Starbucks

Some of the best service.
They knew my drink within a week of going.
Love the girls there! Sonya and Allan are just 2 of my faves.
I’ve only ever had one problem and when I did it was solved immediately.
This is a mall after all, and the only regulars are people that work here really. They treat their regulars wonderfully. Uncle Howie should be proud

Nestled in the smelly bowels of Northgate’s food court is this little Starbucks counter, staffed to the gills with super friendly and efficient staff (despite the often grotesque customer base) who are happy to help you get your fix.
The line I waited in was long, but it moved quickly, and I was able to amuse myself with the screaming meemees, aged 5 – 9, who circled the food court like hyenas around a downed zebra.
My coffee was prepared exactly to my specifications and received very fast, despite the never ending onslaught of customers.

A long, long time ago, in a land far, far away, there were three Starbucks stores at Northgate Mall — 1 in the food court (this one), 1 outside the mall, and 1 in Barnes and Noble (which isn’t really a Starbucks and hella confusing to me).
I primarily go to this one at the mall because I am a glutton for punishment and completely addicted to all that is Starbucks. The lines are super long, more reminiscent of a small town operation that has not yet begun to understand the longstanding concept of Seattle coffee triage. Two people should be at the register, two people should be making drinks (one iced and one cold), and one person should be running to the line to get drinks started. However, that’s never the case. When the other Starbucks was outside, I NEVER went to this one. Damn you Starbucks Rewards for bribing me with the promise of a free drink after purchasing 15!
Yesterday’s visit was eventful, as usual. It went like this:
Me: Tall cool lime refresher.
Cashier: *big smile* I’m sorry, we’re out of that but I could make you a very hibiscus instead.
Me: No. *walking away*
Kudos to the young lady for the big smile while telling me that what I wanted was not an option. Point deduction for offering me a very hibiscus instead. Does hibiscus taste of lime? I think not.