Starbucks

Once again Starbucks knows how to mess up a simple order. I guess you can say it all started with the person writting down my request. I once again ordered a Venti White Chocolate Mocha, 3 shots, no whip and no foam, extra HOT. What came out was a peppermint drink. I don’t know how hard it is to hear my order. I said it loud and clear.
I can’t really blame it on the barista since she was just following what was written on the cup, but she had to make my drink again. This time when she was starting it, another Barista came up and finished the order. Once my drink came out I checked it out and again there was foam. The reason I request for no foam is because the last time I ordered from this place, a quarter of the cup was full of foam. I noticed it once the foam settled down. The reason I know this is because I ordered 2 of the same drink. It’s was obvious its a way to cut cost.
At this point, I don’t even know if the new barista added my triple shot since they obviously had to change out the cup.
I even took the managers business card Ryan Clark and when I called to file a complaint, NO ANSWER. The phone just kept ringing and ringing. What’s the use of having a managers business card out if no one answers the phone.
So not worth going to this Starbucks for these drinks anymore.

Good quick service, but it can definitely get to be a long line during peak times (like the start of the work day!). Staff is friendly, helpful and efficient. The choices are average… probably because I went after morning commute time and things were likely picked over already. It’s located in the lobby/​basement of the Bank of America building on California St. (financial district in SF).

This starbucks is so close to work so, I find it to be convenient. The staff are all friendly and service is great. They know what I buy before I even order… John is a fireball… He knows how to put a smile on the regulars… Overall, a great location great service.

Employees are diligent hardworking and friendly this makes for great a coffee and experience.

Anytime someone asks you your name and smiles it does not get better! This super friendly staff does it all by the book. I felt like family here. The locals around this place are the only ones that should be getting a bad review.

Very enthusiastic and hardworking staff. The line gets long from 9:00am — 10:00am, you know, when everyone needs their caffeine fix! They’ll remember your name and strike up conversation with you! Love this Starbucks. Thank you for providing drinks, food and fun convo for the hundreds of busy financial district workers :)

One of the best Starbucks I’ve been in San Francisco!
The staff is efficient, and they even smile (which is not always the case everywhere)
I ordered an almond cookie and a Java Chip drink, and the lady there gave me an extra cookie (since she made me wait something like 30 seconds!)
Loved it, and will be back as soon as I’m around!

A common thread in these reviews is «5 stars? For a Starbucks» but this is the ONLY location that I have ever been to in my 15+ years of coffee consumption that deserves it! I can’t believe I’ve been going here for almost 3 years and haven’t written this yet!
This Starbucks is as close to Cheers as it gets! Everyone knows your name, and your drink! My drink, a double tall, nonfat, no foam, and if I’m feeling sassy, one pump of toffee nut (or pumpkin spice if its in season), latte! Starbucks is not my favorite coffee at all, but my drink is always consistent, fast, and comes from the nicest bunch of baristas that I’ve ever came across! They notice a new hair-​do and will have a chat with you and brighten your morning while handing you a customized creation made with pride that only the best can make. Go here, then go here again! Trust me, they’ll remember you! :)

Friendly, fast, tasty!

There are so many Starbucks around that it’s a weird concept to write a review for them. This one however, deserves some special attention. The staff is very friendly and truly deserves a big compliment. Apart from being the first ones to finally get my name right (I don’t usually care, but it felt special), they always have a smile on their face and seem to enjoy their job. Have a coffee here on a monday morning, and it will simply wipe away that start of the week feeling. If it’s not too crowded, they’re in for a little chat as well.

With my new gig being right across the street, this is my new goto Starbucks location. They’re fast, efficient and always quite friendly. I was here one morning and ordered a Venti bold coffee. Sadly, they were actually brewing a fresh batch and I was told I’d have to wait 5 minutes, so I just got their regular coffee instead. They gave me the coffee on the house. I thought that was a very nice gesture and they made sure in that moment that I would come back here whenever I need a quick coffee fix.

Woohoo! Starbucks near my building that’s easily accessible, has great service, and they get the drinks out pretty quickly. It’s located inside the BoA building, so most of the customers are business people… there’s inevitably a morning rush. My coworkers and I come here often for morning or afternoon coffee breaks. They don’t have their own seating, but there are benches along the hallway if you want to stop and do something else after getting coffee.

Not the best place to get coffee but convenient. I’m forced to go here because the Starbucks in the hotel is $ 6.50 for a late.
The staff is great and deserve to work at someplace with decent coffee. I’ve been going here for a while and my order is always correct. I want to give them 1 star just because its the evil corporate Starbucks but its actually not bad, considering.
At 9AM there will be at least 8 to 10 people in line but this is the basement of the largest office building in San Francisco so really, what do you expect?
DO NOT go here unless your desk is less than a five minute walk as there are much better places like the $ 1. large coffee 10 steps away across the hall.

To my «team» of Baristas down at the Starbucks in my building, thank you for keeping me caffeinated and wired throughout the day. I am sure my boss appreciates the productivity that comes out of me because of it.
Even with long lines (depending on the bus stop, BART let outs, etc… the lines can get crazy), you still have a smile on your face and always remember my drink. Sometimes I throw you for a loop.
Thank you once again for fantastic customer service.

Ryan — the manager of this Starbucks branch is great. His staff is fast, pleasant and remembers you by name! They know our drinks by memory and no matter how complicated… always gets the order right. I LOVE this place… no other Starbucks can beat the customer service here.

Zuh? 5 stars for a Starbucks… really?
Now before you start raising an eyebrow, let me clarify that the hard-​earned stars are for the Aged Sulawesi I had fresh from their Clover system. So delicious and easily the best cup of coffee I’ve had yet — it has a little more weight than even their boldest roasts and such great texture. It was definitely pricey at ~$ 4 for a tall, but worth every penny =D

I am no way a coffee drinker! But then I got 2 CO-​Workers get me hooked on the ice cold la-​tae (?). But 3:30AM when it opens monday thru friday… you can’t complain. I usually go for there cold or hot chai tea. but hook on this with a extra shoot.
The employees are what make this place happen! I love it when I go there and 2 of them are already asking if I want it this way or that way as I get it 2 different ways.

So I know it’s not cool to like Starbucks, especially in SF. it’s all about Peet’s (ick, btw). I don’t drink coffee, but I do like a morning hot chocolate, cider or tea and sometimes a pastry, so I go here.
The service is awesome. I’ve never had an unfriendly face wait on me and while the line gets to be crazy long, it’s always fast moving. Never had an issue with them screwing up my order either. I’m easily a regular.

I know, I KNOW — a Starbucks!
But it’s Holiday Season & that means time for the Gingerbread Lattes!
I’m a faithful Martha’s Coffee person all year long but cannot resist a little Gingerbread Latte when the «season» hits
Warm & gingerbready w/​frothy milk & topped w/​a sprinkling of Nutmeg — heaven. Can be a bit too syrupy sometimes but I seem to get over it quickly
This Starbucks, in particular — the one in the B of A Bldg, has a super-​friendly staff who churns & burns those ginormous lines in no time flat… but they do not skimp on the good cheer when talking to the customers in line like they’re old friends
There used to be some kind of running, inside joke w/​the Snikerdoodle Cookies — every time someone would order a Snikerdoodle, the staff would yell «SNIKER — DOODLE» Not sure what it was all about but made me laugh
So if it weren’t for Martha’s & my undying support of all things local, I’d be at you much more often

I usually try to avoid Starbucks because they are taking over the world. But I have to give them five stars today because my drink order was FREE because I am in Halloween costume! Now, you gotta love that!
If you ever do find me in a Starbucks, I get their Chai Latte with Soy Milk. I’ve had the Chai at a few other coffee joints and hated it. But I like how Starbucks does it. Today, I went for the festive Pumpkin Spice Frappuccino. Damn, it was hella creamy and overdone. Sweet sweet sweet. I barely drank a third of my venti order before passing it on.
They also give out used coffee grinds for your gardening needs, now what green thumb person doesn’t love that?