Starbucks

This is a pretty standard Starbucks both in the product and the atmosphere. I come during off hours since I’m a student, and the the staff are always kind and welcoming, which I appreciate. I have seen a bit of variation in this attitude during busier times though.
The biggest issue here is the size in relation to the popularity of this place. Indoor seating is often full, which can make it difficult to sit inside and relax or work during peak hours. This is better in cooler months when outside is more of an option.
Parking is also a bit precarious, so be aware that backing out can be a bit tricky.
Overall, this is your standard Starbucks.

Since this Starbucks is walking distance to my house, we go every weekend. The staff is hit or miss. Some workers are so nice and genuine, while others do not seem like they know what they are doing. They need to learnt the product: aka cold brew coffee is more expensive than iced coffee… which I was overcharged when this was miscommunicated to me last weekend. It is the little things, like knowing my name after being a customer for nearly two years on a bi-​weekly basis… which has STILL not happened. Finally, the usual register guy said to me «what’s your name again? We were told we need to leant our customers names». That did not make me feel very special, especially after I waited for this long for someone to know my order & name without asking. Only in the movies, I guess.

I called the store once I made it to my office. I wanted to speak with a manager to explain why I was canceling my order for Thursday. I worked in customer service for 8 years, so I always want to provide feedback to managers whether it be good or bad.
When I called the store a manager was not available. However, I did speak with one of the ladies that was at the counter when I went to pick up my order. I explained to her that the «apology» I received, when I had informed them that my order had been late two of the three days, was not sincere at all. Second, there was no sense of urgency in getting my incredibly tardy order ready. From the time I walked in to pick it up, to the time I walked out the door 20 minutes had passed. Recovery of a mistake that was made is key. A proper recovery can save a lot of grief. Having come from the customer service industry I realize people make mistakes, and that’s why I always give people a chance to correct it.
The woman on the phone began apologizing, sincerely this time, and comped my coffee for the next morning after I told her I was canceling the order. I did not care about the free coffee as my company was paying for it. All I cared about was whether it would be on time. I asked her three times, «You are sure this will be ready on time?»
I went in on Thursday to pick up my final order. It was ready. The gentleman at the counter asked me to pay and I informed him it was complimentary. He then informed me that his store just down the street had just opened and I should visit them. He was incredibly friendly and had a very personable attitude.
When I made it out to my car I noticed I didn’t have my creamer. I went back in, and the gentleman explained to me he had put it in the bag with tape on top so it didn’t spill out which just thrilled me to the core! It is so much easier to carry travellers with the cream in a separate bag rather than those little «saddlebags» they use.
Overall, I would give this location another try… only if it was on a less important meeting with less prominent people from my company. I don’t want to get my butt handed to me again :)

I’m with Sarah Y. on this one. Average establishment in an incredibly awkward location. Parking in front is at your own risk as getting out against traffic can be a bit of a bear. The interior isn’t quite big enough to accommodate the line that forms in the morning, and there’s not really anywhere to stand to wait on your order. The food and drink are on par with any other Starbucks, and the staff is super friendly, but the awkwardness of parking and standing around waiting is enough to make this just A-​OK for me.

My neighborhood joint. I have been going here for over ten years. It was recently renovated, and the new look is nice. The layout is more spacious. It seems more industrial and less cozy, but because progress.
Saturday and Sunday afternoon patio is full of locals and dogs. A great hang.

Among the Starbucks chain, I’d give this one 5 stars. But when there are places like Method, Davis Street, Weekend, Ascension, etc., I can’t really give it more than 3 stars. Still, this is the ideal Starbucks for me for various reasons…
First, they remodeled this location within the last year or two, and I can tell. The old layout was uglier and more cramped. Now it feels spacious and has bar seating by the windows and a communal table in the middle. It’s been a perfect setup for me to work on homework during an intense summer class. The music selection seems better than other Starbucks as well, with a nice mix of Elliott Smith, Neko Case, Jeff Buckley, etc.
A so-​so $ 2 iced coffee has been my go-​to drink. Oh, and there seem to be some eccentric regulars… East Dallas is a trip.

I love this location! Down the street from where I live, everyone is super friendly and they know me by name! It’s my morning delight. My stop every morning to help me start my day! I go in the early morning so I never get traffic. It’s Lakewood! come with plenty of time!

Folks, this is Starbucks. The products and methods for making said products have been streamlined to a near exact science. Get whatever beverage suites your fancy and enjoy!
You come to this particular Starbucks to eavesdrop. That’s right. No shame from me. Conversations and opinions overheard at this location are golden. I recommend taking a notebook if journaling is your thang. Best unexpected entertainment for a slow/​procrastinating day. To keep things lively, please try to provide as many interesting conversations possible to keep the eaves worth dropping. What goes around comes around ehh?

This location is clean and medium-​sized. The drinks are the same as any other and the service was fine. It just has a terrible layout with plugs only at the bar and one or two on one very crowded side. The outside patio is nice though.

This has been my new Starbucks spot recently since I live and work in the neighborhood. Up until today, I really, really liked it. I normally go to the one off Gaston since they have a coveted drive thru, yet no matter how many times I return, they would always mess my order up and the coffee was always inconsistent. So, I decided to try this one. Everyone has always been super polite and proficient until I went in today. Just want to say to the guy working the register this morning, YOU WORK AT A COFFEE SHOP. You couldn’t have been more rude and it started right with the initial dirty look you gave me. Once I placed my order, (which is the simplest of orders) a black coffee and another coffee with cream, you smugly asked if wanted my cream hot. No, because I would have specified that when I ordered. Then I pay with my card and you don’t even say two words to me. Not even a thank you. And I’m left thinking I needed to sign a receipt. Real cool customer service.
I’ll go back here because the staff during the week is pretty rad and super friendly. But after today, I’ll never go back to this location on Sunday mornings.

Apparently this place is getting worse. Just sent my husband in to pick something up for me and they proceeded to make fun of his west Texas accent and made him repeat the order three time just to hear him say it again. Here’s news Lakewood Starbucks: You make coffee. My husband flies jets. He’s not a fucking idiot just because he can’t pronounce the names of your pretentious coffee.
I know it’s a hop, but go to the other side of the lake to the Casa Linda location. They are nice there and they won’t behave like a bunch of dicks.

This is a funny location. It’s difficult to find parking and if you do, it’s trouble getting back out. The roads nearby are just so busy!
There’s a teeny tiny patio area at this location. It maybe had one table and a few chairs. There is an old mural around the patio area that is discolored and could stand to be repainted.
Inside looks pretty standard. The couple in front of me was having difficulty deciding what they wanted and one of the other employees was happy to take my order.

So-​so starbux in an awkward location. The parking lot is at the intersection of gaston and la vista, which makes parking doubly hard because you have to make sure you don’t back out into oncoming traffic. They start cleaning up about 1 hour prior to closing, which is typically when I find myself stumbling in here. That means the baristas are sometimes stonefaced and tired from the day, the iced coffee comes from a leftover jug which is supposed to last the rest of the night, and tables/​chairs are being moved around so they can mop. It’s small too, and I didn’t find it particularly atmospheric. Just gets the job done.

I go here twice a week to tutor and I’ve never had any problems. The service is pretty fast, and the employees are always polite. Sometimes you have to wait for a table since the place is pretty small, but other than that, it’s a great Starbucks.

Having lived walking distance from this Starbucks since we moved to Dallas, my husband, dog and I have been regulars here for more than four years. The baristas are super nice and very efficient, and they really get to know their regulars; at one point we were ordering the same drinks so frequently that they knew what we wanted as soon as one of us walked in.
I honestly avoid all other Starbucks locations, simply because they just seem way more corporate than this one. This location really feels like a neighborhood coffee shop. We’ve met a lot of neighborhood folks just sitting outside with our dog on weekends. This Starbucks is VERY dog-​friendly and there are often water bowls left out for the pups; otherwise they are happy to fill up a cup with water for your doggie upon request.

I have been coming to this location for years, and now I live within walking distance of it. I love their patio when the weather is nice, and still sit out there early morning in the summer too. My dogs feel right at home, as I would have to say the most dog friendly Starbucks I know of in DFW.
My drinks are always right, they remember your name, it’s a diverse area with diverse regulars, an easy location to make friends, have even stumbled into some business enjoying my morning coffee. They make it easy to work with their strong signal free WiFi, and actual power outlets OUTSIDE which is hard to find at many of the newer Starbucks.

Free Wi Fi enough said, nice spot in Lakewood

This has got to be the most efficient staff at a Starbucks that I’ve ever seen. If the line is out the door don’t be discouraged these people that work here actually move their ass! Great location and awesome patio.

Patio is cool too hang out w-​friends. I like this place because they are pet-​friendly. They even have water bowls set outside for the four-​legged customer.

Starbucks is a Starbucks is a Starbucks. Yes, they’re all the same. But, this one has a lil’ bit of a twist to it. I suppose it’s the fact that Lakewood is such a fun area. The baristas are really friendly, really. But, it’s been my experience that you have to go a few times before they really start being nice, you know, offering that legendary service.
It doesn’t have much outdoor seating, but it’s pretty chill. The inside is rad, I really like the high ceiling.
One negative: it’s not always the cleanest store.