This was a quick pickup visit. I needed to pickup my mobile app order. This location is inside of Ralphs Grocery Store. The location is clean and there is a lot of great merchandise. The barista was available and ready to handle customers. It was a good visit. read more

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Quick visit, and Starbucks is very consistent in their cleanliness and fast and courteous customer service, but one thing that stood out was the fact that my drink, which ALWAYS comes in a plastic cup, was served in a compostable paper/cardboard cup and lid! Thank you for going the extra mile to help save our planet. read more

Drink was made to perfection. Staff was super friendly. Location was clean and easy to find.

Clean, friendly, and quality. These especially describe the location and its partners. I always recommend the dragon drink no caffeine:D read more

Staff were very friendly and helpful. Great location, clean store. I came here for a SD cup for my nieces collection, so I didn't try any drinks. read more

The people here are great. Starbucks is awful. This location just switched again to solid cups and lids for cold drinks. It is the worst. Morning coffee should make you smile. This does not. Starbucks is great at pushing customers away. Never again. read more

Every time I come here to order, or pick something up Ive ore ordered the staff is nice and the place is clean.

Been a customer of @Starbucks for 30 years. They consistently make the experience worse. And now they're serving coffee in cups you can barely drink out of the tops. Many years of innovation on coffee lids and this is what they give us now. You drink and it spills all over. Probably saving $0.01 a cup or something and now going to lose a bunch of customers over it. I'm all done. Off to Pete's or Better Buzz in the future. read more

Starbucks - The worst coffee lid I've ever seen designed - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Carlsbad, California

I had ordered a matcha with oat milk recently, this young lady Lily took my order, She was super sweet and helpful and made my order just as i wanted it. Best Barista ever! read more

Incredible service. Forgot his name, but there was a gentleman who helped me at the counter or something new that I haven't tried before and I loved it. Super friendly guy and perfect customer service. Wish I could remember his name. Blonde hair. read more

If go 2.5 maybe 3 someday if they correctly stock items. It's truly the worst run Starbucks I've been to and it just happens to be the closest. I don't like to give low marks, but zero customer service and nothing is ever stocked. Napkins??? Hello? Sandwich's? Never unless you're there at 6am. And on top of it all, it's dirty. No thanks. Coffee at home. read more

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I love coming into this location! There is no better feeling for me than when I come in and I'm greeted by name by Megan. It's great to feel noticed and not just like every other customer. Thank you Megan :) read more

Starbucks - Love the cute morning greetings! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Warning on ICED drinks. this location has gone to paper cups and lids for ICED beverages. Ordered a cold brew with light cold foam. Only option is huge dome lid. They were out of straws so I ended up with boba size straw. Of all days to be wearing a white blouse and taking the train to work. I asked if this was all of SoCal and he said no, just Carlsbad. How does one enjoy the cold foam iced coffee when drinking from a huge straw? I am not an engineer but it's clearly a product malfunction! I wanted a strong coffee and should know better to pick another place. Won't be back and I live off this exit. read more

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This location is just trash don't bother going unless you like rude employees with your drink made wrong multiple times over. Barista Leah is as rude as they come on top of being totally unprofessional in every way. Kim is another wonder. She has been working for Starbucks someone told me 10 years and this woman can't make a drink right to save her life. I got my simple drink made wrong not once, not twice but it took her three times. I was not the only one that day. The bathroom is always dirty and the three tables inside when not in use always dirty. So, the service stinks, the place is dirty and there attitude is ridiculous. I stopped going after multiple complaints and the manager and lousy district manager Ashley did/ does nothing. Hopefully this locations fate will be the same as the Starbucks in Del Mar on 15th. Street. Its gone ! This location should close as well. Please you can seriously get coffee anywhere else don't bother with this Starbucks. I don't know how many of you have been or like the coffee shop a better buzz but it's taking over the spot of Starbucks del mar on 15th street and it seems they are slowly pushing Starbucks out at least locally and I for one love it. Will Starbucks ever be totally gone? Not likely but the more that close and the more people like Leah, Kim and Ashley loose their jobs the better for all of us. Pass up this dirty , lousy location. Ban this location read more

Starbucks - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Carlsbad, California

I've been choosing this Starbucks to meet with a friend here and there during this covid outbreak. It's super easy to get to, right off the freeway and has a ton of outdoor seating. There's always an ocean breeze, there are canopies overhead along with umbrellas and the tables are clean. I park, order by phone, pick it up and find a cozy seat to spend face-to-face time with my friends. I'm super careful these days, not really wanting to spend time in restaurants, but this suffices perfectly. My favorite drink these days (since we ARE talking Starbucks!) is the Pink Drink - with extra strawberries. It's super refreshing and so pretty. In fact, I need one today, speaking of . . . I think it's double-points day! Ha. read more

Starbucks - Outdoor seating - nice. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Carlsbad, California

We live right by this Starbucks. Last weekend we walked down there and went in to get a beverage. We then decided that we didn't want a beverage. We asked the man if we could have some water for my 88-year-old mother who's on oxygen. He told us no we could not we had to purchase something. If this is how Starbucks runs their business I really feel bad for them. read more

They were SO fast! McKenzie was so nice at the front! Best Starbucks I've been to in awhile!

I enjoy coming here the baristas are always so nice they kinda already know me I feel like usually go in the mornings, never failed me with my drinks or any food I've gotten! Very clean as well it's a very peaceful area I would love to be in the morning. read more

Starbucks - Iced Espresso Classics - Vanilla Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Merry Christmas to the staff who had to work today! I walked in there were 2 people working feverishly. Along with a line of customers inside, there were also a line of APP orders waiting. I ordered breakfast with 2 coffees, I expected a little longer wait but the order did not take any longer than expected. Happy New Year! read more

They were ready to accept my order right at 0500 (opening time) with big smiles. Multiple employees were buzzing around, already busy working hard. As early morning regulars walked in, the staff greeted them warmly by name. Great, friendly atmosphere. Drinks as expected. No issues, no complaints. read more

Starbucks - hot oat milk latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Carlsbad, California

This is where you can usually find my Son and I on Saturday mornings. We stop by for a coffee and hot chocolate before walking the parking lot during the Cars and Coffee car show. The event is every Saturday morning just outside in the parking lot. It's fun and a great way to start the weekend off. The lines at Starbucks can be a little long because of the event but here's a little secrete, just walk a few doors down and order from the Starbucks inside of Ralph's grocery store, never any line ( shhh don't tell anyone). read more

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Two stars cuz the baristas seemed nice enough but Starbucks seriously needs to standardize how much ice they put in their cups. Paying over $6 for a drink that is mostly ice is not cool. I drank no more than 7 sips and it was gone. read more

Starbucks - Matcha Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Very clean and festive the tall smiley blonde girl decorated our cups for us this morning

My wife and I just wanted a cup of Pike's with extra creme. No trouble getting that but both of us had irritated bladders after. I mean terrible! Never had that from a Starbucks before. Don't know what was in the coffee, but both of us suffered. We had nothing else that could have caused it either. Won't be going to this Starbucks ever again even though we get Starbucks often. Health department concern? Yikes. read more

*Update* This stores regional manager has fired every barista that I've gotten to know over the years, some of them were fired because they had different personal views: cancel culture strikes again. I won't be coming here anymore. read more

Just ordered a grande matcha late. Nothing special. I got half a cup full. And the cup is filled with ice. Awesome 5$ I just spent on 3 sips. #itstartswithnotgettingrippedoff read more

Starbucks - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Carlsbad, California

A snowman shortbread cookie and a Grande Americano were in order when I visited this Starbucks on a busy Thanksgiving Day morning. The shortbread cookie was nicely shaped like a festive snowman, had a light buttery short bread crumbly texture, and had very good flavor. The cookie is made with enriched bleached wheat and wheat and malted barley flour. The white chocolate icing was semi sweet, and not as sweet as most white chocolate icings that I have encountered. Good cookie. The Americano was alright. It was a bit harsh, and not as smooth as they usually make it. I usually ask for a new one, when it's this way, but this time I added a little half and half and a touch of honey to mellow it out. The young ladies at the counter were friendly enough. They were a little rushed, given the long lines, which was understandable. There was an older gentlemen working as well and he had a very funny sense of humor. Nice Starbucks. Eat the Snowman Cookie! read more

Starbucks - Snowman Cookie - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Carlsbad, California

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seems like this place doesn't care about their customer service . Always a good experience until today when I called and asked about some of their products online that were sold out lady on the phone sounded rude and bothered that I had asked . I've never felt this bad about asking a question before . taking my business else where thanks to Leah ! read more

I was over charged for my iced coffee with Almond milk I Raye dyed a price change and the argued with me and I felt wronged. This is the only Place that charged extra for almond milk and I go everyday to Starbucks. Not this one. Rude ladies . I'm the customer ! I even asked all the places I've been to if I should be charged extra and they said no because this is the only place I've ever been charged more . Very upset with this!!!! read more

Starbucks - Front of store - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Early this morning went in with my three boys to grab some hot chocolates and cake pops. Ordering was great and when it came time to pay. The cashier asked me for my name and I not only told him but I spelled it word for word. Most people for some reason can't say the name Nerissa so most places I have to spell it out. And for some reason, he got some really strange spelling of Nerissa starting with an L. It's disappointing, it's almost like he put zero effort into trying to spell my name. My kids thought it's funny he can't spell my name. I'm always telling my boys how important it is to try and do the right thing the first time and this was an example of someone not trying at all. read more

Starbucks - I don't even know how you get "Laefsa" from Nerissa - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Treston was so sweet to me and my 5 year old son. I mistakingly ordered coffee and a treat to the wrong location. After traveling with 2 little kids all day across the country, my phone was dead and I was in desperate need of coffee! He was so sweet and without a second thought prepared my order and gave it to us without charge. I will ALWAYS go to this Starbucks now because of the way he treated us. Thank you again Treston!!! read more

Employees were nice and the coffee was great. The place was busy and employees were great.

Dani from the Starbucks off Avenida Encinas in Carlsbad is the best!! She brought me out my to go order as I was walking my dog, and even got him a treat! She is so sweet and very accommodating! Thanks Dani read more

Starbucks - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Carlsbad, California

On a recent visit the place was a goddam zoo on a Saturday morning, no other words to describe it. About 30 people inside, screaming kids, everyone trying to see if their order was ready, a long line at the register, etc. On a past visit one time I waited 20 minutes and without getting my order (a simple cold brew) I had to leave for work and took a loss on it. Now during the tail-end of Covid, what I don't understand is why we still can't grab our own online order. It piles up with a couple staff members adding and adding to it, because we can't grab our own order. They are making it hard on themselves and customers. I saw my food and drink but couldn't get to it. 20 minutes of this and by the time someone finally asked me my name the ice in my drink was melted and the sandwich was cold. Never returning here again. read more

I really enjoy coming to this Starbucks for two reasons 1) staff is always friendly and welcoming 2) I enjoy hanging out by the fountain drinking my coffee/tea Unlike other reviews I've noticed, I've had nothing but great service here. The employees are young, but knowledgeable about their product. At my most recent visit, I decided I wanted to try the sparkling green tea + Apple on ice. They made an effort to make it but their carbonation machine had broke the evening before and didn't have enough time to get it fixed. No problem to me because I went with my go to drink: Iced Green Tea latte w/ coconut milk no added sweetener. My drink was ready as soon as I received the receipt! Talk about fast and friendly service!! The atmosphere is very enjoyable and relaxing. I walked here with baby in the stroller and parked ourselves at a table next to the fountain. We joked, laughed, sipped our bottles/ Starbucks and had a great time in the cool fall/summer breeze. I'll definitely be back to this location. Maybe I'll walk here every Saturday with the baby! read more

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Thought I'd check out a different Starbucks, since I usually go to the one at Paseo del Norte. OMG, it was 7.30 in the morning and this one was packed!! A nice woman from Wisconsin sensed that I was in a hurry (Joey was barking in the car) and let me in front of her. Same quality but geez Louise, next time I'll go back to my regular in Paseo del Norte where there's no one in the early morning. And BTW,. the only way I knew there was a Starbucks here was because I got lost one day and found this mall. You can't see it from the street. In the early morning, once you enter the mall, all you have to do is look for the place where all the cars are parked, 'cause there's no one in the parking lot except in front of Starbucks. read more

Came and met up with a friend at this location. There was a deal going on for a BOGO - SCORE!!! Love the holiday season since Starbux offers my fav flavor. I ordered a Peppermint Mocha, non-fat and no whip. She ordered the Creme Brulee. We lucked out coming in the time we did because a few mins later, this place was PACKED!!! There was always a line, but the line moved very quickly. Kudos to the staff there for keeping up the pace!!! My PM was delicious - just enough mint and mocha. MMMMMM I tried my friend's CB, and I found it bland. However, she liked it. Not much seating in this Starbucks, but lots of outdoor seating as it shares with other fast food establishments in the breezeway. Unfortunately, it was gloomy and cold and we lucked out and snagged a 2-seater table inside. This is not a place to hang out, but moreso a grab and go kinda place. Super busy!!! Conveniently located off the Poinsettia exit off the 5 in Carlsbad and right in between the CVS and Ralphs. read more

Every Barista at this location is always working incredibly hard to make sure you get the perfect coffee. I go out of my way to get coffee from this location because of their killer customer service. Rene specifically is an absolute all star. We all need to give a bit more appreciation for these workers, they fuel us every day. Show some extra appreciation and give a tip or good review! read more

Okay it's Starbucks again, but this one has a really nice outside seating area in front of a beautiful fountain and next to the best seafood market on the planet, Pelly's. The inside is small without a lot of seating so good luck when the weather is not so good which is rare. This Starbucks is close to the Carlsbad Campgrounds so it can get busy in the summer for those who are tired of campfire coffee.... The staff is also very nice here. read more

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I order the same drink everyday and for some reason I get charged a different price everyday. They try to rush you out which causes confusion to the employees. You get either over charged or the wrong drink. read more