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Why are the drinks in Starbucks and similar cafes so expensive?

Asked by jlm11f (12413points) November 12th, 2010

The drinks price is comparable to Subway/Chipotle sandwiches. I get that its a fad, a college student/hipster scene, and what not. But has a legit explanation ever been given for this ridiculousness i.e. paying almost the same for drink as for the meal. Are their ingredients high quality?

A small cup of coffee should NOT be costing $3.25 or whatever the hell it is nowadays.

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