As for CR, I guess it's good to know where to get the best coffee at interstate exits, but the Post article really misses the boat with its recs. No Cafe Grumpy, 9th St. Espresso, or Gimme! Coffee???

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Tim Hortons (now available in the US, too) would win, hands down!

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As far as quality, Cafe Grumpy takes the cake. The Clover really is that good, and then some -- decent beans taste great and great beans become stunning. First time I've actually been able to taste the flavors that the coffee geeks talk about.

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Doesn't McDonald's use Seattle's Best for their coffee which is owned by Starbuck's?

I really think there was a some cash being spent to fix the outcome. I have tried McD's coffee and it is horrid. At 11am it tasted old, so no thanks.

Making coffee at home is great with practice, and can save you a lot of cash!

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To #2 , Kersplat,,,, Yea Right

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BP Connect gas stations have "The Wild Bean" coffee-ITS THE BEST. If anyone out there has tried this coffee I'd like to hear from you.

Kay from Georgia

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It's terrible.

NO THANKS

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Cold Drip, Community Coffee at home for me. Better than anything you can buy.

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Barnie's Coffee is by far the best, with 40 different kinds of coffee beans to choose from!

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McDonald's does have a decent cup of coffee now, I think it is a fairly recent development though. Starbucks coffee tastes just awful - way over priced and overrated. We grind and brew HEB brand coffees at home and are much happier with that option - with a timer on the coffee make there really isn't a reason not to.

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I think the new McDonald's coffee they've come out with recently, is very good, at least the decaf, which is what I drink. Decaf at Starbucks is TERRIBLE! And they usually only brew one decaf coffee, the awful one. Tim Horton's decaf is excellent too, except I don't like their "no refill" rule, when everyone else on the planet lets you have a refill. But my best cup of coffee? The one in my hand right now that I brewed myself!

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Green Mountain coffee....best ever

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I agree that McDonalds coffee is number one..If you want to keep awake during the morning this coffee will do the job.. This coffee is very strong tasting but after you let it cool down its not bad taste very smooth...I hope its not major brand coffee provides McDonalds coffee?

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Seattle's Best, which McDonalds uses here in the Great North Wet, is tied with Starbuck's for the WORST coffee.

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Been drinking coffee for over 50 years. Until very recently, most americans preferred what can only be described as swill. Starbucks is to be credited for introducing a darker, full-bodied roast to the country of a kind typically found in Europe. Previous to Starbucks, the only place one could regularly find a rich, full-bodied coffee was in New Orleans and Louisiana. Judging by the negative comments directed at Starbucks, most Americans still prefer the taste of swill when it comes to coffee. You can't find a better value than Starbucks when it comes to premium roast in this country.

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In November of 2005, McDonald’s announced that it will be serving Fair Trade Certified™ coffee in 658 of its restaurants in New England and Albany, NY. Starting Nov. 1, participating locations switched 100 percent of their coffee products over to Fair Trade Certified™ organic coffee from Newman’s Own Organics, roasted by Green Mountain Coffee Roasters.

“McDonald’s commitment to fair trade is an important step,” said Seth Petchers, coffee program manager for Oxfam America. “This is a sign that the fair trade market is growing in strength and numbers. Other retailers and coffee companies should see this as a wake-up call and follow their lead.” He added, “We are excited about this regional launch, and we hope to see it spread across the country.”

The market for Fair Trade Certified™ coffee has grown by an average of over 70% each year since 1999. Fair trade coffee is available from over 400 coffee companies at 20,000 retail locations across the country—a sign that consumers are making their voices heard.

“Fair trade provides significant benefits to coffee farmers, including enough income to invest in their harvest and in quality improvements,” said Lorenzo Castillo, head of the Junta Nacional del Café, an organization representing small coffee farmers in Peru. Fluctuations in the price of coffee jeopardize small-scale coffee farmers’ businesses. Fair trade, by providing a stable price, helps to mitigate the impact of the coffee crisis, which many farmers continue to suffer through. Castillo continued, “It’s great that McDonald’s has recognized that to secure the highest quality coffee they need to pay farmers a fair price.”

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McDonald's has improved their coffee, so for all those who haven't tried it recently, don't be afraid. It's not the same sludge they used to serve. They are now serving Green Mountain Coffee from Vermont. They've attached Paul Newman's brand to it to boost recognition for all those people who kept asking which state Vermont is in.

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What it comes down to is it's what you're use to...if you drink arabica beans (highest quality beans), Folgers and Maxwell House aren't going to cut it for you.
As for Arabica bean drinkers, it depends on taste, what kind of roast you like, etc. I prefer Columbian coffee, but have a hard time drinking a dark roast. There are some vendors who's roasts I don't like. But I definitely like Gloria Jeans Condesa Costa Rica roast, Starbucks Mexican Shade Grown and Columbian roasts, and Caribou (sp?) Coffee Espresso lattes (as I have not tried Caribou coffee at home).
I sort of drink coffee like wine, if it doesn't taste good, I'd rather not drink it...so McDonalds and Dunkin donuts I have tried, but can honestly say did not find myself ever craving another cup. People who drink coffee for the fix with taste a second priority...again, if your goal is to get a buzz cheaply, you can drink "okay" wine and be completely satisfied, and think everyone who spends more than $6 on a bottle of wine is crazy, but if you drink wine to appreciate it, it's a lot harder to drink the $5 bottle of wine because you expect more from it than just the buzz. I think it comes down to what you want and expect from your coffee.

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We order our coffee from Gevalia - they have several great varieties to choose from, and we have never had a bitter or bland cup of coffee. We grind our beans each time we make coffe, ensuring we get the freshest flavor, and keep the unused beans in an airtight container in a cool storage area. It's worth it!

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I just dont know why America has in general a BAD
Coffee all around. I go to Europe a lot, mostly
Germany and their Coffee is pure Heaven. I bring it back with me at all times, Now my neighbours have tasted it and bugg me all the time oh please bring me some grinds from there. sorry i opend my mouth
about it. Why is America always behind the A Ball
with mostly everything except material stuff and
criminal's. give me better coffee and bread its the pitts overhere.

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