Starbucks — Restaurant in Monroe

I haven't been in a Starbucks in a while and I choose this one because it was convenient for me. It wasn't all that busy there. Two people inside having a lovely conversation and three barristas - 2 up front and 1 in the back. I wasn't greeted when I came in, nor was I helped. I stood at the counter for 10 minutes watching the girls talk, asked if I could get some help and listened to them keep talking. It would have been nice to be acknowledged, even with just a moment or something. So I walked out. I didn't even say bye because if you couldn't be bothered to say Hello, welcome in or let me know it will be a few minutes, you won't care about me leaving. I went home and made tea instead. Thank you for reminding me about the Starbucks charm (or...

Tonight I came in right before close, and didn't know that, as I thought this location closed at 10pm like most Starbucks in the area. The barista made several rude comments about it being close to closing time and rolled her eyes and scoffed. All I wanted was to get a gift card and K-Cups. She assumed I was being inconsiderate and would be ordering drinks right before closing. Either way, I was appalled by her poor customer service. I am a barista and a partner at Starbucks and this is not what the company is about. I will not be returning to...

The Starbucks at 18629 SR 2 in Monroe, WA, is a cozy, albeit slightly dated, location without a drive-thru. Despite its size and age, the baristas provide exceptional service; during my visit, one even called me by name to let me know my drink was next with a personal touch that’s not typical for a first-time customer. While the ambiance could use some updates, the staff’s attentiveness and friendliness make it a welcoming spot for a quick coffee...