For those with a Beaner's nearby (these are mostly in MI and OH, but they've been expanding to other states lately), you must try the Pumpkin Spice Latte. Yummmmmmmm. I feel like I'm drinking the Temptations Pumpkin Pie Paradise 3-in-1.

That sounds so yummy! I have a Beaners like 2 miles from my house, I'll have to try it soon.

It's funny that you mention Beaner's Coffee. I saw one on Wednesday and remember thinking it might be interesting to get coffee there for a change.

I actually think it's better than Starbucks. The Caramel Big Chill frozen drinks are amazing. I think their stuff is a bit more $$ than Starbucks, though. Beaner's shops are EVERYWHERE in the Lansing area. I try to limit my frou-frou coffee indulgences to once a week, though, for the sake of my waistline & my budget.

Oh - and I swear they have the friendliest employees EVER. Extreme friendliness must be a requirement to work there.