Starbucks alternatives in the US? (Other chains, I mean.)

Coffee Bean maybe?

Duncan Donuts, especially in the Northeast

In my city I think there are actually more Scooter’s coffeehouses than there are Starbucks.

try making a cup of joe at home…try cafe bustelo.

Dunkin Donuts is HUGE here in New England. They can be excellent, but also inconsistent as they are franchised.

I prefer Honey Dew Donuts, a much smaller chain here.

Caribou Coffee.

In the Southeast,
Port City Java, originated here in Wilmington NC

7 – Eleven and Wawa!

Seattle’s Best (I once heard Starbuck’s owns them, though),
Java City, and It’s a Grind here in NorCal.

Peet’s is pretty cool.

McDonald’s Newmans Own Coffee

community coffee…

I forgot Peet’s Coffee & Tea.

There is a lot of places like Starbuck’s in Oregon called “The Coffee People.”

Dunkin Donuts is the best

Gloria Jean’s, but their actual coffee is the foulest thing i’ve ever had.
Dunkin Donuts is like their biggest competitor here though i think

Peets!!!!!

Pete’s!!!!!

I don’t personally know @Pete, but maybe he’s on to something. Visiting folks at home for a nice cuppa.

@petethepothead biased, much? ;)

Coffee Beanery or Norma Jean’s.

I would think you’d find some pretty fine herbal tea at Pete’s.

Chronically good, in fact.

Oh, sure. Come on over for a pot of tea ;)

Peet’s
Tully’s

Many smaller ones.

I like Dutch Brothers.

In upstate NY, as well as PA and perhaps a few other states, there is Tim Hortons. It’s a chain that originated from Canada. I love their coffee and bagels, and they also have some good sandwiches and soups if you’re craving that sort of thing.