A couple of months ago I noticed a change in taste of Pike's Place roast, which I only buy from one store on a regular basis. Have increased quantities of robusta beans been introduced? I started drinking flat white in response, which I haven't habitually, and tasted the same. Profile seems less complex, musty. Anyone else?

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Starbucks Pike Place coffee is an absolute favorite of mine and the Keurig K-Cups do not disappoint. The coffee is smooth and rich and you will want to brew a second cup it’s so good. I highly recommend if you are looking for a great medium roast blend.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The smooth, delicious flavor undertones of chocolate and nuts won me over along with the fresh aroma of the toasted nuts upon opening this bag of ground coffee. A rich, medium color of coffee that has very low acidity, and is the perfect balanced coffee to drink anytime.

I was drinking Breakfast Blend ("Crisp and Tangy") and discovered I am more tuned in to "Smooth and Balanced" in the morning, which is Pike Place Roast. Since I am the only coffee drinker in the house, brewing a pot is often too much. The VIA pack is just right. I've never been disappointed by any Starbucks coffee I've tasted.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The aroma from the grounds was nice but upon brewing the coffee it was even better. The coffee taste was rich yet balanced and had just a touch of bitterness. It wasn't overpowering and tasted amazing.

The new brown bag Pike Place Roast is awful. The original flew off of our Navy commissary shelves, the new brown bags just sit there. Please continue to make original available at your stores. Vendors are trying to pass this stuff off as the original.

I have been drinking Pikes Place daily for many many years... Its my only go to blend in stores and at home as well. The last few months the smell.. taste.. color and body of Pikes has changed for the worst. No life.. no flavor. It tastes like dead coffee. Watered down.. the coloring has changed as well. Weak. New packaging in the stores states notes of cocoa and rich praline. The original Pikes Place as well as the package pictured on this website says rich flavors of cocoa and toasted nuts...thats the good stuff..however stores are now stocked with new blend and packaging saying cocoa and praline...Huge difference. Starbucks changed the blend to a weaker blend and kept the name Pikes Place thinking the customers won't notice. Shame on you Starbucks. This new Pikes is awful. You should promote this new blend as Pikes light or something else. It is flavorless watered down coffee. Please bring back the original Pikes Place and rename this new blend of Pikes in your stores or better yet.. remove it. I love my local baristas.. they go above and beyond to make the customers happy but unfortunately.. I won't be visiting Starbucks daily if they cant bring back the original delicious aromatic Pikes Place. Why ruin a good thing Starbucks!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This coffee was strong and tasted amazing! I used it in my regular 12-cup coffee maker according to the proportions on the directions and it came out tasting delicious. My whole family loved the bold flavors!

For years the original Pike Place Roast "smooth and balanced" was the only bean I have enjoyed. When seeing the new brown bag labeled "chocolate and toasted nut" notes, I knew I could not drink it. Flavored coffee of any kind nauseates me. I did get a bag as there was no original, and did not like the introduction of unnatural favors. Please Please Please bring back the original "smooth and balanced".

I was disappointed that I did not find a place on the website to send a birthday greeting along with my order. Luckily it was my son and he eventually figured out who sent the gift. I also find, overall, the website very difficult to readily navigate and find the link that I need, although shopping seems easy.