Pike Place are the beans that Starbuck's uses in their brewed coffee in all there US branches. Since I don't put anything in my coffee, just the coffee that comes out of the brewer, the taste is huge for me. My wife loves Starbucks and I was finding myself in one often, but not liking any of their concoctions, so one day I tried their brewed coffee and I was hooked. The Keurig Pike Place Roast pods are the perfect way for me to get that same great taste at home without having to drive into town for a cup and at a much better cost savings!