A woman who took to TikTok to call out a Starbucks barista for what she felt was an inappropriate “secret message” on her coffee cup has found that the internet isn’t quite on her side. Ari Chance shared her experience online, expecting widespread agreement, but instead, viewers offered a mixed bag of reactions, with many actually praising the barista’s bold move.
Leaving a personalized message on a coffee cup has long been a fun tradition for baristas, much like an artist signing their work. Usually, these messages are simple, wishing someone a good day or just making sure your name is spelled right. However, one Canadian Starbucks barista seemingly took this custom a step further, crafting a coded message for Chance that left her declaring she was “never going back” to that particular coffee shop.
