Starbucks — Restaurant in Lake Forest

This review is not about Starbucks food/service or location, it’s about their merchandise I purchased a few days ago at this location. Starbucks products’ quality has gone down quite a bit in past few years. I used to purchase their coffee travel mugs or mugs in general and they were amazing quality (double walled lasted longer and felt expensive) but now I am so unhappy with this ceramic mug I got on the points we collected…lid just won’t stay on and I end up burning myself or spilling hot beverage when I try to push the lid on every time! I used to have their venti ceramic cup (no lid) that I used for many years until it broke and I couldn’t find a replacement. 2nd item I got on my points (which I feel like we wasted our points on) was their French press…I absolutely hate this- firstly haven’t businesses learnt about microplastic (which I understand is hard avoid as it’s in everything we eat/drink in..but come on- why can’t businesses take some responsibility for not offering non-environmentally safe products) and why would you make a damn press made completely with plastic that is suppose to hold boiling hot beverages! I was super disappointed when I found out it was made of plastic after I used it as it felt like thin glass material while at the store. I have never had to return anything I purchased from Starbucks and was embarrassed about returning both products but I wish I could and get my points back which I earned by spending everyday at Starbucks! I feel robbed or cheated to be honest. Never purchasing merchandise from...

It's a fancy schmancy Starbucks in upscale Lake Forest, and they pull it off well. Definitely one of the most high-end coffee shops in the chain with lots of speciality brewing equipment and limited edition blends available for $7, $8, it more pet cup. Fortunately, they also have all the usual selections at typical Starbucks prices. TIP: Stop by to get your regular fix and come back when you're ready to redeem your stars for a free drink. Last summer they had a bourbon-barrel aged ice coffee that was priced in the stratosphere but tasted amazing. The service is generally pretty good. Always friendly and professional. Occasional mistakes that they are very helpful about fixing. Not surprising to encounter some mix-ups given how busy they get -- especially on Sundays after church lets out. The courtyard in back it's terrific, often filled with a mix cyclists and dogs on the weekends. If Starbucks coffee is in your rotation and you're in the area, this is definitely worth...

First time at this Starbucks and I love the special interior design of this Starbucks Reserve theme. Plenty of seating options. a/c is cold. Baristas are friendly, enthusiastic and fast to get your drinks. UPDATE as of Feb 07, 2024, by phone call confirmation, THIS IS NO LONGER A STARBUCKS RESERVE STORE. (photos are from the time of the 1st posting of this review Jan 2023.)

When it did have the Starbucks Reserve specialty drinks, I tried the Shakerato Bianco with one extra shot and it was so much more flavorful and rich than my usual 5 espresso shots over ice and dissolved raw sugar drink that I always order. Must be the Demerara syrup and sweet cream they add to make it the Shakerato. A little pricey if you do run into a Starbucks Reserve Store but I highly recommend it, you won't regret it. Worth...