Starbucks Coffee, Re-evaluated

I used to think that cakes in Starbucks were a little more expensive than cakes in other shops. It was 4 years ago. I remember New York Cheesecake at Gelare cost me $4.5 and cakes at The Coffee Bean $3-$5 while those at Starbucks already cost me $5-$7. And for that reason, I didn't go to Starbucks often. But now, as more and more cake shops open - most are concept stores with stylish decor and even more stylish and usually expensive cakes - and along with this, more and more cakes tried, I come to feel that dishing $6-$7 for a slice of cake is common. And eventually Starbucks' cakes no longer seem so expensive.

Apple Crumble Cheesecake ($6.50)
Peach Souffle Cheesecake ($6.30)