SMS-based Starbucks locator, a double shot

Ok, let’s face it, as far as web workers are concerned, Starbucks is an almost daily pitstop. We usually hit the same one everyday, or maybe have a few locations that we love to work from. But what happens when you are on vacation, working from a new location, or in another city?

How on earth can we hunt down our beloved latte headquarters? Usually we would power on our laptop and hunt a Starbucks location down from their official site. Well now there is a better way, built exclusively for web workers in mind, almost. Caffeine addicts can now send a text message with a zip code to “MYSBUX”. You will get a text back with three of your nearest locations with their address and phone numbers. What would be interesting if there was a Google Map mash-up of Starbucks, and a link to the map is embedded in the SMS we receive.

Only drawback, how can you locate a zip code if you are traveling, or in a new area? Find a phone book, ask a stranger, or boot up that laptop again.

Starbucks does have a mobile site at mobile.starbucks.com, where users can punch in their zip code or postal code, or do a city search to locate the Starbucks in your area that has Wifi. A far better alternative if you have a mobile browser on your phone, and less hassle to locate the zip or postal code you’re in.

Don’t forget to pop into your local Starbucks on March 15th from 10am to Noon to get a free freshly brewed cup of coffee they are using to promote the new service.

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