Starbucks

In an effort to curb occupation by the area homeless population, this Starbucks location has removed all seating and the restroom. The end result is an incredibly unfriendly environment for everyone, including customers with cash. Fortunately, one only has to stumble another block or so to find another Starbucks in this town so I’m sure nobody at the corporate office will sweat wen the sales at this one drop off.

Worst Starbucks I have ever had. Not only were they super slow but my cool lime refresher looked and tasted like water. Asked them to make it again and it was even worse. Go to the Starbucks around the corner, it’s great.

I can’t express the wonderful service. I have worked in customer service for years, and when I see employees that stand out, I feel that’s what makes the specific location stand out above the rest, because employees are what make a company. If you are passing by and wanting to grab a coffee, this is the one place locally id recommend. I’m a loyal customer to this location if people that work there are excited and cheerful like I received today.
Starbucks is worth going to and also have some of the best taken care of employees. Simply amazing!

The worst place I have ever seen. Didn’t let my 4 yo daughter to use a bathroom. «Are you a customer?» — «I will be as soon as my daughter uses the bathroom.» — «No, it’s closed. Go to the Target». Terrible service. A shame to all Starbucks. Stupid management. I can not believe it could happen in the US. Shame!!!

I am from Portland Oregon and visited Seattle this weekend for a concert! I went into the Starbucks located on 3^rd and Pike on Friday night before the concert and received the worst customer service I’ve ever experienced in my life! My cousin and I were in line waiting to order, and the line was long, very long… she needed to use the restroom so I told her to go while I ordered our drinks! The restroom was locked so she asked an employee for a key. The girl she asked said «I’m on a break and it’s their issue» pointing to the other staff. Then, she walked up to another employee and asked for a key to the restroom, the girl told her the bathrooms were for paying customers only! My cousin pointed to me and said that I was in line getting our drinks. The girl said «well I’m not letting you in until she’s ordered» so as I’m ordering our drinks I say to the same girl, «can you let her in now?» She replied «no, not until you have paid for your drinks» I was literally at the register, giving the guy my order, but hadn’t scanned my app yet! Then as soon as we paid, she escorted us to the bathroom. I asked if we could hold the key so we could both use it and she said «no, you need to just hold the door open for each other»…I said ok well I guess we will go into together then. Then she yells at us and tells us this is a one person bathroom! I told her we were going in together. I have never ever in my life been treated with such disrespect from an employee at Starbucks or any store for that matter! I could understand if we were bums off of the street, however that is certainly not the case here! She was rude, out of line and totally inappropriate! I was appalled and embarrassed by her actions! The other employees saw this behavior and not one person, including the man taking my order said anything to her! I love the people at my usual Starbucks and know them by name! They are top notch employees and Starbucks is doing themselves a disservice by having these employees serving their customers at pikes place! When I’m paying $ 7 for a coffee, I should be able to use the restroom without feeling like a second class citizen! Totally disappointed
Then yesterday I decided to run in to give it another shot (same location) and they got my order wrong and milk was spilling out of the cup! I will be sure to tell everyone I know never to go into that store! I had a better coffee and service at the cheveron on my drive back to Portland! If I could give them ZERO stars, I would.

It seems as though, when at pike street, Starbucks tastes better! The long line is worth the wait!!!

Starbucks am pikes Place market, kurz um die Ecke vom ersten Starbucks, aber nicht so überfüllt wie der älteste Starbucks. Hier kann man schön gemütlich Kaffee trinken und die Leute auf der Straße beobachten; sehr interessant. Dazu gibt’s noch free wifi, so dass man auch né Runde im Internet surfen kann. Thumbs up

This particular Starbucks I would definitely stay away from in the future.
Store was crazy busy and had long line.
It is right near pikes place market and across the street from the crumpet store.
The drink was good once I got it but the line was long, And there were definitely not enough workers to deal with the crowd.
They had one cashier and 2 baristas making drinks.
There were literally 30 people on line.
With Starbucks literally on every block and yes i mean every block
got to a different one.
Service was fine just real slow.
Big store with plenty of seating.

With Da’ Bucks literally on every corner, you wonder why we would choose one at a busy location like Pike Place Market?
Well, half the locations aren’t open on the weekend. (The awkward fact that half the city caters toward business people).
Well, this weekend, almost all locations were overflowing with people. We did manage to find a table at this location which has about six comfy chairs that people literally pounced (not an understatement) on as soon as someone left. There are also small tables and long tables. Some Asian tourists pounced on our table before I could fully rise from my seat. Also, our table was almost in the line. Yah, this place was crowded.
The line moved surprisingly fast and this is a good Starbucks for people watching. For quiet and relaxing… not so much. Anyway, my drink didn’t take too long and the service was friendly.
Also, there were chalk boards with the listings and interesting decorations again giving this Starbucks a more independent, homey feel. Not as much as some other locations, but somewhat.
Anyway, a decent Starbucks good for people watching but not so good for relaxation. Unless you want someone to back their chair into you (cough cough talking to you tourist).

At least this one doesn’t have the line that the original one (a block away adjacent to the Pike’s Place Market) has. It’s just a regular Starbucks just like any Starbucks on any corner in the US :)

Nice big corner SBUX just outside the Public Market. Friendly staff!

Super friendly/​energetic baristas.

It seems so strange to write a review for a Starbucks. But one day, as I was raving about this particular location, a friend reminded me that I should always recognize a good business on Unilocal– mega chain or not. I stop here most mornings between the two buses on my downtown commute. Every time I come in, I have a good experience. No matter how long the line is, I am always in and out pretty quickly. There are usually the same three people working, and they all have smiles and songs and just generally great attitudes for early in the morning. It makes my morning knowing I can make a quick stop in between buses and see pleasant faces. As Starbucks’ go, and especially this central downtown, this one is excellent :)

The only reason I’m bothering to review a Starbucks is because I think this one is a lot better than the general reviews indicate.
I hit this ‘bucks a few mornings a week pre-​workout to grab lunch, a banana, nuts and yes, pre-​workout dehydrating coffee. The baristas are always fun and sweet at this little pre-5:30am stop for me, and I appreciate it. They the drink orders of the regulars, and during the times I have done my bus waiting in their, never seen an issue with service.
Maybe things deteriorate as the hours march on, but this place is open by 5 and the people who open the store are awesome.

If you like REALLY peppy baristas early in the morning then look no further. The only reason I venture to this location is the close proximity of my bus stop to school. Pretty small inside and it can get cramped while you’re waiting for your beverage.

Here I was defending you, Starbucks at 221 Pine-​and you let me down.
Had some disappointing coffee from the 600 Stewart location this morning, so as I was walking around downtown I was hoping this Starbucks would be better.
First a barista rings up the order, when our cups were full and I asked for a redo. But it didn’t really matter, as I have a Gold Card and refills are free. Then I realize I don’t have the card with me; my husband and I share it.
So I call my husband to have him read off the card number to me, and I’ve done this a few times without any issue whatsoever.
A different barista starts giving me shit, saying he can’t take a card number over the phone. You can though, because other baristas have done it before.
Then he starts this, «we need to see their id,» stuff and that makes no sense because never once has someone checked an id for a Starbucks Gold Card.
I didn’t appreciate the hassle and walked out.
Starbucks, let’s work on your baristas and their arguing with a customer over coffee you pour out every half hour.

This is in such a tough neighborhood. I would not like to work here. But, people do. They have a lot to handle.
I get good coffee here. I have had good experiences. It is Starbucks — an staff are human. Some ‘Gold Card’ members pull attitude and expect to be given favors just because they forget their gold cards. it is technically not allowed to call up and get numbers. However it is likely done from time to time at places where a group or couple are well-​known.
We can not expect others to give us a ‘break’ due to our negligence.

Seattle is beautiful but does it really need a Starbucks every 2 blocks in downtown. True the original Starbucks is in Pike’s Place but I expect standards when it comes to Starbucks.
This place requires a passcode for to get into the restroom but still reeked with urine! Why not walk a block to go to another Starbucks?

I want to echo Sunil’s sentiment about this being a sup-​par Starbucks. I walked in last week around 10am and it wasn’t busy at all. The 2 baristas were in the middle of a conversation when I came in & walked up to the counter. The female barista turned around long enough to look me in the eye while I said, «Hello,» and promptly turned back around to finish her conversation. I turned right around and walk out while she shouted, «I’m sorry!» across the store. I’ve been in there when it has been busier and it’s a little small to accommodate the traffic at peak times so I let some things slide, but this was unprofessional and I will not return.

I must disagree with the previous reviewer about this being a sub-​par Starbucks. I’ve only been here twice but on both occasions the service was so amazingly friendly and helpful I couldn’t help but write a review. Last Friday the barista explained the new ways and means of the Frappuccino during the late and great Frappuccino Happy Hour — what fantastic customer service! My drinks were the same as at any other Buck o’ Stars, of course. I do agree with the previous reviewer that the shop is small and a bit cramped. It’s longer than it is deep, so there’s not much room between the counter and the wall. They’ve sorta avoided the potential for a major traffic jam by designating one door as an entrance and the other as exit only, which keeps customers from piling up in the narrowest part of the shop. There are a few tables if you really want to chill… but this 3^rd & Pike location lends itself mostly to in and out traffic. Near the post office, Kress IGA supermarket, Century Square, and Bartell Drugs.

This Starbucks is centrally located yet much too small to handle the traffic of Pike. Sadly this results in a very cacophonous and cramped atmosphere. Also, there was far too much chocolate in my mocha frappucino. On the whole, a sub-​par Starbucks experience. Walk a couple blocks in any direction and try a different location instead.