Starbucks — Restaurant in Visalia

I went to this location on 4/20/24. They "opened" at 5 am. There were 3 or 4 cars in the parking lot when I pulled up. Two of them had people in the car so I assume they were customers waiting. I placed an order on the app at 5:12 am and pulled up to the drive thru speaker maybe 3 mins later. I wasn't greeted. I figured it's still early but they must still be prepping stuff. I waited for a couple mins until a car came up behind me. I waited one more minute and still nothing so I pulled up to the window. I waited 5 mins and even honked once. Meanwhile the car behind me came up to the window too. By this time it's 5:21. I pulled around to get off and ask for a refund. I noticed a young man walking in. I watched him walk to the window to help the customer that was behind me. At the same time, another young man and girl came from the back. (Parking lot looked the same. No additional cars (workers) had pulled up). I walked in and immediately the guy who came from the back said "hi sorry we just opened" I said "do you open at 5 or 530" he said "we open at 5 but I got up late. I'm sorry. My name's Jose". I said "I need a refund. I have to be at work in 8 minutes". He was very apologetic and quickly processed the refund. I left and luckily made it to work on time. This location is actually in the opposite direction of my job. I never come here but because they opened at 5, I figured I would take the chance. Judging by the parking lot, the 2 employees coming out of the back together, I wondered if they were in the back messing around. It just seemed a little sus. Either way, I'll never go back. Very...

An ode to Starbucks of Caldwell & Court! Just before the sacred corner of jack in the box, beyond the vestiges of the Human Bean, lies a cafe of utter legend. When you push through those hallowed crystal-like doors you are greeted with blessings from the enchanted wizards of the brewing realms. The aroma of a thousand beans enraptures your senses, as you approach the sacred alter in which you make your ultimate transactions. The glorious fumes leave you stunned and in tranquil spirits. There, you are greeted again with smiles and good fortunes from a fine magister, adorned in glistening pins and clad in robes of green. As you trade your coin for quality service, you catch a glimpse of 2 dazzling mages wielding steaming wands! They almost seem to dance, as they craft with a percision that would rival even the gods. Glory to the ambience, as you circle around an enchanting forest of open tables, calling to you to sit in their comforts. Before you can sit, however, your drink is called with a speed greater than that of light. You slowly approach. The anticipation overpowes you, as your eyes meet with the divine figure that hands you a bubbling elixir. This elixer is no mere drink, with every sip you are empowered and it feels as though you are understanding every secret to the cosmos! A universe of flavors and textures all in one exquisite cup. And for the moment, all is right in the world. I rate this starbucks 5 stars, and a 1000 cheers! Hurrah Starbucks on Caldwell and...

It feels like morning crew is either intentionally making the iced caramel macchiato wrong when I place my mobile order or they simply don’t know how to make it! They make it taste only like milk and don’t put the caramel in it. Paying for a glass of milk and it’s the only Starbucks in Visalia that makes...