When new food places are coming in near you it’s hard to decide which one you’d rather dine at, especially when it’s two very popular ones like Chipotle and Starbucks. Students at Oakdale are ecstatic hearing about what could be coming in the shopping center right by the school. Starbucks and Chipotle are bringing students the most excitement. They are in a debate about which one they are more excited for. “Chipotle after practice sounds so good,” sophomore Sam Vergdrager voiced.
Starbucks constantly changing their menu with the season adds an extra component that Chipotle doesn’t have; variety. People won’t get tired of having it everyday because they always have the option to try something new. When Vergdrager was questioned about if she would get tired of Chipotle she said, “Eventually yes, but I don’t have it often enough to get tired of it. If it was near the school students would go more often than usual which may cause them to get tired of Chipotle.
“I don’t think I would get tired of Starbucks because there is so much you can order,” Sophomore Samantha Makwara claims, regarding the topic of if she would get tired of either of the restaurants. They have a new meat come in every once and a while.
Many students go out of the way to school and do a detour to the closest Starbucks they can find, having to leave early and get it. With the new Starbucks coming in they wouldn’t have to make those detours so they can get their coffee right before they come to school. Some say that they don’t have time for it in the morning, so it wouldn’t be helpful to them. “I don’t have time to get to Starbucks in the morning,” Vergdrager explained. For many students, this is the reason they are choosing Chipotle over Starbucks.
Students love that Starbucks has way more than just caffeinated drinks to help you wake up in the morning. They have other types of drinks and food that is good throughout the day. Starbuck also offers great WiFi to the customers, as well as a calm environment which is a great place to study.“Yes, I would study there before practice if it’s a calm environment, because McDonald’s is so hectic,” Sophomore Maya Dimonte expresses. ” So, if it was chill, I would definitely study there.”
Even Vergdrager, an avid lover of Chipotle, believes there are downsides. “During Summer, I’d have more time to get Starbucks, and I like their refreshers,” she shared. This proves that Starbucks has an upper hand because it is constantly changing their menu and coming out with new exciting things.
Even though people love Chipotle, The menu does not change seasonally but Starbucks, menu changes seasonally, so there’s always something good year round. This is why Starbucks is better for near the school, as it has more variety and it is good for anytime in the day. It’s not something you can only have for lunch or dinner. You could have it for all three meals or a snack.
