Starbucks Coffee Company — Restaurant in Palm Desert

For 3 years I have been going to Starbucks. I order the same thing everyday. My bill is 10.50 everytime sometimes more if I’m hungry and order a breakfast sandwich. So that’s 3,412 a year I spend on Starbucks. I recently moved to Palm dessert from lake arrowhead. My local Starbucks would have my drink ready when they saw me pull up... I love Starbucks. Today I went into this Starbucks and ordered my same drinks and i gave the very rude lady 100$ (my debit card was stolen and I am still waiting on it) she looked at me like I was paying for my order in pennies. She said “I can’t break that” I rummaged through my purse looking for something smaller. I told her I just walked in the 115 degree heat is there any possible way you can ask your manager to break it. “ nope I’m sorry I can’t help you” meanwhile the lady the day before broke it no problem. This girl was so rude I was almost gonna cry. I smiled and said can I just get some water? She filled up a tall cup no ice and handed it to me. I’m absolutely horrified that Starbucks hired someone so rude. I walked home got my car and drove a mile to the Starbucks on Monterey the nice gentleman kindly broke my big bill and gave me my drinks. I will never EVER go to this...

Like the Starbucks overall. Sometimes orders get lost, but that happens in busier places. Recently, though, I had an unpleasant experience so won't be returning to this particular store. One day last week, they opened late. I was there at opening time and waited ten minutes for one of the employees to take ten seconds to explain when they would open. There was no sign in the door and neither of the employees did come to the door. Today, when I asked if this could be handled differently, the response was basically roundabout with no apology. When I returned to my table with a view of the counter, I saw a conversation between employees that looked to be about me and my comment. No - the customer is not the problem if, after months of loyal patronage, he makes a small criticism. This is both defensive...

Feels like home ☕️🌴

Just five minutes from my house — and this Starbucks has slowly become my go-to spot over the past year. I keep coming back because every visit feels a little different, yet always good.

The baristas here really try — they notice you, remember your face, and make sure you leave with a smile. Today, a new girl was behind the counter, and she nailed it — warm welcome, quick service, and a perfectly made coffee.

There’s something special about starting your day in a place where people genuinely care about your experience. Clean space, calm morning energy, and a cup made just right — that’s why I keep coming back.

📍 Palm Desert, El Paseo 🕕 6:45 AM, Saturday morning peace 💵 $19 well spent

✨ 5/5 — my local favorite. Friendly, consistent, and...