Starbucks

If you spotted a guy travelling through Lewiston/​Auburn with a smile on his face, it was probably me enjoying a Chai Latte from Starbucks. Whomever paired up cardamom, cloves, ginger, black pepper and cinnamon with tea and cream is a genius. Starbucks version is simply delicious. Avoid the urge to drink it fast and enjoy each sip for a while before you take your next sip. Because the next thing you know, your cup is empty. And that is a sad thing.
Here is a tip I learned from my son, ask for no water. It’s creamier.

What is up with the location. Since the remodeled it takes like twenty minutes or more to get a coffee out of the last three times they have only gotten my order right once. My girlfriend is caffeine sensitive and can only drink decaf on several occasions she was given caffeine which cause her to have reactions.

I LOVE Starbucks however since they had their store update they are soooo slow! I go in or even through the drive though and I end up waiting awhile. It used to be 5 minutes tops. I go into other stores and they are so quick! I have been inside and actually had to wait 30 minutes on several occasions. Sitting in drive through its 15 minutes easily. What’s going on Auburn???

I love Starbucks. While the drinks here are wonderful, the service is awful. I used to go here years ago under different management and loved it! But recently I’ve gotten numerous drinks made incorrectly, rude customer service and the slowest possible drive thru! I was second in line this morning and waited 10 minutes before throwing my hands in the air and driving off without my coffee. If it was an isolated incident, I wouldn’t mind. This has been consistent and I will be going elsewhere from now on.

This is one of the best Starbucks of ever been to. The service is outstanding. Even the drive-​through is quick and concise and polite. They call you sir or ma’am and do it all with a smile. Quick fix any mistake even if it is my fault which it is usually. Place is clean almost spotless. I just wish they put the trashcan back outside at the drive-​through so I can throw my old coffee cups away

Starbucks … it’s all relative. I’ve seen better, but this one is an oasis in an otherwise drought-​stricken coffee desert. Basically a lifesaver if you need a Starbucks fix or a decent coffee. It’s the only game in town other than also-​rans Dunkin Donuts and Tim Hortons. Starbucks wins that contest every time.

Am so happy to have a Starbucks in town. The one place that consistently makes a great cup of coffee. I always look forward to going and the baristas are always friendly and greet you with a smile ! So unlike other places that can’t seem to get you out the door fast enough. Yay Starbucks!!!

What can I say… it’s Starbucks. I love it. My experience is that it is consistently good. Every venti non-​fat latte is like a mini-​vacation.
For those from away who speculate about the location… This particular Starbucks is located in a renovated bank building (hence the great drive-​through and plenty of interior space), and was sited there when the mall area was just being built up after a period of stagnation.
Unfortunately for Starbucks, there’s been no further development of retail or other businesses in the immediate vicinity, and they remain sort of an island in a sea of parking lot. However, the location — perched on a small hill — offers great visibility, and people driving in from several directions can find it easily.

Friendly staff. Got two identical drinks — okay, identical in name, not taste. One drink was not made well — but the other was one of the worst ever made. How can that be?

Such a nice Starbucks in a sort of out of the way place. They clearly built in a shopping center that collapsed around them, now a pretty much deserted strip mall with weeds coming up through the asphalt.
But the staff was awesome, the decaf espresso excellent, the store clearly thriving with lots of regulars and lots of comfortable seating.
We were visiting the area and went here every morning. We saw the same regulars camped out with drinks and laptops for the wi-​fi each day.
I plan to visit there again sometime.

This starbucks is on par with the rest of them. I typically get an Iced green tea when it is warm out. If it is a cooler day I will get either a hot green tea, or a brewed coffee. Having the gold card is good because it then cuts my per cup cost down to about a dollar.
The staff is always friendly and I have not noticed any cleanliness issues. Will be going back many times.

This Starbucks is basically a lifesaver when I am visiting my parents in Maine. My technologically impaired folks got rid of their internet a while back when they decided they no longer needed it so this is where I come to get connected to the world, check my emails, and do my work when I am visiting. Thankfully, its a great place to do all those things.
It’s located in a convenient and easy-​to-​get-​to area in the same plaza as Home Depot, Kohl’s, and Famous Footwear, and across the street the street from Wal-​Mart. This Starbucks has a decent layout, with a large table immediately to your right when you enter, and a section of comfy and cozy armchairs to your immediate right. Small and medium sized tables are located further in.
Staff have always been super friendly and competent. I’ve always found a seat I’ve liked. Bathrooms have always been clean.
I am definitely a fan of this Starbucks.
(Note: There’s also a Drive-​Thru at this location!)
12÷29÷13 Addendum: THE WIFI CONNECTION HERE IS AWFUL, TERRIBLE, NO GOOD, VERY BAD. Boo. Its not just me. The employees agree.

I’ve been to the original Starbucks in Seattle, WA. For that matter, I’ve been to Starbucks locations all over the world. But this Starbucks? This particular Starbucks located in Auburn, ME? It is the BEST one I have ever been to. I usually go once or twice a week, and the staff who works here is absolutely outstanding. They are above-​and-​beyond accommodating to my specialized (vegan) drink orders every time. But — even cooler than that? — they’re patient and creative. Because I go so frequently (as in: they start making my usual drink [some flavored grande latte with soy, no whip, no toppings] before I even say anything) I need variety. So, lately I’ve been making-​up my own drinks, and they’ve been excited to help me do so. Today? I walked in and said: «Make me something flavorful, highly caffeinated, and vegan.» Three baristas stopped what they were doing, got together and had a mini-​brainstorming session about what to make me. They asked me about the flavor profiles I liked and didn’t like, and in the end created something that was perfect. It was exactly what I (didn’t know I) wanted. I hope the folks here continue to train their staff to be so thoughtful, involved, and innovative. Kudos, Starbucks Auburn, ME! — you’re not just fixing my coffee jones every time I go in; you’re making my day a little better, too.

I basically live here. Love this place.

At this Starbucks I met a clients mother to discuss his special care needs over coffee. We were served quite quickly considering the long line extending to just inside the door upon arrival. I was impressed by their % system, you can ask them to mix it 20% or even 40% if you like your coffee cooler then scalding, like me.
They have a lounge area around a fireplace where patrons can sit comfortably while enjoying their coffee and surf the web via their free Wi-​Fi if they so choose.
We were sitting in the back of the store close to the corner. It was private enough to have our confidential conversation but not too secluded.
If you are single like myself, you may agree that this would be an excellent spot to meet up at for the first time. The fireplace would keep you company if your date was a total bore or it could be the perfect compliment to a comfy, casual «ice breaker» date.
The whole place was very clean and inviting. The clerk was friendly and served us with a smile. There were children patrons as well. They were well behaved and quiet during this visit. They seemed to like the atmosphere as well, especially the fire place… :)
All in all a good place to meet over light business, casual date, or just hang with yourself and chill for a while after a long work week, or perhaps a lil get away after a stressful week of caring for the kids.

Another good Chai spot