Starbucks

How convenient! I love that this Starbucks location is just outside of Macy’s on the second floor. Or, I should say «attached» because there’s actually an entrance into the coffee shop from the Cosmetics department. If you’re doing a walk-​in appointment at the Benefit Brow Bar, the chances of grabbing a Starbucks drink sooner than getting your name called for brow waxing are good!
Because of its convenience, it is often times busy especially on the weekends. It’s a small shop, just big enough to house a line of customers, display tumblers, mugs & coffee, and enclosed so you can cool off in the A/​C while waiting to place your order. I keep coming back to this particular location because of its location to the parking lot and department store, and their selection of sandwiches and sweet treats, which are always fully stocked.
Service is always good. Drinks are always great. And there’s plenty of tables and chairs if you’d like to enjoy your cup of Joe outdoors.

I love there BBQ Beef brisket. It’s so good. This location has more options than the kiosk In the center of the mall. This location tends to get busy so if you have to get somewhere or just don’t want to wait in line and you have the Starbucks app then I suggest using it at this location because it’s fast and you get to skip the line. I use the app and they always have my order ready within the time limit the app tells you it will be ready. I live the super fast and friendly service.

Nope.
I’ll find another starbucks. Seriously.
Office order (5 drinks, 2 loaf, 2 bagels)
Coffee tasted burnt, got coffee in the tea drinks, bagels were barely toasted and they forgot our cream cheese.
They were nice and made new drinks and gave us cream cheese when we went back for the coffee, but honestly, one of the worst experiences I’ve had with starbucks.

Of the 3 Starbucks in the mall, this is the bottom-​ranked. Why? Well, for one, the service is inconsistent. After today’s order, it gave me cause to write a review because enough is enough. I got an-​almost $ 7 frapp that was not filled to the top all the way. I figured that since I didn’t want whipped cream, the barista made some allowances but that is shorting the customer. I make a big deal out of it because the damn drink cost almost $ 7. I’ve seen some baristas at the mall kiosk location, go over the top and putting a dome top instead of the flat one, but this location cheats customers and cuts corners. Didn’t think I’d notice? Wrong! And for that, I will not return to this location.

The hours say they open at 05:00 but, more often than not, they are late arriving and late opening. Don’t count on them.

Because it’s beside Macy’s, it’s tiny. Could have at least put a table or two somewhere. Line is a bit less than the one in the center but it still does get busy.

Quick service and feeding my coffee addiction for a week now after discovering it’s the only place to get coffee, not the brewed stuff that you find in Hawaii (sorry but Good coffee is hard to find)

Majority of the staff at this Starbucks are very friendly, except for Christine. She doesn’t smile (in fact, she just glares at you), she’s impatient (she practically rolled her eyes when I wasn’t ordering fast enough for her), she is the sassiest employee at Starbucks I have ever come across. She didn’t ask if I wanted a receipt either. She should be stocking the shelves or working in the warehouse. She was the cashier when I went one morning and I felt bad for her friendly co-​workers because she would be affecting the tips.

I feel like this is one of the most busiest Startbucks on the island. Everytime I come over here it is mostly busy all of the time. I think most of it is because it is located in the Ala Moana Shopping Center. It is conveniently located on the Macy’s attachment of Ala Moana near the outside entrance that is across from Shirokiya. There are a few table and seating areas where a lot of people gather and sit on. The staff and customer service is pretty good. For such a busy place dealing with all kinds of people, they handle the service and work pretty good. The inside where you order is pretty small and could get a bit congested with a line going almost through Macy’s if it is really busy. Everyone loves coffee. I am not going to talk about what to get and what Starbucks has because I feel that it is almost a given. I think they make some pretty mean caramel machiattos though. The baristas here are pretty on point when it comes to that drink.

I love this Starbucks! Because of its convenient location next to Macy’s, there tends to always be a line and the tables are almost always taken. However, the workers here are the best in the business. I have frequented this location many, many times (way more than my check-​ins attest to) and have never met with sub-​par service or drinks. I am always greeted with a smile and my drink is consistently excellent. Don’t let the line scare you – the staff here is top-​notch and will please with their efficiency, expertise, and friendliness!

Starbucks is always a winner for me. This particular one stood out because, while on vacation, the second day we went to this Starbucks the barista remembered our exact order! As someone who works in a service industry, this was VERY impressive.

Besides the fact that this Starbucks is one of the busiest establishments, they get their orders out very quickly. The workers are very friendly and very attentive to their customers. Nothing much to say since there are different franchises but I like going here because its near my second working place and their merchandise is always stocked and clean.
What I find amusing in this Starbucks is the high number of male workers and the height of their baked good case. Its funny because all of them including the female workers can reach it and I’m wondering if they hire a really short people lol (this is just me being weird).

A popular spot at the Ala Moana shopping center in Honolulu. Like many busy retail locations for this chain this Starbucks can have long lines. It’s up on the 2^nd floor in a corner of the Macy’s department store.
I appreciate the wonderful way I’ve been treated even though I am just a random person in their very busy day. With the nearly constant stream of thirsty humanity that line up all day everyday, it’s phenomenal how courteous, efficient and accurate the staff is day after day and visit after visit.
Check out the undulating curved floor under your feet, it slopes noticeably downhill away from the counter-​yet the doors open & close without scraping. And the trim around the doors & windows makes it all look straight.

I love this place! Have to get my coffee fix whenever I’m here on a layover. They’re quick, and one of the friendliest Starbucks I’ve been to. They will always greet you as you are entering in.

Like I said in my check-​in: BEST. STARBUCKS. AT. HNL.
I think it was because when I started going to school in town, I would always go to this particular Starbucks. Most of the staff is from the former Sears Starbucks, so you could say I grew up along with the store and the baristas.
The baristas are always so helpful. No matter how busy it is or how early it is, they’ll always greet you with a warm smile. You can tell that they love working with each other and do their best to make the customer happy because they always present themselves in a positive way. Even when the customer treats them negatively, their service is still top-​notch.
The drinks are QUALITY here, even during rush hour. People come out walking and smiling knowing that their drink has been made to perfection (well, at least I do ;D)
I love this Starbucks location — and it’s way less crowded than the Centerstage one. I like both locations, but if you want to get your drink in a shorter line, then I’d highly recommend this one.

Today I ordered the very berry hibiscus refresher with strawberries, unfortunately they were out of the strawberries, the cashier didn’t appear to have that shared knowledge. But the barista making my drink did some quick thinking and asked me if I would be okay with raspberries. I said sure, I’ll try it. It actually was pretty amazing but a little sweeter than I’m used to. I would probably order it again. I wish I had gotten that barista’s name to compliment him for his quick thinking in asking which I would prefer instead of not giving me any options at all and handing it to me plain. Thank you whoever you were! Today it wasn’t hectic when my friend and I went in, making the experience even more enjoyable because of it.

This Starbucks line is always sooooo long. It’s not that the baristas aren’t busting their butts, because they are. I guess since the seats Starbucks closed, it congests this Starbucks even more. The cashiers are pretty nice for the most part. One time, I had a less than fantastic experience because one of the baristas was being pretty rude about getting me an iced water. Long story short, I was willing to take a water that no one had picked up from the counter, but he made kind if a fuss about giving me my own. Except the one he have me had someone else’s name on it. But he insisted… It was weird. Anyways…
I like that there is a variety of seating options, however, you can hardly ever find a seat since there are just so many people. I didn’t think I’d even consider sitting inside in fear of someone’s butt being in my face as they waited for their drinks.
Because it’s crowded in here, it also seems not only more hectic, but more messy and unclean. The trash is sometimes overflowing and the counter tops are sometimes littered with trash and sugar.
Meh, not my favorite Starbucks, but it’ll do since it’s the only one in ala moana.

Presently there is only one Starbucks at Ala Moana. This one that is an appendage to the Macy’s at the east end of the mall. This location is very busy since it is the only one at the complex. There are plenty of coffee options to choose from, they are just not named Starbucks.
The store square footage is small. This is definitely a to-​go location as there is very little seating inside the store. There are a few tables that are located right outside as well as a few areas to sit nearby (though not in an enclosed space).
Despite the store being crowded, the staff does a good job of moving the line along. I came here to take advantage of a Starbucks Rewards BOGO promo for their sandwiches and salads. I was concerned that they would not have these items available since the store is so popular, but fortunately I found them in the refrigerated case. I did also notice that they sell bags of Kona coffee (not sure if 100% or a blend) here for visitors looking for souvenirs to bring home from Hawaii.
If you are looking for a place to work from or unwind, this location is not your place. You would be better off going to the Barnes & Noble Café downstairs since they serve Starbucks also.
If you really need a Starbucks pick-​me-​up, this is your only option at the moment at Ala Moana. Though I believe a new location at Center Court is opening soon. I would only suggest coming here if you must absolutely have coffee from Starbucks. Otherwise, there are plenty of other (better) coffee places to go to nearby.

Anyone that knows me will learn that I am a Starbucks fan.
However, this is one Starbucks I refuse to go back to. I am used to waiting in long lines at a Starbucks and fluctuations in drink quality. This is the one Starbucks I have gone to multiple times and I have never received a good drink. «If it was bad, why did I go back again?» one may ask. I am a caffeine and Starbucks addict. Plus, my go-​to Starbucks was the Sears location, which closed a few months ago. So, I figured I should give this Starbucks location a few chances. I gave them three.
The first two times there was a long wait to place my order and to receive my order. I ordered a caramel macchiato both times. Both times, the taste was different from other locations, but I chalked it up to it being a different location. Both times, I had stomach pains after drinking the coffee. I didn’t go back for awhile.
Then, one Saturday afternoon, I decided to give them one more try. This time, I ordered just an iced grande coffee. No milk, no sugar; just straight-​up coffee. Simple right? Apparently not. My drink order must’ve have been lost because I waited for at least 15 minutes for my drink. The kicker was my husband got the same drink just a larger size (venti), he ordered AFTER me, and he got his drink before me. I also noticed others that ordered drinks after me were getting their drinks. My husband had to go up to the barista to ask about my drink (I was livid and did not want to talk to them) and I finally got it. After all of that, the iced coffee tasted burnt.
If I want Starbucks at Ala Moana, I will be going to the café in Barnes and Noble.

A Starbucks on every corner. This was a dream at one point that somehow seemed to become a reality. So maybe not on every corner. But close.
I’ve been in the SB before. Waiting to meet friends, thirsty after mall walking, or like tonight just to get something warm.
I have actually walked in here before and just gotten water. I know… I’m lame.
But the people are always nice. And the coffee is usually the perfect temperature… hot.
Tonight I was in the mood for a warm drink. The young man taking my order was patient as I pondered my decision. No coffee for me tonight or I’ll be pinging all over the mall. So I went for an old pre-​coffee-​drinking-​days fave. Hot cocoa.
Oh…and something to wash it down… ice water. I know. Hot to cold. Weird. But I love it. And cold to hot even better. Tracy K. knows what I mean.
He asked for my name. I told him… even though most people will think they miss heard me and write my name as Debbie or something. Anyway. He scanned my phone (hooray for the SB app).
I was the only one in there so my drink was pau really fast. They remembered my water too. And then… for the first time ever. My cup… with my name «Denby» on it. Whoooooo! I know it’s not really exciting. But for a girl who’s name is never right it’s a big deal.
Anyway, the cocoa could have been cold and I would have been happy. But it wasn’t. It was perfect. Warm almost hot. But not burn my tongue hot. Sweet but not gut rot sweet. And just so nice. I walked away sipping my hot cocoa and the ice cold water. Sweet and creamy then a nice clean mouth.
I was so happy with my drinks. I walked up and tried to open the wrong car. Wrong make model and color. Oops.