Starbucks

Nice location in the heart of Corvallis. Since Starbucks high-​quality coffee is the same everywhere, what sets one store from another are the baristas and the convenience of the location. This one is in a great spot, just a block south of the historic courthouse in downtown Corvallis. It’s easy to pull up in front and run right in and get out quickly. I ordered my usual Dark Roast, reloaded my card, and also purchased a gift card, all of which was handled correctly and efficiently by the helpful, friendly server. This location will be a go-​to spot on my frequent trips to or through Corvallis.

Good Starbucks. Not too busy early in the morning. I’m generally able to avoid SB food, but end up giving in to sausage breakfast sandwiches when I need to guarantee I won’t be hungry for a few hours, such as before long interviews or surgical observations. Today was one such day and it worked perfectly.
The barista did forget to put in my sandwich and had to ask me what I was waiting for after I was standing by the drink pick-​up counter for a bit. I really didn’t wait that long though, so it wasn’t much of an issue.
They seemed to have a good stock of merchandise to purchase. Some was on sale. Plenty of parking outside as well.

Exactly what you bargained for: espresso made for the masses, sold for a moderate mark up, and delivered as consistently at this location as any of the other thousand locations.
Admittedly, I am much more a basic americano kind of guy and actually like the Starbucks espresso.
There is an interesting vibe around this location as it is attached to an Einstein bagels location which almost makes this feel more like you are ordering in a mall food court.
Regardless, it’s located right in the middle of downtown and there is plenty of free parking to access this corner location.
The bathrooms used to require asking for a coin from the counter but is now free for better or worse as the homeless utilize this location a fair bit.
The staff turns over pretty regularly but if you go often they make a real effort to remember your order.

They have Good customer service, nice people working there and they are fast at making drinks! It’s just another Starbucks chain, definitely nice people :)

It’s Starbucks. What are you expecting? It’s not the most fantastic array of beverages or snacks.
Staff– they’re pretty friendly most of the time.
One time they had a small miscommunication about my tea and forgot about it, so the staff gave me a free drink coupon which was pretty awesome (especially since I only waited like 4 min overall).
There’s also this lady there that works there that talks WAY TOO MUCH and WAY TOO LOUDLY (like these caps). One time I just went in to work on some stuff on my laptop and had to hear about her European vacation for 10 min every time a new customer was ordering, so that was annoying.
Another time I saw a guy help someone and then turn around and super over-​the-​top roll his eyes about the customer’s request. Makes me wonder if he rolled his eyes about whatever I wanted a few minutes prior.
Overall I’d say they’d come out average on service.
The other neat thing is that they’re getting a remodel right now and they just got some nice leather chairs in the window nook. This location desperately needed more «loungy» seating, so that’s cool.

its a no brainer… great coffee!

Very slow and not great service. Find a different location or go to one of the local coffee shops.

Fast service, check. Free wi-​fi, check. Great location, check. Friendly and cool baristas*, check.
*For example, Julie J.

I really dig both Starbucks locations for different reasons. The other one? Suited for a different review.
This one? There’s a gorgeous outlook of 4^th, not to mention there’s a good amount of outlets to charge your laptop while you work on the now FREE wi-​fi (on ATT network).
The staff here are particularly more helpful in the other location, adding their own tips/​tricks/​customizations. Black Tea w/​half sugar is my favorite non-​frappucino drink.
Great place to get stuff done.

Take 100 Starbucks and three stars would be fit 99 of them. They are beautifully consistent, as a franchise should be. I give this one an extra star for a couple of reasons. It’s downtown and has a full windowed view of both 4^th and Madison.
That makes for a nice place to hang out to me. And the $ 0.50 refills help.
#corvsmb