Starbucks Coffee — Restaurant in Melissa

Behind the hustle and bustle of a busy Starbucks, is a quiet setting of a niche coffee shop. Steven and Crew really rise above to make this Starbucks better than others.

I enjoy coffee anywhere I can get, but I find myself returning to THIS Starbucks more than any other coffee place in the local area because the people behind the counter display care and thoughtfulness, along with speedy service, and a good brew.

Sometimes I come early at 5am from the baby waking us up. Sometimes I get a late start, occasionally I show up in the afternoon. No matter when I come there is a friendly face who might know my name or looks beyond me as a customer and observes that I've had a tough day and need the pick-me-up.

Numerous occasions I've asked what they would recommend. I like to try new things.

The best suggestions I've received have been for the Christmas Dark blend and the Thanksgiving roast.

My normal order is a drip coffee with some whole milk which is...

The first few times I started coming to this Starbucks I loved it! Store is clean, Staff is usually very friendly and upbeat. Especially staff in the drive thru. However, I don’t know if it’s new staff or what but the service inside the store has been ridiculous the last two months. The most recent time I waited for over 30 minutes for 1 drink and 1 sandwich and never received my drink. I finally went up to the counter to ask the barista about it and she told me they had at least 20 orders ahead of mine and she would get to it when she could get to it. I knew they were busy so I just said okay, went back to sit down and wait. I waited as long as I could before I absolutely had to leave. I asked the barista to just not make my drink because I couldn’t wait any longer and I assumed she would just refund it to me but she immediately got offended and told me to call the corporate number and ask the store for a refund. The few times before this the...

STEVEN AT THIS LOCATION IS PHENOMENAL. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I just have to give a huge shoutout to Steven at the drive-thru at Starbucks! Every time I pull up to place my order, he brings an amazing energy that instantly brightens my day. He makes ordering coffee feel like a fun experience rather than just another stop on my morning routine.

Steven greets me with a big smile and a cheerful attitude, making it clear that he genuinely enjoys what he does. His enthusiasm is infectious, and he often shares great recommendations that help me try new drinks. It’s so refreshing to see someone who truly cares about making each customer’s experience special!

His efficiency and friendly banter make the drive-thru line feel quick and enjoyable. Thanks to Steven, I always leave feeling uplifted and excited about my coffee. Keep up the fantastic work, Steven! You’re a true gem in the...