Starbuck’s at the corner of Craig and Forbes is a prime University location making it a nice place to meet. However, because of its close proximity to uni’s, high schools, museums, it is very busy in mornings, lunch and after high schools let out. This makes for longer lines and waits. A plus is that it has wireless and you can pick up CMU’s wireless. Staff is friendly.
Claire G.
Rating des Ortes: 5 Pittsburgh, PA
Very great service best frappichinos ever very friendly people I recommend this for everyone I give it 2 thumbs up
Alana E.
Rating des Ortes: 4 Hershey, PA
The employees are nice. This is a pretty much a routine Starbucks. I typically stick with a vanilla iced coffee. Standard, but refreshing in the heat.
Elizabeth G.
Rating des Ortes: 5 Athens, GA
Loved this Starbucks location. I am in from out of town, and my Pitt experience has been far from ideal. The barista put a smile on my face! And my drink was delicious!
Nisarga M.
Rating des Ortes: 3 Pittsburgh, PA
I have never written a review for Starbucks before, as they are usually impeccable in their service. This one is a bit different. It maybe because they receive a lot of crowd from re surrounding universities, museums or businesses, but the people who take orders as well are serve the drinks are usually rude and impolite. They Are usually impatient when we are trying to decide on something or have a double mind about ordering something. Would only go there if it is the only café open then!
Dan T.
Rating des Ortes: 1 Pittsburgh, PA
A friend said«They’ve got this Clover machine, try it out,» so in an effort to be impartial, I did. Not good. A Clover’s nice, but it can’t fix over-roasted beans. I got an Ethiopia Yirgacheffe that tasted like smoky mud. I mean, it’s Starbucks, what did I expect, but this deserves extra-low scores for giving fancy coffee a bad name. If you’re in the area on weekdays and looking for coffee, go over to CMU’s branch of Tazza D’Oro(in the big blocky black Gates building, 3rd floor).
Thomas H.
Rating des Ortes: 4 Stockbridge, GA
Location Location Location, It is crazy important in the restaurant business. This is a beautiful location, right in the culture district. Loved it seating outside to watch the traffic, and seeing pits burgh. First time visiting this town, and wow loved having a starbucks drink and being able to soak in the town.
Eric G.
Rating des Ortes: 1 Pittsburgh, PA
Warning: bitter review to follow. I have nothing nice to say about this Starbucks in Oakland. Notice: I DONOT hate Starbucks stores in general. In fact, I actually think their coffee is great– better than a lot of local coffees, in fact. However, this Starbucks in particular can bite the dust for all I care. From speaking with a couple small business owners from around the neighborhood, this place single handedly took out my FAVORITE coffee shop in the city right across the street, Kiva Han(now replaced by a bagel place). Furthermore, this particular store in my subjective opinion has zero character, built very open without a bunch of sitting room and littered with impersonal staff. I understand that they have to crank orders out due to the high-turnover of customers during peak hours, but I have no desire to visit there again for the reasons listed above. If one of those coffee shops had to go out of business, I would have rather it be «The Man.»
Chelsea S.
Rating des Ortes: 3 Pittsburgh, PA
I’m not sure how to rate a Starbucks. They all seem similar & you don’t run into too many grouchy baristas. I head here for a White Chocolate Mocha Expresso & that’s about it. I actually agree with the person who mentioned starbucks coffee seems burnt & bitter. The expressos are delish though. For a tiny corner shop, you can fit a good amount of people here. There are a few long tables in the middle & multiple 2-seater tables along the walls. It was still pretty packed on Saturday night. Grinds my gears though when someone is working away on their laptop with Chinese takeout next to them & didn’t spend one penny on starbucks to take over an entire table. Hm, free wifi problems.
Aadish K.
Rating des Ortes: 5 Seattle, WA
Best cold coffee collection ever!
Madeline N.
Rating des Ortes: 3 Cambridge, MA
S’bucks is s’bucks. The good thing about this one was lots of tables(considering the location) and friendly staff. Wifi is normally good but was spotty when I was there.
Rebecca G.
Rating des Ortes: 4 Pittsburgh, PA
I go here pretty often. The staff is super friendly, and they get to know you and your order, which is great. The coffee is starbucks coffee… It’s always the same.
Rotem G.
Rating des Ortes: 4 Pittsburgh, PA
This particular Starbucks can get quite busy thanks to the students from two different schools(Pitt and CMU). The service doesn’t tend to suffer, and the staff is very experienced, just don’t count on getting a seat!
G T.
Rating des Ortes: 5 West Palm Beach, FL
They accepted my coffee bag for a free coffee and did a great job of filling my order. No reservations and a needed location close to all the universities.
Jordan F.
Rating des Ortes: 5 Seattle, WA
I found the employees to be very friendly and hard working. When I arrived there were more than fifteen people in line ahead of me. Yet, the employees worked so quickly that I was out of there in ten minutes!(it was a good thing, because I had to be at work straight away!)
Chuck S.
Rating des Ortes: 4 Pittsburgh, PA
I feel a cookie cutter establishment like this really shouldn’t get more than four stars, but honestly, that’s probably the only thing holding me back. I like Starbucks precisely because I know I’m going to get the same drink no matter which location I’m at. This particular location is clean, the employees are courteous and friendly, and in all the time I’ve been going there I’ve only had two drinks that didn’t pass muster.
Jamie B.
Rating des Ortes: 3 Pittsburgh, PA
This location is perfectly fine for a Starbucks. This place is hopping during weekday work and school hours, but the staff are super efficient and friendly and up to the challenge of completing your order in a timely manner. Regardless of what shift you catch the crew on, your favorite specialty drink will be made consistently each time. On the rare occasions that my drinks have come up not-so-consistent, I’ve been given a replacement with no questions asked by the professional and personable morning manager. The shop has seating for about 20 and is about the same size as your average in-the-city Starbucks. The bakery case is stocked with the usual suspects that you find at even the larger Starbucks – sweet breakfast breads, bagels, breakfast sandwiches, wraps, scones, muffins, and cookies. If you are looking to purchase a Starbucks gift, they keep about half of the stock of mugs and other coffee accouterments as the larger of their shops.
October R.
Rating des Ortes: 4 Pittsburgh, PA
Im rating this establishment 4 stars for a Starbucks and that’s it. Its spacious, has a convenient location, and friendly staff. As for the coffee… its a starbucks.
Malia P.
Rating des Ortes: 4 San Diego, CA
It’s just like every other Starbucks everywhere. This used to be a grocery store. What I do like about this location is that if you get a seat right near the window you can access CMU’s wifi. :)
Ryan P.
Rating des Ortes: 4 Pittsburgh, PA
Hey, it’s Starbucks, what can I say? Decent location — not too big, not too small. Friendly service in my experience. I’m surprised this location was missing from Unilocal