Look, almost all Starbucks teeter around the 3-star range - but typically when an establishment is new, it strives to excel. Here, they are completely 5-stars. I hope they don't decline after they've been here for a while.
This new location, inside of Albertsons is great for a couple of reasons.
First, there is absolutely NO LINE. It's not a regular storefront location, so you can't order ahead on your mobile app, but there's no line to "skip" as the app promotes...so...
Next, the drinks are made PERFECTLY as ordered. I can't say that with confidence about any other location. Problems always seem to pop up at other locations - they forget the whipped cream, or they don't tell me until I receive the drink that they are missing a pertinent ingredient like the salt for the Salted Caramel Mocha. However, here, they get all of my special requests right every single time. I have stopped checking my drinks when I pick them up at the counter - I just trust them completely.
Finally, their baristas are friendly, but not in a fake kind of way. They seem genuine & always eager to make your drink the way you like it.
They also have a small bakery case with some pre-baked items such as their cake pops and banana bread.
So, grab your milk & eggs and perfect cup of Starbucks all in one stop at Albertsons. read more