Starbucks — Restaurant in Alexandria

I used to enjoy going to this Starbucks, they had a good amount of tables to sit at plus soft chairs in the back, good people watching with the Target crowd But then fall '21 it was closed for a few months during remodel- and to reveal: only 1 table right in the middle of where people stand! So now there's basically nowhere to sit- which is par for the course lately for the whole company- they're making their stores less and less comfortable to spend time in, with smaller stores, "kindergarten desk" uncomfortable wooden chairs. Sadly I won't be going to this Starbucks anymore- no reason to! The stand alone on Elliot St is the only place you can sit and enjoy yourself- when their lobby is open that is- often closed due to staff shortages. 'Bucks in Alex is a...

Went to Target yesterday(Saturday) and decided to get me the Mint Tea. Justin was all smiles and was kind enough to ask me how I was doing. Justin was very courteous and took interest in what I was ordering. I asked if he could add lemon to the tea. He said yes, half lemon or full lemon. I said, no one ever asked if I wanted half or full. He said go with the full, you’ll see the difference in the taste. He was absolutely correct. The tea was amazing. Derek, his associate was also kind. Appears he was still in some training but he did an excellent job. Additionally, Justin went over the entire food menu with me and commented on things that were very good. I got the vanilla bean custard danish and it was delicious! Thanks...

Got in line at 6:20, waiting ten minutes to get to the front. Was told they would be with me in just a few minutes. Few minutes later, still no order taken. Had to step to the restroom. Came back and got in the back of the line because I had stepped away and waited 5 more minutes. Person who was behind me when I stepped out of line was still waiting. Figured I'd go grab my items and come back. Asked the girl what time they closed. She said 7. Went and grabbed the items I needed and came back at 6:52. They have now closed the line and will not take an order.

Store does not offer 'order ahead' and I...