Starbucks Coffee Company — Restaurant in Olympia

This may seem like something small to you, reader, but it was an important socializing step for me which I feel like I terribly failed at.

The cashier walked away as I was mid-order on our first drink to start making it (I assume they thought that I was finished because they couldn't hear me? Even though I was still standing at the counter, not having paid.) They started talking with all of their co-workers. I tried to raise my voice, to get their attention, because I wanted to modify and add things before my order had to be tossed, at which point my friend took over because they could tell that I was trying not to get upset. I kept quiet so as to not cause tension or an awkward waiting moment. This experience was definitely was a hit on my self-esteem and confidence. We barely made it back in time to the car for me to have a panic attack in. I hope I can return here some time in the future & try again, but I'll just avoid this...

If you are looking for bad attitude and glares, there is a good chance you'll find that here. Some of the employees are very nice, but most look miserable, and one in particular is openly hostile, I have never got her name as she wont look at you for more than a few seconds at a time, but she has brown hair, middle aged, and never smiles. She usually is there around 9AM. I am pretty sure she is actually the manager. Once you've annoyed her by asking a question or modifying your drink in any way, she will make sure to make your drinks as poorly as possible. It's honestly laughable seeing how spiteful she is. I understand it can be a stressful job, but the outright rudeness and hostility from her...

This is my favorite Starbucks around, sometimes Its hard being comfortable in social settings especially in the am, even something as simple as ordering coffee can be hard. I appreciate the patience and kindness I receive here always. All the baristas are great in their own respects. If feels like a pillar in the surrounding neighborhood. It can get pretty busy in the mornings in that small little shop, but the baristas know how to work it and are always on top. Even when it seems there’s like 100...