4 years ago
I really am convinced that people order this cause they can put it in their for coffee they make at home...it's free if not cheap!
Mz Phit 4 years ago
Curious about how much the customer is charged for something like this....at a certain point the coffee shop would add surcharges, right?
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#13
Lucie Mikulová 4 years ago (edited)
How do those pumps work? It's 50 cents for each pump or 50 for all 24 of them? I guess the price is fixed, right? Cause some of the orders in this thread would be insanly expensive.
Lainey's World 4 years ago
Ask customer if...they need insulin after all that dang caramel syrup!! Geez!
Jennifer Brown 4 years ago
This is NOT real because 24 pumps of caramel syrup does not cost .50 cents!!!
Vicky Z 4 years ago
Excuse me I ask for whatever amount of pumps I want and the price is the same?? Where is the logic to that? There should be extra charge let's say after 10 pumps and that would help with obesity problem in America! Cause the whole post is the reason why there is such problem there!! There shouldn't be unlimited amount of pumps with the same money! How they make profit?
#14
Luna Lovegood 4 years ago
*dumb gay brain engaged* rainbowrainboweatiteatitall
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MERCI LANGSTON 4 years ago
As a person who doesn't drink coffee or go to Starbucks, I don't see what is wrong with most of these. They sound good
#15
Monolicle Potato 4 years ago
Diabetes in a cup! Now Raspberry, coconut, and banana tropical flavor!
#16
Aurelia! 4 years ago
Um...did they write 'Salina I love you' so that the Barista would have to shout SALINA I LOVE YOU to the whole café??
Sista of the moon 4 years ago
Salina just wants someone to care about her!!!! This is so sad!!!!!!!!!
A Random Panda 4 years ago
Wc sauce? Walking crumpet sauce? Worcestershire sauce? Wing chicken sauce?
Eli_Electrify 4 years ago
Why did I think that "6 pumps toasted Wc sauce" meant "6 pumps toasted Worcestershire sauce"
Marcellus the Third 4 years ago
I like your innovative mind. Now add five pumps of baked beans and it's a balanced all-day-breakfast-drink.
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menna asf (he/him) 4 years ago
Fun Fact! Salina I Love You ordered this drink in Hamilton, Ontario.
Marcellus the Third 4 years ago
Presumably she typed it on the online order so it'd be shouted when it's ready... it's a one-way love.
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GalWithGloves 4 years ago
Cheap way to buy a latte. Basically they want the seasonal creme brulee latte. Some would do this but fill up cup with cream from the bar.
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ThisisKaylin 3 years ago
I know next to nothing about coffee, so what is wrong with this order?
GalWithGloves 4 years ago
She's too cheap to buy the creme brulee latte at full price.
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#18
Anna roberts 4 years ago
Don't know about iced coffee drink, but burger places here in US will fill ice to the top in a cup of soda. light ice means more to drink
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#19
Destiney Haddox 4 years ago
The espresso shots would be on top, instead of first or on the bottom. This does basically nothing for a drink with no or light foam because the shots just fall right through. Just another person's order that is extra just for the sake of being extra.
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maia martin 4 years ago
the order is insane and sounds gross but the drink itself looks really beautiful
#21
Inclusion2020 4 years ago
Used to work at Starbucks in a wealthy area. The customers were and still are ridiculous.
#22
Isabella Rowe 4 years ago
" can I get an iced Berry lemonade just with no ice berry lemonade?" "you sure?" "positive" later " I have an iced Berry lemonade with no ice berry lemonade, for Kaila!" * all heads turn*
DogPerson7 4 years ago
OK, I need a hibiscus lemonade, hold the lemonade, hold the hibiscus, add coffee.
yvette 4 years ago
explains the name! my mom is from kauai and her name and all her friend's names are soo pretty
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#23
Eunice Bentley 4 years ago
someone is cutting back on his sugar consumption, wonder if health is the reason
#24
Destiney Haddox 4 years ago
Oh I'm sure you can taste the difference between 35 and 35.5 pumps. 🤔🤨😤
Phantom Captain 4 years ago
You might as well give the customer the whole bottle of caramel syrup..
#25
Marcellus the Third 4 years ago
Stomach space limited, hence "ristretto" not espresso? Efficiency, people.
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#26
James Pointer 4 years ago
Mhm, got to add that extra bit of better for you than sugar sugar to your none sugar drink.
Load More Replies... Cybele Spanjaard 4 years ago
Why sugar- and Splenda and . well Im have no idea where these orders are created and even consumed. Give me the popular Aussie Flat White any day
#27
Paradise 4 years ago
Some sound like bored baristas, and the others sound like pranks or people with gross taste buds. what a waste if you're goofing - waste of cup|lid|straw, waste of product, and waste of their time. Not a waste of $. Pranksters don't complain you have no $ as you gave it to one of the richest corporations.
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qwertyuiop 4 years ago
I do not understand the obsession with Starbucks. The coffee is terrible!
Troux 4 years ago
I like Starbucks but I don't go there for coffee, I go there for coffee-flavored milkshakes. This thread suggests I'm not alone.
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Kirsten Kerkhof 4 years ago
I just wonder: how do people find out these mixes? So many pumps of this and so many of that. I just cannot figure that out ...
Moosy Girl 4 years ago
YEAH! That’s exactly what I was thinking, how do they come up with these? Are they ex employees who figured out a magic combo after hours? Do they have a syrup collection at home they experiment with to figure out a perfect pump to coffee ratio? Is it part of a math or science class somewhere? I didn’t even know you could ask for a specific amount of pumps of this or that.
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Tabernus 4 years ago
Do you have to pay for all the extra stuff?? or can you ask for 24 shots of something for free? (I don't do silly coffee)
MidNightWriter24 4 years ago
Yes. Yes you have to pay for the extra shots. But why would anyone order these monstrosities?
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JennyLaRue 4 years ago
I can't believe they have an ordering system that allows these options, asides from anything, adding so many extras to drinks has got to be losing money.
qwertyuiop 4 years ago
I do not understand the obsession with Starbucks. The coffee is terrible!
Troux 4 years ago
I like Starbucks but I don't go there for coffee, I go there for coffee-flavored milkshakes. This thread suggests I'm not alone.
Load More Replies... Kirsten Kerkhof 4 years ago
I just wonder: how do people find out these mixes? So many pumps of this and so many of that. I just cannot figure that out ...
Moosy Girl 4 years ago
YEAH! That’s exactly what I was thinking, how do they come up with these? Are they ex employees who figured out a magic combo after hours? Do they have a syrup collection at home they experiment with to figure out a perfect pump to coffee ratio? Is it part of a math or science class somewhere? I didn’t even know you could ask for a specific amount of pumps of this or that.
Load More Replies... Tabernus 4 years ago
Do you have to pay for all the extra stuff?? or can you ask for 24 shots of something for free? (I don't do silly coffee)
MidNightWriter24 4 years ago
Yes. Yes you have to pay for the extra shots. But why would anyone order these monstrosities?
Load More Replies... JennyLaRue 4 years ago
I can't believe they have an ordering system that allows these options, asides from anything, adding so many extras to drinks has got to be losing money.
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