Starbucks

Pretty good experience here. I met a friend /​marketing associate here for brainstorming session on a cold weekday morning about 10:30. As with all Starbucks, it was packed with folks on their laptops & coming in to get their caffeine fix, «to go.» Leah, thankfully, had snagged us a high top two-​seater table.
I got a skinny caramel macchiato — the line to order was about three deep & it didn’t take long to receive my coffee. It was delicious & perfect temperature.
Parking is troublesome. And don’t you dare park at Mellow Mushroom (directly beside), or you’ll find yourself towed.

Possibly one of the «chill“est Starbucks I’ve been to. It’s fitting that this store is off of Peace Street. I remember always driving past it when I used to live in Raleigh and noting to myself to actually visit it. Lo behold, finally, I’ve ventured inside it.
Pretty big space with alot of seating, so bring your laptops or a book and pop a squat! They also have one of the most vast selections of starbucks paraphernalia I’ve seen in a store. The items varies from recipe books to tumblers.
On nice days, I would recommend sitting outside. There’s a nice bench (looks handbuilt along with umbrellas to keep you shielded from those harmful UV rays. The sun ain’t loyal. I remember being frustrated at finding a table since all of them were marked with the handicap logo. I thought it was only for handicap people but after consulting with an employee, they just said that it’s handicap friendly.
If you’re looking for a quiet starbucks, this isn’t one of them. It gets pretty busy and there’s people constantly running in and out of the store. However, I would definitely recommend this starbucks for people watching and vibing in a casual environment.

Great Starbucks. Even my refill dark roast was tasty, which I can’t always depend on at a Starbucks. Very efficient operation. While consistently busy in the early morn, there was none of that backed up line business. Friendly, cheery staff.

Be prepared for heavy traffic here during rush hour. Bring your patience alertness and parking agility with you. Once you’re in it’s all gravy. This is my neighborhood coffee shop and the people know who I am and are knowledgeable about all the different drinks I like to order. Last year I did see a manager or Yell at an employee on shift however they appear to have been removed as the employee still works there. This place has great folks you should go.

Beautiful location with friendly, awesome service! Would definitely return based on the wonderful customer service from the barista tonight!

This is one hopping Starbucks… Seems to be a favorite of students, business folk, and locals on foot. There is no drive though, so you gotta fight for a parking space in the relatively small lot or slide over to Mellow Mushrooom and find a space.
This location has a rather small and cramped feeling about the layout, but there is something truly hip about the long, thick wooden bar in the middle of the room. People gather around with their laptops, elbow to elbow in a sort of community workspace. I honestly haven’t seen anything like it at any other Starbucks. It’s really unique!
There are a few tables that line the walls of the main area. Most of them are set-​up as two-​seaters. You can pull some chairs around but more than four and you’ll be awfully squished.
Still, you’ll get the same great coffee and the same efficient service the you find at most every Starbucks in the area.

I like coffee black. That way I can taste what I order. And a good coffee bean is key to manifested deliciousness. My previous history with Starbucks neglected this important ingredient, hence leaving me sour, bitter and feeling a little burnt. Then the Clover was introduced. The Clover, for those that know not, is somewhat of the barrista’s industrial arch nemesis. I remember a cartoon of Paul bunion and his blue ox becoming obsolete by the scrawny inventor who created the chainsaw. I always felt bad and sided myself with the bunions of the world but for this machine at its convenient local to my work, and my desire for the tasty rawness of really good coffee, I’ll make excpection. The machine is a coffee brewing machine that uses very precise timing and water temperature in specific to the type of coffee and amount of bean used for each cup it brews. Through a vacuum press the exact bean-​age, weighed by each barista… ish, is steeped and pressed creating a unique cup of coffee everytime. And the thing is consistant. The downside is no free refills and the price per cup is a bit steeper than the regular pikes place or Verona offered on the daily in their drips thermoses.
The other great thing about this is that the choice between beans offers very significant options in regards to the flavor and body of the coffee. If I don’t enjoy the Colombian El Piño I ordered today, tomorrow I could give their Colombian Montebonito or the Nicaraguan Cabo Azul a taste.
With a plethora of different beans and the ability to craft each cup with a professional barista’s expertise, Starbucks has found a way to compete with the good coffee makers of the world. However, I’ve only been to a couple of Starbucks that actually have this machine. Proving it’s scarcity, I will stay skeptical of venturing to an unknown Starbucks but if the Clover is at work, I’d gladly enter mouth coffeeing.

This location is great, and the big table in the middle is the perfect height for a standing desk if you’re about 6 feet tall and want to get some work done over coffee. On the down side, parking can be tough in the cramped little patch of asphalt. And the building must be poorly ventilated or something, because you can smell the cleaning chemicals for ages every time they clean the bathroom or wipe up a spill. Would you like some ammonia and a nosebleed with your latte?

Great SBX in downtown Raleigh. It’s good for people watching. They’re always busy. There’s a great big table for doing work. There’s a decent amount of outdoor seating and it’s within walking distance of a lot of other downtown destinations.

This is our regular coffee spot. The staff is friendly and efficient and we love the new outdoor, covered seating. Only drawback, the parking lot is super tight and parking next door at Mellow Mushroom isn’t always an option.

Love this Starbucks! They have a Clover machine which is a must try. It is in a great location. Very convenient to downtown. Also a great place to park, get a run in and have coffee to go when done.

First off this shop is tucked away on a busy street, which is fine. When I choose a Starbucks it’s because I want a fast coffee and maybe breakfast sandwich. If you want something similar don’t choose this location, it is not equipped with a dive thru.
The staff was nice one guy (I assume the shift manager) was taking the verbal orders and directing the barista while telling the girl at the register what to type in. The shift manager was kind enough to make a recommendation, while jumping in to help the other barista fill orders. The drinks were just fine, but I also ordered a breakfast ciabatta and a breakfast square. I got two ciabatta sandwiches, which okay I can understand maybe I wasn’t clear. I got the drinks packed back into my car and took a bite of my still semi frozen sandwich.
At this point I am not getting back out of my car to wait again. I threw them in the microwave at home so my girl friend didn’t have to have a frozen surprise.
I get it, it’s summer time and most people want iced drinks, but sandwiches.
Recap, nice people, okay drinks, no drive thru, frozen sandwiches. I’ll just stick with the small local shops.

This is your basic Starbucks — excellent coffee, plenty of seating. What speaks to me about this location specifically are the employees. I get coffees for my office every day at this location. The baristas know me and my order well — sometimes I have up to 14! They always take care of me the best that they can and are always super nice. I certainly give them a lot of credit.

This Starbucks has a Clover machine — that should be all you need to get you excited. At the time of this review, the only other Starbucks store in Raleigh with a Clover is at North Hills.
So what’s all the fuss? If you’ve never had coffee from a Clover machine, you really need to try it. I won’t try to explain it, you can read about the process here. It’s actually interesting to watch.
It’s delicious — and tastes nothing like the regular Starbucks blends, which to me, can be a bit harsh. Just order one of the reserve coffees and see what I mean.

I love the new layout! They have one large table with a ton of outlets for your computer to do work. They took down a ton of pillars and made more space for people to sit and drink coffee. It’s a lot bigger too! Great job remodeling.

Since moving to the South from the Northwest, my Starbucks experience has been an adjustment to say the least. This Starbucks in Raleigh however, was an exception to the rule. The personalized, warm, efficient, friendly, happy high energy service was great and the atmosphere wonderful.
Thanks for redeeming the Starbucks spirit for the South.

«Starbucks is Starbucks wherever you go
Expensive, noisy, only a stone’s throw–
–From better coffee shops
Raleighites should know.»
This is probably the smallest Starbucks I’ve ever visited. I go here occasionally when I desire caffeine, especially their green coffee in a can. The parking lot is small and many pushy SUV drivers lumber past me when I darken their doorway. I’d avoid this place in the morning and at rush hour, but at night it’s perfectly placid. I wouldn’t mind if they turned down the music or tried a bit of jazz or classical– how can people concentrate with reggae on?(I just wanna groove!) Also does anyone see the irony in listening to it in Starbucks of all places?!
Since the renovation it’s lovely, although the seating area is minuscule, and appears diminished. And who wants to sit at a long table surrounded by other people? I love having my own table most of the time. If you need room to spread out, head to the Starbucks connected to the Harris Teeter in Cameron Village or your local indie coffee shop (Check my other reviews).
Hint: After hours there is extra/​free parking in the Peace St Inspection lot!
Be careful crossing the street though, I lost an earring there and a car zoomed by before I could dare look for it.

As much as I love me some Starbucks, this is not one of my favorite locations, and I am a regular there! I know, right? Basically it was the closest one to work, and many early mornings the only place open.
The staff needs to work on its friendliness, and the seating is so sparse here its annoying. Its less than a downtown coffee shop, and more just a higher-​class Dunkin. I wish they would improve the atmosphere.

I love Starbucks. You know the smart phone app is great. Now all the stores are accustom of taking the scan on the phone. The staff here is great and I love the coffee with a shot if espresso. Sometimes I get two shots so my palms sweat.
Good parking here, but it may be hard to get out depends on what time of day you go there.
Starbucks has not let me down !

Great location. Right beside Mellow Mushroom. Who doesn’t love the smell of coffee and pizza together? haha.
The employees here are great at making drinks and are friendly to everyone that’s nice to them. There’s a large group of regulars that come here every day. It’s the perfect place to hang out after dinner. or to study for final exams like what I did.
Here’s a cool fact: An old woman drove her car into the side of the building destroying one of the windows near the entrance. The employees kept the hood ornament of her car after it was towed away. LOL.
Fyi — There is free wi-​fi. You need to activate a starbucks gift card and register it online. The login information is what you use to connect to the at&t internet connection.