Repeated Poor Service and Unwelcoming Environment
I've been visiting this location since late August, often staying until close while enjoying crafted drinks and using the refill policy that's advertised for in-store customers. Unfortunately, my experiences have been consistently disappointing and uncomfortable due to the same group of employees who are often rude, dismissive, and rush to close hours before the actual closing time.
On multiple visits, I've felt like an inconvenience just for ordering refills--even when following the correct procedure. Early on, I mistakenly ordered through the app while sitting inside, not realizing refills had to be placed at the counter. Instead of explaining kindly, an employee with braids spoke to me harshly and made me feel embarrassed. Since then, I've always ordered at the counter, but the attitude from staff hasn't improved.
Starting around 6 p.m.--two full hours before closing--the bathrooms are blocked off, cleaning products are sprayed around customers still seated, and blinds are opened while employees move hastily through the café as if they're trying to drive guests out. It's extremely uncomfortable and unprofessional to feel rushed out well before the store actually closes.
The drink quality is inconsistent as well. My usual drinks, like the Mocha Frappuccino with peppermint and Java chips or the Matcha Frappuccino with coconut milk, are often overly icy, watered down, or missing flavor altogether. When I've politely asked for a fix, I've sometimes been told to pay again or met with eye rolls and stares. Tonight's experience was the last straw--the drink was made completely wrong, and while a kind gentleman tried to help by adding mocha, the barista glared at me afterward as if I'd caused a problem for him.
It's disappointing because I've been to many other locations and never experienced this kind of unprofessional behavior or lack of consistency. The only bright spots here have been the newer employees--a gentleman and a young woman I saw recently--who were both pleasant, respectful, and genuinely helpful. Unfortunately, they seem overshadowed by the rest of the team, who appear more focused on closing early than providing good customer service.
After tonight, I will not be returning to this location. I hope management takes this feedback seriously, as it reflects poorly on the brand and creates an unwelcoming environment for paying customers.
If there were still clear cups used, I'd have glady included photos to show the true quality of the drinks I've had made here. read more