Starbucks Drive-Thru

Thank Goodness for Starbucks Drive-Thru

Tested: 9/1/2005 to 9/25/2005

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Fast food restaurants have it. Car washes have it. Banks too. Now, select Starbucks have it: drive-thru service! This concept to make life a little easier partnered with refreshing beverages and tasty treats for on-the-go lifestyles is truly revolutionary. That’s why it has earned the Mother Proof™ Seal of Approval.

Never again will I have to unload my toddler, wait in line to order my coffee, wait in line to get my coffee, chase my son around, pick up all the things that, luckily, he didn’t break, and then struggle to get back into the car without spilling hot coffee. I love my Starbucks fix but I don’t enjoy performing a juggling act just to get it. Alas, the solution: the drive-thru. No more toddler tantrums while waiting for my chai tea latte with soy, no more hassle. Just blissful caramel macchiatos and toffee nut lattes in my hands in 60 seconds, and I’m on the go again.

Starbucks introduced its first drive-thru location way back in April 1994. Who knew!? I’m just thanking my lucky stars for the one that recently popped up just five minutes from my house. According to Starbucks.com there are currently 48 drive-thru locations in the United States.

Why is this concept worthy of Mother Proof’s Seal of Approval? Because it’s a time-saver. A mom’s time is very valuable and quick to evaporate to taking care of the family, running errands, paying bills, folding laundry, work, play dates and the list goes on. I estimate this little miracle will save me about 13 hours a year. That’s time I can spend on a trip to the spa, a night out with the girls, dinner with my husband or a trip to the zoo with my son.

Starbucks Drive-thru, on behalf of busy moms, women and people with on-the-go lifestyles—we salute you! And thanks for the tasty free samples I enjoy with each drive-thru order. I’ll be back.