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[[Image:starbeans.gif|right|frame|When you make your own blend, this menu appears.]]The '''Starbeans Café''' is a coffeehouse in [[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]] owned by [[Professor E. Gadd]]. It is located in [[Beanbean Castle Town]]. [[Mario]] and [[Luigi]] bring [[Beans]] here to make stat-boosting coffee. Each coffee boosts a different stat permanently and requires a certain number of Beans.
{{location infobox
|image=[[File:MLSSStarbeansCafe.png|256px]]
|first_appearance=''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]]'' ([[List of games by date#2003|2003]])
|latest_appearance=''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions]]'' ([[List of games by date#2017|2017]])
|greater_location=[[Beanbean Castle Town]]
|owner=[[Professor E. Gadd]]
}}
'''Starbeans Cafe''' is a shop in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]]'' and [[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions|its 3DS remake]]. It is located in [[Beanbean Castle Town]]. The shop's '''Beanbean Machine'''<ref>"''Have you tried the drinks made by my latest invention: the wondrous Beanbean Machine?''" - Professor E. Gadd</ref> utilizes a special  '''StarB System''' in which customers bring various [[bean]]s to expand the menu with freshly-made '''Bean Juice'''.<ref>"''You can drink Bean Juice here. Use the '''StarB System''' to increase the variety of drinks you can get.''" - ''Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga'' instruction booklet, pg. 33.</ref> Each drink boosts a different stat permanently and requires a certain number of beans. The "'''cafe's owner'''"<ref>"''Talk to the cafe’s owner to find out what kind and number of beans he’s looking for.''" - ''Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga'' instruction booklet, pg. 33.</ref> mixes drinks at the cost of the customer's beans, although the actual owner of the establishment is [[Professor E. Gadd]].


==The Coffees==
There are seven different flavors of Bean Juice to create. Making each one for the first time is accompanied by a cutscene featuring E. Gadd. [[Wario]], [[Fox|Fox McCloud]], [[Link]], [[Captain Olimar]], [[Samus Aran]], and an [[Excitebike|Excitebike Racer]] were [[List of Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga pre-release and unused content|originally planned]] to appear in these cutscenes as cameo appearances, whereas E. Gadd was only supposed to appear once. If all seven drinks are made at least once, E. Gadd will put up a picture of himself next to the counter for the remainder of the game. In the Japanese version of the game and all versions of its remake, icons appear next to drinks the player has already made on the drink menu.
*'''Woohoo Blend''' &ndash; For 25 Woo Beans, this coffee boosts a character's HP by 4.
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*'''Hoohoo Blend''' &ndash; 25 Hoo Beans result in a coffee that raises a character's BP by 4.
The name of the cafe itself is based on the real-life [[wikipedia:Starbucks|Starbucks]] chain of coffee shops. The [[Prima Games]] guide for the game calls the establishment "a" Starbeans, further connecting it to the restaurant franchise.<ref>"''It's a Starbeans, a beverage shop that takes the Beans Mario and Luigi find throughout the land in Blocks, fights, mini-games, and underground, and grinds them into concoctions that affect the brothers' stats.''" - Stratton, Stephen, and Levi Buchanan. ''Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga'' Prima's Official Strategy Guide. Page 74.</ref> Three of the drinks served at the cafe have names based on real varieties of coffee: the Hoolumbian, Chuckoccino, and Teeheespresso are named for the Colombian, [[wikipedia:Cappuccino|cappuccino]], and [[wikipedia:Espresso|espresso]] coffees respectively.
*'''Chuckle Blend''' &ndash; By grinding 25 Chuckle Beans, the Bros. can make a coffee that raises Speed by 4.
*'''Teehee Blend''' &ndash; If 25 Hee Beans are put in the machine, the result is a coffee that boosts Stache points by 4.
*'''Hoolumbian''' &ndash; By combining 15 Woo Beans and 10 Hoo Beans, this coffee can raise Power by 4.
*'''Chuckoccino''' &ndash; 15 Woo Beans and 10 Chuckle Beans make a coffee that raises Defense by 4.
*'''Teeheespresso''' &ndash; The most powerful coffee is made with 15 Woo Beans and 10 Hee Beans. It raises a random stat by 6 points.


==Professor E. Gadd's Accessories==
In ''Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions'', the number of beans required per blend is lower, but the effect of each blend has also been reduced. In the ''Minion Quest: The Search for Bowser'' campaign, it is revealed that E. Gadd created Starbeans as secondary funding for his ghost research. E. Gadd mindlessly admitted this while rambling to [[Captain Goomba (Mario & Luigi series)|Captain Goomba]] and his soldiers, who had already left.
Every time a coffee is mixed that hasn't been made before, Professor E. Gadd will come and give the brothers an Accessory, usually coupled with a humorous scene. Accessories are extra items that can be equipped in addition to Clothes and Badges. Like Clothes and Badges, each character can only equip one Accessory.


There are 7 coffees, and thus, 7 Accessories that can be equipped to Mario or Luigi. They are given out in a set order, listed below, regardless of the order the drinks are made. With the exception of the Excite Spring, Power Grip, and Cobalt Necktie, every Accessory takes effect to both characters.
==Bean Juice==
[[File:Coffee.PNG|frame|]]
*[[File:BlendyWoohoo SS.png]] [[File:M&LSS+BM Woohoo Blend.png|42px]] '''[[Woohoo Blend]]''' – For 25 Woo Beans (10 in the remake), this drink boosts a character's [[Heart Point|HP]] by 4 (2 in the remake).
*[[File:BlendyHooHoo SS.png]] [[File:MLSS BM Hoohoo Blend.png|42px]] '''[[Hoohoo Blend]]''' – 25 Hoo Beans (10 in the remake) result in a drink that raises a character's [[Bros. Point|BP]] by 4 (2 in the remake).
*[[File:BlendyChuckle SS.png]] [[File:M&L SS+BM Chuckle Blend.png|42px]] '''[[Chuckle Blend]]''' – By grinding 25 Chuckle Beans (10 in the remake), the Bros. can make a drink that raises Speed by 4 (2 in the remake).
*[[File:BlendyTeehee SS.png]] [[File:Teehee Blend 3DS.png|42px]] '''[[Teehee Blend]]''' – If 25 Hee Beans (10 in the remake) are put in the machine, the result is a drink that boosts Stache by 4 (2 in the remake).
*[[File:BlendyHoolumbian SS.png]] [[File:M&L-SS+BM Hoolumbian.png|42px]] '''[[Hoolumbian]]''' – By combining 15 Woo Beans and 10 Hoo Beans (6 and 4 in the remake, respectively), this drink can raise POW by 4 (2 in the remake).
*[[File:BlendyChuckoccino.png]] [[File:Chuckoccino3DS.png|42px]] '''[[Chuckoccino]]''' – 15 Woo Beans and 10 Chuckle Beans (6 and 4 in the remake, respectively) make a drink that raises DEF by 4 (2 in the remake).
*[[File:BlendyTeeheespresso.png]] [[File:Teeheespresso 3DS.png|42px]] '''[[Teeheespresso]]''' – The most powerful drink is made with 15 Woo Beans and 10 Hee Beans (6 and 4 in the remake, respectively). It raises a random stat by 6 points (3 in the remake).


*'''Greed Wallet''' &ndash; Doubles the coins received from beating enemies.
==Special Items==
*'''Bonus Ring''' &ndash; If no damage is taken in a battle, doubles the EXP the brothers receive.
Every time a drink that has not been made before is created, Professor E. Gadd will enter the cafe and give [[Mario]] and [[Luigi]] one of his inventions, usually coupled with a humorous scene. These items can be equipped in the extra equipment slot under Clothes and Badges. As with Clothes and Badges, each of the brothers can only equip one of these items at a time.
*'''Excite Spring''' &ndash; By holding the [[Jump]] button while defending, that character will float in the air for a little, making evading/countering enemies easier.
*'''Great Force''' &ndash; Doubles the damage given and recieved.
*'''Power Grip''' &ndash; By holding the Hammer button while defending, that character will never drop the Hammer, making evading/countering enemies easier.
*'''Cobalt Necktie''' &ndash; Doubles Stache Points.
*'''Game Boy Horror SP''' &ndash; Always get rare items after defeating enemies. (Note: Not all enemies carry items.)


If a coffee is made that has already been made before, or if the brothers have recieved all 7 Accessories, they can still continue to make coffee, but only the drink is received.
There are seven types of Bean Juice and thus seven items that Mario or Luigi can equip. They are given out in a set order, listed below, regardless of the order the drinks are made in. With the exception of the Excite Spring, Power Grip, and Cobalt Necktie, every Accessory affects both brothers, as long as they are together. If a drink is made that has already been made before, or if the brothers have received all seven items, they can still continue to make Bean Juice, but they only obtain the drink itself.


[[Category: Places]]
*[[File:SpI GreedWallet MLSS.png]] [[File:SpI GreedWallet MLSS+BM.png]] '''[[Greed Wallet]]''' – ''"Double the coins you get from monsters!"'' (Double-Up Coin) / ''"Earn more coins in battle!"'' (Extra Coins)
*[[File:SpI BonusRing MLSS.png]] [[File:SpI BonusRing MLSS+BM.png]] '''[[Bonus Ring]]''' – ''"Don't lose HP in battle for an EXP bonus!"'' (Double-Up EXP) / ''"Win without being hit for an EXP bonus!"'' (Flawless Victory EXP Bonus)
*[[File:SpI ExciteSpring MLSS.png]] [[File:SpI ExciteSpring MLSS+BM.png]] '''[[Excite Spring]]''' – ''"Hold the button to float on defense!"'' (Floating Jump) / ''"Hold the button to float on defense!"'' (Floaty Jump)
*[[File:SpI GreatForce MLSS.png]] [[File:SpI GreatForce MLSS+BM.png]] '''[[Great Force]]''' – ''"Double the damage you give AND take!"'' (Rough Battle) / ''"Double the damage you give AND take!"'' (Damage Up)
*[[File:SpI PowerGrip MLSS.png]] '''[[Power Grip]]'''* – ''"Never drop the Hammerhead on defense!"'' (Hammer Grip)
*[[File:SpI SecretSpecs MLSS+BM.png]] '''[[Secret Specs]]'''* – ''"Gain the ability to see hidden blocks!"'' (Block Hunter)
*[[File:SpI CobaltNecktie MLSS.png]] [[File:SpI CobaltNecktie MLSS+BM.png]] '''[[Cobalt Necktie]]''' – ''"Double your Stache points!"'' (Shining Stache) / ''"Double your STACHE points!"'' (Double STACHE)
*[[File:GBHSP MnL.png]] [[File:SpI GameBoyHorrorSP MLSS+BM.png]] '''[[Game Boy Horror SP]]''' – ''"Defeat foes and always get rare items!"'' (Rare Itemizer) / ''"Defeat Foes and always get rare items!"'' (Item Fiend)
<small>* The Power Grip is only available in the [[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga|original game]], and the Secret Specs are only available in the [[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions|remake]].</small>
 
==Gallery==
<gallery>
MLSSDX StarbeansCafe.png|The cafe interior in the remake
MLSS Starbeans Cafe Menu.png|The Beanbean Machine in the original game
MLSSBMBeanbeanMachine.jpg|The Beanbean Machine in the remake
</gallery>
 
==Names in other languages==
;Starbeans Cafe
{{foreign names
|Jap=スタービーンズカフェ
|JapR=Sutābīnzu Kafe
|JapM=[[Beanstar#Names in other languages|Starbeans]] Cafe
|ChiS=星巴豆咖啡馆
|ChiSR=Xīngbādòu Kāfēiguǎn
|ChiSM=From "星巴克" (''Xīngbākè'', "{{wp|Starbucks}}"), "豆" (''dòu'', "bean") and "咖啡馆" (''kāfēiguǎn'', "cafe")
|SpaA=Café Estelar
|SpaAM=Star Café
|SpaE=Cafetería Estelar
|SpaEM=Star coffee shop
|Ita=Bar del Fagiolo Stella
|ItaM=Beanstar's Bar
|Ger=Sternbohnen-Café
|GerM=Starbeans Café
|Fre=Café Végétoile
|FreM=Beanstar Café
|Kor=스타 빈즈 카페
|KorR=Seuta Binjeu Kape
|KorM=Star Beans Cafe
}}
;Bean Juice
{{foreign names
|Jap=マメジュース
|JapR=Mame Jūsu
|JapM=Bean Juice
|Ita=Succo di fagioli<ref name=ITA>''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]]'' European instruction booklet, pag. 82</ref>
|ItaM=Bean juice
}}
;StarB System
{{foreign names
|Jap=スタビシステム
|JapR=Sutabi Shisutemu
|JapM=StaB System
|Ita=Specialità della Casa<ref name=ITA/>
|ItaM=Speciality of the House
}}
;Cafe's owner
{{foreign names
|Jap=カフェのマスター<ref>''Mario & Luigi RPG'' instruction booklet, page 31.</ref>
|JapR=Kafe no masutā
|JapM=Cafe's master
|Ita=Proprietario del bar<ref name=ITA/>
|ItaM=Cafe's owner
}}
;Beanbean Machine
{{foreign names
|Jap=マメマメーカー
|JapR=Mamemamēkā
|JapM=Portmanteau of「豆」(''mame'', bean) reduplicated and "maker"
|Ita=Frullafagiolix
|ItaM=Portmanteau of ''frullatore'' ("blender") or ''frullare'' ("to mix"), ''fagioli'' ("beans") and the suffix ''-ix'' (cartoonishly given to inventions)
}}
 
==Trivia==
*The music played when the drink menu appears is a rearrangement of [[Mario Bros.' House|Mario's Pad]]'s music from ''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]''. A remix of Professor E. Gadd's theme from ''[[Luigi's Mansion]]'' will also play during one of the conversations with him (in the remake, the theme taken from ''[[Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon]]'' is played instead).
*Certain level elements in ''[[Yoshi's Crafted World]]'' are made from Starbeans Iced Coffee boxes, referencing Starbeans Cafe.
 
==References==
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{{M&LSS}}
[[Category:Restaurants]]
[[Category:Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga locations]]
[[it:Bar del Fagiolo Stella]]
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