Grossed Out Now

I just drank a Cappuccino Moolatte from DQ, and I want to hurl.

The drink itself isn't bad - it's kind of sweet and has a nice texture. But the girl at DQ put some shit sprinkles on top. They didn't look particularly appealing, but I thought, "What the heck? I'll try em," and ended up spitting out my drink and dumping the whole thing down the drain. They were piercingly bitter and disturbingly crunchy. Either DQ regularly serves people that crap or it's gone bad. The only alternative is that I was served grossness on purpose (which I hope to God isn't true - only now do I recognize the similarity between the sprinkles and rat droppings).

I labeled this as "coffee", but it really isn't. DQ uses a coffee syrup in their drinks, and when I asked if it actually contained caffeine, the employees gave me blank stares.

I've had time to try the coffee in the Exchange District - mainly from the Fyxx. I'm extremely happy that they don't have "Cafe au Lait" or "Coffee Misto" on their menu, and that they just charge the cost of a regular cup of coffee. Cheap and yummy!

But the lattes there disappoint. I always get espresso that has oxidized. One time I ordered an iced cap on the rocks. I watched the barista, waiting for her to pull the espresso. I don't know how she made the drink (she stood in front of her work area) but I do know that she wasn't making fresh espresso for me. The drink I had tasted rather burnt, but still not too bad.

I got coffee at the Pastry Castle once. It was strong and dark. Pretty cheap, too - $1.50 for a large. Not bad, but it was a little out of my way, and I always find myself waiting for service for a couple of minutes when I arrive there. They need a service bell, stat.

I'm going to wash the taste of that Moolatte out of my mouth...