I live in the Italian neighbourhood in Vancouver. People travel across the city to drink coffees and go to cafes here. There are tons of mom and pop cafes that have their own roasters and special blends. But ya know, despite what the coffee nerds say, I prefer Starbucks. I know, this is considered blasphemy, especially in my neighbourhood. Far from being the Walmart of coffee, Starbucks has developed a unique style of roasting (some call it over roasted) that I find quite tasty. Perhaps it is the Ben and Jerry's of coffee. Thoughts?