Starbucks — Restaurant in Washington

I was recently given a couple of Starbucks gift cards, so I decided to stop by a local Silverdale Starbucks today. In past reviews, I have stated that I usually do not frequent Starbucks; this is still the case, but having some gift cards, I figured I might as well use one and try a nonfat green tea frappuccino; it's a free drink to me! Walking inside, it was pretty amazing the size this place was, unlike previous ones I had been to. Assuming the space I saw would normally be filled with seating during a non-covid period, but I can't say for sure. But what I can say is this place appeared to be spotless, and items were organized very well.

And since I'm not a frequent visitor of Starbucks, a lot of their menu items seemed foreign to me, Nitro Brew, Pink Drink, Star Dink, Dragon Drink, Espresso Con Panna ???? I can only imagine the dragon drink must have real chunks of a dragon in it, right??? ;) Well, I wasn't in the mood to make myself feel like a fool and play the infamous question game. Good thing I had a plan and knew what I wanted!

The barista that helped me was bubbly and friendly as can be; she took my order, I paid and waited. Several minutes went by, and I finally received and took a quick drink and noticed it was much different in taste than my other nonfat green tea frappuccinos from other places; this tasted like green tea slightly sweetened but different than what I am used to. I had to inquire about it, and she told me it was pre-sweetened green tea that comes in a large canister; at that point, all I could figure is there are different suppliers that sell it, I'm sure Starbucks has their own supplier, The drink was honestly good though and no coffee added!

I won't go into specifics about Starbucks; I think almost everyone knows what they are and what they sell, drinks and some foods. Every time I have driven by this Starbucks, the line has been long; what am I saying? Every time I drive by ANY Starbucks, the lines are long, lol.

The staff at the Starbucks are friendly, (at least the ones I have been too) almost to friendly, like they are trying to hard, none the less I would rather have "to friendly" than "not friendly enough"!

Interested in this Starbucks? You'll find them at 3190 NW Bucklin Hill Road, Silverdale, Washington. Although this Starbucks is a stand-alone store, the immediate area has several other businesses; IHOP, Firestone, and Little Ceasers are all neighboring businesses, and they all sort of share parking areas. Also within walking distance is Shari's Cafe, Quality Inn Suites, 7-Eleven, Hops and Drops Restaurant, and Taco Time, and so many other businesses.

We can't forget Starbucks was created right here in Seattle Washington, in 1971!

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