Editors' pick: Originally published Dec. 7.

Starbucks (SBUX) - Get Report has become one of the essential grab 'n' go spots. You pick up your coffee and perhaps a pastry or sandwich, because you're already there. While the company's prepared foods aren't earth-shattering, they do the trick and you know what to expect from the company, which aside from convenience is half the reason one goes to a chain anyway.

Even as a strongly pro-"shop small" consumer, I can't even count the number of times I've eaten at Starbucks, especially when I'm wary of a strange new land (like Brooklyn) and don't want to confuse a grab 'n' go place with a sit-down restaurant. Also, their boxed salads are surprisingly excellent.

It seems that Starbucks has picked up on its customers' penchant for easily procured snacks and meals and is furthering its food efforts. From the investors conference, we learned that Starbucks' breakfast sandwich sales have more than doubled over the past four years and, more importantly, "Starbucks once again aims to double food growth over the next five years."

Here's what we know is coming down the pipeline in 2017.

Sous Vide Egg Bites



"A wheat-free, low-calorie, high-protein, convenient breakfast."

Sous vide eggs (slow-cooked eggs) take time, something Starbucks customers don't have a lot of. Having this treat already prepared to go is exceptionally smart on Starbucks' part.

Certified Gluten-Free Breakfast Sandwich

Gluten-free is the way to be for a lot of people, so a breakfast sandwich geared toward Starbucks's pre-existing demographic that better meets its nutritional needs is a smart move.

Expansion of Bistro Box Platform

The bistro boxes are an amalgamation of popular foods with themes you can pick, and most importantly, they're easily portable.

For example, a protein bistro box includes cheese, bread, apples, grapes, an egg and peanut butter. Other options include wraps and salads for more of a lunch-friendly take.

Yes, one could easily make these at home, but if you don't have time, this solves all your (immediate, hangry) problems.

Organic soups -- Regional Rollout

Hale & Hearty probably won't be too thrilled with this. It'll be interesting to see a more elaborate to-go cup or bowl of soup options.

Venti split pea, anyone?