This is a coming soon piece.. not just related to this store. But a Starbucks issue. Read below.... April 6, 2016 Hearing Officer Conditional Use Permit #6371 2731 East Foothill Boulevard (Starbucks Drive-Through) Elizabeth Valerio EPSP-d1-CL (East Pasadena Specific Plan, subarea 1, Limited Commercial district) Low Commercial Kent Lin Adopt the Environmental Determination and the Specific Findings in Attachment A to approve Conditional Use Permit #6371 with the Conditions in Attachment B. Why? Isn't there enough of these over priced coffee places in Pasadena, Ca. We could of used a Wienerschnitzel, Burger King, Wendy's, Jack in the box, Arby's, and 2nd in and out ... much, much , much better. Why hide what was coming in there. Just started seeing the building spring up. I say, if you too can't stand these rip off coffee shops, do not shop, stop or drink there. Enough is enough!! Hey Star News how about running a piece on these invaders of our Neighborhoods. read more

Paid for cold brew. Definitely got iced coffee. Come on baristas... I get this everyday and I definitely can tell the difference. SMH

Pasadena foothill is the benchmark for excellence when you're in the mood for premium coffee and you don't mind paying for quality, you have to find the right place. I understand every Starbucks is different but listen, fix when it's good it's good and this one is good who is that's read more

3 girls working, all talking to a friend who's customer. The one who is making drinks is out of counter to chat with the friend, and there are 8 empty cups lining up. There was only one customer before me and I'm still waiting 8 min later. Seriously, we customers all waiting baristas to come crack to make coffee. read more

I hate writing bad reviews for business' but they need to pay more attention. I have been going to this Starbucks off and on for about 2 years now. I always order the Vente Vanilla Latte @ child's temperature. I just want to get my coffee and down it! That's it! How hard could that really be? Long story short, the past 3 times I've gone in and asked for it...I really would hate to be that child that drinks that hot a$$ cup of coffee....pay more attention to your temperatures....I asked for child's temperature for a reason!!! No bueno...went all day today with the tip of my tongue burnt up...ouch.... Granted the service is OK...no one has ever been rude to me. They are actually pretty quick...other than that...everything else is good.... read more

I love this star buck everyone here is so friendly and super nice, especially the manager mary. She has the best customers service in the world. Thank you mary for the great service every times read more

The shift leader Vince told me "how that happen and it's weird that the cashier should ask me first to use the earned reward." Plus asking me to call customer service. What kind of shift leader is that!??? Please apologize first for your team members' mistake. One of the cashier charged n used my Earned Reward without asking me for a REFILL which cost only 50 cents. Who's stupidity in this case, Vince!??? I don't need to Cheat, I have a balance of $33.00 in my Gold card!! This kind of Ignorant, unprofessional and untolerated people who businesses should avoid big time. read more

I usually stop at this Starbucks after an Eaton Canyon or Echo Mountain hike. It's located in the Whole Foods shopping center so there's plenty of parking if you're willing to walk a bit. There's a lot of electrical outlets under the center table and underneath the table along the window. Staff like many Starbucks are fun and friendly. Only negative is the wifi is soooooo sloooowww. You're better off just going to the Whole Foods and leetching off their wifi. read more

This is a bad location to begin with it gets all the traffic and noise from Foothill Blvd. then even if you wanted to sit on the tables outside you get to hear the traffic from the cars passing by so who can enjoy that? The drinks and employees are just as rushed and overworked from all the crowd coming in and out from all the shoppers so they are not very friendly. read more

I have been going to this Starbucks for over 4yrs. People are friendly and cares to get it right.

The staff here is not very friendly. Maybe one or two. But I usually get the unfriendly girl or the "takes his precious time making drinks" guy. It really drags when you come in early in the morning for an oatmeal and drink and the unfriendly girl is there. I want someone who won't make me feel so depressed because I am up early. And also, I usually order for a friend also and I get 2 orders of oatmeal. One with soy. She never marks which one is soy! And when I ask, she hesitates and then says the one on the left side of the bag with the dried fruit bags on top of it. LAME. They have markers, she can't just write soy on it? Oh and the other guy, he takes his sweet time to make mediocre drinks. Boo! read more

Haven't been to this location in forever (mostly in part because Peet's is a few more seconds down the road and I go there when I get the rare chance). The baristas were pretty friendly this time around. The guy at the register was really nice while taking our orders and the girl making the drinks was friendly as well. Not the absolute best experience I've ever had, but definitely near the top. read more

Worse starbuck in town. My ice caffe latte tasted like crap. It was water down, tasted bitter and it tasted like ice coffee with a splash of milk. The barista needs to be re-school. Go to the brAnch in Monrovia, close to trader joe, best starbuck, EVERRR. read more

Not sure if they are under new MGMT, but things run very slow at this location. There seems to be no sense of trying to get the orders completely swiftly. Do read more

Food/Cost: (3/5) You get the usual Starbucks collection of drinks, sandwiches, pastries, and items; and everything I've had is on par with usual Starbucks standards. In addition to my drink order, I actually tried a new menu item during my last visit -- the Roasted Tomato & Mozzarella Panini ($5.45) -- and let me tell you, that thing is petite! It was pretty good heated up and everything, but it definitely wasn't enough of a lunch for me. Oh, well you don't really come to Starbucks for their savory foods anyways. Ambiance: (4/5) Good news is that this is a great Starbucks for studying, working, reading, and other extended stay activities; bad news is that everyone else also knows it too. In addition to the free wifi and public restroom, this Starbucks is great as it's on the larger side, which lends itself to a few larger tables. There's the 4-seater in the corner that I particularly like :) There are a couple electrical outlets scattered along the walls, but you'll have to hope and pray that those tables are available when you get here because cords from the tables in the middle of the floor can't really reach the outlets without creating a walking hazard. Better strategy may be to come fully charged (if you need your laptop) and hope that someone with the outlet relinquishes their spot before your battery life runs out. If you don't need an electrical source, then you have the option of sitting outside where there are 4(?) of additional tables. My most recent visit was this past Sunday at 1:00pm and there were a few tables available. However, by the time we were leaving at 6:00pm, this place was packed and people were sharing tables! And before you think that my 5-hour stay was in any way impressive, let me just tell you that a few people who were here before us were still cozily situated when we were leaving. Location: (5/5) I love the location of this Starbucks. It's close to grocery stores (Whole Foods and Ralphs), shopping (Marshalls, Nordstrom Rack, Ross), and a bunch of cafes and restaurants. Super convenient and with a diverse crowd of people. The lot for this shopping plaza is huge and even though it gets busy, there's always a spot open somewhere in it. Plus, it's close to the 210 Fwy and large main streets -- another plus. Service: (5/5) The service here is fast and friendly. Nothing bad here. Overall: (4/5) If you're in need of a Starbucks to plant yourself for a couple hours, this is a good one to visit. However, you'll have to pray that it's not already full. read more

This is the Starbucks I use to come to all the time, when I use to work across the street. I still come here time to time, when I'm in the neighborhood. It's located in a shopping plaza that I still frequent, since there's a Old Navy, Party City, Chipotle, and Ulta that I enjoy going to. The service is always nice and friendly here. When it's nice out, you can enjoy your drink outside where they offer a few tables with umbrellas. I enjoy this Starbucks when I'm on Foothill. read more

A Starbucks is a Starbucks is a Starbucks. Star-sucks. *sucks. I haven't been in one since visiting NYC years ago - and I never even was a patron there. Everyone in NYC knows the Starbucks is the public restroom. This place is small and sad. Every time I enter a Starbucks I feel like I'm in an extended portion of a public restroom. I came into this one and the floors were being wiped down...and it was just overall untidy. I think no music was on at this location,1 star for that! The barista lied to me. I just got a regular ole cup of "blonde (light) roast" and he said he'd make a fresh batch since the time's up on the current one. Having been a barista for The Coffee Beanery, I understood and said I wouldn't mind waiting 4 minutes for brewing. I waited the four minutes, looked forward to a fresh hot cup of blonde, and when I got it...I guess they took me for a fool, because it was so not fresh and hot. Anyone would be able to tell. Lucky for them I was really in a good mood anyway not feeling confrontational, and for some reason the first thought that crossed my mind was - at least I won't have to wait for it to cool down. I just had to pull over somewhere and have this one last cigarette I've been holding onto since Saturday which my friend bummed, being a social smoker. I was just running errands and getting groceries. I sure as hell couldn't see myself smoking outside of Sprouts. I'm sure health foodies wouldn't appreciate second-hand smoke. I should have just got coffee from Whole Foods and wandered the parking lot in retrospect. Ah, the neurosis of coffee and cigarettes...in California, a particularly health-conscious state where it is a no-no to smoke in a car when there's a minor present. (Which I think is wonderful). I thought of smoking in my car, but I always hate when smokers throw their cigarettes out! It causes wildfires in some places, people! I usually have a drink or something in the car I leave ever-so-partially unfinished and just douse it in and toss away safely after having parked my car. I seriously think people that smoke in their cars should just keep ashtrays in them or something. I didn't have any such thing and this place is down the road to Sprouts. I figured if I was going to have a cigarette outside of my car I might as well get caffeinated before my errands. I hate Starbucks but I reasoned I was just getting a simple cup of joe. Surely, they can't screw this one up for me. But they did. A simple cup of light roast joe. SMH. But seriously, boys. Gettin' fresh with a customer by lying about giving me fresh brew - shame on you. It worked out for me anyway, as I didn't have to wait longer in your establishment to try to let my coffee cool down which is why I didn't complain. Why come here when you can go to Peet's? Einstein's I'm sure has better coffee, or better yet the Whole Foods cafe. Or, even better yet local style, skip the chain and just go to Zephyr.! read more

I used to see their morning crew and they're always on top of things! Even when it's swamped, they keep their cool and provide strong service. Pamela (think that's her name?) is always quite friendly and sharp. This location is pretty easily accessible and parking is abundant in the morning. Clean and sizable store that's well maintained. read more

I've always preferred the Starbucks down the street but it's always busy. This morning, I figured out why. I tried to order a custom drink that I've ordered at many Starbucks locations from Santa Monica to New York and the cashier refused to make it claiming its company policy not to. The drink is an iced vanilla latte in a trenta cup with extra ice. I really don't care what the excuses or reasons are, point is, I've gotten that particular drink everywhere else. Nobody has given me crap about it. Why can't I get it here? There are three other Starbucks locations within a mile so I guess I'll just have to skip this one going forward. read more

This has got to be be fav Starbucks in the area. The only downfall is the packed parking lot and no drive thru. My preordered drink is usually waiting for me at the counter by the time I get there which I can't say for the other Starbucks in the area. This location is fast and friendly. The place itself is average size with counters along the windows and a long table places in the middle of the shop. read more

Can you really go wrong with Starbucks. Staff is friendly and fast. At times there are lines but they move and coffee always made the way you want it and the f not they will re make it. They have many pastries to choose from and savory things as well. Coffee may be a little price depending what you order but regular coffee is about $2. Can't go wrong. read more

Service was fast! They made it right. I just feel starbucks' coffee could be better tasting and it could be cheaper. It's OK. There are other coffee companies way better without adding additional espresso shots to get the job done. read more

This starbucks is the ISHH everytime i come hear I get really friendy service and every time I come in they know my order so I';m in and out real quick. Everyone who works here seems like they like thier job and go the extra mile to take care of their customers. I would recommend this starbucks to everyone hands down!! read more

I really liked this Starbucks. Being on the West Coast for a week, I didn't have access to my Dunkin and this Starbucks location definitely filled my java jones.The staff here are really nice and kind and relatively fast. Most of the time, I just grabbed a coffee and hit the road but one day, m'lady and I sat and did some work in the cafe area. Nice seating area with a large table (if you can snag it) and free WIFI!! I'll be sure to return to this Starbucks next time I'm in the Pasadena area. read more

This starbucks is the same as etc. . .BUT. . . it's across the parking lot from a Whole Foods! "Yes I'll have an americano with my vegan oatmeal chocolate cookies, thank you. . . " read more

Friendly baristas work here and they made my drink quickly and without error. The place was pretty clean although I did notice for being the middle of the day on a Tuesday, it was unusually full and all the seats were taken, both inside and out. Nowhere to sit. read more

In comparison to having coffee from a coffee roaster, I feel the coffee at Starbucks is okay and would only give 3 stars. Service is always fast and friendly. I do love their ice coffees so, I gave an extra star. read more

This is a tiny Starbucks, I think the only reason why I come back to here is the location. The Starbucks here is really accessible, but the inside is small and a little narrow. I haven't stayed at this location for long periods of time, but I think if I had to, I would just go to another location to chill and work. As for my drinks, I don't' have anything bad to say, other than the barista forgot my drink on my last visit, but then she remedied the problem by giving me a free drink voucher...all is well! read more

If you're a Starbuck's fanatic, then you'll venture here... however, my experience was not pleasant.. unfriendly servers... very rushed atmosphere... I'd rather walk another block over to either Coffee Bean (In Ralphs) or Pete's. read more

Tall about amazing service! Not only did they make my drink right... They delivered it to me since they were slow! Talk about fantastic service! Dave is one stellar employee! Keep it up! read more

The parking at this location is horrible. It's a big lot, but it's always very congested and really hard to find parking because of all the other stores around this Starbucks. I usually avoid it but decided to stop in a couple hours ago. I ordered a tall nonfat peppermint white mocha, and it was the worst I have ever had. The coffee was totally overpowered by way too much peppermint syrup to the point where it actually left a bitter taste in my mouth. I should have gone back to complain, but I was already almost to my car and did not feel like returning. I will probably not go back to that one for a while. read more

I like it! I don't come here often, but there's outlets all over the place. I like the decor. The staff is friendly. It's close to Lakeshore, whenever I go there. read more

330 on a Friday, manager must not have been there. The four girls on duty were really loud and abnoxious as they talked among each other while making orders, only two orders before me and it almost took 10 minutes for an iced coffee. Hope it was just a one time thing, this is close to my new job, so this will be my "go to" read more

this is a "good" starbucks the staff is much more polite and helpful than other locations I have visited. plus its open until midnight read more

Came here at 10:25 and they were closed they should close at 10:30 according to their hours !!!! Not ok! If that was my business that would be unacceptable. The owner needs to have a serious talk with the workers. read more

This review is specifically for Natalie who works as a barista at this location. She always greets me by name and makes a point to remember my drink order, which I order frequently. I always appreciate the customer service I receive from her and the rest of the staff at this Starbucks. Thanks Natalie! read more

Roy is the greatest over there make sure you ask for him. BTW they carry reserve coffee there & Old Pasadena only just in case you are wanting something special. read more

This is my absolute favorite morning crew and Starbucks location! Everyone is nice and friendly. I have yet to meet anyone that seems to be having a bad day. This location has a good flow of traffic and yet the wait time is completely reasonable. read more

Team is very well organized, even when they have long line, they keep it moving. I have been stopping by every Friday for the past couple of years and it's nice to keep seeing familiar faces always ready to take my order. I was having the same thing for a long time, so they knew my order before I got to order, recently I have been changing it up and they are great at suggesting new drinks! read more

Are you kidding? It's 10:15 and they have already taken away all baked good and put chairs on top of the tables. They close at 11:00. Major pet peeve. Lame. read more