Starbucks — Restaurant in New Fairfield

While I really enjoy the service at this location, this Starbucks isn’t my favorite.

To start, the location is incredibly awkward. The parking is poor and the plaza that this Starbucks is located in isn’t the best in terms of traffic flow.

Inside, the setup is fairly awkward. The checkout counter is only a few feet from the entrance and is situated at an angle with the bar directly behind it. There are a few bar stools to sit at which is a unique feature, but the size of the bar really compromises the amount of tables and space.

While perhaps not a fault of this particular location, I ordered my normal cold brew here and the taste was rather disgusting. The cold brew was too bitter and the drink had a “chemical taste,” which I can imagine was coming from old hazelnut syrup. Perhaps it was an off day or I didn’t order my drink correctly, but that was...

Service here is incredible and attentive, and the rest of my review is just about the renovation.

This Starbucks used to be a really great place for people to gather in a town without places like that. Now, it’s just a place to grab a drink and leave. They totally ruined the seating to the point that it’s physically uncomfortable to sit and there are very few seats. There’s more real estate for the Starbucks reusable cups than seating for the customers now. Every time I go there the few seats are 100% full and everyone seems super crammed. Really disappointed with this renovation, and won’t be going here as often since I used to use Starbucks as a second working...

A medium-sized Starbucks thats never too busy with the full assortment of beverages and food. If you're looking to grab a cozy corner with power for your laptop and camp out for the afternoon this Starbucks probably won't work, the seating is limited and layout doesn't really support that. But for a quick read of the news or sitting outside (limited seating) it will suffice. The staff here is always great - polite, friendly, and efficient and I've never had an order messed up. And it's rare to have more than 4 people in line so that's a big plus, as well as having...