Starbucks

This Starbucks works for me because it’s on the way to work, so it makes it very easy for me to get that much needed caffeine fix in the morning when I need it. Now for those who don’t remember or just didn’t know, this Starbucks use to be across the street where Gregory’s now is so the setup is a million times better. The design is like most other Starbucks with the trendy and eclectic look and yes it gets sooo crowded in the early morning’s and mid-afternoon’s when everyone is trying to get that before work coffee and that afternoon jolt. For people that hate long lines, fear not, there is a solution: MOBILE ORDER. This has saved me so much time in the morning, I don’t know how I got through my life without it now that I have it. Staff is always nice to me, I’ve never had a problem there. Sometimes yes they are out of ingredients and things can get a little messy because it’s hectic in there, but other than that, it’s definitely become a go to for me.

Kinda busy and cramped, but you can’t beat the location. Service was fine, they could have had more options as far as food went.

I’m new to drinking coffee but I tried the new toasted graham latte the other day when I was exhausted and it was amazing (try it even if you don’t like normal coffee). I went back to a few other Starbucks locations for this latte in particular twice and both times they had sold out of it. This location however had stocked up and out of the 3 Starbucks close to me on Wall Street, this one is going to be «mine.» Not only because they stay stocked but Vanessa was incredibly nice and helpful!

Today’s episode. Out of ingredients (corporate is missing shipments to lower Manhattan. sounds similar to their Metrotech location). Falsely indicated out of pastery that was in the display case. Long table was filthy. Was «cleaned up» by employee who brushed all the dirt on the floor. My full order was mis entered so I had to wait for people’s order behind us. Rude customers behind me stormed out of while interrupting me while trying to order after being told the bathroom was closed because there was blood on the toilet seat. Not bad for eight minutes.

For some reason service at this location is always excruciatingly slow. It receives a large flow of European tourists, and perhaps there are often communication issues that is slowing down the service. Either way it is probably the slowest Starbucks I’ve been to on multiple occasions in NYC.

Nice Starbucks which is open early. It was open even before my workout class at 6am. Staff was nice and service was fast.

Service horrendous.
Michael has so much attitude. We ordered a cappuccino and had canceled a mint tea. Obv the message didn’t get to michael. Poor guy. Instead of listening to us informing him we were waiting on a cappuccino he got pissed at us and shouted that we had not ordered a cappuccino. We had to go back to the register to get the guy there to confirm what had occurred and that we were due a cappuccino. No apology from poor michael. He made the cappuccino, didn’t even look at us and placed it in front of us announcing ‘cappuccino’ like we weren’t even standing there. Being in the service industry I was bemused and almost said something firm then reminded myself michael was not worth my time as he made me feel I was not worth his. Will find another Starbucks downtown. Easy fix.

Roomy and friendly place. One of the few places I have tipped from my app. The layout is one that I can see recognizes that there is a lot of foot traffic. So the layout maximizes turnover rather selling. Though there is a large table for seating I don’t really see lot of people sticking around for too long.
Clean, friendly, and quick service. The cashier is efficient which is to be expected for a Manhattan location. Of course the line backs up when people order a fru-​fru calorie/​sugar laden drink but I thinks that’s sporadic. Most people order simple coffee. Yes there is a lot of room at this place and I don’t feel claustrophobic.

I love this Starbucks, but probably only because I live in the building next to it. The staff is really friendly, even when I’ve changed my indecisive mind. There’s lots of seating and it’s usually not too crowded. At least, not like other ones I’ve seen in the city. I know some people say they’re slow, but they’ve obviously never been to the one at Astor Place or Union Square. THOSE are slow.
The only downside for me if that they’ve messed up my drink order about 50% of the time. Twice they’ve forgotten espresso in my latte. How does that even happen?
But, I’ll keep going here. It’s convenient and clean. And Starbucks is delicious.

good seating is probably the only thing going for this place. they’ve NEVER gotten my order right, tall mocha frappuccino with skim milk and whip. how hard is that? one time the girl was giving me an attitude for request whip when she missed it. Just today, they got it wrong3 times!
I will have to travel farther into wall street to get better service and avoid the frustration!

I like this Starbucks. It’s roomy and has good seating. It is always busy, no matter what time of day you come in. If you happen to come in when someone’s meeting or conference lets out, then you will find yourself stuck behind 25 people in business suits on a coffee break.
I’m a Starbucks Gold member, so I know what to expect from any franchise in terms of drink and food options. I am just a plain ol’ decaf drinker. They pour that right away and give it to you at the registers rather than having to wait in the drink queue near the door, which I like (unless you have to wait for a pour-​over). I like my free refills (50 cents each if you don’t have a Gold card) on my tall decaf, and I share a venti specialty frappuccino with my wife whenever I earn a free drink.
Public bathroom, free WiFi. Close to the East River, so you can take a nice scenic stroll with your coffee.
The only negative is that they told me I couldn’t take pictures inside. I didn’t realize I was giving away nuclear secrets here. That seems like a policy that is a bit out-​of-​date in this day and age. Minus 1 star for that alone. Fickle, thy name is technology!

This place has never messed up my drink, and that’s saying something for an overcrowded starbucks.
Obviously, it’s starbucks, you know what you are getting when you walk in.
I wanted to write this review for the new Oprah’s Teavana Chai Tea Latte. It is the best new thing from starbucks, and i didn’t even realize I was waiting for a drink like this.
A haiku for the new Oprah’s Teavana Chai Tea Latte:
Foamy and spicy
Oprah gave us something great
Order one today.

This place always has a super long line for some reason. I know it’s near USQ, but it’s always way longer than the ‘bucks across the park. But the service is always super friendly and I LOVE that about this particular place.

Need my mocha frap to wake me always does the trick and a double chocolate fudge brownie. My ass doesn’t really need it, but it’s off the hook. Ya feel me?

Had such terrible experiences here that I have stopped going to Starbucks.
During weekday morning rush employees are not nice to customers and in fact don’t seem to be nice to each other. No one smiles. The place is a mess and unorganized. HUGE DISAPPOINTMENT.

This has to be the slowest Starbucks in the entire city. Half of the staff is really friendly, the other half borderline rude. I used to attribute the slowness to the store’s new opening after the storm and inefficient staffing. What I’ve now come to realize, after giving the storefront over 6 months to recover, is that it just has a faulty system.
Every time I’ve stepped into this location, the staff has managed to get my order wrong and/​or has been terrible at following directions — causing my wait time to be painfully long. if it weren’t for the convenience of this location I would never go into this location.
The food/​breakfast trucks across the street from this Starbucks provide much more consistently efficient and friendly service.

The bathroom was relatively clean, the staff was friendly, and there was lots of traffic coming in and out but constant seats available to sit at (though there isn’t a ton of seating– about 3 cushioned seats, a big table with six chairs, and 6 high seats/​tables).

I think they’re still kind of getting their act together here. I LOVE the interior and the location. They have cool furniture, annnnnd have all of these interesting plaques on on the wall about environmental concerns, blah blah. They’re also kind of tucked away, so I feel as if I’m making a special little journey to get to them.
They seem to try to close up shop early though, which makes me feel as if I’m inconveniencing them, even though I’m there a full half hour before they close.
On a weekend, though, it’s a good Starbucks to come to. Lots of space and seats.

This is the Worst Starbucks in All NYC! Besides it being super crowded during morning rush, the Staff there have No sense or clue. They don’t know how to take orders, they are consistently screwing up customers orders. They are super slow and rude. I rather trek to Water st & John st. that Starbucks is the original Starbucks staff from 100 Wall St:-(which I miss… they have great Customer Service, quick and on point!!!

The replacement of the Starbucks across the street that closed after Superstorm Sandy. It’s nicer and more spacious than its predecessor. I only wish that the line moved faster. It’s amazing that even though the space is bigger and they have more staff, the wait time seems much, much longer. =(
Saving grace is that some of the staff are nice and friendly considering they have to deal with our pre-​caffeinated morning selves. That’s not to say that there aren’t some crabbypants here, but the nice ones make the wait more bearable. If you’re looking for the staff from the original location, they’re now at the new Starbucks on Water/​John.