Starbucks — Restaurant in Washington

It's not that I dislike this particular Starbucks, it's that there's absolutely nothing special about it at all. There is no outdoor ambience, instead, there is a freeway running behind the store. Ah, breathe deeply the noxious fumes. Outdoor seating is about on par with the average Starbucks. There is an Albertsons next door, a gas station out front and a Miller Paint in the parking lot. Get the idea? There is nothing to see. I figured that since there is nothing attractive outside, the inside must be very special.

The inside is very average. It is clean, with the typical Starbucks fare for sale. There is an average amount of seating available indoors, including some comfortable chairs by the door.

When I got to the counter, I ordered a Nitro. No go. I then ordered a regular coffee and a chocolate chip cookie. However, all the chocolate chip cookies were gone. A variety of the other snacks were gone as well. So I just bought the coffee. It was 4 PM.

I then went to the bar to put sugar and half-and-half in my coffee. There was no half-and-half. I asked one of the two working employees if there was any half-and-half and she told me that she would bring it out momentarily. But first she had to finish the two orders she was working on. Meanwhile, my coffee was getting cold. After about three or four minutes, she brought out the half-and-half. She then told me to make sure to give it back to her when I was done because they don't leave it out in the afternoon. Weird.

Anyway, I enjoyed my coffee. But I don't recommend this Starbucks for hanging out. There are barely even any plug-ins for computers!

I would recommend coming to this Starbucks if it is convenient for you and you really need some caffeine. Otherwise there are much more exciting Starbucks destinations...

Last week I got in a long line and the clerk was chatting with a customer while we all waited. I decided to come back later when there was a shorter line. Later when I went in the same clerk was talking with the one customer ahead of me in line at the cash register. After 5 minutes (not exaggerating) the clerk asked me if I was in line (it was obvious I was) said he was off shift and left. Another clerk heard the exchange and came up to wait on me. I'm wondering why the first chatty clerk kept talking with the other customer at length when he was done with their transaction and didn't wait on me. I wasn't unpleasant while I was waiting. Perhaps he was just running out his shift? All I wanted was straight coffee and he could have gotten my coffee and debit payment and still left on time if he hadn't kept talking. He could have continued talking with the customer after work. Where was the manager monitoring the service counter. Management needs to do better monitoring and training their staff at this location in...

Very friendly staff. I've been impressed with their attention, their help (& their patience; I can be fairly indecisive sometimes 🙃) when ordering, the quality of drinks I've had here and just their overall service when I've come in. I live in the neighborhood and haven't been one to be drawn to Starbucks for the sake of going to Starbucks, but I do enjoy coming here. I also appreciate the atmosphere - nice vibe.

I have to say, at some point in the past several years, I think Starbucks changed the way they roast their coffee because it tastes much better now (no more the "burnt" over-roasted flavor). Definitely appreciate that....