Starbucks syrups, a success story

Speck333 · 09-01-2010, 10:52 PM

I was wandering around Vons (in the Safeway family) today picking up ingredients for the EPIC German Chocolate cheesecake I'm making for DH's birthday (story and recipe to come later this week) when I happened to stop by the Starbuck's stand in the store. The very nice young man asked me if I needed anything, and actually I did. I was looking for SF Caramel Davinci's in the store, which they didn't have (and they were out a WalMart, too, the store is in mid-remodel turning into a mini-supercenter as they all are around here), so I asked him if they had SF Caramel syrup. He said they did. I asked if they sell it to the public, he said the did. And he proceeded to ring me up for a HUGE bottle of it for $6! It made my day, and my recipe... and many coffees to come.

dollkey · 09-02-2010, 02:58 AM

Sometimes I hate living in a provincial town, probably the only one that Starbucks haven't conquered yet. But I'm happy for your find!

Lillianna · 09-02-2010, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Speck333

so I asked him if they had SF Caramel syrup. He said they did. I asked if they sell it to the public, he said the did. And he proceeded to ring me up for a HUGE bottle of it for $6!

Good to know-- I just noticed our Target has a Starbucks in it now...I'll ask them about the SF syrup...All I can find around here is Torani syrup at WalMart--and it's a small bottle for $5.00... Thanks for the tip!

Charski · 09-02-2010, 08:27 AM

The SF cinnamon dolce syrup they have is excellent too, I have a couple bottles of it.

Not ALL Starbucks are the same - we have half a dozen around here, I've asked for the syrups in several of them and gotten everything from a totally blank look to a happy "Sure!" but the price has varied as well.

cjack1 · 09-02-2010, 09:23 AM

Do they contain sugar alcohols?

lisabinil · 09-02-2010, 09:31 AM

Liquid sucralose same as DaVincis and Toranis

dawnyama · 09-02-2010, 10:03 AM

I work at one and just bought the SF Cinnamon Dulce. I love it!! I paid $6.95 for my bottle. I did ask my manager if I could have it though. And when a customer asks for a bottle I take their name/number and ask the manager first. So if you want a bottle, then make sure to ask THE MANAGER!! At my kiosk we will to the public, however we have to make sure we have enough of it to risk it. If we run out of product to sell IN our drinks, then we lose money!!!

Speck333 · 09-02-2010, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by dawnyama

I work at one and just bought the SF Cinnamon Dulce. I love it!! I paid $6.95 for my bottle. I did ask my manager if I could have it though. And when a customer asks for a bottle I take their name/number and ask the manager first. So if you want a bottle, then make sure to ask THE MANAGER!! At my kiosk we will to the public, however we have to make sure we have enough of it to risk it. If we run out of product to sell IN our drinks, then we lose money!!!

Totally reasonable. Thanks for reminding us that things like this can vary from location to location, and person to person, depending on the circumstances.

dawnyama · 09-02-2010, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by dawnyama

I work at one and just bought the SF Cinnamon Dulce. I love it!! I paid $6.95 for my bottle. I did ask my manager if I could have it though. And when a customer asks for a bottle I take their name/number and ask the manager first. So if you want a bottle, then make sure to ask THE MANAGER!! At my kiosk we will to the public, however we have to make sure we have enough of it to risk it. If we run out of product to sell IN our drinks, then we lose money!!!

Well, I see that my writing was not the best above!!! That sentence should read

"we will SELL to the public"

not we will to the public!!!! So sorry if I caused any confusion. Oh, and remember that if you are not satisfied with your local Starbucks please fill out a comment card. The only way they can bring forth a problem with an employee or particular location is if they are aware of one!!! I have seen people in my kiosk get fired from some customer comment cards---or at least get a stern talking to in order to correct a problem. They take their comment cards/customers seriously!

09-01-2010, 10:52 PM	#1
Speck333 Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Southern California Posts: 5,453 Gallery: Speck333 Stats: 181(16)/163(12)/99(0) ~ 5'2" WOE: Semi-Primal Start Date: Atkins restart: Jan. 3, 2010 (7/99 original start)	Starbucks syrups, a success story I was wandering around Vons (in the Safeway family) today picking up ingredients for the EPIC German Chocolate cheesecake I'm making for DH's birthday (story and recipe to come later this week) when I happened to stop by the Starbuck's stand in the store. The very nice young man asked me if I needed anything, and actually I did. I was looking for SF Caramel Davinci's in the store, which they didn't have (and they were out a WalMart, too, the store is in mid-remodel turning into a mini-supercenter as they all are around here), so I asked him if they had SF Caramel syrup. He said they did. I asked if they sell it to the public, he said the did. And he proceeded to ring me up for a HUGE bottle of it for $6! It made my day, and my recipe... and many coffees to come.

09-02-2010, 10:03 AM	#7
dawnyama Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Irmo, SC Posts: 21,305 Gallery: dawnyama Stats: 154/???/115 5'4" WOE: Hhcg/Rwhatever P2 Start Date: 6/1/09	I work at one and just bought the SF Cinnamon Dulce. I love it!! I paid $6.95 for my bottle. I did ask my manager if I could have it though. And when a customer asks for a bottle I take their name/number and ask the manager first. So if you want a bottle, then make sure to ask THE MANAGER!! At my kiosk we will to the public, however we have to make sure we have enough of it to risk it. If we run out of product to sell IN our drinks, then we lose money!!! __________________ Dawn in SC Last edited by dawnyama; 09-02-2010 at 10:05 AM..

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09-02-2010, 02:58 AM	#2
dollkey Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Philippines Posts: 2,937 Gallery: dollkey Stats: restart 06-11/150.2/150.2/108 ht 4'11" WOE: Dukan Attack Phase Start Date: 06/13/11	Sometimes I hate living in a provincial town, probably the only one that Starbucks haven't conquered yet. But I'm happy for your find!

09-02-2010, 08:27 AM	#4
Charski Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Mostly in the kitchen! Posts: 33,863 Gallery: Charski Stats: 174 (WW)/139/150 goal 5'5" 59 years YOUNG! WOE: ATKINS always Start Date: May 2003	The SF cinnamon dolce syrup they have is excellent too, I have a couple bottles of it. Not ALL Starbucks are the same - we have half a dozen around here, I've asked for the syrups in several of them and gotten everything from a totally blank look to a happy "Sure!" but the price has varied as well.

09-02-2010, 09:23 AM	#5
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lisabinil Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: suburbs of Chicago Posts: 18,018 Gallery: lisabinil Stats: 287/Restart 206/177/160 5'6" WOE: Healthy Carb for Optimum Health Start Date: 2/4/10	Liquid sucralose same as DaVincis and Toranis