Miscellaneous: Today, I'm a barista at Starbucks. When my crush walked in and...

By joanikens - 26/03/2016 19:02 - United States - Buena Park

Today, I'm a barista at Starbucks. When my crush walked in and asked how much his coffee would cost, I said a date. He said he'd rather pay for the coffee. FML

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By DennisQuaide69 - 27/06/2017 00:00

Today, I went on an a date with a guy I met online. We were waiting in line at Starbucks when he turned to me and said, "Do you want anything?" Just before I was about to answer, he practically shoved in front of me and paid for himself. The cashier looked more horrified than I did. FML

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By negromancer - 11/07/2009 01:08 - United States

Today, I worked up the courage to ask my crush out for coffee after work. She agreed and I confidently said, "Alright, it's a date!" She replied, "Haha, a date with you? I'm just going for the free coffee!" FML

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By brannonjames - 10/05/2012 22:20 - United States

Today, I was getting coffee with my aunt, and she asked me to pay. She then turned to the Barista and said, "He's never had a girlfriend before, and I wanted to show him that they take your money." The Barista laughed so hard she had to excuse herself. FML

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Fight or flight

By Jeffery89000 - 14/09/2024 14:00 - Canada - Toronto

Today, I went to my favorite coffee shop, ordered my usual, smiled at the barista I have a crush on, and confidently said, "You too!" when they told me to enjoy my drink. I have to find a new coffee shop. FML

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By nononame - 10/03/2009 04:20 - United States

Today, I emailed the guy I like to ask him on a coffee date. He responded, declining by telling me he never drinks coffee. We met at Starbucks. FML

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Smooth

By Chad - 27/04/2025 15:00 - United States - Macon

Today, I tried to flirt with the cute barista by pretending to know a lot about coffee. I said, “I’ll take a macchiato, extra creamy.” He smiled and said, “That’s… not a thing.” I panicked and said, “Neither is my love life.” FML

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Misunderstood

By Lonely - 24/07/2011 17:02 - United States

Today, I went out for coffee with my sister and my crush. I spent the majority of the date flirting with my crush, and when he dropped us off at home, I told him I had fun on our date. He looked at me surprised and said he'd thought I'd tagged along on his date with my sister. FML

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Smooth

By firstdategonebad - 12/10/2012 18:43 - Canada - Toronto

Today, I went on a coffee date with the man I've been in love with for a while. Before I knew what was going on, he'd started chatting up a pretty girl sitting nearby. I had to drink my coffee alone while he got her number. FML

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Masterful gambit

By what just happened - 13/03/2026 22:00

Today, a cute guy asked me out for coffee. I like him but didn't want it to be easy, so I said, "Coffee dates are for broke bums, aim a little higher." He said, "Aight I will, peace out" and walked off. FML

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By lonely girl - 11/03/2013 04:17 - United States

Today, I went with my dad to Starbucks. There is this really cute guy who works there and he kept looking over at me, so I went over to say hi. He ended up asking if my dad was single. FML

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Sunday 27 March 2016 12:07

Chin up OP! I heard he listens to Nickelback while doing cross fit... You're better off without him ?

logan9875 15

Sunday 27 March 2016 12:07

Ouch...

Comments

barista143 5

Thursday 31 March 2016 15:00

Maybe next time "it's free if you have one with me, say tommorrow around 2, or whenever you're free..... Worked for me

houstonderek 3

Thursday 31 March 2016 18:24

Professionalism counts. He wanted a cup of coffee, work isn't a single's bar.

houstonderek 3

Thursday 31 March 2016 18:29

The comments on this thread definitely explain why I can't find anyone under thirty with a work ethic, professionalism, or standards of conduct. The entitlement is strong with the Millennial generation, it seems.

EmmaMK 35

Thursday 31 March 2016 22:10

Well done for giving it a go

SlapsKnee 12

Friday 1 April 2016 4:25

Maybe stay professional while working?

radiocaf 29

Monday 4 April 2016 11:01

Oh man, that was smooth, but I'm gutted it didn't work out for you!

Ultrimanius 16

Tuesday 5 April 2016 6:19

Smooth, OP. I gotta remember that line.

Velimir Tchatchevsky 6

Thursday 16 February 2017 14:12

Nice line anyway, you'll definitely get someone with those moves ;) (no joke!)

404wan 19

Thursday 13 June 2019 12:53

Am i the only one here Who thinks this is creepy? If i go to buy a coffee and am told the price is a date that would make me really uncomfortable. You're in function at a place of business... Act like it.

randybryant799 20

Saturday 16 April 2022 23:06

I feel bad for this guy. He just wanted some freaking coffee. Now he's going to start avoiding coming in because you've now made it uncomfortable for him.