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The 100-year story of the iconic restaurant chain Horn & Hardart, the inspiration for Starbucks, where generations of Americans ate and drank coffee together at communal tables. From the perspective of former customers, we watch a business climb to its peak success and then grapple with fast food in a forever changed America.

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  • Mel Brooks

    Mel Brooks

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  • John W. Romas

    John W. Romas

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  • Carl Reiner

    Carl Reiner

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  • Krystyna Romas

    Krystyna Romas

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  • Alec Shuldiner

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  • Wilson Goode

    Wilson Goode

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  • Elliott Gould

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  • Howard Schultz

    Howard Schultz

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  • Norris Horn

    Norris Horn

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Overview

The 100-year story of the iconic restaurant chain Horn & Hardart, the inspiration for Starbucks, where generations of Americans ate and drank coffee together at communal tables. From the perspective of former customers, we watch a business climb to its peak success and then grapple with fast food in a forever changed America.

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