Starbucks — Restaurant in Bellingham

I was in to pick up a tea today at the Sunset Dr. Starbucks location in Bellingham. The cashier was great, happy and helpful. The barista was rude. Overall the tea was fine. I gave a 55 cent tip (20% on a tea) instead of the $1, $2, $5 options which I think are ridiculously high for a $4 or $5 drink (that’s a comment for Starbucks generally). Was a 55 cent tip the reason for rudeness? Considering my tip amount choice as we drive away…. So a suggestion: get more help for the barista behind the bar or give her...

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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ My brother and I drove down from White Rock, B.C. across the border to Bellingham, and we stopped at this Starbucks. We were greeted by Cooper, the barista, who gave us one of the warmest and friendliest welcomes we’ve ever experienced. His customer service went above and beyond – truly outstanding! We ordered banana cake and two cups of water, and his genuine kindness made our stop so memorable. Thank you, Cooper, for making our visit so special. We’ll definitely be back to try more of the coffees...

Stopped here this am with intentions of letting them know the large cups leak as my last 2 did so at work. I told the young lady in drive thru and she says I know as if it's not an issue. I asked for a refund because I didn't want the leaking cup she gave me. She said she had no way to do that. I asked for management and he instantly gives refund. I spend too much money here for them to not try and remedy that issue, especially when they've have known...