Will You Buy Starbucks' New Reusable Cups?

The coffee company will start offering the $1 cups Thursday.

Starting Thursday, Starbucks will be offering a more eco-friendly way to enjoy their coffee According to the Detroit Free Press, the coffee giant will begin selling reusable cups on Jan. 3 in an attempt to reduce the waste created by customers purchasing millions of beverages every day—and throwing their cups away. The cups will retail for $1 and fill up to a grande size of a cup of joe. Each refill in a reusable cup—be it one of the new tumblers or another Starbucks mug—earns the user a dime off their purchase. The cups have already debuted on the west coast, but will hit all Starbucks locations in the U.S. and Canada—including Clinton Township's store in The Mall at Partridge Creek—on Thursday. "We see real excitement about these cups," …

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The 12 Days of Christmas Countdown: Day 1 (Taking Some Me-Time)

We're counting down the days and double checking our list of chores pre-Christmas. Follow along and add your own tricks to keep this holiday on track. We start with a little meditation and retail therapy.

On the first day of Christmas, my true love gave to me, a little time reserved just for me. Nothing says Christmas like family–even when they're staying in your home, eating your food and offering "friendly" suggestions on your cooking, clothes, decorating tastes and childrens' upbringing. So before the in-laws, cousins, aunts, uncles and siblings make their way through your door this season, make plans to spend a few hours by your lonesome. Have dad take the kids to see Santa, or call in a favor from your girlfriend to ensure the scheduled playdate happens on her turf. Use those hours to finish wrapping gifts, buying last-minute gifts and psyching yourself up for the days to come. If you're ahead of the game, take an hour or two to pamper…

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Macomb Biggby Owner Buys Utica Franchise

Macomb Township Biggby owner Sam Aleman now owns both Hall Road coffee shops.

Macomb Township Biggby owner Sam Aleman has added another piece of Hall Road real estate to his portfolio with the purchase of the Utica Biggby. Aleman bought the franchise from former owner Joe Butkovich last week. Butkovich launched the Utica store in 2008, but after more than four years in the business, the 29-year-old Washington Township resident told Patch he has decided to hang up his apron and set down the Caramel Marvels.  "It was a learning experience for sure," he said of his experience in the business. "I learned a lot in the last three and a half years. I think it’s a good company. They’ll end up taking over the Midwest market and at least Michigan, and I think they’ll continue to grow." Butkovich assured his loyal Biggby fans …

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Jenny Whalen

7:22 pm on Friday, April 6, 2012

If you were going to open a franchise, what chain would you choose?   more ›

Biggby Celebrates 17th Birthday with 99 Cent Tall Drinks Thursday

A special birthday coupon good for one 99 cent, tall, creamy beverage will be made available Wednesday.

Craving a Caramel Marvel? A Teddy Bear? How about a Wild Zebra? Biggby Coffee will offer these customer favorites and more for 99 cents Thursday in celebration of the company's 17th birthday. Customers signed up for Biggby e-wards will receive a coupon good for one 99 cent tall, sweet and creamy beverage of their choice on March 15. But no need to be disappointed if you don't sign up in time. Biggby says the coupon can be forwarded to any of your friends, and here at Patch, we choose you! Print off your coupon here or from the photo gallery attached to this article.

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Food Fight

Patch Users: Biggby Has Best Coffee in Macomb

Biggby Coffee finished first in the Food Fight poll as the best place for coffee in Macomb County.

The people have spoken: Biggby Coffee has the best coffee in Macomb County. Biggby Coffee, which has several locations in Macomb County, including stores in Macomb Township, Shelby Township and Utica, received 60 percent of the vote to win the Food Fight poll. Caffe Far Bella in St. Clair Shores finished second in the voting with 17 percent, and Caribou Coffee placed third with eight percent. Travis Coffee Shop was fourth, Che Cosa was fifth, and Travis Coffee Shop was sixth. Voting took place from Wednesday morning until Friday at 5 p.m. Congratulations, Biggby Coffee, and thank you to all who participated in the Food Fight by voting in the poll and leaving comments on the site. We look forward to hearing from you again in the next …

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Thomas Delise

9:34 am on Monday, January 2, 2012

Truthseeker,I take it you agree because you said fault so you must agree it`'s wrong. Also Dan it sure didn't make me run out & buy a mug.The memory of just seeing Stathakis drinking out of one makes me want to PUKE.   more ›

Food Fight

Poll: Vote on the Best Place for Coffee in Macomb County

Biggby Coffee, Caffe Far Bella, Caribou Coffee, Che Cosa, Gus’s Coney Island and Travis Coffee Shop are vying for top honors in the Food Fight poll.

This week’s Food Fight has people buzzing about the best place for coffee in Macomb County. We listened to your comments, and you have let us know your top picks: Biggby Coffee, Caffe Far Bella, Caribou Coffee, Che Cosa, Gus’s Coney Island and Travis Coffee Shop. Now we’re asking for a little more help to finish off this Food Fight. We would like you to vote on one of those coffee shops in our poll. If you would like, please leave a comment on why you voted, or share your choice on Facebook and Twitter. You can also leave a review of the restaurant on Patch. You have until Friday at 5 p.m. to vote, and we’ll announce the winner of the Food Fight on Saturday morning. Thanks again. The coffee’s a-brewin’.

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Food Fight

Where is the Best Place for Coffee?

Tell us your favorite place for coffee in Macomb County by leaving a comment below.

Perk up, everyone. Patch needs your full attention for this week’s Food Fight because we want to know where the best place for coffee is in Macomb County. Each week in the Food Fight column, we want your suggestions on the best restaurants, diners and cafes for pizza, barbecue, pasta and more. We want your vote and your opinions for the best entrees in the area. This week we want to know: Who has the best coffee in Macomb County? You can let us know by leaving a comment below. You may submit comments until 5 p.m. Tuesday. From there, we will take the top three nominees and post in an article first thing Wednesday morning. Then it will be time to vote again to decide the Food Fight champion. Voting will continue until Friday at 5 p.m. Then…

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Free Coffee Day at 7-Eleven on Thursday

7-Eleven says it's giving away free coffee from 7 to 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 29. The chain has three locations in Macomb Township.

The weather is beginning to turn and a free hot coffee can make the brisk September morning air feel like a summer's breeze. The early birds, and the not-so-early birds, have the rare opportunity to enjoy a free medium coffee at 7-Eleven Thursday, Sept. 29 from 7 to 11 a.m. Macomb Township is home to three 7-Eleven locations at 48989 Romeo Plank, 16570 24 Mile Road and 45100 N. Gratiot.  Coffee is good. Free coffee is better.

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Frugal Family

This Week's Deals to Save Macomb Moola

Free steak for dad, free chips for the A-student and Bloom'n Bucks to put toward sprucing up your garden.

Macomb Patch's Savvy Saver, Jolyn Felten of Bargains to Bounty, scoured local businesses this week to find the best deals for your family. Remember to check with the merchants for additional conditions. Potbelly Sandwich Shop–Special Student Deal Deal: Report Card Freebies Buy a sandwich and show off the A's on your report card to score a free bag of chips, a pickle or a cookie. This offer is only good at the Potbelly on Hall Road. Good through: End date unknown Biggby Coffee Deal: B1G1 Grande/Specialty Beverage Buy one Biggby grande or specialty beverage with this printable coupon, get one free. This is a great way to treat a friend to coffee! Good through: June 15, 2011 Brann's Steakhouse Deal: Free 8 oz Steak for Dad Redeem this …

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Enjoy Some Java and Help Send Children to Camp

Tim Hortons is celebrating its annual "Camp Day" today by donating proceeds from coffee sales to help send disadvantaged children to camp.

Need a way to justify today's Iced Capp? Read on. Stop by any Tim Hortons today and celebrate “Camp Day” by purchasing a coffee. It will taste even better knowing that 100 percent of all coffee sales today will be donated to the Tim Horton Children’s Foundation. Last year, “Camp Day” raised more than $9.3 million, which helped send economically disadvantaged kids to camp. Drink up and smile knowing your indulging has done more today than just give you that much needed caffeine boost.

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