This was the worse caramel Frappuccino that I have her had I get this all the time I asked for it the same way all the time and it was supposed to have been double blended but was not . It was nothing but ice.
Service
Take out
Meal type
Other
Price per person
$1–10
Service: 5
I have added one star to the atmosphere rating since I posted the critique below, main because of the welcoming chalkboard and "Be Kind" sign that have been added. Thanks; it improves the ambiance!
Over the last few years our neighborhood Starbucks has changed dramatically, and it has boosted their businesss.
First, it moved across the street to a new Starbucks-owned building with in and out driveways.
Second, it included a drive-up window and outdoor speaker for taking orders.
Third, it along with numerous other Starbucks I've seen, replaced virtually all of the furniture that encouraged comfortable lounging, group gatherings to chat, and a laid-back atmosphere with hard wooden chairs to discourage customers from lingering too long. This Starbucks' only two small comfortable chairs are placed closely adjacent to the restroom doors.
These changes have resulted in converting this Starbucks from a comfortable, friendly gathering place into a business focused primarily on speedy delivery of orders to its drive-up window, and a now-large staff constantly scurrying and bustling to provide drive-up orders with maximum efficiency.
I can't fault management nor the on duty staff for outstanding efforts to comply with the altered corporate mandates that I'm sure have resulted in increased profitability, but I miss the old Starbucks atmosphere
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Breakfast
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 3
Recommended dishes
Pike Place Roast
This used to be my "go to" Starbucks but today I was met by an all new staff, from which I unfortunately did not receive a warm welcome. After placing my order, heading to the window, and pulling a $50 bill out of my wallet, the cashier immediately asked if I had anything smaller. I didn't, so I told her that I didn't. She then proceeded to state (in a condescending manner), "I'll take it this time but it's against our policy so you know in the future". I've been coming to Starbucks multiple times weekly since 2008; this is not my first time at the rodeo. There was nothing posted restricting large bills and just two days ago I presented a $50 at the Starbucks at Regency that was happily accepted. Furthermore, I hadn't attempted to hand her my payment before she agitadedly agreed to accept it. Had she been patient and courteous, allowing me the chance to ask her to apply it to my Starbuck's card, she would have realized the bill did not need to be broken. I can promise I will not put this store through such "hassle" in the future. Instead of accepting $50, they can accept $0 from me.
Service: 3
Atmosphere: 4
