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I was reminded by Starbucks recently that I have been a Starbucks rewards member since 2008. I remember visiting Starbucks at Brookfield Place, where I worked. I signed up for Starbucks rewards there.
Months later, I ended up changing jobs and working at Yonge and Eglinton. There were plenty of Starbucks locations in the area, so I ended up being a regular Starbucks customer.
After all these years, I didn't really have a favourite Starbucks cafe. Sure, I visit my local one a lot out of convenience, but it's not my favourite. I'd say the one closest to my workplace is close to being my favourite because it has a drive-thru and staff are extremely friendly. They like being there and appreciate that I appreciate what they do.
My friend, Sandy, and I dropped by this Starbucks cafe in late August before a Yelp event in Oakville. Frankly, my knowledge of the Mississauga-Oakville border is so poor that I thought this cafe was in Oakville. Nope, it's considered Mississauga.
I have found my favourite Starbucks cafe. It's this one.
This cafe has a drive-thru. It had steady business when we dropped by. We wanted to get drinks, sit down, chat, and kill some time. It's rare that I can't comment on going through a Starbucks drive-thru. It's the case here.
I backed into a parking spot fairly close to the main entrance. We got out of my car and entered the cafe.
Sandy did a pitstop. I used the washroom before we left. There are two single stalls. The one that I used was clean and roomy.
I went to place my order. My favourite drink these days is the cool lime refresher. It was a regular drink on the menu years ago. Starbucks got rid of it. When it returns for a limited time, I pounce on it like a tabby cat.
I got the nicest barista. When I ordered this refresher in a grande size, she asked if it was for here or to go. I said the former. She asked if I wanted it in a glass or a cup.
A glass?! Super fancy! It was a first for me. I went for the glass. Wow!
And, that's why this cafe is my favourite. I have never had any Starbucks cold drink in a glass before.
I had my Starbucks barcode on my app scanned to pay for my drink. I like that my name shows up automatically on the label.
It didn't take long for my drink to be ready. Yes, I picked up the solid glass containing my cool lime refresher. I sat down with Sandy and her drink.
My glass had a sticker with my name and my order on it. Maybe my glass was chilled a bit. I loved my cool lime refresher. It tasted even better in a glass. Maybe it's psychological. I don't know.
I do know that it hit the spot and I felt classy. Yes to getting a drink in a glass.
Sandy had her drink in a cup. I showed her the braille at the bottom of it. She thought it was neat. Her reaction was similar to mine when I accidentally found it.
This cafe is clean. Staff are friendly.
The only downside was that there weren't any baked goods in the display case. I'm not sure why. Luckily, I wasn't in need for any, so I'm not docking any stars off my rating.
There was a bin to put your glasses and dishes in by the garbage and recycle bin. I actually cleaned out my car and brought my empty beverage bottles in to be recycled.
I loved being here. This cafe stands out. It is my favourite Starbucks cafe and I'm happy that I have one at long last.
I hope to return and try the drive-thru. I'd also like to come back and have a drink in a glass.
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