Really good drinks and service at this Starbucks - I love their refreshers and frappucinos when I'm not feeling coffee. The wait is always a bit long just because it's a busy location in Brookline Village, but it's always worth it. I love getting food and drink from here and walking over to Emerson Garden and eating on a nice day. read more

There was an employee there this morning whose nametag just said "Q" that was so kind to a young woman who was crying with a friend in the corner. They brought the young person tissues and asked if they could get them water. It was deeply kind and a pleasure to witness. read more

The staff is super friendly. The vibe is welcoming and warm . The place is clean including the bathrooms . The food , refreshers and coffee super good . I didn't see too many pastry choices at the time I went , only fault . The parking is limited . We did find parking thankfully . The Christmas stuff is out ! read more

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Very nice store. Everything was clean except the table could have used a wipe, but I get it. That would be hard to keep up with and they are busy. The ladies behind the counter are super friendly and cheerful. That gives the whole store a nice vibe.I see that they have regulars - a couple came in and they had seen them coming and already started their coffees! Nice touch! The food was displayed nicely, too. This is my new go-to plave in Brookline Village! read more

Nice spacious store, baristas are super nice and always working hard! Drinks always perfect. Don't let other reviews fool you, they're working as fast as they can with the insane amount of orders given. read more

Thank god another worker actually listened to me when I asked for my preorder. I asked the other worker and she nodded with a smile and did nothing. I used to be a barista and I never faked out a costumer like that.. I just wanted my cake pop. read more

I'm sure it tastes fine if you actually wait over 30 minutes for your order. Second time in a row I've had to cancel my order. They need more employees on weekends. read more

Came in said good morning was waiting in line no one acknowledged me. Second she got my order wrong and didn't ask for my name . Will not be going back there. read more

I mean this genuinely: if you want to order from here using the app, order 20-30 minutes ahead. I will order from home and get to the store in 15 minutes but STILL have to wait 10-15 more minutes to get my food (which is usually a basic iced coffee and sous vid eggs). What really gets me is that I could stand there for 20-30 minutes clearly waiting but won't even get acknowledged by a worker. The workers are nice, and I live nearby, but I stopped coming here awhile ago and was reminded why I travel farther to the next closest location today.... read more

Absolutely s**t show of a Starbucks. Over 30 minutes for an Americana and bottle of water!

Great service! Really enjoyed how big the store was. Got my order perfect. Will be returning and encouraging others as well.

If any of the baristas at this location see this, I appreciate you! I order from work because there's nothing nearby and these guys ALWAYS deliver. Super fast and packed neatly, sometimes they doodle on the bag which makes me smile. Thank you!! read more

Yesterday I was having a bad morning and hoped my favorite coffee would cheer me up. Unfortunately, I dropped it before I made it to my car. If you've been in my shoes before then you know how I was feeling. The employees at this location went above and beyond to change my day. They were sympathetic and even wrote a nice message on my new coffee. Their ability to show kindness meant the world to me and helped improve my day. I believe that more people should be like them read more

The services I received yesterday were like no other. I had ordered 2 drinks and both were incorrect and when asked for a refund I was offered to take the incorrect items because they were "already made and the barista spent time on the order." The manager on shift was extremely inappropriate with said comment and I did not receive my refund for either drink. I will not be going back to this location because of the horrible customer service that I received. 0/10 would not recommend. read more

Waited 30-40 mins for water. No one asked if I needed anything. If any of the baristas see this, y'all are some of the rudest people I've ever encountered. If i ever choose to work at a Starbucks, it will never be at this location. read more

Like one of the previous reviewers says - a Starbucks is a Starbucks. But the Brookline Village Starbucks is one of my favorite. I like the spacious set-up, which I find particularly good for doing work on my lap top. I come here daily during the week between 10:30am-2pm. The staff has a lot of fresh/new faces that have always delivered great service. From my experience, if I'm here past 2pm, the place gets packed with younger kids/high school students and that can be a difficult environment to do your work. That being said, you can't always expect your local Starbucks to be a library. So I roll with it and look forward to enjoying my late mornings/afternoons here. read more

This Starbucks has been my favorite for 6 years. Wonderful staff and good coffee. Unfortunately several recently hired baristas have caused me to downgrade from my glowing Yelp review of several years ago. Snarkiness and bad attitude do not belong in a job where one interacts with the public. Having worked in restaurants in my distant past I can say from experience that bad attitude is a drain on other employees as well as off-putting to customers. read more

I absolutely love this Starbucks. It isn't because it's convenient and near my job but the folks working here seem fun and always nice. They're also quick on service and with a smile. It has always been a pleasant experience. 9 out of 10, I order their green iced tea and without sugar. It is soooo good!!! read more

I don't need to be swayed, this Starbucks is my homeland. These baristas are my daily therapists and caffienators. They put up with crazy Brookline customers and babies all day long and still show that they enjoy their jobs with their regulars! Try finding this kind of service and fun at a chain like Starbucks...okay....have you found one any better? Nope. Didn't think so. Oh, and by the way, I made this place famous people. read more

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went to the Starbucks to pickup a order ask 3 different workers for help they didnt want to help me and one was rude which was a manger or supervisor they had no customers and they just sat around talking to each other knowing I was waiting for a order they are rude and races and people dont deserve that read more

Wonderful as always! The baristas here are always super friendly and really seem to enjoy their job and customer interaction. I always leave w a smile :) especially the curly haired tall young gentleman, super upbeat! We need more people like this everywhere read more

Starbucks is Starbucks. You know what to expect quality wise. However, what you don't expect and what will keep me coming back is this team! The baristas and team members this morning were so incredibly friendly (genuine!), and poised under their early morning demands/ rush. Definitely frequenting this location more just thanks to them! Keep rocking out you guys! read more

FINALLY A STARBUCKS THAT HAS NO CRAZY LINES EARLY IN THE MORNING. Honestly other starbucks had driven me nuts with their crazy lines and 15 minutes+ wait (even with mobile ordering). I am able to order my coffee, have it ready in less than 5 mins (regardless of the drink order), and still have 15 minutes to spare before work - all in the course of less than 30 minutes, which is impossible if you go to other locations, such as the ones in Longwood Medical Area. This is a major plus for me because I don't have to wake up super super early to ensure that I get my morning coffee fix before work. read more

This Starbucks is constantly packed! It's always a neat site to see, though - young professionals and students alike, diligently working over some delicious brews and pastries. I think their time spent working here is a testament to what a great location this is and what a pleasant staff they have working here. As much as I want to join these hardworking individuals each time I see them huddled around a table, I usually find myself wandering the beautiful village of Brookline. read more

There are a lot of places to sit at this location. That is about the only good thing I can say. The staff here are completely incompetent. They seem flustered when you know how to order your drink and they realize that they will have to do more than just pull some coffee into a cup for you. There has been more than one instance that I have had to ask them to re-make my drink because I've seen them make it with regular milk, not soy. They have dumped out the cup and not even rinsed it and remade it with soy and an attitude. I have not called them out on this though - cause I've worked retail - but I have desperately been thinking of a reason not to call the store manager and ask them what is up with the employees. I figured I could just avoid it like the plague, which is what I've done since. read more

Such a pleasant staff and excellent customer service! Wonderful people really! Lane - you are unbelievably awesome and THE BEST! And another newer staff who is an addition to the awesomeness - Trey :) You guys rock my work world with awesomeness every time I come. Thank you so much for always making my day! Your personality warms my heart. Xoxo read more

I've been coming here for years. It was great when I started coming in, and it's only gotten better with time. Definitely one of the best Starbucks I've ever encountered, if not THE best. They redesigned the space last year, and that pushed it from 'good but weirdly cramped' into 'great' territory. The giant table provides ample seating and there are plenty of outlets for computers. The staff just flat out rocks. They generally keep the line moving like clockwork, even during the big rushes in the morning, and on top of that are friendly, fun, and efficient. Top notch customer service. And of course the coffee and espresso drinks are great. As are the foodstuffs. So: great place, great people, great service, and great drinks. read more

Standard Starbucks. Nice atmosphere. The employees are all great -- very friendly and they dont look at me like I'm stupid when I stumble over saying "grande tazo passion iced tea lemonade -- sweetened." I always managed to forget one of the key words (iced...lemonade...the size I want). Busy in the morning and also sometimes around 2:30 -- especially if the local school children get out early. Not going to lie...watching 8 year olds order Starbucks makes me feel a little dead inside. read more

Gentleman doing mobile orders this morning did a GREAT job and did it with a smile despite being flooded with orders! Thanks for your hard work dude! read more

If you are looking for a way to create high back pain between your shoulders, make sure to take your laptop and use it on the awkwardly high table on the left as you enter the front door. I'm guessing Shaquille O'neal designed the table as no human can comfortably type at that height. Also if it's sunny, you'll get absolutely blinded sitting there and will not be able to see your computer screen (or anything for that matter) for hours. The sun is like a laser beam coming in the front window. Overall, service was good and this Starbucks is clean on the inside. Confirming my Coolidge Corner - Brookline Village theorem. Coolidge Corner = Clean on the outside, Dirty on the Inside Brookline Village = Dirty on the outside, Clean on the inside I also like this Starbucks more than the one at Coolidge Corner because there is not the usual herd of teenage kids strewn about the inside going apeshit about the release of some awful Vampire movie. read more

My go-to coffee shop to get some work done. Unlike many other Starbucks they have comfortable tables at the right height and always play a nice selection of music. Super nice baristas are also a major plus! I thought I would never write a nice review about Starbucks, but here it is. read more

I went there early morning (6/24/19 6.30 am). Before I got there. I had ordered online. I just wanted to get my coffee right away when I get there. But they closed. What?! It showed me that they opened!! Ok if you want to close your store, please do not open online order and take money from someone else!! read more

A Starbucks is a Starbucks is a Starbucks, but I especially like the staff and layout here. Good quality, short wait times, friendly attitude, and a fair amount of seating for a huge crowd that's always there. I visit mainly in the afternoons; I have no idea re: the mornings. There's parking behind the building that usually has a ton of spaces open. It's cheap and you can pay by credit card! A nice touch for a daily auto commuter like myself. I'd love to see them get the iPhone adapters for the power circles they have- I know the Starbucks by City Place in Boston has them! read more

In response to the lackluster review below, I believe that the 3 star rating given was unjustifiably low especially considering that no real negative points were made in the review. I've lived in Brookline Village for about 2 years now, and this Starbucks has been proven to be one of my favorites. This shop boasts extremely fast drink turnaround, consistently correct and well made drinks, and friendly service. The interior seats more people than any other coffee shop in the area, and there are plenty of outlets for people who bring their computers (which is one of my only gripes about the Coolidge Corner Starbucks). In summary: good service, well-made drinks, and customer convenience. read more

I really like this Starbucks location. The people working there are always friendly and really make an effort. There is a table deep in the back where I have literally spent 8 hours in a row working. The vibe and sound level is just right for me. I recommend this place! read more

Nice staff, lots of room, and power to work if needed. It's a Starbucks, but on the upper end.

This particular Sbx was playing Chris Tomlin's cover of "Good Good Father" when I entered the store today. I thought that was pretty cool considering all the news about the Red Cup controversy. The service was great and my coffee tasted excellent as well. Definitely pay a little extra and get the cold brewed coffee. SUCH A HUGE DIFFERENCE! read more

True what they're saying... this place has become a major disappointment. Drinks are inconsistent, tables tend to be a little dirty, and the retail section is pitiful- they never seem to re-stock anything! read more

Needs.new.management.now. I've never see. A Starbucks with such a perpetually long line, and not related to it's popularity. There is no sense of urgency here....which would be okay at 2pm. Or at 7pm. But not at 7:30 am, when people arête hungry get to work. read more

Ok seriously, people. This is hands down one of the best Starbucks', if not THE best, in/around Boston. I haven't been to all of them, but I can say I've been to ALMOST all of them at least once. And every time I am elsewhere, I keep comparing and wishing they could all be like the Brookline Village store. So let's talk about why Brookline Village is the best. 1. The people! They are so nice here! And not that fake bull sh*t nice with plastic smiles. These people are really, like, happy to help. I, personally, could never be that happy serving people, which is why I give them serious props for pleasantly issuing coffees in the wee hours of the morning and all the way into the night. 2. Efficiency! There is a sense of urgency at this store that I have never seen in any other Boston Starbucks. They are on it. There is some great multitasking going behind the bar. 3. Customer satisfaction. On the rare occasion that a customer isn't satisfied with something, they immediately acknowledge and either replace or offer a comp for the customer's next drink. Instantly. Customers don't have to ask or complain first. It's just done. This is HUGE! This group consists of mostly students who don't miss a beat as the oldies roll on off to school and pass the torch to the incoming team, all of whom are lead by Cullen, their fearless leader/manager. I have worked in retail service, and I know that attitudes and work ethic all flow down from the top. Clearly, Cullen knows what she is doing and has cultivated a store that embodies both the Starbucks vision and leads by example of what good service should be...and they all make it look effortless. I dare you to experience the Brookline Village Starbucks. You will seriously become spoiled and compare all Starbucks' to them. They will rock your world like they have mine. And if you are a 'regular' they will remember your name. Like cheers- but caffeinated. And better. Oh, and tell them Julie sent you ;-) read more