This is a great Starbucks. The staff is always friendly and I’ve never had an issue with my order here. There’s not a ton of seating so I usually take my drink to go but if you can find a table it’s a nice place to sit and people watch especially in winter with the skating rink.
Bryan M.
Rating des Ortes: 5 Canton, OH
This is probably one of my favorite Starbucks of all times. Located in a small park across the street from my hotel(Intercontinental). Long lines that move fast! very efficient Baristas! enjoy your coffee in the park and people watch. — The only downside is the vast amount of Beggars(can I get some change, my car ran out of gas, do you have a smoke, etc…) If you can ignore that inconvenience it is very relaxing and enjoyable
Sebastian R G.
Rating des Ortes: 4 Rockford, IL
Love the structure of the building. It gives off this underground, hidden, bunker café. I’d come all the time, if It wasn’t 70 something miles away from me, lol. I enjoyed the service, the Cashier was great and respectful. Said his greeting once you enter; I just had a Mango Black Tea Lemonade, just to cool off after the humid day. It was pretty clean; honestly I saw nothing wrong with the place. Can’t really say the details about this place. But if you are a fan of architect and interesting buildings. This would be the place to come and hangout, if you’re driving/walking by.(9−5−15)
Bartleby F.
Rating des Ortes: 4 Milwaukee, WI
Quick, friendly, awesome. Sometimes a little dirty and the bathrooms aren’t as clean as they could be.
Melanie H.
Rating des Ortes: 5 Shorewood, Milwaukee, WI
One of the busiest Starbucks I’ve ever seen with people ordering the most absurd drinks. The baristas are exceptionally friendly, remembering people and their go-to orders. Always move the lines quickly and have never had my order mixed up. Makes stopping here every morning a must!
Emon D.
Rating des Ortes: 2 Evanston, IL
Not a huge fan of this location. There’s barely any outlets which makes it really hard to sit and get some work done here. And sadly, that was my purpose of this visit.
Kari G.
Rating des Ortes: 4 Milwaukee, WI
This Starbucks location is in Red Arrow Park. I walk through the park everyday on my way to work, and on the way home. I stop at least 4x per week, so outside of the Good Hope location, this is my regular place. I order the same thing(I am a minimal/boring coffee drinker): Venti Hot chocolate/6 pumps of mocha/single shot. You should try it sometime, it’s good. The taste is consistent every time, and all of the staff are very nice. It’s also a great location: Red Arrow, activism action, close to city hall, hotels, Marcus Center, people watching(makes for great conversation). The only downside is that the space is super small, but I believe that is intentional(get them in and out).
Elijah H.
Rating des Ortes: 4 Milwaukee, WI
Nice place for a couple to skate and have some hot chocolate for the christmas season! As far as it goes it’s the same as other starbucks when it comes to drinks and such since after all it is a chain. But the experience is great if you’re with your friends or a loved one and want to have a romantic ice skating time with some hot chocolate. Just try not to skate and drink at the same time or you’ll end up a hot scolded mess(unless you’re a pretty good ice skater). Cheers!
Anya K.
Rating des Ortes: 4 Milwaukee, WI
Nice Starbucks location down town. It’s located in a small park which is great at any weather. In the winters there is an adorable ice skating rink. Staff is nice and they try to push through the line fast.
Eric W.
Rating des Ortes: 1 Milwaukee, WI
There is something about this location that breeds indifferent baristas. There has been several staff change-overs and each time same thing. Often the employees are talking to each other, talking to employees that aren’t working that day, on the phone. All while there is a line of customers. Or not. Once I was one of two people in the café, the other had just ordered a tea, I walked up to the counter and the barista(only one out front, the rest were in back) told me to wait because she was going to make some coffee. I hadn’t even placed my order, which was a tea. Every so often I go back hoping they’re better since it’s right next to work, so far it still the same lousy service.
Michael R.
Rating des Ortes: 5 Chicago, IL
This location is great. The barristas were very nice and friendly. The food they prepared was good and the location was excellent.
Nicole H.
Rating des Ortes: 3 Milwaukee, WI
Only place for coffee in this part of downtown and a good place to kill some time when you’re too early for your event at the Marcus Center, but know what you’re getting yourself in to. There are few tables and with 92 doors, you’re never far from a chilly blast of arctic air. With the skating rink, there’s nothing quiet or relaxing about being here. Parking is on the street, pretty much never available and requires a short(but feels much longer in the winter) walk. So not your typical Starbucks in terms of chilling for hours, doing work or settling in with friends, but they provide the same yummy caffeine uppers, the baristas are nie and they’ve incorporated the rink, which is pretty cool. So, you know, fine for what it is.
Justin S.
Rating des Ortes: 4 Evanston, IL
Very friendly baristas. Could use some more seating and outlets. I hope Starbucks considers remodeling this location to take care of those(…but keep the fireplace:)
Dan C.
Rating des Ortes: 4 New York, NY
Downtown Milwaukee is not exactly hustle and bustle and there are definitely not many coffee shops /diners around. I was staying at a nearby hotel that didn’t start breakfast until 6:30 and I had to leave at 6:15am each day to get to meeting s in the ‘burbs. Luckily this Starbucks was across the street and it opens at 5:30am. Fantastic. I was expecting groggy, surly attitudes and poor service at my pre-6am visit. However, I was proven wrong. The people working there were very friendly and seemed to not only know the regulars straggling in by name, they also got their drinks working as soon as they walked in the door without asking, so by the time they paid, their drinks were ready and on the counter. That is excellent service.
Elsa M.
Rating des Ortes: 2 Baltimore, MD
Explain to me why a downtown coffee spot only has like four outlets in the whole joint? Uhhhhh… you are downtown! How many people have to charge up their laptops? It can’t just be me. And those sad, sad little pastries you have. Good lawd! Presentation is everything, my friends. This Starbucks get a star for location and another for very friendly staff; both guys working greeted me with a smile and were very courteous. The state of their sad little Starbucks made me want to rescue them though and take them to another location or an Alterra or Stone Creek or something. They didn’t deserve this and neither did I. I got my tea and hightailed it across the street to The Intercontinental’s bar/lounge area instead. Plenty of outlets there, I tell ya. Jeez…
Bruce K.
Rating des Ortes: 4 Charlotte, NC
It’s super busy in the morning because it’s right next to Milwaukee City Hall and a whole bunch of office buildings. So everyone seems to pop into here for their morning pick-me-up. A dozen or so tables, most of which are right next to power outlets. Otherwise, it’s the same as every other Starbucks with coolers of pastries and sandwiches and salads and cold drinks. This must be really neat in the winter with the ice skating rink right by their front door.
Kelsey S.
Rating des Ortes: 4 Milwaukee, WI
I’ve found myself downtown more often lately, and this has become a pseudo-regular stop. I don’t review every Starbucks I’ve been to, but I like this one for a few reasons: 1) Great location right in the center of the Water Street area 2) The staff is friendly — I can appreciate a staff that asks your name and then addresses you by it 3) They’re pretty speedy! I imagine they’re used to managing the downtown work crowd, but they keep the coffee and traffic flowing smoothly. Nice work, Starbucks crew.
Dani K.
Rating des Ortes: 5 Milwaukee, WI
Red Arrow Park needs, NEEDS, to be renamed«Starbucks Park» not just for the fact it’s the only thing there BUT the place is SERIOUSLYSUPERAWESOME. Yes, caps locks awesome. I’ve been in here many of times, busy and slow alike. Each and every time, I’ve been(*coughcough*) crushed on time to get to work on time. Yet, they’ve always managed to take my order, make nice small talk, and get me my cold drink(it IS summer, after all) in a timely manner. It’s sort of amazing, thinking back now, how I managed to always get to the office on time after eying the line and waiting in it. Whatever, some people are simply Starbucks haters and that’s fine, makes my rush to work shorter, but from a business perspective, it’s always been fantastic. Beyond nice employees, quick service, yummy food, great atmosphere… do it!
Sadie T.
Rating des Ortes: 4 Milwaukee, WI
I had a good experience here with friendly enough staff. Like all Starbucks, they sell really overpriced coffee. I ordered a skinny vanilla latte(so that is 75% ice, a splash of coffee and milk and syrup) and it was nearly $ 4. Of course, I only come to Starbucks because I was given a gift card. Bam.
Tony K.
Rating des Ortes: 2 Milwaukee, WI
Convenient for downtown workers to get a quick bit of caffeine on lunch or a break. Not the place to sit and study — not many tables. Avoid at all costs during the ice skating season. Certainly not a place to relax and unwind with all the kids/families running around.