Barista Diaries

Untold stories from behind the counter.

A woman ordered a muffin and a lemonade for her kid. It came out to 7 something and she pulled out a $100 bill out of her purse to pay with. I told her that we don’t accept bills large than $50. Damn, why tf did I say that? She...

Midday on a slow tuesday, so I’m out front by myself. Wannabe gangster looking guy with fake Gucci sunglasses (we’re inside a mall) strolls up alongside his trashy gf. She’s got a purse strewn with fake diamonds all over it. They ask for a tea sample. Sure, no problem. So...

i served this lady a latte and 2 hot chocolates for her 2 kids. she leaves and i move on to the next customer. 30 seconds later she comes back in asking for another hot chocolate, claiming that she spilled her first one. we don’t mind doing that for customers...

A man came in asking for a dirty chai and decaf espresso. I told him the last one wasn’t happening