When you custom-order a premium beverage at Starbucks, you expect the kitchen staff to follow your modifications. But for Oklahoma creator Gabrielle Emerson (@gabrielle.emerson), an extra base order turned into a frustrating standoff after a stubborn barista allegedly decided to police her order.
In a viral TikTok video that has already amassed a massive 2 million views, Emerson asked her audience for a reality check regarding a baffling interaction with a Starbucks drive-thru crew. What she expected to be a sweet, flavorful treat instead left her devastated, according to her.