Starbucks

Friendly, helpful employees and a great atmosphere make this an ideal Starbucks!

Heather, the morning barista is always cheerful and goes out of her way to make her customers happy. A couple days ago I stopped in before work but there was a line and I didn’t have time to get my usual. What does Heather do? She walked to my work and dropped off a free one for me! Way above and beyond her job description! Thanks! :)

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I like this Starbucks. The baristas were exceptionally nice and there is a unique layout for seating – lots of window seats, which I’m a fan of.

My local Starbucks. I will go out of my way to get here over going to a Caribou, Dunn Bros., etc. The staff is always friendly and make sure they have a drink order correct, unlike other coffee shops that could churn you through and not give you what you ordered.
While this is my go-​to ‘Bucks, I only give it three stars because it can be VERY crowded and the lack of parking is terrible. If you show up between 9−10am you will wait in line for a while. The staff does a good job of working through everyone, but there is only so much they can do. Leaving a bit earlier and passing through between 8−9am makes all the difference. As for parking, there is limited street parking but when coming from the west you are really limited to parking only on Northbound Lyndale Ave. Coming from the east you can park on Westbound 54^th St. as well. However, there are three or four other businesses in the strip mall, which can congest the available spaces. The Kowalski’s and Walgreens nearby have lots, but those are ‘park at your own risk.‘
Come for the friendly staff, but only at the right times, and then leave so I can take your parking space!

Is everyone leaving reviews friends with the staff here or what?
First of all, I’ve never received great (or good) customer service here at all. I’ve never been greeted with enthusiasm either. I’ve actually gone in a couple times where I’ve stepped up to the register and the cashier just stared at me without saying a word until I ordered. Half the staff doesn’t even talk. The only person I’ve seen or heard in a good enthusiastic mood is, I’m assuming the manager. There’s also always more than a handful of straight up obnoxious people with their obnoxious children. It’s like a bad daycare at this place.
Hello…people come here to relax and work or study, not to listen to your stupid kids have tantrums while you play on your iPhone.
I wish I could have said this will be my new spot, but alas… I will stick to Dunn. Bros.

Worst service ever! First, it literally took 7 min for them to take my order of one light roast and pretzels. Then, the genius behind the counter spelled ‘Glen’ 3 different ways, causing the like of 1 to turn into 8.
After my 10 min wait, I was told they were out of light roast and pretzels. I was asked if there was anything else and I said, no just give me a gift card. They asked me to wait back in line and they would. Oh you mean the line that is now 12 people long? No fucking way.
Manager was there watching the whole thing happen… didn’t say a word.

The nicest barista on earth works here! She always has a smile, even when busy, and makes an effort to learn everyone’s name. I purposely go out of my way to go to this coffee shop because of her. Yes it can be busy in the morning but the staff works so hard to keep things flowing and you can’t help but smile when greeted so warmly here!

Great service with a smile always. I really enjoy going here. In the summer they have great outdoor seating. Coffee is always great. The staff is awesome!

I love this Starbucks! Mainly I love it because it is extremely close to South Lyndale Liquors and Kowalski’s. I mean, let’s face it, there are Starbucks everywhere. You get what you get. It is always good, yet the same.
Here, it is always friendly (agreed Heather) and you can walk to both Kowalski’s and the liquor store with only one park-​job. Maybe even drop off or pick up some dry cleaning at Mulberry’s. Plan on spending some time there though. Friendly, but not extremely efficient.
If I could, I would live on this corner. However, there aren’t any houses. Imagine how many Starbucks drinks I would get if there were houses here!

The one thing that makes this Starbucks stand out from the rest is the staff! Happiest, most friendly people I’ve met. Especially in the early morning! Even though they do a great job of getting people in and out quickly, be cautious of early morning wait times.
Conveniently located on the corner of 54^th and Lyndale and right off Minnehaha Parkway. They have something for everyone and it’s not over the top sweet like Caribou.
You will also find really great artwork on their walls from local artists that’s changed constantly. Very cool!