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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Business
Jim Manzon

Starbucks Faces Customer Backlash Over New Small Table Design and Reduced Cafe Seating Footprints

Starbucks' 'third place' vision fades as stores focus on quick service and drive-thru, leaving some feeling it's no longer the communal space it once was. (Credit: be4u4get/Reddit)

A viral Reddit post showing Starbucks tabletops so small they can 'barely hold a couple drinks' has reignited customer frustration with the coffee chain's redesigned store interiors and raised fresh questions about whether the company still wants people to stay.

The post, shared on the r/mildlyinfuriating subreddit, drew thousands of upvotes and comments from customers venting about furniture that appears built to discourage lingering. 'They really don't want you staying long,' one user wrote. Another added, 'Starbucks used to be comfortable and even a little cozy man...'

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