The one good thing about a Starbucks is that you know what you're getting. They're typically consistant and it's usually one of those places where you can throw what sounds like a crazy order at them and they know exactly what you're talking about. THIS Starbucks is an exception. Throw out all your expectations and don't expect to ever get what you order -- no matter how basic it may be!
They're still relatively new, so I was giving them the benefit of the doubt for awhile. They have a drive-through which I only use when I'm getting something simple, but I stopped using that because it takes forever and they rarely get your order right. So, I started going inside hoping that in person, I could get better results. Nope.
Today for example, I ordered a Grande Decaf Skinny Iced Mocha, to which the man informed me they no longer carry sugar-free mocha syrup. I said that was fine, just use the normal syrup. So then he asks if I still want skim milk in it to whoch I reply yes. He then repeats the whole order back to me to make sure he's got it right. I confirm it. He says it again. I confirm it. The register girl asks me what i ordered so she could ring it up. I tell her. She repeats it back. I confirm it. She asks if it was a grande, even though we just went over that, and I smile and say yes. I pay her, and the man making my drink asks if it was decaf, to which I say, yes. He repeats the order back, I confirm it. A few minutes later he hands me my drink and says "Venti Iced Mocha". I tell him that I ordered a grande and his response is "I forgot so I just made you a venti." To add to it, there's no way in hell this is decaf and I'm pretty sure it's not skim since it tastes pretty heavy.
This place is just frustrating. As far as Starbucks goes, that order wasn't difficult. And when there are 3 people working and 1 customer in the store, there is NO reason to get it THAT wrong after repeating the correct order back so many times.
I've had a couple of okay experiences there, but overall, this is THE WORST coffee place I've EVER been in. There's one guy in particular that seems to always work mornings who is the worst. If I knew his name, I'd post it. He's the one I had to day. Usually, when I see him, I order something ultra-basic like tea and even then he gets confused, but today I was REALLY craving a mocha. He gives me coffee road rage.
In summation: This place shouldn't be allowed to bear the Starbuck's title. You're better off going to the Starbucks that's in the Target across the street if it's after 8am when they open. I get to work at 7am, so I'm stuck here unless I go to Dunkin' Donuts. read more