Starbucks

I have no idea why people rate this place low. Were you angry? Hangry even?
The staff here this morning were amazing, I’ve never met a group so eager to keep their customers happy.
I even got a happy face on my cup!!! The coffee is wonderful (but to be honest, it’s the first day my holiday drinks are back and I’ve been craving so even if it wasn’t as good as it is, it’s good!).
Winner for me :)

Have been in a few times now since they changed the layout and apparently the management as well. Not that I had a problem with this place before, but they are REALLY on their game now. My favourite place to go in the morning because the vibe is fabulous. Thanks so much guys!

(Warden/​Steeles) walking in here last week, I realized they slightly changed the layout of this location. Somewhat close to home, this location is always busy but always efficient in terms of service.
Their staff are extremely friendly and always asking how your day was, even if you’re not a regular. I got my usual BLonde RED EYE ;) to keep my day rolling-​on!
The only nuisance I can see about this location is the parking availability since it shares a plaza along with stores, banks ad grocery store.

Cozy and comfortable place as usual. They had free samples to welcome customers. I had the English breakfast tea latte

Have only ever been to this Starbucks like… twice, so I’m basing it off of that. First off, parking is an absolute nightmare. With multiple stores, restaurants, and a supermarket in the same plaza, you’d sooner win the the lottery than find a spot right when you enter. This is one of the reasons I rarely come to this location. I’m an in and out kind of Starbucks customer, so I want to find a parking spot right away.
However, the store is one of the largest Starbucks I’ve seen. With lots of seats inside, and a generous amount outside on an extended curb, this location won’t run out of seats easily.
Baristas are super friendly and work fast. Can’t say much about them getting to know their customers, but they seem friendly enough that they would be willing to do so.
Unless you’re already parked and in the plaza, I wouldn’t recommend coming here to quickly grab a drink.

This Starbucks is one of my most frequently visited locations and also one of my favourites. Awesome service, friendly baristas, great place to study and get some work done although it can be hard to find a seat during peak hours (especially on weekends).

love it, close to my food and grocery destinations. tables are scarce, wifi is great, a/​c is very cold — i go outside to get warmed up on the patio. what is not to like? it’s starbucks!

Popped in for a coffee on my way to the T&T grocery store. My venti mild was perfect. I was in and out of the store in under 5 minutes and the service I received was nice. Why only 3 stars? Well, it’s one of those Starbucks that I will never want to spend more than 5 minutes in… Unfortunately I’ve found that many Starbucks in the West Scarborough/​Markham/​North York area fall victim to the same issue: herds of people sipping soy (yuck) lattes sit there ALL day… I always wonder what they’re doing and why they would go to Starbucks to do it… In actuality I do not really want the answers to those questions, I just wish that they was an empty seat from time to time to allow me to fit for 10 minutes while my coffee cools.
Is it crazy to suggest that Starbucks implement a maximum seating time (without purchase of a new beverage)?

I’ve come here a few times now, mostly to get some work done. It can he bard to find a seat here, especially when it’s exam time for the students, but for the most part if you wait a bit seats open up. I would like this place more if there was a drive thru, but can’t have it all.
The service is decent, what you would expect at a Starbucks. However, the baristas can be loud and kind of annoying when doing work. Also, it seems like they can never get the temperature right in the place. Either too hot or too cold.
Overall, this Starbucks is OK. It’s mostly busy every time I come in, but I think it’s because there isn’t a better option with wifi around.

Sharing a parking lot with T&T Supermarket making this Starbucks one to avoid. I just could not be stressed out fighting for a parking space with one of the grocery shoppers! I just want to chill out and have a cup of coffee… that’s all I want!
Easter Sunday early evening I decide to give this Starbucks location a try… There are some 20 minute limits parking spaces right in front but I know no way I going to stay for just 20 min! Luckily I found a spot a little down on the other end of the lot.
Getting a seat here can be challenging! Getting a seat near a power outlet is ultra challenging! There are no outlets at all in the front of the store. and all the seats were taken by students or friend’s of staffs at the back… I gave up hope. swearing I would not be back!
Finally being persistent, finally people getting ready to leave since it was time for dinner and a lot of seatings at the back opened up! I guess timing is everything… So I am happy using their WIFI and sipping some Bold of the Day coffee!
Roma sighting! I saw Roma M just waltzed by in front of me… It is just hard to believe, the first time I ran into her when we both frequent Starbucks in the area.

It’s been a while since I went to this Starbucks. I use to go here *all* the time, but ever since September hit and all the students are running into the coffee shops, I haven’t had a decent moment to sit down in Starbucks.
However, I would like to thank them for giving me a free Starbucks (caramel brulee latte) yesterday when I told them that it was my birthday. Thinking that I could just do that and show them my regiestered card and be gone. However, Starbucks was supposed to send me a coupon (which I stil haven’t received!) — but they still gave me the free drink anyway. Baristas were very friendly and joked with me, and were engaging in conversation with my friend and I for a bit of the time. :] Good times!

Edit: I’ve since been back to this location and they’ve dramatically improved their service. I haven’t seen garbaged piled up in months, but I have yet to try their sandwiches again. Rating edited to reflect the improvement in service
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Honestly the worst Starbucks I have ever been to. It’s unfortunately the only Starbucks on my way home from work so I really subject myself to it far too often.
Drinks are usually watered down, orders are often done wrong (and trust me, I’m not one of the types who orders complicated things. Just size and drink name for me). Not sure if the watered down taste is from stinginess of espresso or chai concentrate or because of their inability to froth milk means they are adding more milk then they should be and diluting the flavour.
They lack any sort of consistency. While the drinks are always watered down the level of dilution always seems to vary. On occasion I’ve had to take a few sips to confirm that they hadn’t actually just given me hot milk.
They don’t seem to pay a lot of attention to their food items. Sandwiches are often out past their best before date and even still are almost always soggy. While I understand they don’t make the sandwiches there, what I don’t get is how I never see this problem to the same scale in other Starbucks’. Improper refrigeration might be one possible explanation, which could also explain why on 2 occasions have ended up with yogurt that has gone off.
To top it off, on my daily walk I often walk past the service door that, being often open, leads to the Starbucks and a couple other stores and have noticed Starbucks often leaving bags of leaking trash sitting out in this hallway when the dumpster is only about 15 feet away.
This interior corridor where it meets with Starbucks is absolutely filthy and I wouldn’t be surprised if they had vermin problems. Which really is a shame when the nearby businesses seem to do a great job of keeping clean and probably have to put up with Starbucks’ mess on a daily basis.