I just figured that there must be some standard in place to make it easy for the partners put in just the right amount. BUT, this is assuming you add all the nuts, berries, and sugar to the Starbucks' oatmeal. I like the McDonald's one better because I liked their maple flavor. The 1992 Starbucks Corporation Annual Report: The first report online with letter to Shareholders from Howard, Better Espresso Machines Coming to Starbucks Stores. About 4,500 Starbucks stores in the U.S. are getting the “Hearty Blueberry” toppings. Reviews. Have you ever had CFA's oatmeal? Time limit is exhausted. However, if we’re looking at percentage of customers buying oatmeal, I’m up about 4% than before. I picked it up at the Pine Street Starbucks, which is across the street from the Westlake bus tunnel entrance. I don’t recall exactly, but if a customer chooses the “Hearty Blueberry” combination of toppings, he or she will pay about a $1.00 more than what was paid before when buying the older version of the oatmeal. In fact, I gave you the Starbucks Banana Bread recipe a while go. I had a moment of realizing that the current version would taste a little better with a sprinkle of salt. As I was about to say and now it is considerably much COLDER after waiting and could she just heat it up, she took it from me and threw it in the sink, and made up a new one with less water (which she obviously did not let get to a steaming temperature as the new oatmeal was just a little warm). I use whole milk, but any percentage will be fine. It’s just not tasty, and the employees do not seem to know hot to prepare it properly half the time. But due to the food inventory push in recent months, you might see the flavors below at some grocers now. Starbucks: oatmeal Savey - See 87 traveler reviews, 7 candid photos, and great deals for West Palm Beach, FL, at Tripadvisor. Toppings were good. Starbucks - Oatmeal raisin cookies Jan 11, 2020 @ Pissed Consumer Melody, I have actually purchased the new oatmeal more than once and let it steep more than the suggested time and it still tends to be soupy. If you don’t recall what the old version of the oatmeal looked like, here’s a photo of it: Since I did not pay for my two bowls of oatmeal, I think I have to make a required FTC disclosure. I would think that if the oatmeal is bad and not any better than the old oatmeal, SB will have a problem promoting it. NO sodium! I would trade all of the new toppings in for the “classic” oatmeal they served before. Give me my brown sugar, and I’m happy. Quaker amazon.com. I was just about to say exactly what you wrote last nite…but I decided to “hold back’. Secondly – and now actually back to the topic of oatmeal – I am baffled. It’s similar to voting: when I hear someone complaining about some issue (political) I sometimes ask them: did you vote? Starbucks has surpassed the taste of Ghirardelli, in my opinion. The refill policy at Starbucks: Refills are regardless of original beverage purchased. And, Starbucks is driving trial of it with promos, and lots of people are trying it. Reviews. am out the door but would like to elaborate later! The Starbucks oatmeal latte combines two morning staples—oatmeal and coffee—and smashes them together in one bowl. Truly interesting about the labeling (or, non-labeling) …saying these are ‘steel cut and rolled oats’ could mean +/- any amount of ‘rolled oats’. The other thing is to consider the scale of Starbucks. How misleading, since I ordered based on the size of the container. The oatmeal introduced in 2008 (and up until this change starting January 3rd) was made from rolled oats, and customers could have toppings which included brown sugar, dried fruit mix, and a nut medley (mostly almonds). I’m a very early riser who doesn’t like having to deal with tedium until after I’ve had my coffee and oatmeal and have finished the morning paper. Rebecca thanks for the breakdown of sales of the oatmeal. Even half the packet of fruit improved the mostly bland base flavor of the plain oatmeal immensely giving it texture and sweetness. I think Keith makes a valid point. var notice = document.getElementById("cptch_time_limit_notice_34"); And my understanding is that Canada is not getting the new “Hearty Blueberry” topping at all. Well, I gave the new oatmeal a shot for a week, but just can’t do it! 25 Nov. I thought the blueberries were amazing. I’m also not a fan of the taste, I’m not great at describing tastes, but “papery” comes to mind So, I bring my own now, and the store puts hot water in it for me. I used to get oatmeal on my break also, but 5 minutes out of my 15 waiting for it to steep? I decided not to write about the Veranda Blend coffee since that blend doesn’t do much for me. And I love the blueberries, and the many options that opens up! I googled and found this thread, after becoming annoyed for the umpteenth time at how gross and bland the new oatmeal is compared to the old version. Your email address will not be published. reviews (2) 100%. That’s a nice deal but it also means, to me, Sbux is realizing the problems that are happening with the oatmeal. To each his own, but thank you for giving it a try , @Sara D – While I’m sure there is truth to your “health alternative” and “we love your customers and want to keep them healthy” answer, I also know that Starbucks is a business, interested in making money. The few oatmeal customers I had loved the 3 minute time – their steeping was done the same time their drink was – they could take a few seconds to check the consistency, grab a couple of bites, take a couple sips, and be on their way. I have already tried the new oatmeal, and I am definitely excited to write about it: I genuinely like oatmeal. Today I asked to look at the bag that the oatmeal comes in. What I know: I personally love the oatmeal and have now ordered it many many times. Those of us who are “vocal” are almost always a ‘minority’ but isn’t that what counts? Starbucks is giving their oatmeal a major overhaul! Just a guess. And if my memory is correct, many customers that liked the pulled items have been upset. The introduction of steel-cut oats is wonderful. Starbucks review from Mississauga, Ontario with 7 Comments: discontinued again. Rather I think people are quite civil and concrete in their remarks. Choosing … starbucks.com Continuing my Starbucks gift card food menu tour, I took on one of their simpler menu items: Perfect Oatmeal. The nutrition info (see below) for the plain oatmeal is solid, but what happens when you add the fruit? You make an excellent point. With very few exceptions, I have consumed oatmeal for breakfast on most week days for quite some time. I also do not like the soupy quality or the blandness of Starbucks oatmeal. Certainly, you would think in their taste kitchens they have sampled and tasted different oatmeals before launching it to the public. if ( notice ) Whenever we launch something new, my DM always asks me “Well, hey – what do they say on that Starbucks blog you read?” He’s not much of an internet/blogreader type of person, but we’ve gotten enough info/insight etc. When I pack cereal I buy a non-fat milk from Starbucks (or wherever) and pour the cereal right into the cup. @DadC….as usual, thanks for your comments. It seems like the better choice, nutritionally, would be the nut medley. I tried the oatmeal two days ago under the $2 promotion. “Steel cut” means nothing nutritionally, but it is more chewy. (function( timeout ) { I guess the other issue would be the stores (a large number of them) that don’t have the new toppings. Denise can totally agree with you and was thinking the same thing this morning as I ordered the new oatmeal with the promotion. I ordered mine with the dried fruit option; although I do not believe they limit you to just one selection as the woman taking my order assumed I wanted “the works.” I was immediately suspicious that adding anything to the self proclaimed “Perfect Oatmeal” may make it less than perfect so I did some research before proceeding. })(120000); I’m sorry to say that I still have not tried the new oatmeal yet. My suggestion is to try both and see which one you like better. I’m not a huge fan of agave syrup. When Stabrucks launched new Frappuccinos, they never went back to the old recipe despite complaints. display: none !important; When I pack oatmeal I make hot water with the coffee maker and mix it with oatmeal packets. The result is a delicious, nutritious, and most of all, efficient way to consume coffee, oats, and milk at the same time. So here’s what the oatmeal itself will look like: What’s new is that customers can now choose from two different toppings, each with a different combinations of good foods. The bottom line and simple supply and demand will again win out in this situation. Blend oats, flour raisins, cranberries, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; set aside. First thing I want to get out in the open is that buying oatmeal from anywhere but the grocery store makes practically no sense—you can very easily get one or more entire boxes of the stuff for the same price as one serving from a restaurant. Rebecca, you said it right – every ‘one comment’ is important, but not that it will alter the course of Starbucks’ business. Essentially, I went to the Starbucks headquarters and two nice PR staff members escorted me to a room that was set up with two bowls of oatmeal. Beat butter and sugars until light and fluffy. I’ve been trying to like this new oatmeal for the last 2 months because the Starbucks oatmeal had become a part of my daily routine when I get to work. How can SB justify this? @purple – I’m selling about 10% less oatmeal than I was before. The skies are gray here, and when the sun comes out, the temperature drops precipitously. I told the cashier I wanted to try all the oatmeal options, and we had a really confusing conversation that made me wish it weren't at least … I went through the drive-thru and ordered a Chai frappuccino and an oatmeal. Preheat oven to 350°F. I watched the girl make it once. FAQs for making Starbucks oatmeal . All of this was courtesy of Starbucks. It gets worse. @Rebecca – All I can say is thank you for the great comment. Since the oatmeal has just come out, perhaps after 6 months SB might review its sales of the new oatmeal and decide what to do? Starbucks Oatmeal Raisin Cookies review: No more oatmeal raisin cookies; why not?!? This serving of oatmeal cost $2.45 at my local Starbucks; you will find similar prices across the board from quick service restaurants so this doesn’t affect the rating. reviews (2) 100%. I realize that I mentioned this before, but I think it is awesome that one can buy the blueberries separately! All critical reviews › Love2Read. starbucks oat bars . Sales may recover a bit if Starbucks does not offer an alternative, but some oatmeal regulars will find their own alternatives. The taste was also not very good. (Though, I have indeed seen ways that this blog has influenced Starbucks). Starbucks: On the way to Universal coffee and oatmeal - See 235 traveler reviews, 31 candid photos, and great deals for Orlando, FL, at Tripadvisor. I’m still bewildered that oatmeal is the hottest topic that I’ve had in months! No, they haven’t gone back. Continuing my Starbucks gift card food menu tour, I took on one of their simpler menu items: Perfect Oatmeal. I agree with the previous comment that it is very soupy. Perfect Oatmeal features hot oatmeal with your choice of brown sugar, dried fruits, and nuts for $2.49 at my local Starbucks. For every comment on this site, and many others like it, 99% are lurkers, and there is always the silent majority that say nothing in the stores. I would be curious as to the specific numbers re how it is being received. And nobody knows how much water to use. No thanks. I wasn't actually offered a choice the guy behind the counter just handed me a bag with a lidded cup of hot oatmeal and a bag of each topping. Starbucks Orange Oatmeal Flat Scones Starbucks Coffee Cake Recommend. Plus, we love that Envirokidz donates part of each sale to animal conservation. As a result, I consider myself to be somewhat of an oatmeal aficionado, does Starbucks live up to my expectations? I am at Starbucks 6 to 7 days each week and there only a few sweets that I like on their menu; which one favorite is the OATMEAL RAISIN COOKIES. Dad Cooks your figures are also interesting and I agree that it is difficult to justify paying more for a product if it is not of a high quality. What do I predict? Hearty Blueberry Oatmeal. Although Starbucks is best known for its beverages, the coffee chain also offers several types of foods as well. For instant oatmeal Starbucks Perfect Oatmeal is quite good. The oatmeal is at least twice as popular at my store now, but maybe it’s because of the weather were having right now in the Northeast. We’ve had very few complaints in store. I haven’t tried the blueberries in a smoothie yet – been meaning to do that! The new topping combination is the “Hearty Blueberry,” and comes with a package of blueberries, a fruit and nut medley (dried figs, cranberries, pepitas, and almonds), and a package of agave syrup. Timing doesn’t work well for me either if I don’t get in line right away. I realize the big difference here is that Sbux is, essentially, a business and out to make money. I found this recipe to be too sweet - what … I have been meaning to time that but maybe it’s five to ten minutes from Starbucks to desk. I think it might be harder for customers to have excitement about the new oatmeal when they don’t get to enjoy the blueberries. One part of what you said relating to complaints in the store: Just generally speaking, most people don’t like to complain in a store, and it’s easier to say something in an online space than Face to Face. A whole different ballgame. Menu / Hot Breakfast / Classic Oatmeal Classic Oatmeal A blend of rolled and steel-cut oats with dried fruit, a nut medley and brown sugar as optional toppings. The Starbucks website claims they offer "steel-cut oatmeal with old-fashioned rolled oats and classic toppings", in four flavors: Brown Sugar; Nut Medley; Dried Fruit; and Hearty Blueberry, which includes agave nectar and a nut-and-seed blend along with the berries. To me that would make sense! At least I’m saving money, but I do miss the old oatmeal! Starbucks is giving their oatmeal a major overhaul! It was horrible! It's the Macadamia Oat Cookie, and it contains oatmeal, macadamia nuts, almonds, coconut, and dried cranberries. Asking customers to pay more for a poorer quality product, the oatmeal, is not the same as making them pay for the same quality add on. Veggie lovers, rejoice! Calories: 420Fat: 18 gramsSaturated … The Starbucks website claims they offer "steel-cut oatmeal with old-fashioned rolled oats and classic toppings", in four flavors: Brown Sugar; Nut Medley; Dried Fruit; and Hearty Blueberry, which includes agave nectar and a nut-and-seed blend along with the berries. Agave syrup is a lower calorie option than the traditional brown sugar option. I am at Starbucks 6 to 7 days each week and there only a few sweets that I like on their menu; which one favorite is the OATMEAL RAISIN COOKIES. As you may have read, oatmeal isn’t healthy by default at fast food restaurants. Officially, Starbucks Non-Dairy Creamers are launching in August. Go to McDs even. The partner asked me if I wanted the old classic oatmeal. Agave syrup is a natural sweetener with a low glycemic index, making it a favorable alternative to brown sugar. When you do find them and try them, be sure to leave your unbiased rating and review below! ); First, not only does it remain soupy after 5 minutes, but it does not taste good at all. "Let it stand for five minutes" is the answer to solve everything. Hot water pour directly over a measly amount of steel-cut oats. My husband and I were happy to chow down on the new cookies last night, although given the … I, too, find the new product bland and usually disgustingly soupy — even when I let it steep so long that it ends up cold. Melody I enjoy reading your comments re the oatmeal discussion. Reviewed in the United States on August 28, 2012. Starbucks gets it right by having just one ingredient. Starbucks Oatmeal Review. It’s January. This new oatmeal requires a level of retail quality control that Starbucks seems to have trouble assuring without constant customer prompting. It is extremely bland. Since the “new” oatmeal this quantity has steadily decreased and is now 12 or less. Starting January 3rd, the new Perfect Oatmeal will be a blend of rolled oats and steel-cut oats. The original Starbucks oatmeal was a lovely treat I’d have 1-2x a week on the way to work, and I miss it greatly. I am behind the times. You can see the difference in the oat themselves. Starbucks has introduced a new vegan treat. Anyway, thanks @purple1, for saying what I was thinking and wanted to write but didn’t. I snacked on them during my tasting and I like the idea of being able to buy what essentially is a snack pack of blueberries: The other oatmeal option is the “Classic Oatmeal,” which comes with brown sugar, a nut medley, and a packet of mixed dried fruit. One of the two PR people had a wonderful Stella and Dot scarf, and if she’d brought in a Stella and Dot catalog, I might have been ordering jewelry/accessories as I ate. Quaker Oats is one of the most popular oatmeal brands out there, and for good reason. Because I have the "time" and I prefer cooked oatmeal … – both good and bad.  +  Starbucks oatmeal comes with a mix of whole grain rolled oats and whole grain steel cut oats, fresh blueberries, a nut and seed medley, and agave syrup. 9 Time limit is exhausted. I mean, it is fair to say that you probably have lots of oat milk lattes available at cafes that are not Starbucks and that at this point you can waltz into any Starbucks and request that your latte be made with oat milk instead of cow milk, but hey. I also predict that WHEN the new oatmeal doesn’t meet sales expectations, Starbucks will discontinue it and bring back the old oatmeal. What I don’t welcome while still in a sleepy haze is having to instruct baristas on the best ways to fix the new oatmeal (e.g., please run water until it steams and then fill only to that tiny mark somewhare on the inside of the cup). There will be some U.S. stores that will only get the “Classic” toppings, as those stores are in the more remote markets. http://www.starbucksmelody.com/buy-me-a-cup-of-coffee/. One of the few vegetarian-friendly … 3/4. I consider 240 calories and little to no sugar as a legitimate breakfast. The new oatmeal launches tomorrow in Starbucks stores. It’s nice to know that, in a bind, I can grab some oatmeal from Starbucks and have the opportunity to not turn it in to a Sausage McMuffin. I have already tried the new oatmeal, and I am definitely excited to write about it:  I genuinely like oatmeal. Over the past few weeks,.. @Keith – I have to admit, I am somewhat baffled by it. A warm, hearty blend of rolled and whole-grain steel-cut oats, topped with blueberries and a yummy medley of fruit, seeds and nuts, then finished with a touch of agave syrup for extra sweetness. I like steel cut oatmeal better than regular oatmeal, but not this one. The oatmeal is 100% whole grain and comes plain with three topping choices: brown sugar, dried fruit, or nut medley. Top critical review. At first, I thought it was because I wasn’t steeping it long enough…… So, I steeped for at least 5 minutes… didn’t help. (noticed awhile ago). But just generally speaking, I really dislike the dismissive phrase ‘vocal minority’ because the implication is that that voice doesn’t deserve to be heard – never true. The nut-sunflower seed combo does not do it for me, although I like the blueberries. Oats provide fiber and the oatmeal can be transformed into an even tastier breakfast with the addition … @Drew it’s always a change when we move towards a healthy alternative to processed foods. Starbucks first introduced the Perfect Oatmeal into their food lineup September 3, 2008. McDonald’s oatmeal ranges from pretty bad to awful depending on the options at the register. After my earlier comment on this subject, I took some advice found in earlier posts and now always ask the barista to make sure the water is run until it is steaming hot and then fill the cup only to the notch on the inside seam. The brown sugar topping boosts the calories by 50 and the sugar by 13g but really only provides a taste benefit. Over the past few weeks, the various store locations that stop at throughout the week starting not to receive their daily shipment of the oatmeal raisin cookies and they did not know why. Please reload the CAPTCHA. A lesson in customer service: Pan Pacific Hotel, Seattle. Keith I think people will like the new oatmeal or not like it.

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