The most experienced and amazing barista. It was a young cute girl with tattoos. She was working alone and never missed to ask a customer for a straw or if they wanted whip cream. She was having so many orders but flying and doing her job extra professional!!! Cashier was sweet and professional as well. I stopped by 06/05 around 6pm. Thank you very much Starbucks at Mills at Jersey Garden. read more

No matter where I go Starbucks serves bitter and burnt coffee, especially if you get it black and straight up without any chemistry class embellishments. It's what they do and who they are. Proud and unapologetic. So, instead of dinging them for years of disappointment, how about five stars for consistency. I'm really not a fan and am certainly not in their barista mixology cult... but it's a relief to finally admit that it's me, not them. Funny, the stuff tastes better already. read more

PROS: This Starbucks has nice staff and is conveniently located in the center of the mall. They have tables in the hall way which is a common courtesy that is non-existent to many other places outside of the food court. CONS: They take forever to get your order ready. I know there's a crowd of people but remember, you got a bunch of workers back there AND other starbucks locations who also deal with crowds whip up your order faster OVERALL: If there's no crowd or if you order on the app then get it from this place but if you don't wanna waste time then go somewhere else read more

Ordered caramel macchiato Got flavorless steamed milk . Asked for a redo , got another one with a hint of coffee and syrup . I get better coffee from the free kcup coffee from the Toyota dealership. The first time I ever dumped Starbucks coffee. read more

New design, same crappy slow service! I had to cancel my order after I saw other customers who were far behind me in line? Get their orders first! This has got to be one of the slowest locations! Customer service needs work and they need to put more baristas on the shift! read more

The experience that I had at this location was nothing what Starbucks stands for. I came in with a tumbler that I purchased from Starbucks and I was doing some holiday shopping and I went up to the register and asked the barista for a "coffee refill". Mind you, I have been a registered Starbucks member since 2012. That says how much I spend in their stores. Her short reply to me was "did you buy a coffee earlier?" Excuse me? Let me give you an example of what the customer experience is from a former barista. "No problem, miss." Customer service goes a long way and not even a thank you. Lastly, to go to a condiment bar that is filthy. When I went into the store there was myself and and another customer with 5 baristas behind the bar. There was enough down time for the condiment bar to at least be wiped down. read more

Starbucks - Dirty condiment stand - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Elizabeth, New Jersey

Beware the dreaded mallbucks. This Starbucks, being in the Jersey Gardens Mall tends to quite busy and often has a line. For quicker ordering, use the mobile app to skip the line. In Elizabeth, there are not many good coffee spots to order a black coffee, as the local community normally drinks their coffee with a hefty dosage of milk and sugar. The nearest spot for good coffee would be Rock'n'Joe in Union. This Starbucks location is really no different than any other Starbucks, except that their prices are a tad higher, and they have the clover brewing system. Clover coffee is an expensive brewing machine that instantaneously makes a well balanced brew, like a fast speed french press. They have a variety of reserve blends to compliment it, although they pack quite a price tag, often between $4-6 a cup. I've often found the service to be a tad lacking, and have had lukewarm delivery times as well as handling / quality of my drinks. read more

Starbucks - Aged Sumatra reserve blend clover brewed. That's a lot of words. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Elizabeth, New Jersey

I came here to get my coffee with some friends when online it says it opens at 9 AM and it is now 10:45 AM. I am very disappointed because I really wanted my coffee and now I can't enjoy it. read more

I messed up my order and my barista fixed it for me. Her name was AMANDA. She was great friendly and helpful all while making my beverage with a smile. The service alone will make me comeback for sure. GIVE HER A RAISE!!!!!!!!!! read more

Starbucks - Toasted White Chocolate Mocha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Elizabeth, New Jersey

Smell the coffee... This is the closest Starbucks to where I live so I consider it a life saver, jaja. There's always a line of 4+ people but the baristas are very fast and friendly. They also have a restroom, so that's a plus when you are trying to find one restroom in the huge mall. The only reason they didn't get a 5 stars is because of their limited sitting. read more

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Staff needs a good re evaluation. Took 10 minutes get my hot tea and lemonade order. I was going to let it go, but the cashier who took my order, ask d me not once, but twice of what I ordered and what my name was. When I received my first order, the hot tea... it was overflowing and burnt my hand when I tried to secure the seal. Ruined the start of my day. Get your $&!7 together. There's 5 team meme era behind the line and 4 customers. ‍ read more

This Starbucks is located at the first floor of the mall. Super busy. Maybe it was because of Holidays and this is probably the only coffee place in the mall. The service was ok as they were all working on to fill the orders. The entire shop was kind of messy with full of people. People didn't clean their table after use and it took us a while to wipe the table and get it ready. We ordered cappuccino and latte. Both were consistent with normal Starbucks drinks. read more

Well I'm writing this review after standing in line for 20 minutes. This line is out of control with the snail like speed. Why is there ONE person on the register with a line of 22 people?? Typically I wouldn't wait, but I'm so dehydrated and when this was the closest place to get a drink I thought it would be the best choice. With the amount of time I have stood here, I could have gone anywhere else in the mall. I'm extremely unimpressed with this location. read more

They got my order wrong. She had to check computer and didn't take my word for it. But. She fixed the problem and I got to keep both drinks. They also made a granites before 3 pm! read more

Starbucks - 2 right and 1 wrong - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Elizabeth, New Jersey

I have always had an excellent tasting and HOT, Hot Americano drink like it's supposed to be! Believe me when I tell you that there are some other Starbucks store employees that take it upon themselves to dial down the water temp! So that the poor lil' me won't burn themselves. Whaa whaa! This Starbucks is fine. It's just a filthy mess left from the piggy customer people leaving their sh** trash all over the place! Clean up after yourselves folks!!! read more

I am obsessed with Starbucks and I love their muffins. My brother is gluten free and I heard his favorite item, and one of the only items he can eat there, is getting discontinued. The sandwich. It's really sad and I hope they bring them back. Thank you for you're understanding. read more

Starbucks - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Elizabeth, New Jersey

Poor customer service? Check. Discrimination? Check. Incredibly long wait time for mediocre coffee? Check. I have been to this Starbucks multiple times now and every time I have wondered if the staff is rude only with me or with everyone in general, seems like the first case. The counter was out of whole milk and I asked them for some whole milk. The server told me it will be there in 2 mins. Fast forward 5 minutes I am still waiting for milk. I am generally a pushover and wait longer than I should, I go back and ask for whole milk again. In the meanwhile, don't worry, my coffee is getting cold. So the server tells me that the whole milk is at the counter (I have been waiting right next to the counter this whole time). I tell him, no it isn't. He says go check again. And then a white guy walks up to him and asks for whole milk. Guess what happens? The server takes out the whole milk can right away! Never mind, may be an oversight on servers' part. I remind him I have been waiting for my banana walnut bread for 10 minutes (all this while I was waiting for the milk too). And it is only then when he actually walks to the bakery and warms up a bread for me. Pretty epic. Thank you for reminding me that I am a woman of color Starbucks, I had almost forgotten that. read more

Went in on a Tuesday morning and the line was already backed up. I ordered a cold brew and they already told me that they ran out of cold brew. They need to stock up on their supplies before opening for business everyday. Plus it could help if they hire more employees at this location. I waited almost 16 minutes just to be told to choose a different latte. On the other hand, the Workers are hard working employees. Respectful and courteous. read more

Ordered a large coffee and a gift card. She rolled her eyes when I asked for an envelope for the gift card. My coffee had a quarter of it missing. I asked for a little bit more and again, attitude. Seriously? read more

This is probably one of the worst Starbucks customer service wise I have ever been to. 3 employees working no one in line and it took over 10 minutes to get a drink. Staff were busy and occupied talking with each other the barista making drinks was too occupied with her phone and figuring out what music she wanted to listen to for the day. Gave me the wrong drink, I didn't bother going back because they all look so miserable it's a lost cause. read more

This place is super busy but the customer service is wonderful. As I waited in line I witnessed someone being so rude and impatient to the staff and I felt bad for the workers. If you want quality coffee drinks you need to wait a few mins other wise go to Dunkin Donuts. This is my favorite Starbucks because of the staff. read more

Starbucks - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Elizabeth, New Jersey

They shouldn't say they close at ten if they close a 900pm I walked in 20minutes ago and the girls said they were done taking orders because they are closing like are u serious I drove from thirty minutes out because it saids they close at ten smfh poor management! read more

I had my mobile order made wrong 3 times. THREE TIMES! When I got into the store I noticed that my mobile orders resembled ice milk, I had ordered iced espresso with a LIGHT SPLASH OF CREAM, not half a gallon of cream. When I asked the woman to fix it she had taken the stickers and placed them on new cups and began again. The first drink she dumped too much cream again, I asked her to please make the next one with A LIGHT SPLASH, LIGHT, not heavy. Then she proceeded to make the next drink with way too much syrup. I cannot believe the lack of competency in this establishment. I had to wait unreasonably long to pick up an order that should have been ready. Don't trust mobile orders here! Make sure you have 45 minutes even though the place is empty. read more

I've been here twice and I haven't experienced any of the terrible things that the other people have... This Starbucks is in Jersey Gardens so of course it's busy as hell, but every time I've been there the customer service has been so accommodating and sweet, and my order was made perfectly every time. I didn't even have to wait that long. Maybe the other reviewers caught the bad shift, but every time I've gone it's been great. read more

Clearly the arrow is pointing to the other side where to enter. As I'm waiting in line a Starbucks employee states " your on the wrong side. If you want to order the line is over here". I point to the arrow and she become argumentative with me and said " either way the line starts here!". Nasty. Instead of fixing the arrow she walked away. When did Starbucks start hiring crappy employees? read more

Starbucks - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Elizabeth, New Jersey

Customer service here was basically non-existent and they charge more for their drinks than any other location i've been to

Worst Starbucks ever. Poor service and have no idea how to make the coffee. Multiple bad experiences here.

First and LAST TIME I'll ever deal with them. Wish no stars was an option. When I arrived there were 2 people ahead of me, with another 3 waiting on their orders, so not too crowded. I ordered at Grande Peach Green Tea lemonade at 7:19p. They didn't take my name. Glad I took my paper receipt. It usually never takes that long to get it together. The couple that ordered received their order in about 6 minutes. The woman 2 behind me order a small PGTL. As I see them making what seems to be my order, the barista walks away to the back with it - BECAUSE Its MADE FOR HIM as I still wait 10 mins into it for mine. Then they say "Peach green tea lemonade" and give me this tiny cup. I said "is this a Grande while holding my receipt and they said "no". So I show them what my order was and they tell me to wait. That small belonged to the woman who placed the order way after I did!!! Took them all of 2 minutes for her to receive hers mistaken it for mine - mind you I'm STILL WAITING FOR MINE which I ordered way before she did! After they fixed it, I just walked away. I always wondered why that Starbucks was crowded and here are the reasons: -They don't pay attention -They sat, gossiped and politicked -Atrocious customer service! For a simple order as mine I shouldn't have to wait almost 15 minutes for it! Stay clear! I've been a customer of Starbucks for years and this place was an Absolute nightmare!!! Never experienced such incompetence from any of their stores. read more

Super disappointed ordered a passion tea lemonade which is a shaken drink and it was just poured into the cup and not shaken at all. Tasted off and had to mix it myself which made a mess. read more

The WORST Starbucks I've been gone to. I travel for a living and have gone to over 100 different Starbucks locations and spend thousands on Starbucks a year, but I would rather drink coffee made from sewer water than ever visit this Jersey Gardens location ever again. Here is why: I can deal with long lines, I get it. It's a busy location. But no matter how you order, it will be long. I usually order through the mobile app, but that was basically as long as waiting on line. I've been to this Starbucks a handful of times... but my last 3 encounters at this location have been my worst 3. Although, I would have to say, my first two visits don't even come close to my last HORRID experience. The first time, I waited for my coffee for 27 minutes. Yes, 27 minutes. Clearly, I am loyal to my cup of coffee. You would think I learned after this experience, but no. On top of that, the staff was not very friendly, but again... I can deal with that. Can't have it all. The second time, the wait was long as well. No surprise, everyone gathering around waiting for their coffee, unsatisfied, asking the baristas what's going on. 3 people there complaining about their order being incorrect. But my last experience was by far, my worst and let me explain why. Along with my usual long but expected wait, I see one barista extremely rude to the gentleman near me. He was patiently waiting for his coffee with no complaints, and the barista goes, "Did you even order? The line is not here." I was caught off guard, and so was he. The tone was just nasty. I should've known better, but in a very, very kind way I asked that same barista if he knew where a certain store in the mall was. (I used to work at a mall too, and I know how irritating it can be for people to be asking where a particular store is located. Hence why I even said if he didn't know where it was, it was no problem.) He responds back in a nasty tone & looks at me like I was ridiculous for asking him a simple question. Then I kindly respond back, "Oh no, thank you anyway... it's okay. I'll figure it out, I appreciate it." Then he goes, "Um... OKAAAAY. I work at Starbucks, not at the mall." Both customers near me look at me, and the one man near me goes, "Wow, you don't talk to someone like that." I hear the barista talking under his breath.. continuing to make rude remarks to his co-workers... none of them are feeding into it. We're all looking at him just clueless. Mind you, he sarcastically includes my name (which he saw through the mobile order) in every response, like he's trying to belittle me. I won't say his name, let's just say... I hope he realizes his attitude towards customers is not okay. I know not everyone is going to be pleasant, and I know people can have a bad day at work. I completely get it. Sure, you don't need to have a smile on... but to be rude that rude, in front of other customers? ...Over something SO small? I was embarrassed for him. I pay $5.00 for coffee, not for the extra aggravation. read more

Horrible service in the AM, clumsy, no attention to the customer what so ever, they are so into themselves, gossiping about how she can't wake up for her shift lol. They should definitely find another job because serving coffee in the morning is not your thing. read more

Service sucks!! Had a really bad experience today. I ordered 2 tall coffees and I had to repeat 3 times in order for him to get my drink right because the lady behind him was grinding coffee bean which is not my fault. He gave me a mean face and nasty attitude. My sister and I were waiting for our drink at the pick up area.. when he throw us our drink, he gave no eye contact no word.. nothing! Luckily I order the hot drinks, if not I think it would be on the floor. Is it because I'm Asian that's why I get these kind of treatment? The customer in front of me wasn't serve like that. Anyway, I'm not going back again. read more

Employees are nice great espresso and I love heir paninis. They even warm it up for you. Best Starbucks in jersey !

I have become a regular customer at the Starbucks in jersey gardens all because the barista's are so friendly. Suziie, Corey and Evelyn always know what I want. Suziie's bubbly, energetic personality draws me into Starbucks! They are very welcoming, and even on a busy day, they are more than happy to be at your service, which shows a lot of dedication to their job. So to all you Starbucks people, if you are ever shopping around jersey gardens, be sure to stop by and ask for the sweet Suzzie, the charming Corey, and the efficient Evelyn! :) read more

I'm pretty lenient with baristas screwing up my orders as they are pretty elaborate (grande, single shot, nonfat milk and two pumps of whatever tickles my fancy at the given moment) but this place was beyond words. They made my drink with 2% milk, I know cuz I watched them, and when they handed it to me and I confirmed if it was nonfat he lied to my face and said it was; I decided to let it go. But when my husbands iced black and white mocha came out as a hot white mocha, we sent it back only to watch the guy make an iced white mocha with the usual 4 pumps syrup, catch himself in the last min, and instead of remaking it, he just added several more pumps of dark choc syrup rendering the coffee undrinkably sweet!!!! How do u even respond to that? We didn't bother asking him to remake it again as it was pretty clear he simply didn't care and was bound to just screw up and lie again. read more

Came in to get my regular strawberry Frappuccino this place is infested with flies it's kinda disgusting made me second guess if I even wanted my drink read more

Being a Starbucks customer since they first open store in Seattle. I never ever experience a BAD AND RUDE CUSTOMER SERVICE like a SUZIEE provided to me. Im always at the hotel around this mall and all the time before I step in the store I look around if I notice that this CUSTOMER SERVICE MONSTER IS THERE,I step out. If not I will step in and share happiness and smile with the rest of the crew who will provide a excellent customer service with my best coffee read more

I've been to plenty of Starbucks locations and I always avoid going to this one. The drink quality is pretty decent, but the lines are so ridiculous that I waited 45 minutes just to get a small iced green tea. I can tell some of the staff try hard to keep up, but they need to hire more people or something to deal with the crowds. read more

I would like to say tks to the staff who prepared another Caramel Frappuccino after waiting for me more than 10 mins. I think the original cup was dropped off since it was over couple of minutes. But they are nice and served me another cup. Thank you! read more

There was tremendously long line, which is understandable with the amount of people working. After we ordered our drinks my boyfriend and I stood in front of the espresso machine just talking about our day and such, when the barista with dreads and circular glasses (can't identify him by name because his name tag just said barista) said, "Romeo and Juliet move over so other people can stand". This wouldn't have bothered me if it weren't for the tone he used, very rude. We waited for about 10 minutes before I got my Molten Fudge frap which wasn't bad. My boyfriend had ordered the Ethiopian drip coffee which we waited another 5 minutes for and eventually had to tell them we hadn't received. The man went and got the regular Starbucks blend and placed it on the counter, but we were so over waiting my boyfriend just took what he could get. As we were leaving a lady approached the counter and said she had asked for soy milk in her drinks, the barista went to the cashiers and told them to make sure to be marking such choices, to which she loudly replied something along the alines of if people aren't asking for soy milk I'm not going to mark it. She then went on to say from now on I'm asking every customer if they want soy milk, in an obvious attempt to make fun of the request. I'm hoping we just caught them on a rough day, but still as a customer being treated like that, especially on Valentines Day, will probably make us never return to that location again. read more