Starbucks

Ty is amazing! This Starbucks is always packed in the morning and she always takes the time to ask how I’m doing and knows exactly what I’m getting! The store is always clean and everyone is friendly.

Worst starbucks ever. The drink was horrible. The service was slow. Seriously consider firing two employee working Friday 6:30 evening.

Wifi doesn’t work. They didn’t take my name with my order, I watched the counter for my drink to come up and finally asked where it was. Girl with major attitude said «I threw it out because it sat there for a half an hour.» Really. Since I was standing there for five minutes watching for it? I hadn’t even Been in the shop for more than ten minutes including the order. Right. Really crappy attitude and service here. I won’t be back.

I’m not usually the type to review chains (of the few reviews I’ve written at least), but this is a good exception. I’ve been coming to this starbucks a few times a week in the early AM now and consistently fantastic service. I don’t know if it’s having to deal with grumpy commuters every morning, but these people are so sweet and nice! They also make fantastic drinks. The one guy behind the counter that’s been there every morning I have has made the smoothest lattes I’ve ever had from a starbucks. Good to the last drop!

I am a daily costumer here and I have to admit that I’ve had several encounters w April. She is very rude and disrespectful. I’ve never seen a person give so much attitude and be just as negative. She specifically, laughs at my accent and gives me a harder time while I try to order. I suggest you do something about it before more clients begin to complain.

Love it!

Super awesome and extremely efficient Starbucks! Walked in the other day and there was a trainee at the register so it took a little bit longer, but usually these baristas are on top of their game.

Everytime I walk into this place, the employees are so friendly and welcoming. I don’t drink coffee AT ALL, but I always go to Starbucks for breakfast sandwiches, hot chocolate, bagels, muffins, cookies, etc. So, today I decide to visit the store to grab a turkey bacon sandwich. As I’m checking out, they realize they are out of turkey bacon sandwiches. Since I’m such a picky eater (don’t judge me!), I didn’t want the spinach wrap or any pork. I ended up getting a bagel and an orange juice, but my bagel was totally FREE! They were very accomodating since they didn’t have what I usually order. They truly know the meaning of great customer service and they will always get my business :)

Most awesome sauce Starbucks around. I just wish they kept the leather chairs.
The baristas as so friendly and helpful and like to have an actual conversation. Summer (Sumner, maybe? Sorry!) is super sexy.

Very good customer service, the baristas were very friendly and they understood me.

I usually don’t write reviews about big chain restaurants and companies, but I had to give this Starbucks a review. I go to the law school across the street, and frequent this place 3 – 4 times a week. The staff is some of the friendliest, nicest, most accommodating baristas I have ever dealt with. They are so helpful and so nice. I wish this Starbucks were open more hours on the weekends because I would come study here a lot more. It is a big refresher to come here when I am stressed from school.

I love the workers here, and they are a really fast and efficient location. My only issue is that the music is always SO LOUD! It’s impossible to concentrate if you’re trying to get work done.

Just tried there new coffee. Tastes like shit cost twice as much.

I just started a new job in the area, and I suppose that this will be the Starbucks I will hit up most frequently as there aren’t many other coffee options so close to work. I mean, there’s Dunkin Donuts, but I can get cancer for free pretty much anywhere.
I’ve read over the reviews below so I realize that this opinion is not going to go over too well, but… am I the ONLY person in this part of the city who doesn’t want to be steamrolled with super excited positivity first thing in the morning? I wouldn’t think so, because everyone trudging past on the sidewalk looks like dry cleaned shit, dragging in to another day in a cubicle at the insurance company. Maybe the employees at this Starbucks are trying to lift everyone’s spirits? Maybe they see it as their Starbuckular duty to shoot everyone off to the job that will be in their suicide note with a little extra pep in their step! Either way, you can’t Starbucks a turd.
I don’t appreciate being asked «Cubs or Sox?!?» and expected to answer before I can have my credit card back. (I also wish there was a way that the guy who asks this question could check me off his list of people whom he has asked that question for good… I seem to get that question a lot from the same guy. I thought we were pals! You don’t remember me?! You don’t remember that «go fuck yourself» look I’ve given you every time you’ve asked me this?!) I also took an ultra friendly good time buddy ribbing this morning from all 3 employees behind the counter for not telling the guy I thought was only taking coffee orders that I wanted a pastry. «He’s more than the coffee guy hurr hurr hurr!» Ugh.
Most Starbucks have that one guy who’s like «Hey there! How are you enjoying the day so far?!» that everybody pretty much avoids and wants to murder (unless you’re the gullible type of person who honestly answers this question because you think Todd gives a genuine crap). So maybe it wouldn’t be so bad if there weren’t 3 – 5 people crammed behind the counter with identical sunny bullshit attitudes. And maybe it wouldn’t be so bad if they didn’t try so hard to engage you in their sunny bullshittery, only to abruptly cut you off with «doyouneedabag?doyouneedareceipt?tallcoffee’soverthere!» and fling you out the front door.
I order, you prepare, I pay, I leave. Cool the fuck out on all the in-​between early morning sparkle magic. You’re hurting me.

If you’ve got a long wait before your train departs from Union Station, this is a great alternative to the hustle, bustle and hassles of waiting in the station.
Your usual clean and friendly Starbucks. My only complaint is that they sometimes play the music too loud, but otherwise a good choice.

Friendly staff and a great environment.

This is by far my favorite starbucks. The staff is always friendly and make the best beverages.

This Starbucks is so lovely! It’s very clean and well kept. The staff are always friendly.
The only bad part is that it’s closed on Saturday and Sunday :(

In my continuing series on wireless workplaces, we take a look at downtown Starbucks location using my general guidelines of: wireless, seating, coffee/​beverage availability, food, noise type/​levels, power outlets.
Wireless
T-​Mobile Hotspot powers all Starbucks, if I’m not mistaken. And thanks to a deal with AT&T, I can access it for free. It was a very stable connection.
Seating /​Power Outlets
They work well for working over a period time. There aren’t too many power outlets to sit next too though. I found one in the northwest corner that you may miss seeing the first time.
Noise Type /​Levels
Typical for a coffee house. Random conversations, plus light music playing in the background. For the most part you should be able to field and make calls.
Coffee/​Beverages/​Food
Typical Starbucks of course. Food-​wise you have some options but if you are in need of a heartier meal, you will have to leave.
Overall Impression
Can you get work done here? Of course. Would I want to do work regularly in a Starbucks? No. But thanks to its pervasiveness, at least I know I have options.

While there are hundreds of Starbucks in Chicago and I’ve been to oh, so many of them, this one BY FAR is my favorite! This will be my only review of this grand coffee chain, and I’m giving ALL my stars to this one right here.
Sure, it’s another Starbucks. Got the wi-​fi and everything, but the interior isn’t well set up, imho. It’s wide, but the entrance/​exit area is narrow. It’s not exceptionally roomy, either. Located at the corner of Adams and Clinton (near Union Station), the place gets insanely busy, especially in the morning.
So why do I like this place so much? It’s the STAFF. Despite the morning chaos, people here do an outstanding job systematically taking orders and rapidly preparing our morning treats. And they do this while being SUPER friendly and cheerful. Really, I always walk out of the store with a smile, and it’s not because I have a venti in my hand. Oh, and it helps that the majority of them know my «usual», and they do it right without my having to give instructions. This is a BIG plus!