I sometimes ponder where we’d be as a society if coffee suddenly ceased to exist, perhaps as the result of an embargo. Would the finely tuned gears of capitalism lose an essential spring, leading to workers showing up late en made and office conflict exacerbated by caffeine withdrawal? While simply pondering this scenario is enough to make one question whether there might be something altogether sinister behind much of what we frame as “life’s simple joys,” it does make me grateful that there is such a thing as coffee as a subject of such a system. It tends to make me feel good, and the bitter brackish joy water (my personal term for coffee, “bbjw” for short) served at this particular Starbucks outpost is no exception. The manager is friendly and welcoming -more so than anyone might expect from a Starbucks attached to a chain furniture store- providing more of a neighborhood atmosphere than one might expect. However, the seating can sometimes be quite cramped when it’s cold, so those choosing to stay would be wise to keep deeply personal conversations down to a low volume. That is, if you care about...
Read moreI love this location, the staff are down to earth and they interaction with the customer are unforgettable...I see people come in here everyday and it seems to be the same people..The staff always remembers there names and what they talked about the day or even a week before. Always a pleasure to...
Read moreThis has to be the absolute best Starbucks in the DMV. The love and hospitality they have to everyone is super! My granddaughter and I come often and they know she loves the donuts after school 💕. I appreciate each worker and encourage them to continue the...
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