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Overheard On Twitter
February 15th, 2011 by Lori | Co-EditorWhile browsing through U of T-related Tweets, I noticed a pattern — people were complaining left and right! Their grievances ranged from people talking in the library to not having cell phone service on campus. If I were part of the U of T admin, these would be enough to keep me awake at night.
The next one is not a complaint — just hilarious:
Where would one even find disco pants in 2011? Hmm.
February 15th, 2011 at 9:57 pm
So are the lineups at the Starbucks @ Robarts Library always so long? It literally took me 40 minutes to buy my coffee. (I took the photo from my phone after waiting 20 mins)
I wonder if they could squeeze in another cash register? (and maybe few more locations nearby).
I bet they could open two more locations in the same vicinity and still make a huge profit. Students need their caffeine!
February 15th, 2011 at 10:00 pm
It depends what time it is, though I’m not sure what the pattern is. I don’t think I’ve ever had to line up for 40 mins, probably 20 at the most, although that is still ridiculous.
February 16th, 2011 at 7:34 am
LOL! This is hilarious, Lori!
February 16th, 2011 at 10:30 am
The line ups are starbucks can’t be helped by messaging the corporate office… the one at robarts is a franchise purchased from them, but corporate doesn’t train them/have any thing to do with the actual running of the place. This is why your drinks taste different than at a regular starbucks off campus. Same with the AC.
February 16th, 2011 at 12:39 pm
I literally will walk to the ac Starbucks for coffee if I’m at Robarts. The Robarts Starbucks is way too slow
February 16th, 2011 at 8:16 pm
I’m friends with someone who used to work at that Starbucks. It’s constantly understaffed and if you think you’re frustrated with it, imagine dealing with a line of customers all by yourself. As cashier AND barista. My friend did that once and it wasn’t fun.
February 18th, 2011 at 12:21 pm
Dear BlogUT,
On behalf of Food Services at UTSG, I would like to thank you for bringing this to our attention. This is definitely not acceptable for Food Services on campus, and we are currently working with the provider to solve this issue. We really appreciate your feedback. Please feel free to get in touch with us through Twitter (@UeaToronto), email ([email protected]) or through our feedback form: http://www.food-beverage.utoronto.ca/food/comments/feedback.htm. We would love to hear from you.
Thanks again,
Sarah Khan
Marketing and Communications Coordinator
Food Services, Ancillary Services, University of Toronto