McDonald's Beats Starbucks

When one thinks of coffee, they usually think of Starbucks or Seattle's Best. Especially if your in the pacific northwest where coffee stores outnumber the people. Consumer reports did a test test with some of the leading brands of consumer coffee and announced McDonald's the winner. That's right, the McCoffee beat the over roasted taste of Starbucks.
Now I must admit, that I can't recall ever having a coffee from McDonalds, but I've had my fair share of coffee from Starbucks. I'll also be the first to admit that I don't think Starbucks has the best tasting coffee, but I would be willing to bet that it's better than most. So Consumer Reports tested; McDonalds, Burger King, Dunkin' Donuts and Starbucks. Notice that Seattle's Best and Tully's were left off the list. When I travel, especially since most of my travel takes me to Chicago, I almost certainly have a Dunkin' Donuts coffee. Hey, we don't have this in California and I need my fix from childhood. Anyway, my choice would be Dunkin' Donuts, and I don't do anything to it, straight black for me.
Putting the taste of coffee on the side, why didn't Consumer Reports test the atmosphere of each of these locations. Now I don't know about you, but going into a Starbucks is an experience everyone must have. Just hope that the line is long, and listen really carefully. Sometimes when people order it sounds as if they are ordering a meal instead of a coffee. The best order I ever heard had about ten options and then they asked it to be done at 102 degrees. I nearly lost my head when I heard that, but I digress. The other three certainly don't have the atmosphere that Starbucks does, but I guess it doesn't matter.
So when your out and about looking for a little pick me up, Consumer Reports says go for McD's, everyone else says go for Starbucks. You can't miss them, they are both on just about every corner in America.