Starbucks

This location may look small from the outside, but it’s pretty big. They have lots of seating areas (inside and out) and tables-​about 20, however this location is always BUSY! I was there today (Sunday) and there was not one place to sit or park. Oh and let’s talk about parking. The lot, behind Starbucks, is a wreck. They need to redo this lot soon– cracks, pot holes and not enough customer parking. I’ve heard the company that owns the lot is known for booting cars that don’t park in Starbucks marked spots as the rest of the lot is «by permit».
Like I said before, this location is always busy and they seemed to always be under staffed when I’ve been here (only 1 cashier and 1 barista). It look 10 minutes for my drink to get made today, but I’ll return again because Starbucks is like overpriced crack (ps I don’t do crack or know if it’s overpriced hehe)

Really neat Starbucks, lots of cool energy and consistency of service Starbucks is known for.

I could almost get on a plane, pick the beans, fly back and brew a pot before my drink is ready at this shantytown.

I am not a Starbuck’s fan, but living a block away, and when your power is out, coffee is coffee, right? Well, maybe not to some people. I have been to this location in the past, but as I said I am not a regular, but have never been disappointed with my visit.
This seems to be a hot spot, with several tables, couches and a communal counter, allowing visitors to catch up at the counter, set up laptops to work or just enjoy the paper. The staff is always friendly and the service does not disappoint. I am a standard coffee drinking, light roast, but do find even the light roast is strong for my taste. as I am wired before even finishing my grande… is that the medium? Anyway, Starbuck’s is a definite go to spot for coffee, iced coffee, speciality coffee drinks and pastries, including bagels, muffins, breakfast sandwiches, cake pops and plenty more.
However, as others have mentioned, be aware of the Parking Signs. This location has limited parking and spaces are identified, so use the Starbuck’s spots as the towing company does not hesitate to tow your car if they catch up…;-).

Worst parking situation and location. Don’t park in spots without a specific Starbucks sign (even a spot without any sign) as you will get a boot on your car. Nice remodel and chai was okay but this is my least favorite Starbucks.

The location is fine. However, if you want to park before purchasing your drink, you are not in luck. After grabbing a 5 minute coffee with 4 other coworkers I came outside to find my car booted. I learned that another patron was booted minutes before me, and I saved 3 others from getting booted in the same UNMARKED SPOTS. The towing Company «United Towing» has a F from the BBB, for good reason. There is clearly predatory booting/​towing occurring in this lot.
I will never spend another penny at this Starbucks because it is going to the towing company instead.

I have always loved the physical structure of this particular Starbucks. The cottage set up is beautiful and makes this place special. My drink has always been correct and I honestly haven’t had that hard of a time finding parking. Previously, I was hesitant to visit this location because of the lack of work space. However, all of that changed with the recent remodel. There is now plenty of seating and electrical outlets. Every time that I have been in since the remodel, I have easily been able to find a work space. I now go out of my way to go to this specific location.
Definitely recommend.

My favorite Starbucks in Charlotte.
This location was the closest to my former workplace, so I was a frequent customer. I loved the cozy feeling of being in an old former house.
It’s cozy but it’s spacious, which I love since I usually come to Starbucks to work or read and stay awhile. There’s ample seating, although during busy weekday hours, you might have to wait for a seat.
Came by today for the first time since March, and the newly renovated space totally blew me and my interior design-​loving self away. It’s still got that cozy house feel but now it’s also got that modern chic vibe going on with hardwood wall panels, neat lighting fixtures, black brick, etc.
Still my favorite Charlotte Starbucks; now it’s just more elevated and prettier.

Used to love to come here to read but since the recent renovation, they got rid of all the comfortable seats. There is a lot of seating and it isn’t bad, but it is a lot more conducive now for working on a laptop than sitting and reading book.

The sense of urgency continues to get worse. I could never understand why at 8am on a week day you would have one cashier and one barista.

Ever since Caribou Coffee closed on East Blvd, getting into Starbucks has been a nightmare. I used to stop there every Saturday for a drink, perhaps lunch, too. Then they stopped carrying their food items when they took on La Boulange items (French for «tastes like cardboard,» I think). After that, I took it upon myself to never buy food again at Starbucks until they came to their senses and got rid of La Boulange. So now any time I stop, it’s JUST for drinks. Which in itself can be a nightmare.
This past Saturday, I visited Starbucks on East Blvd for an iced coffee. I took the only parking spot that was left in their bumpy, pothole-​y, limited-​space parking lot. I was happy to see that the line to order was incredibly short and quickly placed my order. What I didn’t notice was the throng of people surrounding the other end of the counter, waiting for their drinks. While the SB employees appeared to be working very quickly, the demand was more than they could reasonably handle and produce. (Hey, SB managers — how about scheduling more employees for one of the busiest times of the day?)
While waiting for almost 10 minutes for my simple, basic iced coffee (pouring it from a pitcher into a cup), I looked around the establishment. They’ve recently renovated (again) and, if it’s possible, there is even less seating to meet the demand of the number of people that frequent this particular restaurant. For one thing, there are fewer individual tables. For another, there aren’t enough chairs to even accommodate those tables. There were empty tables with no chairs around them! They’ve also gone with the space-​hogging long community tables, like anyone who goes to SB with a book, laptop, friend, etc. wants to sit closely with another party. One thing that used to make SB great was the intimacy it provided for its patrons. I guess that’s out the refurbished window. The drink delay also gave me a chance to get a really good look at the cleanliness of the tables, and especially the common area with the cream, sugar, etc. It was not replenished and filthy. FIL-​THY. The garbage was overflowing onto the counter. It looked abandoned. Someone really needed to get out on the floor (hello, manager again!) and CLEAN. THINGS. UP. The outside seating wasn’t much cleaner.
Every time I go to this Starbucks, it seems like they’ve renovated again, but it seems like when they do, they always miss big opportunities: more seating, more staff, cleaner facilities. Starbucks should reasonably be embarrassed by this store.

This is a huge Starbucks … way bigger inside that I imagined it would be. Lots of tables, and a decent sized outdoor patio for all of these nice Charlotte days. I went on a Saturday, and it was pretty crowded. I had to wait for my drink for almost 10 minutes, which was fine because I was in no rush. They basically only had one poor barista doing all of the work … they really need to be more properly staffed, especially on a Saturday in this busy neighbor so close to a park.
Our frappuccinos came out perfectly, so the wait was not in vain!

This is my absolute favorite Starbucks ever! I stop in at least 3 times a week and the staff is great, friendly, courteous and fast. Even at rush hour you can get in and out of this location quickly.
They recently remodeled and the new layout makes it even better when you want to stop and relax or catch up on some work. Great seating arrangement which now maximizes the space.
Parking is not always fun, but usually if you are just stopping in and you can find a place to pull into and quickly run in and get your order.

Thought I was in the last Starbucks customer spot. Lot owner booted my car after being inside 7 minutes. Very opportunistic. Tons of open permit spots on a bank holiday.

I LOVE Starbucks coffee shop!!!
The drinks are DELICIOUS!!!
And the food and pastry items are also DELICIOUS!!!
The service is great, you always get a smile with your coffee!

I am giving this Starbucks location 3 stars due to the lack of employee awareness to customers.
Story: I arrived at 5:50 am on a weekday to finish report cards and at the time was the only customer seated in Starbucks. Three employees started to engage in a personal conversation, that was entirely too loud. I was seated across the room and could here their full conversation. This went on for about 10 minutes. I understand they were not busy at this time of the morning and having personal conversations, however the lack of customer awareness and the volume of their speaking was very disappointing.
There also was no music playing (I really just wanted that coffee shop music and get in that work zone). I asked if they could turn it on and a employee said it was broke.
As more customers started sitting, the baristas got busy and their personal conversations died down.

This place is huge and still always full! I love the energy and positive environment. The patio is secluded and really nice.
I take a lot of my coworkers to this place

Great spot to chill and enjoy your coffee
. This is where I usually meet my friends and do some school work. Great environment

Love Starbucks… but have to say the Key Man parking signs in the lot have ruined it for me. Key Man has way to many parking spots and needs to be lenient when they have a tons of spots free and Starbucks has none. Don’t park or you will get booted– not worth the $ 50 fee to get free.
Love Starbuck but hate the parking situation…
Also see the BBB and what has been going on for years. The Key Man spots had tons of free spots available, and I agree that if the lot was full– then it makes sense to ticket. The lot was not full so they should be friendly to their neighbors… wow what a concept.
BBB review on Key Man–

Good starbucks, standard starbucks affair. Parking can be very difficult here though.
Also, it is always packed during the day and you can’t find a spots to sit down inside. Everyone seems to be there working and stealing their wifi.
Nice Location and its in a old building.