Starbucks

[Guest adamssa]

Hi~~

When you guys get drinks at Starbucks, do you ever worry that the lid has been cross contaminated, or only if it's made by the same person working the register? I'm just trying to figure out how cautious I have to be, if I need to pay attention to it, or if it's usually ok. I've never gotten sick there yet, but recently I've been having lots of problems with cross contaminition so no more risks. I'm hoping I'll still be able to go there, big fan of the soy lattes.

sigh. I used to even eat meat that had touched bread but no more.

thanks

Sara

[hez]

For some reason I have choosen not to worry about this. Usually the person taking the order, getting gluten filled treats and taking your money is different from the person making the drink. I go to Starbucks about 4 times a week and have not had any trouble (knock on wood).

I think that you need to find what your comfort level is. None of us live in a bubble but where each persons comfort level is different. I probably take risks others would not and choose not to take some that others readily take on.

Hez

[Guest adamssa]

thanks.

i was thinking that sounded logical, but sometimes i just need outside input. i don't know anyone offline w/celiac or gluten intolerance and the family already thinks i'm way over cautious, so it gets hard to know what is a risk and what isn't. (still new to this)

going to have a latte tomorrw

Sara

[CarlaB]

I have asked for a fresh lid one time. The same person who took the pastry out and took our money, got my cup of coffee, which is normal for a cup of coffee. I went over to the person making the lattes and asked for a clean lid.

I usually don't worry about it, and I always order inside. It's a matter of principle, if I'm paying that much for coffee, someone is going to smile and be nice!!

[Guest Norah022]

What exactly can we have at Starbucks? I used to go there regularly for their Caramel Frappes but stopped as I assumed they would have gluten in them.

[SueC]

Go ahead and indulge Caramel Fraps are gluten-free. However you do need to be careful. Some Starbucks make a brownie or cookie mixed drink. Always ask and if they do ask for a clean mixer.

[jkmunchkin]

I've never gotten sick but I actually take a little glance at the lid at both Starbucks and Dunkin Dounuts whenever I get tea. You're not crazy for thinking about the possibility; I do too.