I did something this morning I never do, stopped for breakfast on the way to work.
There is a Starbucks and a Chick-Fil-a right next to each other, and I went for the chicken biscuit.
I was amazed by the drive-thru line for both restaurants, they easily had 15 cars each. Inside both restaurants for empty.
I was in and out well befor I would have been had I stayed in the car.
The funniest part was the Target in the same shopping center also has a Starbucks that is always empty in the morning.
Why the obsession with the drive thru when it doesn't even save time?
Posted by Strider (Member # 1807) on :
comfort.
Posted by AchillesHeel (Member # 11736) on :
Also where you are has an effect, Phoenix is not a pedestrian friendly city and thusly people who have cars are prone to stay in them when possible.
Posted by scholarette (Member # 11540) on :
For me, children. Getting two kids in and out of the car is a massive hassle and I would rather just wait than deal with it. Also, the older one can't run away and make other problems.
Posted by rollainm (Member # 8318) on :
Drive-Thru (warning for language)
Posted by Shanna (Member # 7900) on :
I did drive-thru this morning. But I was coming back from the vet and had my parrot in the car. And it was 35 degrees outside which is obscene for Louisiana.
But yeah, that was the first time I've been in a drive thru in a long time!
Posted by Lyrhawn (Member # 7039) on :
In the Summer I go inside. In the winter I use the drive thru. Comfort is the main reason. Although, if it was really as bad as the OP describes, I'd probably still go in. There's a patience vs. laziness dilemma that tips the scale.
Posted by Flying Fish (Member # 12032) on :
Such institutions cater to my preference to run as many errands as possible without putting on pants.
Posted by Nighthawk (Member # 4176) on :
That really is more than we needed to know, Fish.
Posted by Darth_Mauve (Member # 4709) on :
The real reason McDonalds serves their coffee at scalding temperatures---to cut down on the drive-through flashers.
I go by the 5 car rule. If 5 cars are in line to the ordering speaker--I go inside.
Some places, that number varies. If I have my wife and son--I add cars because it takes them longer to get in and out of the car. If I see a long line in the restaurant--I stick with drive-through.
Posted by Rawrain (Member # 12414) on :
drive-through flashers???
I prefer drive through, being anti-social I chose the drive through for it's lack of interpersonal communication...
Posted by AchillesHeel (Member # 11736) on :
Its not always bad, just ask any guy that has worked nights on drive-thru in a college town. Then the flashers are usually funny or appreciated.
My mother had a bad experiance though some years back, all he was wearing was a t-shirt and his mood was hidden but advertised. People are creepy.
Posted by Samprimary (Member # 8561) on :
drive through coffee is such a blessing when you're as busy during the workday as I am.