I was exhausted after a day of biking and 9 months of traveling in general and just wanted a quiet and relaxed place to sit. It took me half an hour to get here because you can't park your bike downtown and I ended up in a lineup of customers extending outside the store. Then all the seats were taken so I took a chair from a stack of chairs and sat down on this one (this is all outside on the deck). I had no table and there were two smelly trashcans next to me, far from what I had bargained for, but I was tired and just wanted to sit. Then two employees showed up and told me I was not allowed to sit on a chair without a table. I pointed out there was nowhere else to sit. They asked me to get out of the chair. I gave them my coffee (didn't want it anymore) and left. I have NEVER been treated this bad anywhere. So much for...
Read moreThere was a starbucks partner is racism. I remember that I ordered a limited-edition frappuccino (690YEN), After I drank half,I felt it's tooooo sweet to drink all, so I went to self-serve station and added some milk for my drink,and then I was warned by a woman partner,She said NO MORE MILK WITH her SCARY FACE. I was so frighten by her attitude,and I said sorry to her,and then I said I dont know the rule of japanese starbucks,if I did sth wrong, I could pay for milk that i added,even the milk on the self serve bar is free for all costumer,but her english is too poor to understand what I said, so this situation really made me ambarrassing,and ruin my good mood of this kyoto trip.
btw,I live in europe for a long while,and I have been to lots of starbucks in Europe,I Never have this...
Read moreThis café boasts a lovely atmosphere and beautiful views, creating a refreshing and relaxing ambiance for visitors. From the seating area, one can enjoy a picturesque view of the river flowing gently past, and if you visit in the morning, you’ll be greeted by the serene feeling of a brand-new day, accompanied by a cup of coffee—or perhaps a delightful pastry, which would be an excellent choice as well. Although the seating can be somewhat limited due to the café’s prime riverside location and its popularity for scenic views, arriving early in the day usually increases your chances of securing a good spot. That said, the atmosphere in the evening is equally charming and pleasant in...
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