Starbucks

Their staff is not knowledgeable on drinks I told the cashier that I wanted my drink extra hot and then he told me it already comes extra hot. When I got my drink it was basically room temperature.

There are two things I don’t like about this Starbucks. I guess they didn’t take into account the sunlight going through the window or maybe they did because the sunlight is always penetrating through the windows ready to blind or burn you no matter where you sit. I feel like I’m sitting in a glass house and of course the people sitting at the table are students who don’t buy anything. They can’t just go to the study rooms or something or maybe even the libraries where they allow you to be loud? Also they charge you for water cups as if students are rich or something. I thought water was supposed to be free no matter what? Other Starbucks give free water cups

Juliana and Jonathan are excellent and way way friendly and gave me a great recommendation I don’t even know what to do with myself right now I have never felt so welcome at a Starbucks in my life

Wow. I was shocked to see they added a Starbucks to UCR’s campus! My wife would’ve lived here had this been open when she attended!
It’s a smaller location and part of a housing mini mart, but it still feels just like any other Starbucks you’d visit. Same quality drinks & food too.
Just wish we were students. We could’ve used our meal plan to cover the costs! Dang!

The first Starbucks on the campus of UCR which is every college students dream. Now they should really consider replacing all the other coffee shops with Starbucks. The opening of this new location was delayed over a year, but it finally opened over the summer. I was greeted right when I walked into the door which was very welcoming compared to other Starbucks near campus. I order my ice coffee with vanilla and cream and was order was made promptly. The quality of the drinks were in par with the typical Starbucks. Drinks were not watered down or overwhelmingly sweet. The only downside is that you cannot redeem your Starbucks rewards at the location, as this is not a corporate store. But you can still get your star rewards and use dining dollars to buy items on their menu. There is also a lot of seating at this location, good for those who need a place to study. They are also open late will 2AM and open as early as 7AM everyday which is a convenience.

This Starbucks looks really nice but for me it wasn’t a great place to stay for an extended period of time. I was working on a group project there with a few other people today and it was somewhat of an uncomfortable experience.
1.) three of the walls are glass from top to bottom but they don’t have any sun shades. The sun beats into the store making it really hot. The sun was in my eyes the whole time and it was super annoying.
2.) none of the floor outlets worked so we had to take turns charging our laptops in the wall outlet and couldn’t move away from the wall to a better table.
3.) for such a big space they don’t have many tables. Seems like they waste a bunch of space. A lot of strangers had to share tables.

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A Starbucks on campus — what most college students only dream of. This Starbucks had a «coming soon» sign for what felt like years but in reality was only several months.
While not being a huge Starbucks fan, I was impressed upon walking in and seeing the lovely interior! The furniture was modern, clean, and new (as expected). The students so far are quite friendly and helpful. When I went it seemed like there was too many of them just standing around with nothing to do… but maybe it was just a slow morning. I’m excited to come here in the future as a new study spot! They also have complimentary 20-​minute parking so if you’re looking to grab a coffee on the way to class or work, this is your place to park on campus without having to worry about paying for a permit! The summer hours are daily from 7am-​8pm, but I’m sure that will change once the school year rolls around.
FIVE stars to the 2 students working the 11.4.15 closing shift into 11.5.15. Less than 10 minutes to close a few people come in (which I think is messed up of people to do but anyways) and the two baristas seem totally happy to take their orders. The gentlemen (sorry I don’t know your name) who is working (it is now 11.5.15 close to 2AM) smiles and greets them and asks them how they’re doing. AT 2AM. I am quite impressed with the customer service so far, whoever trained these college students was doing it right. Keep it up! :)

Seems like they have improved the drink turnaround time and streamlined their operations from taking the order to getting the drink onto the bar and into the customer’s hands. I was in and out pretty fast this time around so it’s all good! +1

Best thing about this Starbucks is that it’s very convenient for students that live at the dorms or go to Orbach library. Other than that, it might be a distance for people living off campus. I’d give this place 4 stars because it’s apparent that the staff is new and they’re still getting used to making all the drinks so it’s not really convenient when you’re in a rush.

4 stars for a normal Starbucks goer, 3 stars for those gold members who study at Starbucks.

Though there are a few Starbucks locations around UCR, this would have to be one of my favorites. Even though gold members cannot receive reward drinks at this location, they can still earn stars for purchasing drinks and food items. Compared to other chains on campus, Starbucks is probably the least restricting in deals and perks.
The shared space with the Glen Mor Market makes it a great place to grab coffee, study, and have lunch all in one. The baristas are the kindest group I’ve ever seen working together and put a lot of effort in their service. If you already drink Starbucks, you know what to expect, but the exceptionally delightful baristas and food options a few feet away make this location worth your time!

Located off of Lot 13 and near student housing, this Starbucks is in a prime location. It is also in conjunction with the Market at Glen Mor, which makes it a super easy swing to grab your lunch on the go. You can park in Lot 13 (with a valid student permit) and walk over, or there is complimentary 20 minute parking at the front for super quick purchases.
Pros: the interior is clean, well kept, and spacious. Window panels are ceiling to floor, providing ample natural lighting, and there are plenty of tables. The furniture is sleek and natural, and not (yet, at least) grimy. Floor outlets are also a huge plus for when you decide to stay here and do work! There is also a fair amount of outdoor patio seating as well. Service is very friendly, and they walk around with free samples very often, usually during the afternoon when there is more of a crowd. Internet wise, I was able to still connect to campus wifi just fine.
Cons: there is no Starbucks rewards system in place here, though you can still pay with your electronic passbook if you have one (and you can get stars). Mainly, this also means, no (free) refills, a big let down for those intense study sessions. Also, if you get a water, they will charge 5 cents for the cup, whereas in my experience at other Starbucks, I have never been charged before.
All in all, I will definitely come back, since it is so close to campus, spacious, and clean. I wonder how it will be like when the undergraduate term starts up again, but for now… 100%! :)