Starbucks

I stopped in here this morning around 9am when the morning rush was still in full swing. I barely had to wait a moment before I ordered, and my coffee came right away. I’d ordered a pretty basic brew, so I was pleased but not overly surprised… And then I sat down to enjoy my drink and people-​watch. And holy crap, my people-​watching turned almost immediately into watching with mounting awe how well the baristas handled the absolute non-​stop deluge of customers. Everybody behind the counter was upbeat and friendly, and worked SO well together. All their interactions (including my own at the register) seemed extraordinarily genuine — Which, listen, I’m in the service industry myself, and while a good attitude is always necessary, it’s human to have to take a break from the emotional labor of being constantly On. So I was blown away by how seamlessly the workers here combined efficiency with such spectacular customer service. I saw customer after customer after CUSTOMER respond positively to the environment they created, which is the pinnacle of success as an industry worker, to me.
I left feeling better about the damn human race, man. That’s a hell of a thing to get along with your coffee in the morning.

I’ve never worked/​studied at this location so I don’t have anything to say for that aspect of it. However, whenever I’ve stopped in for a drink the baristas have been quick and attentive in providing the service. Plus they’re one of the cleaner Starbucks locations I’ve been to.

I visit this place very often and the service drinks food and employees are very nice they even know you by first name good place to relax

The baristas are awesome and friendly and their drinks are made well most of the time. It’s a pretty great spot! The atmosphere is very cozy and welcoming as well. I’ve been coming here since I was very young and it’s always been great!

The good: The staff are friendly. They always keep you up to date on specials, especial with holidays. The drinks are pretty consistent. I’ve never had an issue with seating, but I always sit when it’s not busy.
The bad: Expect lines to be crazy during rush hours, or weekend brunch hours. It comes in waves.
The biggest issue I had with this Starbucks is the higher than normal rate of theft and attempted thefts I witnessed while there. I even overheard a manager complaining about theft there. This chain needs to up its security or have baristas more alert of suspicious individuals because it does not make me, as a paying customer, feel remotely safe in this establishment. I honestly think they need to lock that back door because that back door is out of the baristas’ view and easy for thieves to walk out with merchandise. Just my opinion.

Meh. A Starbucks that is there when you need your fix. Just don’t plan on getting a seat. When it’s busy it fills fast. Adequate plug ins. But not the type of atmosphere I look for when wanting to study or read, it just not comfortable. Staff is the usual friendliness. Just get your drink to go and get out. Lingering may cause you more of headache than staying.

I don’t normally write reviews for big chains unless I don’t have anything good to say. I know I know, if I don’t have anything nice to say then I shouldn’t say anything at all, but then how else do businesses figure out how to improve? Ok. So I’m a Starbucks fan and probably go once a week at least if I’ve got the money for a $ 6 coffee drink. I have been to this Starbucks twice in the past and both times it’s been a wreck. They have gotten my order wrong both times and the people in front of me have had their drink orders messed up and then it creates a long line to get the drinks fixed and blah blah blah. Not once did the word «soy» come out of my mouth yet my NONFAT iced chai was made with soy milk. I ignorantly spend $ 5 on an iced venti chai and the least the barista could do would be to mix the chai tea mix and SKIM MILK together in a cup. They have screwed this simple drink up twice and I refuse to go back and deal with their incompetence. There are plenty more Starbucks around the neighborhood and city that I can go to when I want to spend a meal’s worth of money on a cup of tea and milk.

Y’know, as Starbucks go, this one was pretty okay. The pastries were good and they left me alone to grade papers for almost two hours. That’s hard to hate.

I love Starbucks, just not this one. The people working there are rude & disrespectful. It’s not clean. Not to much space for you to sit inside of. Everybody is so close together that you ALL stare at eachother.

Slowest Starbucks I have ever been to. Every time I go there they either forget to make my drink or make me wait forever. However, they do a great job making the drinks. I don’t recommend going there if you are not prepared to wait

Why is it so hard to keep the breakfast sandwiches stocked here? 9 out of 10 times I head into this Starbucks for a ham and egg sandwich, it’s gone. 8am, 9am, 11am. Sunday, Wednesday, whenever. Figure out how to keep a proper amount of inventory. C’mon.

«Do not order from Lukas, he is not trained to handle special request and will make a scene if you ask.»
One of the rudest employees I have ever encountered.

This place harbors scum of the local community. It also has the worst Wi-​Fi in the United States. This store needs to be plowed down and replaced with The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf!!!1

An all-​around unpleasant coffee run — I felt ignored by the 4 employees — 3 of them stood around laughing and talking about Pamela Anderson movies while only 1 was actually working, although he was making incorrect drinks for the people in front of me… There are so many nice coffee shops in the area I was disappointed in myself for coming here on this beautiful Sunday morning… I will not make this mistake next week.

Extremely friendly and efficient staff. Outdoor seating on Lincoln is awesome when the weather is nice, but the inside of the store is a little small and seats get grabbed up quick. Lack of inside space is my only gripe (otherwise this would have been a 5 star review). Great if you are on the go!

I love this Starbucks. It is relatively easy to find parking (paid) right outside and it is also a few blocks from the Irving Park brown line.
My drink order is always correct and they always have a solid selection of snacky things. I LOVE the vanilla bean scones, I’m practically addicted, and they usually have them readily available.
My rating is based on my experience, I do not sit and stay at this particular location, I run in and out, so it may be different for other people.

For the record, Starbucks cupcakes suck.
Really, I give MYSELF 2 stars for even ordering it. It didn’t even look good in the case, all crumbly with smooshed frosting.
Judge a cuppycake by its cover, if it looks gross… it probably is.
Wah. Let me console myself with a very corporate tasting coffee.
The service is excellent at this location, though. Also, for the record.

Maybe it’s because I stop here for my 5 AM caffeine fix on the way to work and rarely visit on weekends (get my coffee fix at brunch).
I love my corner Starbucks. The staff are friendly even at 5 AM. My coffee comes out piping hot, the staff remember my order, and there’s always parking right out front.
It’s a nice feeling to be able to walk in, hand the barista your cup, and know that in 2 minutes, it will be filled with heavenly goodness.
It does get crowded on Saturdays, but the baristas are always bustling and getting drinks out as fast as they can. If you don’t like crowds at Starbucks, just avoid the rush. Or get some Via.
Occasionally I score a free shot of espresso — always a plus.
Love the staff. Love the shop.

As much as I love the espresso, this Starbucks is way too crowded. Granted it’s in a high traffic area in Lincoln Square, when there is so much floor space and cafes are meant to be chill and laid back, it stinks when you can’t find a place to sit.
Also, one restroom? In a place where coffee flows like water, you’d expect there to be more than one toilet.
I have to say, though, I’m more likely to find a seat at this Starbucks than I am at the nearby independent cafes. Ironically, Starbucks can’t keep up with the trendiness of faux-​euro cafes like cafeneo.

It is a tiny shop, but the staff was really friendly. Way more friendly that most, they were chatty even. I noticed that there’s a lending library there is the store which is a super nice bonus. If I lived closer I might actually take advantage of that.
The bathroom was clean, which is a nice bonus.
They would have had 4 stars, but I noticed when I looked at my receipt many hours later that the cashier charged me for a «venti» when I ordered a «tall». Dammit.