Starbucks Coffee - Kobe Meriken Park — Restaurant in Kobe

The worst Starbucks I have had the misfortune NOT to enter.

A roundish design, slightly elevated on a faint promontory. Great location, design, and view - but astonishingly hard to find the entrance. There are entrances in at least three compass directions, two of which are clearly entrances, but are marked “Do Not Enter”… Although, frustratingly, one can readily see the jollity within.

I made two circuits before I could find the real entrance, which looks so unfriendly that I saw several Japanese hesitate and debate before trying the door. Two Japanese families did the same as I did: gave up in anger and frustration, and walked over to another coffee shop near where the rickshaws operate. As I walk with a stick, I was especially disappointed at the uncalled for athletics.

Utterly narcissistic management, too lazy to arrange access for the convenience of customers.

By the way, I like Starbucks in general, and am a frequent patron. This one is an...

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