Starbucks

What the heck Gregory M. Spacious layout? Who are you kidding? It’s cramped as heck in here, no bathrooms and no wifi. But I would still come here. Not for the pumpkin spice latte (so basic, and taste gross) but because it’s Starbucks and their goodness has a cult like hold on me. Plus Brenda the manager is great, and originally one of her employees messed up an order of mine, but she handled it like a pro, and remained calm and nice the entire time. I’m even ashamed to say I wasn’t so nice and calm the whole time either. Thanks Brenda!
Also the whole minus one star is because although Starbucks is great this location is not perfect.

Great staff, great place and location. Unfortunately, there isn’t a bathroom. Ironic.

Spacious layout, and very nice employees. It’s nice to while away some time here peeps — watching to observe the Lincoln Park/​DePaul scene…

This Starbucks is wonderful! The Baristas are all very professional, kind and hard-​working. It is on the corner of Halsted and the atmosphere is very cozy. It is a long and thin room, so the seating isn’t always ideal. There are about two large tables, a window ‘bar’ and then a few single seats. Many college students do homework here and it can be difficult to find a seat. If you are just popping in to get a drink, it is perfect.

Call their drinks are professionally perfected to your happiness, they have from Frapuccino’s to coffees to refreshers to anything. They Also have a very good pastry and edible section to get some food along with your drink!

Tried the Oprah chai here and if this review were based solely off that drink, I’d give it a one. I didn’t like it very much. It was very earthy and spicy (not like hot spicy, but like… spices spicy if that makes any sense???). I like that they’re donating money to help education, but I wouldn’t get that again. I’m not a big fan of Teavana teas in general, so I wasn’t surprised that I didn’t like this tea.
Other than the drink, I liked this location. It’s nice and close to DePaul’s College of Education, which is where a majority of my classes are, so it’s very convenient. The baristas were very nice and helpful. They offered to remake my drink, but I said it was alright. I’ll for sure be back!

Came here and got a chocolate banana latte. Starbucks is a starbucks is a starbucks. After an Ohio State win I will let the wife buy whatever she likes.

I am a huge fan of this Starbucks! It’s my go-​to before work, after work, whenever! I’ve never had a bad experience. Drinks are made quickly, the baristas are always friendly. After reading some of the reviews, I’d have to agree with the stroller comment. There are a lot of people with baby strollers coming and going from this location. That’s not a bad thing though, just an observation.

Although I didn’t have my measuring tape with me, I think this SBUX has more room (square footage and tables) than the SBUX just up the street on Lincoln. Service was speedy and accurate, but where this location really shines is the sidewalk café. They crammed as many tables and chairs as they could into the little oblong plot they have to work with, but it’s still entirely functional as a space to sit, sip, and read/​work/​chill/​etc.

This Starbucks stands out above the rest in the city! The barista’s are caring, friendly and personable. I work in the neighborhood and unfortunately locked myself out of the office while paying my parking meter. A wonderful Barista let me use her phone to call for a back-​up key for the office, and all were so kind to my situation, they were great company and hospitality. I am sure that I would have been out of luck if I had gone to any other Starbucks, I have made purchases in many of the Starbucks in Lincoln Park, and Old Town and the employees and all of these places were unfriendly, and clearly had no idea what friendly customer service is. They fall very short of the standrds held by this Starbucks. All of the Barista’s at this location are awsome, and really understand the meaning of service with a smile and then some!

How does this Starbucks differ from all the rest?
1.) The baristas are super-​duper friendly. Really… like friendly to the point that you kinda want to be their friend.
2.) No restrooms!
3.) You might get run over by a stroller at this location! Have you ever seen those stunts when tons of people try to cram into a phone booth? Well, I think there is a competition here with how many strollers can fit in one Starbucks. Ding ding ding! This location is the winner!
4.) Great people-​watching. That’s deserving of 4 stars alone.

My ass loves caffeine but I am so oblivious to the countless coffee variations available to me, so I generally reach for the Starbucks Double Shot Coffee + Energy when I can’t possibly make a decision (over 90% of the time).
Now while the Wifi situation doesn’t rub me the right way, I don’t care ’cause I will usually do some writing while I’m here. BESIIIIDES that internet just leads to procrastination.
The reason I review this particular Starbucks locale is because they are the friendliest folks I’ve met. I am usually en-​route to morning work, and they know just the trick to make my breakfast special.
One time I asked to buy milk (they lack prepackaged moo juice). After I was rung out, I told her I just need it for my tupperware container of cereal. The gal behind the counter was so helpful, she suggested just use the one at the sugar station next time.
Needless to say I felt all warm and fuzzy inside like I had just made a new friend who said I get fridge privileges every time I come visit– SCORE!
After that, I felt totally welcome and definitely more apt to stop in.
I haven’t been in since to bathe my cereal, but I pop in on occasion and there they are, heatin’ up my oatmeal, ringing up my cans of coffee, and getting me out of there in time to make it to work with a big goofy smile plastered on my face!
And if you have not tried the Starbucks Coffee + Energy Drink you are sorely missing out!

I had the best ice tea from this Starbucks — some unsweetened passion ice tea or something. The fact it was about 90 degrees out helped it taste amazing, but whatever. Loved it.
Service was quick, and very friendly. Had a nice conversation about cameras with the guy at the counter. Clean and tidy store too.