This is the dream of every caffeine-addicted Vancouverite.
There are reports on social media that the computer till systems at Starbucks locations in Canada and the United States are down.
The outage began just after 4:00 p.m. PST. and it is unclear when the systems will be operational and when the chain will stop giving out free drinks.
Meanwhile, many stores are giving out free drinks to customers, apparently. There have been confirmations by customers on social media that they received free drinks at specific Vancouver locations – a decision made by regional managers.
Some locations are only giving out free drinks in the tall (small) size or restricting free beverages to either tea or coffee options.
There have been a few reports on social media that some stores are requiring customers to pay by cash while other locations have closed their doors entirely.
Starbucks Canada was unable to immediately respond to Vancity Buzz’s inquiries.
.@Starbucks #Vancouver location accepting cash only or will give free tall brew. Confirmed by a barista.
— Farhan Mohamed (@farhanmohamed) April 24, 2015
YUP! @Starbucks on W. Georgia says the system is down US and Canada-wide. Drinks are being given away for free. #HaveAJava — Hayley Cooper (@HayleyBCooper) April 24, 2015
#Starbucks computers are down across #Canada. You might get a free order!! — Tracey MacLean (@thesweetweeted) April 24, 2015
#Starbucks systems are down all across the U.S. & Canada. The apocalypse is happening! Dang you Obama. — Finch Nissen (@FinchNissen) April 24, 2015
Every starbucks system in the states AND Canada is down. this is the funniest thing ever — #PartyHard (@reebuggx) April 24, 2015
@romenesko Can confirm, just got a free grande latte in Vancouver, Canada — ༒ ɐɥɔǝʇɐɯ ʍǝɹpuɐ ༒ (@amatecha) April 24, 2015
Thank you @StarbucksCanada in Broadmead village. Tills were down, so everything was free. #winning — Mark Voth (@markvoth88) April 24, 2015
.@StarbucksCanada just gave me a free latte and I think it made my whole week. #thankyou #FreebieFriday — Candice Warren (@candicewarren15) April 24, 2015
When Starbucks is free all over Canada right now cause their systems are done!! Yaaaassss — Jessica Roberts (@jessrobertss_) April 24, 2015
I just read that Starbucks Canada POS system is down and they are comping drinks? How much is this gonna cost them — Jonsson (@JonssonSays) April 24, 2015