Never once did I, or mega say that these much hated chains were better quality. Hell, I dont drink coffee.

Now, some of my friends, who know about and patronize many 'indie' coffee shops (or shoppes -for Sayer) in Philly are mature enough to not bash Starbucks, Quiznos, or Applebees just b/c they are mainstrean chains. Hell, they may even stop at these places in a pinch without having some weirdo grudge.