I'm not a big fan of starbucks either. Not because they are a big corporation but because going to Starbucks is as boring as going to McDonalds. I'd much rather go to some coollocalcafe with some atmosphere and something different to drink or eat.
Hey just ran into a fully non smoking South Indian restaurant in Kamiyacho,called Nirvanam.The food and ambience is much better than most of the Indian restaurants that I have visited.