Like a Super Saiyan powering up for battle, I arrived at the Starbucks at 1015 Sheppard Ave E, my power level rising with each step toward that caffeinated sanctuary. "I WANT IT THAT WAY!" echoed through the universe as if the Backstreet Boys themselves had followed me through a dimensional portal.
"KA-ME-HA-ME-LATTE!" I bellowed, stepping into the arena where baristas wielded espresso machines with the precision of Z Fighters. The mauve-colored accent wall radiated energy that reminded me of Piccolo's power aura—subtle yet commanding respect from every angle of the cosmos.
The location? OVER 9000 on the convenience scale! Nestled perfectly for weary travelers and local warriors alike, this Starbucks forms the perfect base camp before embarking on quests throughout Toronto's northern realm. The staff moves with the grace of fighters trained in the Turtle Hermit way, their service faster than Goku's Instant Transmission technique.
"Humperbigglesworth!" exclaimed a yellow bird-like creature beside me, adjusting his barista apron. "That's what I named my coffee recipe—try it!" This strange feathered being understood customer service on a level that transcended dimensions.
However, like Vegeta's hairline, seating space recedes dramatically during peak hours. With only enough room for 2469 feathers from Big Bird's majestic plumage (translation: not many seats), this location forces many to take their potions to-go. The limited sitting area is this Starbucks' only weakness—its Kryptonite, if we're crossing universes inappropriately.
Yet somehow, the spatial limitation fades into insignificance when weighed against the baristas' friendliness. Their power levels in customer service exceed expectations, making you feel like you're part of their coffee family saga.
As I departed, caffeinated energy coursing through my veins, the Backstreet Boys' harmonies still haunting the atmosphere, I realized this Starbucks had transformed me. Like Goku after intense training, I emerged stronger, more alert, ready to face whatever Monday morning villains awaited.
This Starbucks doesn't just serve coffee—it serves LEGENDARY coffee experiences. And like the best Dragon Ball Z storylines, I'll be back for the next episode...
Read moreThere's this one lady who remembers my order every time and she is fantastic!! The downfall of this location is that there is a young male who has a bit of a dirty moustache (either he doesn't know how to shave or is just plain lazy which clearly reflects his poor work habit) who constantly short-pours your drink. Time and time again he pours your drink with at least 3-4 finger spaces from the top. I asked for whip and he put the dinkiest droplet of whip on top (still leaving the 3-4 finger space room from the top of the cup). He is constantly chatting up the other staff instead of concentrating on keeping the line going and making the correct drink.
I have only ever had issues whenever he's working making the drinks. I hope the staff at starbucks sees this review because I am thoroughly disappointed with this staff member and he should be trained to meet the basic standards at Starbucks...considering we're paying 4-6 dollars a drink! The least you could do is get it right, and if not; at least an apology would be nice. He quickly took the wrong drink away without a word, kept chatting with his coworkers and took longer to re-make my drink. I was rushing to work too as it was early morning.
Needless to say, I'll be sending in an email to Starbucks regarding this issue as it's happened so often that I can...
Read moreThis is my usual place to visit and today I preordered on the app to pick up my order. I get to the mobile order counter and I don't see my order. Which is ok. So I'm looking around to see if I had overlooked it. Then one of the baristas walks up and says In a not so nice way for me to move away from the counter until she calls my order. She proceeds to walks off to fix other orders.
She clearly sees I'm looking for my order which I had ordered awhile. The polite thing would be to ask my name and order and respectfully for me to stand back. Then one of her colleagues sees what happens and turns to me to ask me what I had ordered. Once I told him he said ohh it was on their counter and hands it to me.
I gave 4 stars because of the guy was courteous to assist me but the blonde haired barista alone would have caused me to rate the place a 1. I know they are going through a lot but we all deserve a little courtesy. I could have been rude and yelled but I kept quiet. Thank you barista guy for...
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