This is a pretty regular/basic location that provides a pretty regular Starbucks experience. Years ago, I came here almost daily, and almost daily, I was significantly annoyed by how terrible my drinks turned out. However, the staff was always super nice and accommodating. One time, I even had a drink remade like four times here before they got it right. These days, the crew is still nice. I don't go as often and my drinks, when I do go, tend to be a bit better than they used to be. This morning, I did have to have a drink remade, and after it was remade, it tasted exactly the same as it did the first time, which was not great. However, I have definitely had worse, and I've definitely been to locations where they were not as willing to remake it or had an issue with doing so. read more

I ordered via the app because I was thinking that it would be very busy. It was busy but not a line My food was ready and waiting I had to wait for the drink. Not a long wait. The folks here greet you when you enter the store. I like that. read more

Starbucks - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Fantastic location with great service and quality products and good hours, and friendly staff as well good geographic location.

Good 3* experience in Old Town. This one is somewhat metro accessible. They do have covered parking around the corner but street too. Friendly staff. Fun local decor. read more

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Before I could ever use this location as a reward member with a Starbucks cup and key chain. I will add, I'll never use this location as horrible experience with customer service. Spend your money and time elsewhere! read more

Positives: Friendly staff Quick service Clean bathrooms Lots of table space Outlets at every table Handicap table Negatives: Blaring loud music. Definitely not coffee shop vibes or an environment conducive for studying or chatting with friends. I was still able to hear the music crystal clear even with my sound cancelling headphones on. Not a great place to study or get work done. The chairs are too high for the tables. I came to do some work but my neck kept hurting because I had to lean completely over in order to see my iPad on the table. I ended up stacking books under my iPad because it was hurting my neck so badly. The tables and chairs are not ergonomically friendly which is actually very ironic for a coffee shop where people come and sit to do work for long periods of time. Overall, would not come back unless it was for a quick grab and go read more

Daily coffee. Staff is very efficient and you get your drinks promptly. Doing mobile orders is also very effective. Just straws are not available for grabs unless you request from the employees. But otherwise was in a very convenient location and easy to access: service is hit or miss read more

Starbucks - Interior - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

*Trypophobia warning* If you see the photo you know that I am not impressed with the taste nor presentation. Let's begin so after a wonderful workout I decided to treat myself to one of my favorite drinks. It was ten minutes to seven and no customers. The store was fairly clean and all of merchandise was organize. As I approached the counter I was greeted by a pleasant plus sized women. I requested a grande mocha cookie crumple frap no whip. While the women prepared my drink she entertained a man that didn't appear to be a customer. I suspect he was a ladies man or a backroom manager. Moving forward, she presented my drink and my happiness slowly faded. One there was whip cream. I felt the urge to speak up but who wants to be that person who ask for a new drink. I take my first sip and well the beverage was basically liquid ice shards. By this time I was merging onto 95 north. With every sip I am crushing ice with my teeth or it is clumping together in the straw. My drink turned into chocolate water as the ice melted. It was extremely hard to finish. I wish she would have prepared the drink as if she was going to consume it. read more

Starbucks - Grande Mocha cookie crumble - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Starbucks excellent service and street(fast and friendly 'round back- outdoors(poele menus: great extras('23 auteuxe/ artist (s.taff.August(! ambiane. Thanks. read more

I ordered a simple double shot of espresso. It is my order everywhere I go. I bunch of people came in after me but I should have been good, right, Nope! Five of the seven people after me and the person before me are all served their complicated orders. I inquire about mines and they literally don't have it and they act annoyed with me. I paid through the app and have literally been standing in front of them. No one asked what I was waiting for, it was rather disappointing and they were kind of rude and that's putting it mildly. I just took my drink and left. I was disappointed. There is another Starbucks that is equidistance to my destination so I won't be returning. read more

Ample space to park on the street , garage parking next door. I enjoy that's it conveniently at the Metro bus stop and across the street from the park. So what's missing in this hip neighborhood? A lounge,bar section,Nitro coffee for UFC gym goers no seriously why don't they have Nitro coffee? What I don't like is the Protected pin on the bathrooms . The narrow walkways . During rush hours people are shoulder to shoulder. read more

Starbucks - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Great and friendly staff that will great me every time I come in and mos importantly good fresh coffee every morning

I've never had a negative experience with the team here! Good, hard working people who serve your coffee with a smile, and always offer to make an adjustment if needed. This morning the manager handled an unruly, entitled customer who was unnecessary yelling at the staff with grace. read more

Always liked this Starbucks location, service and ambiance. Nevertheless after placing a mobile order for pick up 20 minutes we'll ahead of time. My breakfast sandwiches were in plastic wrapper and frozen in a Starbucks bag on the to go table and had to ask for my coffee being it wasn't there on the table either. At request they heated the sandwiches up luckily. Bad experience. read more

It's a semi-commuter Sbux meaning it's on a busy road (US-1 South / N. Henry in Old Town) and it closes early (7pm). I've always had good luck parking on Pendleton Street and zooming in for my coffee on the way to the beltway. The back of the joint features a little cubby section of tables where people set up camp, armed with laptops, caffeine, and books. The baristas appear average, not bubbly, memorable, or terrible. A-OK read more

Starbucks - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

It is getting worse by the day. Not only does almost every order have to be redone because no one pays attention to what is actually written, it also takes approx. 15 mins for the order to be ready. The last time I was there, I was even yelled at by an employee because he was annoyed that he had to redo my tea. Not going to be back. read more

Very friendly staff. Going here is always a pleasure. Never have any issues with my mobile or in-person orders! It is clean and well-kept.

Love this location! The girls that work here are so friendly and my order was perfect!

This location has tables and it's comfortable. The great thing about this place are the tables that enable those the space who would like to do work. However, the volume of the music was somewhat irritating and I found it difficult to concentrate. I ordered the caramel frapuccino and a slice of banana nut bread. The employees working behind the counter were friendly and you could tell that they liked working there. The Frapuccino took just a couple of minutes to prepare, and it was delicious. The banana nut bread seemed a little over-priced, but it tasted good! Also there is some limited parking across the street, but I think that it's mostly geared for the walking community. Its a nice place to hang out and drink coffee. read more

Starbucks - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

I've been getting me morning coffee at this Starbucks for years, but no longer! The speed of service has plummeted in recent months. There are consistently long lines in the mornings now. I'll be heading the the other nearby Starbucks from now on. read more

Starbucks - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

This is an okay star bucks, good for picking up an online order and moving along, fast. The place is generally clean, so that's not an issue. The lack of comfortable seating and cramped waiting space tells you that this is an in and out kind of Starbucks meant for pedestrian traffic; the lack of drive-thru really dampers the ability to get a quick coffee on the way to work for car commuters. They haven't gotten our drinks wrong yet, but wow can the staff be thick sometimes... one was too busy on their phone one time to notice that we were waiting to order... another didn't understand our order of an iced coffee which needed to be repeated three times... read more

I guess because I'm not a local, I get treated like trash here?! I was shocked at how rude Penny was to me when taking my order. My husband also noticed Penny's change in attitude when she happily greeted the customer behind us in line. It was like night and day! As Penny was heating up my breakfast sandwich, she told us to wait at the end of the coffee bar. We did, and a short time passed before she threw down my bag and walked away. I yelled "thank you," with no response back from the lovely Penny. Unless you're a local, stay away from Penny. read more

Bottom line up front: If you pop in for your Starbucks fix and head back out you'll be fine. But if you choose to stay keep your eyes closed and your headphones turned up. With the cold wind on a day like today any Starbucks will be full, and this location was no different. I always go with my usual to See how one location compares to another- and let's face it- I'm generally easy to please. My order: Venti Pike, No room. My usual is usually dark roast as I love the French and Italian roasts they have at Starbucks, but today's dark roast was Sumatra...and I'm not a fan. So, Pike it is. + The service was smooth and the barista was friendly. The line was cleared on practically no time and none of the folks waiting for heated bagels or sandwiches seemed irritated- but then the wait was short so why be irritated. + A decent amount of space for seating up front and in back. About average for locations in Old Town and around the city. - The speakers here sound like they were removed from a 1967 VW Bug. Very 'tin' sounding, which gets very irritating. At 0923 James Brown's "Say it Loud" came over the speakers. Now I love the hardest working man in show business as much as anyone, but not this way. The James Brown estate has a case to sue this Starbucks for defamation of character for how they represent his songs over these speakers. Ugh. - Needs a serious broom sweep, or at least pick up the straw wrappers and napkins in the back seating area. - Some of the traditional leather couches could use a general wipe down, especially in the winter months with all the additional grime from the snow and rain we've had. Service + Cleanliness - Space +\- Aptmosphere - 3 out of 5. read more

I typically stop at this Starbucks on the way to work in the morning. The guys who make the expresso drinks are truly great - timely, efficient, polite. They get 5 stars. It's the rather grumpy lady behind the register that gets 2 stars. She often rings my drinks up incorrectly, is abrupt to a fault, and gets side-tracked talking with customers she likes which causes the line to quickly spill out the door. I've seen her argue with customers to make a point, and when she gets an order wrong she complains to the baristas when they try to fulfill the correct order. I can typically find easy street parking. Plus there is a Bikeshare station out front now. If I ever miss sourpuss I will have several ways to come see her. Great baristas + grumpy pants + easy parking= 4 stars. read more

This is literally the slowest Starbucks. I'm currently standing at the bar, waiting for my drink with 12 other people. And there's no one in line at the register. Sadly, the members at this store have no sense of urgency and you can always expect a long wait at this store. However, the drinks are solid and they don't frequently make mistakes. read more

VERY SLOW SERVICE. No sense of urgency at all. Received 2 stars only because they were polite when dealing with customers. The shop was empty. Service wasn't slow because they were busy. read more

I went to this Starbucks on 8/30/15 for a latte and a late breakfast. Although, this Starbucks has limited seating and parking (had no trouble finding parking because it was late on a Sunday morning) it is receiving high marks from me for one reason, their ability to help me navigate the Starbucks app. The Starbucks app kept telling me that I had earned a free beverage but nowhere on the Starbucks app does it navigate you where to find a code to redeem it. The Barista was super patient with me (granted there was little to no line) and didn't seem bother at all by my lack of technology savvy. They even suggested I get a venti because after all it was "on the house". In a nutshell, great customer service at this location and if were closer to home I'd go back more often. read more

Starbucks - Outside - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

I always find this Starbucks incredibly busy, especially on Saturday mornings. However, the staff is always friendly and efficient and getting your coffee is quickly as possible. If the drink isn't to your liking, which is rare, they take it back and fix it without a complaint. It's got a cozier atmosphere than most, which makes it nice to catch up with old friends. The large table in the back is kind of cool. If there is room, you sit there, and it's expected by the party already occupying it. It reminds me of a bit of European coffee shops. read more

Starbucks - Outdoor shot - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

This is probably the worst Starbucks I've ever been to... EVER. And I've been to PLEENTYYYYYYY. Staff are not welcoming, They don't listen & My frap was trash. I'd go to the Starbucks Barnes & Noble before I come here again even knowing I can't use my rewards in BN. read more

Joe is the most wonderful and gracious employee. I go there just for his service. The location itself is a bit more remote in terms of likely foot traffic, but if you want to avoid the hustle and bustle of King St. locations, this might be the one to fit the bill. read more

Not the best location, not the worst. The line gets super long in the morning, so I never come here on my way to work. It's clearly a commuter location, right on Rt 1. It's a good, slow-paced place to go mid-day and afternoon, though. There are some great tables tucked away in the back, perfect for getting work done. The trick is finding a clean one... read more

My experience at this location was interesting as one of the employees was making drinks (including mine) incorrectly and being rude about it, as though patrons should just accept whatever order he decided to make rather than what they'd asked for. The shift supervisor (I think) confronted him about his mistakes and for throwing the ticket/stickers with the orders printed in the garbage, and he was argumentative with her in front of customers, it was unprofessional of him. Seemed like this is a recurrent situation with this employee. I write this review not because the guy made mistakes, but because he was rude to his co-workers and then seemed annoyed with me because he had to re-make my drink. read more

There seems to be a steady crowd that comes through here on the way to the train which makes it a convenient location however, the staff can't seem to keep up with managing ebb and flow of customers. When there is a lengthy lull, they stand around having a loud conversation where the topic of refilling condiments, milk or cleaning even one of the ten or so dirty tables is ever broached. I love Starbucks and I have come to expect great customer engagement when sipping my $4.75+ flat white :) I'm only complaining because I know there are formulas that are used by the company to ensure a great experience and I know this location can step up to it. read more

Starbucks - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

mega baller coffee and I love it when they tape the bags shut on my egg bites they're always still warm when I get home

You know, it's fine. It's Starbucks. I have some favorite drinks there. And it's within walking distance to my house. And in the end, the actual product, their drinks, are fine. I haven't been unhappy. But I agree with other reviewers. If you are a local and/or frequent customer, you really are treated much differently. That isn't necessarily bad - don't we all talk a bit more with those whom we are most familiar? The problem is some of the employees - I hate to say this, mostly the women - are really grumpy/grouchy. I don't require someone asking me how my day is/how my kids are, but center of unhappy/unfriendly would be nice. And, strangely, I agree with another reviewer - the guys are outgoing, hospitable. While there is no parking lot, you can usually find spots along Henry Street. There are a few spots - but often taken - along Pendleton, which runs alongside the Starbucks. There is limited seating, which is almost always taken by folks w/ their laptops. There are also a few outdoor tables, too (three, maybe?). As a parent, I'd never take my stroller in there (heck, I rarely bring my kids with me). But I feel fine leaving it outside the store, out of the way. read more

I really like this location to be honest. During the pandemic, the employees have been incredibly friendly and go out of their way to greet you entering and exiting. They've been pretty consistent in making orders the same each time too. read more

I thought the rudest Starbucks staff was in Rosslyn and then I found this location - oooo weeeee grumpy folk - just grumpy. Also grumpy crowd - I have tried this location a couple of times and the energy here is NOT GOOD - NOT GOOD. I need to keep my chi clean and my chakras free of negativity ya know - STAY AWAY. Lord, I pray for them. read more

It's sad to see so many bad reviews of this particular location. Apparently some people don't know how to review establishments. Some people have one bad experience and post their review solely based on that one visit. Shame. This location is in fact the best Starbucks location I've ever been to. All the staff are absolutely great, and have excellent customer service skills. I first started going to this location back in January of this year, left the area for nearly eight months and just yesterday I came back. I was actually surprised to find that about half the staff that I knew of back in January are still working there now. That in itself may not mean much to many people, but to me it was nice being able to see many of the same staff. It was almost as though I had never even left. I was greeted as though I had been an every day regular. Kudos to the staff there because for me, that's what makes a great, warming and inviting environment to continue coming back. I have never rated a Starbucks before, let alone any other coffee shop because after all, it's a coffee shop, not a real restaurant. And the only reason I do so now is specifically because of the awesome employees that work there. Thanks, Starbucks of Henry St! You guys are truly the absolute best. read more

Always have had great experiences here, but today was special. A barista, I believe her name was Deleasha (couldn't tell the spelling by her name tag) made my day extra special. She was very generous and kind. Making the Holiday Season and my faith in humanity brighter. read more

It's a very convenient location and the line is very fast, in my experience coming here they've always been relatively nice and polite. Although it is pretty packed on mornings. read more