For some, Starbucks is the ubiquitous corporate coffeehouse (several of which are visible from nearly any urban street corner), blamed for having driven small, independent (and better) coffeehouse out of business. Add to this list the recent litigation over the confiscation of barrista’s tips and the NLRB’s finding of numerous unfair labor practices committed by the company. However, to others, they are a responsible corporation, providing health care to even part-time employees and paying a fair price to the coffee producers in Central America and Africa. And, it is the place where even its critics line up to get the morning cup of coffee.