Starbucks

The staff at this location are exemplary. It’s exactly what they meant Starbucks to be.
We set out in search of pumpkin spiced drinks (’tis the season) and arrived at our destination sweaty and way too hot for a hot drink. After being greeted by a very friendly staff member (A++ there) we explained our dilemma and were suggested an equally delicious pumpkin spiced frappuccino. Perfect. You should try it.
They asked our names and then used them a couple times, I love that. My friend pointed out I love anything that makes me feel a little bit special, but really guys, who doesn’t? :P
We sat on their patio in the beautiful weather this time, but the inside is nice too, and big, unsuspectingly so. And there is a great quiet spot in the back if you’re looking to get some work done.
Anyway, I’m mostly caught up with the staff, they were just so… happy!

Ample seatings inside and outside, Tons of electrical outlets, Close to Lawrence Subway Station, Friendly Staffs.
If a Starbucks has the qualities above, always A-​OK to me!
Quiet and peaceful on a Sunday evening… I was napping again while drinking my coffee… waiting for my Ipod to charge up!

This is fast becoming my favourite place to meet clients/​potential clients. There are a lot of tables that can fit a couple of people, a bar-​type area so that laptop loners aren’t taking up said tables, it’s close to the subway and free parking. It’s also pretty easy to find a plug when your meeting goes long, so you don’t have to worry about your laptop battery dying.
In terms of their product, it’s Starbucks. I only drink green tea, and I was happy to see that they have whole leaf tea, which is the only tea I like. Sure, the barista all but sneered at me when I ordered a small tea ($ 1.94 after tax, btw), but whatever. It’s a small price to pay for a decent meeting spot.

I seem to have just started to randomly review every starbucks I set foot in. I’m sorry I can’t help my addiction! :[[
This one I liked a lot. I came here after school a lot since it was close. My most vivid memories of this place are my interviews for all the ivy league schools I (unnecessarily) applied to. Even though I was having these interviews with alumni of some of the most powerful universities EVAR, I still had an awesome time and interesting conversations (on my end!).
The atmosphere of starbucks always puts me to ease, and this one didn’t fail me on that front. Thank you starbucks!