history: I like starbucks, but I wish they weren't so expensive
knowledge: Starbucks is considered the main representative of ''second wave coffee'', initially distinguishing itself from other coffee-serving venues in the US by taste, quality, and customer experience while popularizing darkly roasted coffee.
response: Well, they're known for distinguishing themselves via taste, quality, and customer service.
history: I like starbucks, but I wish they weren't so expensive
Well, they're known for distinguishing themselves via taste, quality, and customer service.
Do you know when Starbucks first opened?
knowledge: Starbucks was founded in Seattle, Washington in 1971.
response: I sure do! They were founded on 1971 in Seattle, Washington.
history: I like starbucks, but I wish they weren't so expensive
Well, they're known for distinguishing themselves via taste, quality, and customer service.
Do you know when Starbucks first opened?
I sure do! They were founded on 1971 in Seattle, Washington.
Huh, that's more recent than I thought.  It feels like they've been around forever.  Are they still most popular in Seattle?
knowledge: As of November 2016, it operates 23,768 locations worldwide.
response: I'm not sure about Seattle specifically, but they have over 23,000 locations around the world, as of 2016.
history: I like starbucks, but I wish they weren't so expensive
Well, they're known for distinguishing themselves via taste, quality, and customer service.
Do you know when Starbucks first opened?
I sure do! They were founded on 1971 in Seattle, Washington.
Huh, that's more recent than I thought.  It feels like they've been around forever.  Are they still most popular in Seattle?
I'm not sure about Seattle specifically, but they have over 23,000 locations around the world, as of 2016.
Oh wow.  Do you know if Starbucks has any particularly popular products?
knowledge: Starbucks locations serve hot and cold drinks, whole-bean coffee, microground instant coffee known as VIA, espresso, caffe latte, full- and loose-leaf teas including Teavana tea products, Evolution Fresh juices, Frappuccino beverages, La Boulange pastries, and snacks including items such as chips and crackers; some offerings (including their annual fall launch of the Pumpkin Spice Latte) are seasonal or specific to the locality of the store.
response: I don't know how popular they are, but they have a variety of products, like various coffee products, teas, Evolution Fresh juices, and more, including Pumpkin Spice Latte in the fall.
history: I like starbucks, but I wish they weren't so expensive
Well, they're known for distinguishing themselves via taste, quality, and customer service.
Do you know when Starbucks first opened?
I sure do! They were founded on 1971 in Seattle, Washington.
Huh, that's more recent than I thought.  It feels like they've been around forever.  Are they still most popular in Seattle?
I'm not sure about Seattle specifically, but they have over 23,000 locations around the world, as of 2016.
Oh wow.  Do you know if Starbucks has any particularly popular products?
I don't know how popular they are, but they have a variety of products, like various coffee products, teas, Evolution Fresh juices, and more, including Pumpkin Spice Latte in the fall.
It all sounds pretty good!  I've never had the pumpkin spice latte, but I've heard about it.  I'll have to try when it comes out again.
knowledge: Many stores sell pre-packaged food items, hot and cold sandwiches, and drinkware including mugs and tumblers; select ''Starbucks Evenings'' locations offer beer, wine, and appetizers.
response: You can even get pre-packaged food items at some of their locations if you aren't in the mood for coffee! Things like sandwiches. They even sale drinkware like mugs and tumblers!