Starbucks

Note that there are 4 Starbucks in U Village. I like this one. It is typically less crowded than the main Starbucks in U Village and co-​located with a huge parking garage. You can even walk into this store without getting soaked on a rainy day.

I had to kill about 2 hours around UW thus stopped by at this Starbucks. Compared to other Starbucks, this one had lots of space and seats. I ordered a vinilla Latte and it tasted good. Nothing really special about this place, just a good place to have a rest and enjoy the pretty fast Internet.

Came here two times in one day. Well its one good Starbucks. I like the things they have for sale and the décor is awesome. This Starbucks has quite a bit of seating space. They have the regular drinks and the drinks they serve at the Starbucks Reserve. Love it.
Not to mention they have lots of different mugs and tumbler for sale compared to the other Starbucks.
This place is awesome.

The challenge is, for many, Starbucks is not good coffee. What defies that observation, is that it’s always full. So how would someone balance that equation? I submit, there are plenty of people who enjoy the balanced, subtle taste of Starbucks. It’s not going to ignite your passion for coffee, but it’s certainly a gateway drug into the coffee world.
This particular location is tucked next to Molly Moon, and under Din Tai Fung, and nearly always filed with students. No reason to avoid this location, because they offer very adult options, including beer and wine options. They even offer more than pastries, here you can get a very tasty offering of Mac and Cheese, and other curated eats.
It’s a very modern location, with modern wood tones, and a very loft industrial feel, large windows give you a «garage» feel, without worrying about it ever opening to the elements. This feeling of open space is divided by shelves of coffee and other coffee wares. Don’t be fooled, it’s a retail outlet, but it doesn’t feel like it, instead it feels like a welcoming home, and explained the students flocking here. Of course, if you dare to sit outside on a nice day, prepare to smell the sweet milky temptation of Molly Moon. It’s intoxicating.
So as far as the coffee, you get Starbucks Reserve, which is their curiously flavor rich coffee single origin or blends. It’s delicious and made on their Clover brewing vacuum systems. If you disliked Starbucks Coffee blends before, try a Reserve.
Don’t give up on my local hometown coffee company, coming here might make you want to come back.

I can’t believe Starbucks tastes so good in Seattle. It’s not fair! This location has a particularly good vibe. It smells wonderful.

The AC in this store is amazing. Ok, that’s a horrible reason to write a review, right? But it’s the truth. Everything else is as expected — pretty blah food (don’t try the chicken skewers… I wasted my money on those, hoping that someone had improved the food… but no). But, between the free refills for gold members and the free wifi, amazing AC, decent seating (not a ton but more than some Starbucks like the one in Wedgwood), and high tables in the back that you can treat as «standing desks» — AND outlets underneath said tables to you don’t have to be right by a wall — they earned their 5 stars, all the way!

This is no usual Starbucks. It is a Starbucks Reserve store! Meaning they have special types of coffee (allegedly the best of the best) with different flavors and each flavor is offered for only a limited time. It is more of an evening store and they also offer wine and small plates.
The interior is probably the most inviting Starbucks I have ever been too. The baristas are super nice, the display for the pastries is super chic and it is located in University Village. What more could you ask for!!! This can be my home!
I am glad that the hometown of Starbucks provides such an elegant store so close to my work.

I practically live at this Starbucks and its wonderful.
I’m a medical student and pretty much was here every day studying. The staff is great, the location is perfect, the store is clean/​there are tons of outlets and… the coffee is… (well its starbucks but lets not discount the store for the brand).
As far as Starbucks go… this is the one to be at.
NOT TO MENTION: This is a Starbucks Reserve which means they serve extra types of food and even alcohol (wine and beer). Awesome!

I’m really hoping this is the right Starbucks I’m reviewing for (it should be the Starbucks Reserve store).
I’ve been drinking Starbucks for perhaps 6 – 7 years now, and by far this is my favorite location to be at. Not only is it conveniently nearby where I work, but the staff there is AMAZING. All of their baristas deliver such superb service. They are always so friendly and nice to me, and do their best to –correctly– remember your name. I really appreciate that the staff here seem to know how to work as a team.
They make their drinks perfectly as well, especially their blended drinks. Most places I have been to have used way too much water, but this Starbucks uses just the right amount. Their drinks are always consistent in quality. I’m not old enough to drink, but I always see small private parties enjoying a glass of wine/​champagne here and there. Their evening menu looks fantastic as well.
The atmosphere is classy and great. there is a small bar seating, outdoor bar seatings, booth-​like seatings, group seatings (that can seat 4 – 6), large tables and small tables.

This is a Starbucks Reserve location where they sell beer and wine, it’s awesome! We had a book club meeting here and it was the perfect spot. It’s located next to Molly Moon’s in the newly built area of U Village, under the garage. It’s pretty spacious, has a few outdoor seats, but the seating situation inside is sort of scarce, plan accordingly. The guys working were super nice and everyone’s orders were correct (there were 7 of us girls). I had ordered the red blend and some of the other girls had the Pinot, all were delicious from the feedback I heard. I also got an order of the artichoke/​goat cheese flatbread and it was pretty delicious. My total order was about $ 14. They also have bacon-​wrapped dates which looked pretty good too and all of the glasses of wine include a little dish of yummy chili covered pepitas (little pumpkin seeds). I love this location and I can definitely see myself coming back with friends! Awesome concept, Starbucks, keep it up!

I love Sumatra coffee! Not sure if this location specializes in Sumatra’s but they had a great selection of them and the barista’s were also helpful in finding the kind I was craving.

OK, this is the 3^rd SBUX at U village, so you may wonder why they need another store. But this one is a bit different, as it is the first «Reserve» store (see the R and * on the sign), as they focus more on their reserve coffees. Inside, it’s a bit more hip yet intimate, and the interior is gorgeous in the new complex at U village. I tried the Ethiopia Reserve from a Clover and was not disappointed. Definitely a different experience from your typical Starbucks, and by far, my favorite at U village. They also have booze and food, and the place is bit of an experiment. While it may not work in every setting, it fits in perfectly at U Village.

Proof that if you build it, they will come. This is the 4^th Starbucks in this shopping location! It’s got a bit of a spin as a Starbucks Reserve store, which means don’t expect super froofy drinks and you can get wine and small plates! Plus the men where collared shirts and ties under their aprons
I really like the bit of an elegant take on the well known Starbucks story!
Disclaimer: I’m a person who loves Starbucks and it’s consistent level of service and caffeination. When a new Starbucks opens and angel gets its wings!