Starbucks Coffee — Restaurant in England

I come here once a week for a chai tea latte (which is yummy) to wind down after a therapy session (primarily as it's the only coffee shop open nearby at 7pm). Each time I am disappointed by the mess of the place (agree with previous reviews of tables not being cleared, toilets not clean or working fully, mud on the chairs from feet or paes, litter on the floor). The individual staff I encounter are helpful, but I am often left waiting to be served (it feels sometimes the drive through clients take precedence). Several times the food for sale has been removed more than an hour before the stated closing time. The place feels under-staffed and...

I called in yesterday morning, there was a young man serving, granted he was making drinks for the drive through so couldn’t serve me right away, not a problem, however he didn’t even make eye contact, it costs nothing to say to someone, ‘I or someone will be with you in a minute’ I was then served by a girl, but the guy made my drink, had it not been incredibly quiet there would have been no way I would of heard him say my drink was ready, he then put it on the counter and walked off, still no eye contact or a thank you, will not be going in again. If you can’t be pleasant you shouldn’t be in a...

I’ve visited this branch twice so far.

The space is open and airy, offering a great location whether you’re heading into or out of town. The baristas were polite and efficient on both visits, though I did place my caffeinated fix order on an early weekend morning. Prices are the same as London, which I assume are standard across all locations? My drink, a large Americano with hot oat milk, was made perfectly to my preference and tasted great.

A heads-up: if the barista is working solo (early AM), like on my first visit, don’t expect to get Pike Place filter coffee – they wont...