Starbucks

I visit a bunch of the Starbucks shops because it’s usually my favorite place to do homework. This Starbucks is more of a busy shop because of it’s location on the main road and drive through. I noticed that the tables aren’t cleaned much at this particular shop and that the staff making the coffee is usually troubled due to the high traffic coming through. Today they made a mistake making my Carmel Brûlée, and I asked them to remake it, and they made the same mistake. Not my favorite place to do homework, but average service at best.

I used to come here several times a week (not as much time now!) and pretty much have always had a pleasant experience.
For the most part, the staff is really friendly and upbeat-​with the exception of one or two, who seem to hate life. Luckily though, I haven’t seen them lately. Friendliness goes a long way!
We did actually have a coffee where it tasted like nothing but steamed milk. Upon my mother going up to the register and asking them to remake the drink, the Barista gave her a lot of attitude and begrudgingly remade it. Not cool!
I feel like my drinks taste a little different each time, depending on who made it, which maybe is to be expected? But it’s not necessarily ideal.

Great Starbucks! Always terrific service. Staff is very friendly. Have been coming here since its opening and it a joy to have in this area.

I just went in and ordered an extremely complicated drink from the secret menu. It took two blenders and three people to make it. It was super yummy and I really appreciate the good service!

Got the order WRONG TWICE on a hot soy chai. Brought it home, went back and got it wrong the second time. A simple soy chai!

I hardly ever go on Unilocal but the service I received yesterday was so awesome I just had to write a review. I was having such a hectic day and I ended up going to this Starbucks twice in the matter of a few hours to caffeinate myself up. The blonde barista at the drive through window recognized me and said «Wow! You’ve been here twice already– this one is on me!» I just thought that was SO nice. She turned my whole day around and I felt the need to write a little appreciation post. (Hint hint someone deserves a raise) not to mention the lattes are always on point at this location ;)

This is seriously one of the best Starbucks in the area. The baristas are unbelievably friendly and the staff that work the drive-​thru are always so kind and genuine. My order has never been wrong at this location, even if my coffee order is like a billion words long… how do they do it every time and never ask me to repeat!!! Also, the wait time is pretty reasonable, especially when I think about experiences I’ve had at the Woodbridge location, waiting well over 10 minutes for a coffee and sandwich. Overall, I can’t think of one complaint and that deserves a 5-​star review from me!

By far my favorite Starbucks. The staff is very friendly and helpful. Stop here at least once a week in the am. Drive thru is quick and reliable. Coffee is always made right. The inside area is very inviting and cosy. Free wifi.

I hit this Starbucks up usually once a week before work. I love the drive thru and So happy when David is working he always greets me with a smile and has amazing eye contact. Keep up the good work Starbucks of Seymour

This is a good starbucks, where the staff are less pretentious and more warm and genuine than the Starbucks in Southbury. Only problem is, it’s a little far off for me to commute to. But when I feel like a latte break and I can’t hand the obnoxious attitude of the Southbury starbucks, I make an extra effort to drive all the way here. :-))

Prefer this Starbucks over the Southbury one. Love to sit outside during the summer! There’s a young girl and guy who usually work together and they are so nice and friendly which is important when you are coming back often. Love that it is usually quiet and that there is a drive through!

They were quick, it was clean, and it had a drive through and the people who helped me weren’t rude or acting as if they were doing a huge favor getting me coffee.
I can’t ask for much else really.

The coffee and atmosphere is exactly what you would expect from a Starbucks. However, as of 10÷4÷13 I was very disappointed in the service. While there, it was as if there were a chasm between the baristas and the customers. Aside from having indifferent attitudes, they slandered (at length and in detail) the customer going through the drive through when the window was closed. I am a pretty happy person, I like it when people smile back and treat each other with positive friendly attitudes. Furthermore, it bothers me to no end when people tear others down with their words in order to lift themselves up, especially when it is half of the staff at a business. I could not keep my mouth shut about it, and pointed out this disappointment in as friendly as a way as I could muster. Anyway, personal character means a lot to me, the behavior was unprofessional enough for me to have no desire to return to Starbucks. Anyway, I know this is a strict review, but people treating people well is something I am passionate about. So, to sum up: good coffee, discouraging staff. Go to Dunkin Donuts up the street and they will greet you with a smile for 2/3’s the price, albeit sacrificing atmosphere.
Update
**Since I wrote my last review two years ago staff has changed. Most of the staff there is awesome. However, there are still a couple of ppl that should not be in the service industry making coffee here. All in all, a good place to enjoy a coffee now. Just know that occasionally your going to get a guy that clearly doesn’t want to have anything to do with taking your order at the register. Changing from one to three stars.**

My favorite local Starbucks! Staff is always exceptional & rarely is there a mistake even when the lines are crazy. Drive-​thru is super convenient!

This starbucks is always the best. The staff is extremely nice and helpful and the service is always fast. I’ve never had a bad experience here or a drink made wrong

I should first start with a disclaimer. I have been living on the West Coast for 13 years, 5 of those years I lived in the Pacific Northwest where people are very serious about their coffee. As serious as they are about their micro-​brews. I know my beans and have certain preferences. When I buy beans at home, I get the good stuff. I used to order my coffee from a farm in Kona and have even spent $ 100 on a 12 oz bag of Kopi Luwak when I was in Bali. Yes I am a coffee snob but damn proud to be one. Don’t be a hater — we all have our ways.
Anyways, I am not a big Starbucks fan, never have been, b/​c to me their coffee tastes like burnt beans. I prefer mom and pop coffee places that micro roast their beans or Peet’s if I’m going for a bigger coffee chain. But if I have to drink Starbucks, I will get a latte b/​c they aren’t that bad. And I actually do enjoy their pumpkin spice lattes very much when they are offerred in the fall.
With that said, when I am visiting my family back east I prefer Starbucks and will only drink their coffee b/​c it’s strong and because Dunkin Donut coffee is so damn HORRIBLE. It’s no wonder they do not have Dunkin Donuts on the West Coast. Their coffee tastes like sweet syrup — even the smell of it makes me sick. I seriously don’t understand why people love it so much but my CT friends think it’s the best thing ever.
Thankfully there is a Starbucks now in the valley b/​c before this store opened I used to bring my own beans and my french press with me while visiting. The Oxford Starbucks is near my Nanny’s house, they have a drive-​through, and I can get a triple shot latte that I know will satisfy me until I can get back to the West Coast where we have more choices for good coffee. The price for a grande triple shot pumpkin spice latte with soy is killer (-$ 6.50 per cup) so thankfully I don’t visit more than once a year!