It is great to finally have a Starbucks in Perth. There are some good and great coffee shops both independent and chains in town, but sometimes I just like to have a chai latte from Starbucks. Most people would already know what to expect as far as the products from Starbucks, and the only ones who would be disappointed here would be those who are already anti-Starbucks. I have been going here since it opened in April 2014, and my drink has been great most times.
The building has a great layout. It's much bigger on the inside that it seems when just walking past... pretty much it's a coffee TARDIS. The seating is more spaced out than any other coffee shop in town. So if I'm wanting to have a more private conversation, I'll come here rather than say Costa, where people are almost sitting on top of each other. Also, it's the only coffee shop in Perth with outdoor seating that faces the sun... When it's shining of course.
The staff are very friendly. The only issue I've had here was one time when ordering a soy latte for my wife. She can't take milk and ended up with a regular latte, which she didn't realise until after she had finished the whole drink. I spoke with the manager who was very apologetic and said she would address the issue with the relevant staff. At any rate, if you have dietary issues it would be worth double checking that they got it right. read more