You can forgo the age-old practice of paying with a barcode on your phone and simply order your customized frap and pay before you get there, using the app's map to find the nearest location. It will then tell you how long you'll have before it's time to pick up your order.
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Courtesy Starbucks
Starbucks announced today the roll-out of its popular Mobile Order and Pay feature on its iOS and Android app to 7,400 stores across the U.S.
Starbucks began testing the program last year at stores in Portland, Oregon, and expanded it to 3,400 more stores in select states over the summer.
Now it's available across the U.S. and will be in select company-owned stores in the UK and Canada by the end of October.
It's the fastest technology roll-out Starbucks has ever done, Adam Brotman, the company's chief digital officer, said in a statement. It is "indicative of the strength of our digital ecosystem, how well it has been received by both our customers and store partners and the impact we think it can have on the future of retail.”
A spokesperson for Starbucks told The Huffington Post that the company has plans to test a delivery program in New York's Empire State Building, called Green Apron Delivery, specifically designed for high-rise buildings.
Right now though, the spokesperson said, "we’re focused on making our U.S. Mobile Order and Pay rollout in over 7,400 company-owned stores an exceptional experience for our customers... We already have thousands of drink customization options available but we’ll continue to refine those options and longer term, look at expanding to our licensed stores."
If only they could serve it through our phones.
Also on HuffPost:
Starbucks Holiday Drinks In Order Of Hype
Toffee Nut Latte(01 of08)
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The rich, buttery flavour of sweet toffee is combined with the warmth of toasted nuts and blended with our smooth espresso and velvety steamed milk; topped with whipped cream and Toffee Nut Sprinkles.
Haven't heard of this holiday drink? That's because this one's only on the menu in the UK, Ireland and the Philippines. (Note the extra "u" in "flavour.") (credit:<a href="http://www.starbucks.co.uk/menu/beverage-list/espresso-beverages/toffee-nut-latte" target="_blank" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Starbucks" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="560161a1e4b0fde8b0cfb7cd" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.starbucks.co.uk/menu/beverage-list/espresso-beverages/toffee-nut-latte" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="15" data-vars-position-in-unit="24">Starbucks</a>)
Chestnut Praline Latte(02 of08)
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Espresso, steamed milk, and flavors of caramelized chestnuts and spices. Topped with whipped cream and spiced praline crumbs.
This is the first holiday season that the Chestnut Praline Latte will be available nationwide. Who's excited? No one. (credit:<a href="http://www.starbucks.com/menu/drinks/espresso/chestnut-praline-latte" target="_blank" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Starbucks" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="560161a1e4b0fde8b0cfb7cd" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.starbucks.com/menu/drinks/espresso/chestnut-praline-latte" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="14" data-vars-position-in-unit="23">Starbucks</a>)
Peppermint Mocha(03 of08)
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Espresso, steamed milk, mocha sauce and peppermint flavored syrup. Topped with sweetened whipped cream and dark chocolate curls.
This drink is good, so it's no wonder people get excited about it year after year. What's not to love about chocolate and mint together, in one caffeinated beverage? This is a holiday drink behind which we can all stand. The fact that it's not too controversial, however, makes it low on the hype totem pole, of course. (credit:<a href="http://www.starbucks.com/menu/drinks/espresso/peppermint-mocha" target="_blank" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Starbucks" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="560161a1e4b0fde8b0cfb7cd" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.starbucks.com/menu/drinks/espresso/peppermint-mocha" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="13" data-vars-position-in-unit="22">Starbucks</a>)
Gingerbread Latte(04 of08)
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Espresso with steamed milk and gingerbread flavored syrup. Topped with spice-infused whipped cream and real molasses drizzle.
Gingerbread is one of those holiday foods that people either love or hate. Every year people seem to fall for it in this latte -- presumably because gingerbread can never be dry when it's in drink form. (credit:<a href="http://www.starbucks.com/menu/drinks/espresso/gingerbread-latte" target="_blank" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Starbucks" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="560161a1e4b0fde8b0cfb7cd" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.starbucks.com/menu/drinks/espresso/gingerbread-latte" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="11" data-vars-position-in-unit="20">Starbucks</a>)
Christmas Cookie Latte(05 of08)
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Reminiscent of the tradition of home-baked Christmas goodies. It's a buttery, creamy latte handcrafted with a smooth shortbread cookie flavoured sauce, our bold espresso and freshly steamed milk. We then finish it off with a crown of whipped cream, shortbread cookie drizzle and butter cookie crumbles.
Damn -- this drink would have caused a huge stir were it not confined to Australia and the Philippines. The name alone would probably bring America to its knees, but the description, namely the "shortbread cookie drizzle and butter cookie crumbles," would surely light up Americans' holiday fire. It has America written all over it, so why do Australians get the Christmas Cookie Latte before us? They don't even like Starbucks! (credit:<a href="http://www.starbucks.com.au/menu/108/christmas-cookie-latte" target="_blank" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Starbucks" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="560161a1e4b0fde8b0cfb7cd" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.starbucks.com.au/menu/108/christmas-cookie-latte" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="9" data-vars-position-in-unit="18">Starbucks</a>)
Caramel Brulée Latte(06 of08)
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Espresso with steamed milk and caramel brulée flavored sauce. Topped with sweetened whipped cream and caramel brulée topping.
This holiday drink is just a dessert disguised in a coffee cup. Sure you could say that about all of the Starbucks holiday drinks, but this one... ok fine. They're all desserts. People go pretty crazy for this one -- we're just not sure why you wouldn't rather have a REAL creme brulée with a cup of coffee on the side. (credit:<a href="http://www.starbucks.com/menu/drinks/espresso/caramel-brul%C3%A9e-latte" target="_blank" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Starbucks" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="560161a1e4b0fde8b0cfb7cd" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.starbucks.com/menu/drinks/espresso/caramel-brul%C3%A9e-latte" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="6" data-vars-position-in-unit="15">Starbucks</a>)
Eggnog Latte(07 of08)
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Espresso with steamed eggnog and milk, topped with ground nutmeg.
The country freaked out when Starbucks tried to yank its Eggnog Latte from its national menu this year. It caused such outrage that Starbucks apologized, admitted its mistake and now Americans everywhere can now enjoy this apparently beloved beverage. (credit:<a href="http://www.starbucks.com/menu/drinks/espresso/eggnog-latte" target="_blank" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Starbucks" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="560161a1e4b0fde8b0cfb7cd" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.starbucks.com/menu/drinks/espresso/eggnog-latte" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="5" data-vars-position-in-unit="14">Starbucks</a>)
Pumpkin Spice Latte(08 of08)
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Cinnamon, nutmeg, clove, and real pumpkin pie spices atop whipped cream.
No other holiday drink even holds a candle to the Pumpkin Spice Latte in terms of hype. It even has its own Twitter account. We know it's not technically a "holiday" drink according to Starbucks, but it's THE seasonal beverage that kicks the whole holiday season into gear (in August, yes, we know). So we're counting it, as number one. (credit:<a href="http://www.starbucks.com/menu/drinks/espresso/pumpkin-spice-latte?foodZone=9999" target="_blank" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Starbucks" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="560161a1e4b0fde8b0cfb7cd" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.starbucks.com/menu/drinks/espresso/pumpkin-spice-latte?foodZone=9999" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="3" data-vars-position-in-unit="12">Starbucks</a>)
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