Hello @DanniS
Starbucks is popular only in Milan right now. There’s no Starbucks elsewhere in Italy.
I also love Italian espresso, but Starbucks as well, especially the white hot chocolate. We still don’t have some drinks like the Pumpkin Latte.
Starbucks in Italy is different than in the rest of the world. They’ve also managed to honor Italian tradition in addition to making American coffee. You could discover it more by reading my posts about the big Starbucks Reserve Roastery and the ordinary coffee shops in Milan!