Starbucks

We went through the drive-​thru — haven’t seen the innards.
Had coffee, capachino, pumpkin loaf.

This Starbucks used to be super convenient for me as it was on the way to my boyfriend’s house. I swear my car just drove itself there sometimes. He recently moved, but this location is still the closest to me, so I’m there somewhat often.
The parking situation here is awful. There have been times where I would’ve liked to park and set up shop to get some work done, but just ended up going through the drive-​thru and going back home. You can park around back and trek up to the entrance, but even that lot is crowded sometimes.
The inside is fairly spacious (especially compared to some other locations) and I don’t think I’ve ever not been able to snag a seat when I needed it, but most of the time I’m in and out anyway, so I don’t really notice how crowded it is.
The baristas are always pleasant, quick at making drinks, and I’ve never had a problem with any of them, except for one who insisted on correcting me every time I ordered a certain drink. Apparently I said the words out of order. Caramel frappuccino light? Caramel light frappuccino? I can’t even remember, but I seriously stopped ordering the drink because of him. Rule number one of customer service should probably be «don’t make the customer feel like an idiot.» I don’t think he works there anymore because I haven’t seen him lately, but seriously dude, you knew what I meant, get over yourself. One time they forgot about me and my drink for a LONG time, but were super apologetic and gave me a coupon for a free drink, so I didn’t mind.
The Starbucks coffee is Starbucks coffee. I like it, have never had a problem with it, etc. Not too much you can say about it because who hasn’t had Starbucks?

These guys are consistently good at making drinks. Nothing exceptional in either direction, but a solid Starbucks. Parking is tight and limited and the drive thru is funky because it sits in a strip mall so you have to go all the way around the back to come around, but service has always been spot on.
Inside has a fairly large area to sit and outside seating on the corner is fun to watch the traffic and enjoy the afternoon.

I was coming home and saw my friend was working– so I decided to come in.
I ordered a Venti Caramel Brulee Latte– they messed up the size– so I got two! I’ll take it…
At least this time I felt a little more welcome– I kept the camo to a minumum.

I come here before I go across the street to teach guitar lessons, and its a perfect spot to get on the internet, and check my email and such and be able to relax before going about my day.
Its really open not alot of clutter, and a nice comfy couch on one side with power outlets underneath so no one has to trip on power cords of all the cool kids writing on their laptops, like me. Right now.
Granted it is Starbucks, but sometimes I find that it helps me out when I need a break to relax.
But parking is tight. Thank God I have a small car.

After the Flea Fling at Hembree Farms was a bit of a bust (more like Grandma’s yard sale than the advertised flea market), my friend and I decided to continue our long overdue catch-​up date over a cup of coffee. Seeing as we were in the ‘burbs, that meant Starbucks.
This is a tiny Starbucks, tucked away in a busy strip mall. Parking was a bit tight, but they also have a drive-​thru if you prefer to wait from the comfort of your gas-​guzzling SUV. Though they were hopping, we were able to snag a small table, and enjoyed catching up over frappuccino’s (light) and brownies (definitely not light). I fear that Urban Cannibals in East Atlanta has ruined me on brownies. While the one I had here was certainly fine, it just cannot compare to the awesomeness that is the brownie at Urban Cannibals.
The barristas here were great though. They kept things moving and had a great friendly banter going with almost all the customers. When seeking a venti blah blah blah coffee in the area, I would return.