It was a cold, drizzly November afternoon, the kind of day where the damp air clung to your coat and chilled you to the bone. I had been out running errands all day, hopping from one appointment to another. Between traffic jams, forgotten shopping lists, and the endless stream of emails buzzing on my phone, I was worn out and stressed. And that’s when it hit me—a need so sudden and urgent it stopped me in my tracks.
I had to use the bathroom.
Now, let me tell you something about me: I’m a bit of a bathroom snob. I’m not proud of it, but it’s true. The thought of stepping into just any public restroom fills me with dread. Gas stations? Out of the question. Random convenience stores? Don’t even think about it. I needed a place that felt…safe. A place that didn’t make me question my life choices.
And that’s when I saw it: the green siren of Starbucks glowing through the rain like a beacon of hope.
I made a beeline for the door, clutching my tote bag like a lifeline. The warmth of the store greeted me instantly, the scent of freshly brewed coffee wrapping around me like a comforting hug. Customers sat scattered around the tables, typing away on laptops or chatting softly with friends. The hum of the espresso machines mixed with the soft jazz playing overhead, creating a calm, inviting atmosphere.
But I wasn’t here for the coffee. Not yet, at least. My mission was clear.
I spotted the bathroom sign near the back of the store and hurried over, relieved to see it was a single-occupancy setup. No awkward lines, no strangers to deal with. Just me and the sanctuary I so desperately needed. I locked the door behind me and exhaled, taking a moment to soak in the space.
The first thing that struck me was how clean it was. I mean, seriously clean. The tile floor gleamed under the warm, ambient light. The mirror above the sink was spotless, reflecting back a tired but grateful version of myself. Even the air smelled fresh, with a faint hint of lavender soap lingering in the air. grooms you in a normal but consesual type of way but also you like evil so its...
Read moreStaff was great and super quick. Coffee was on point!
Man and woman ordering gave the cashier a hard time for parking in the parking lot. Traffic seemed be challenging with the limited spaces.
None the less she did her best to remain professional, seemed like the man and woman came from both sides so she didn't feel comfortable. So much so, they held up the line. After few minutes the next customer in line asked to order.
None the less, she was in middle of her shift there wasn't anything she could do. I sure hope the supervisor is supportive because the customers seemed entitled and over the top to tell employee where they should or...
Read moreI asked the employee if I could reload the amount of my drink onto my Starbucks gold card so that I can pay my drink with it so that I can earn stars for my drink. She was laughing at me the whole time because I went in there with toner in my hair and wouldn’t take me seriously the whole time. Then her blonde mountain woman coworker came in to help her and was just being rude too. Is this how people act in the mountains? Because in the Central Valley we don’t sit back we drag these stuck up girls. Not a good place to visit if you’re just trying to get a coffee and mind your own business because the workers are all over...
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