I realized I never updated my past review, so I wanted to drop a quick note and give credit where it's due. Ever since the mishap a while back, I've been back several times and the service and drinks have consistently been spot-on. Kudos to the team! As a local with three other Starbucks locations nearby, I have no hesitation visiting this one now. read more

This starbucks has the best brown sugar shaken espressos, the staff is really friendly as well !

Horrible service incorrect order don't ask for light whipped cream or they'll fill more than half of your cup with it. read more

Starbucks - Asked for light whip, and they filled half my cup with whipped cream - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Marcos, California

This store received TWO bear cups for the drop today 11/06/2025. There was a line since 4am but it didn't matter because an employee felt she had the right to not only one cup but 3. The reason she gave was that she wasn't clocked in but obviously was let in before anyone else and as soon as it hit 5am she grabbed 1 bear cups and two others and checked out read more

Starbucks - She still thought she was cute cutting everyone - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Marcos, California

Amazing people! Everyone here is amazing! Miranda is amazing and always willing to help me out. This place deserves no negative comments :). I was extremely satisfied. read more

Need to improve the employee's attitudes. I tend to avoid this location because I always get a snarky remark. Especially when, god forbid, I place a mobile order and arrive before the 7 minute mark. Even today when the store was completely empty and there was no one else in line, I got scolded. The employee verbatim said "*sigh* well Lauren, since you ordered this 2 minutes ago, I can't promise it's ready. So we may have you pull around and sit in the front." Would it have been easier for them if I ordered at that very moment instead of mobile? Maybe this location should remove mobile order option if it angers the employees so much to do their job. read more

The barista who was on drive through at 930am February 4th was amazing, I'm not sure her name she had light brown hair but she made my day! Loved it thanks!! read more

AMAZING service! Ive tried so many drinks and all of them were made perfectly and awesome tasting! The environment is nice and easy to hang out. read more

The drink are always great here and there service is the best there very nice and sweet just like the coffee there really great I recommend this place it full of great vibes and coffee if your having a bad day I recommend to go here it could change ur hole vibes around read more

We'll just arrived before we needed to meet family for an event and our drinks weren't even made! Not even a sincere apology from any of the staff or offer us anything. Definitely won't be coming back here for a pre order.. read more

Starbucks - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Marcos, California

Went through the drive thru on feb 22 at 2:31 ordered our drinks and when we were at the window to pay decided to add a cake pop, mind you there was no one behind us or in line the barista told us we had to get back in line if we wanted to order more items. I understand if there was cars behind us but there was literally no one in line. Will never come back here again. read more

Jeanelle is hands down the best!!! She always remembers my order and greets me with a smile. She deserves every raise you are giving we will continue to be back to hopefully see her. read more

Do not order from your mobile app at this store. Each time I have, it takes forever to get my order. This past time was the worst taking 45 minutes!!! I get it being short staffed; however, waiting that long is ridiculous. read more

I don't normally leave reviews for Starbucks locations but this one has exceptional customer service. Good vibes!

I make my coffee at home but we're moving, coffee maker is at the new place and no one was in the mood to use the French press on our way back from a long morning.. I wanna say I hate coffee chains bc I'd rather support local, but I wont ;) anyway, that's why I don't have a lot of Starbucks to compare this to and I cant speak on the space or service inside since I use the drive-thru. Been here a couple times, there's usually a line but they're always fast! The lady that took my order/payment helped me use the app and was very pleasant.. (didnt get her name but blonde lol) definitely what you want first thing in the morning before you have your coffee. Just keep in mind other ratings.. a lot of people that frequent places like this do have something to say about the length of their straw, temp of their ice, the difference between 1.5-2 minutes it takes to get their drinks, even the price they're paying that they know beforehand is excessive, etc. Hey.. be realistic. Egg white pepper things were good, just not my jam. read more

This is a cramped drive thru as they share the space with a restaurant I think . I bet you can get a nice curb rash on your rims if you're not careful turning into the drive thru alley . Line moved fast ! The guy taking orders was so efficient and kind. He didn't charge me either for steaming some half n half for my americano . Paying was quick as well . Loved my americano as it was hot and not bitter . Appreciated they gave me a large ice water as well. One of the better drive thru experiences to date - read more

Azzy is working so hard this morning! Drive thru orders, in store orders and everything in between with a smile on her face please give this woman a raise. She is a great addition to your store :) read more

Starbucks - I even had to take a picture to post! She is the best. We will be back - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Marcos, California

Ordered a hot drink at this location, it felt a bit light, opened it to find it not even full. Didn't want to bother going in to ask for it to be corrected, but if a customer pays a premium for a crafted coffee drink, I would at least expect to receive the full drink and not missing a quarter of it. read more

Starbucks - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Marcos, California

I was at this store and I was ready to get my coffee for the day but they had a sign on the door that said closed due to power outage. They had the light on in the store and people restocking product. I truly find this unprofessional and disappointing read more

6:30 AM not a soul in the store, no sign we won't be open today, no notice. Just a empty store with about 16 customers waiting outside. Surely if we can go to work, you guys can go to work. Great way to show up for your community! read more

Starbucks - 6:30 AM not a soul in the store, no sign we won't be open today - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Marcos, California

I have only been to this location once, in the middle of the day. The people working here were all very pleasant, so 4 or 5 stars for that. It is a bit smaller inside than most Starbucks. The main reason I rated just OK is the coffee. Starbucks are everywhere and you know what to expect but my thing is straight espresso (no cream or syrup for me, just caffeine) and their shots are *small*. I got a double espresso and it was maybe half what I get from Black Rock on E Vista Way. read more

I finally went into this location after bribing my kids to come to the gym with me very early this past Saturday. Hey, do what you gotta do! The line was moving slowly- I'm not sure who was to blame, the person at the register or the cashier, but another employee started taking orders so you just had to pay when it was your turn. By the time you paid, your drink was ready. I ordered two cake pops, one kids hot chocolate, and one large iced water. It was ready lickety-split. The inside is nice- some seating, comfy chairs, clean. The outside is a lovely shaded patio area. There's some construction going on next to it- not sure if it's more seating or another retail venue. I'll be back! read more

Huge shout out to this Starbucks! I accidentally ordered 4 drinks to another store and came to pick up and noticed it was at the other store in San Elijo. These ladies were so kind enough to make all 4 drinks for me and not charge me. Ty ladies for the amazing customer service and understanding my mistake. read more

The one thing that separates Starbucks from all the other coffee places is that one truly can have a totally custom, handcrafted drink. For those of you that don't realize this, everything that says Starbucks is not created equal. What i mean by this, is that there are corporate stores and licensed stores. Those Starbucks that are in a grocery store, a Target, etc., these are licensed stores and have similar, but different policies. Their employees are those of the store that they work for. They have certain policies that differ from Starbucks Coffee Company. When you purchase your drinks from a corporate store, you will find that when you are disappointed with your beverage- it will be remade for you. Corporate stores will often honor an unhappy customer from another store no questions asked. This location is awesome - always there to please - always on their game. When HS is in, Tues mornings are crazy busy - but the staff always kind. read more

This Starbucks hardly ever has anything in stock and the staff they hire here doesn't know the first thing about customer service Don't ever come here unless your desperate, and even then prepare yourself that they'll be out of whatever you're looking for read more

I've order this drink multiple times (Venti Iced Toasted Vanilla Oatmilk Shaken Espresso) at the Rancho Santa Fe location but today by far was the worst order I've received. This has happened a couple times already where 1. The venti drink isn't filled up all the way. 2. They put so much ice that I am getting a grande when paying for a venti. 3. The coffee is very bitter, even with the 3 pumps of vanilla syrup on one of them like I've done before it still does not make the coffee taste anymore bitter. Overall I am just unhappy with the way they are making the coffee lately. It's a multi-billion dollar company and they can't train their baristas to make coffee the correct way? read more

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After writing the review below, I went back. They gave me the shot and all resolved. I'll admit, I was cranky. Sorry cashier! But all repaired. Thanks! Original: Usually it's all good, but got the wrong drink going through drive thru. Stick even said 1 of 1 and I had 2 items. Went in to correct it. Got the wrong drink again. Fixed it but no extra shot as ordered, so wrong again. I just gave up. It wasn't anything overly complicated, a venti iced flat white with an extra shot :( read more

This Starbucks honestly sucks coffee is good they always put enough creamer. I've been here numerous times where I ask for a venti cup of water every time they say I can do a tall I'm low on venti cups! Well I'm 36 weeks pregnant and thirsting to death not to mention I spend my life savings here!! Do yourself a favor and go to the one in Albertsons. It's insane you can spend 17$ and they will only give you a small sip of water. read more

Nice, quick Sunday breakfast at Starbucks. Very friendly staff. Having the egg white Sous vide bites with an Americano. Hubby loves his coffee and chocolate croissant. read more

Starbucks - Sous vie egg white bites. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Marcos, California

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Poor service. I said "this tastes like a late not like a white mocha " to what she replied " well a white mocha is a late with some pumps ". ?!?!?! Exactly I said. Then she asked me if I wanted more "pumps" I said no she asked me if I wanted another one to what I replied "yes please ". We'll you would think they would make it right the 2nd time, we'll wrong The 2nd coffee was burnt and tasted bitter. It's hard to believe that next April this workers will get paid $20.00 dollars an hour for mediocre service read more

Been going to this Starbucks a few times and the people there just don't care, crazy how a Starbucks can be so different from one another. Ordered a sandwich with my coffee and shame on me for not checking my order (as I went through the drive through). They gave me the wrong item and when I called (since I was charged more sandwich vs the egg bites) to get the difference and I was already at home 3 miles away. Their attitude was literally "oh well...I don't know what I can do about it". And just stayed on the phone in silence. Just sad read more

So I've got a little story to tell all you yelpers: One LONG day... I had a crummy day. Like nothing was going very well at all. Work was extra stressful and my plans canceled on me and I ended up at the end of this day at this particular Starbucks. My barista asked how my day had been... And I promise I didn't even complain... I just said "alright" I don't know what he saw in my expression or what... But he gave me my drink on the house and I cannot begin to tell you how much he made my day that day. Like, seriously improved it. Now I'm not telling you to go here to try to get a free drink or to go vent about your day to those poor busy baristas that would probably have to sit there and listen to it. All I'm saying, is that there are some genuinely great people working at this particular Starbucks read more

This Starbucks is our favorite one! There is a long table with chairs at both sides which is ideal for an engineer like me who needs to stop in open up a Mac Book and go to work while having some delicious pastry and choice of so many nice coffees. I'm pretty traditional when it comes to coffee as I just get the bold Venti but I will always get a chocolate chip cookie warmed up alongside it. Onny (my wife) enjoys the green tea latte. We also get the chicken Santa Fe warmed up quite a tasty lunch or snack. There are several reasons why we love the Starbucks over others. First the lighting is fantastic, the pictures and decorations are very nice. Their is also an outside seating area with various tables to choose from. The staff is very friendly and helpful both for inside service or for the pick up window. But mostly we favor this Starbucks is because previously they were located at the opposite corner in the Albertsons shopping center at suite #100. This now is the home to where my wife Onny and I started our dream business taking all that we had saved and embarking on a dream for a new Thai restaurant we've named Onnys Thai . It's been 1 year now since we opened. Thanks to Starbucks the ambiance inside our restaurant has a very warm, welcoming and unique style that captivates our customers. We must thank Starbucks and the customers for getting us off to a great start. We feel a great deal of gratitude and appreciation for something that looks very promising and hopefully far reaching as a new business that will be appreciated by the hearts and appetites of many as an infusion of east and west read more

Sheila is my favorite barista there. She's always sweet and caring about my order. Honorable mention: Patti and Kota i think that's her name and there's a guy there too he's pretty rad too. Ty Sheila!!!!!!! read more

Tried to return a card but manager is too dumb to know how to do 2 days before Christmas really now day after this occurred and on the phone AGAIN with corporate starbucks. Day before christmas. The "manager" put through a credit to my account (debit account ie CASH) and it has not appeared on my bank statement - why? according to bank "the staff has to do their batch process in order for it to work" ie they didnt close out the register or the transactions so on 12/24 I do not have my money. Every other transaction this past week has posted to my account. Really? On hold with corporate starbucks AGAIN who once again said "it should have happened automatically" on their end. read more

6 minutes standing just to ask for a straw after ordering my drink. Got ignored multiple times then the straw was thrown at me and the window was shut in my face. Disgusting service. read more

Horrible service I had ordered a purple drink super light ice and and chai latte with a parfait. When I got the purple drink it had more ice than drink I said something to the older lady working at the drive thru she said sorry we can't take your drink back have a nice day. I thought it was rude and for the amount of money I spend there I think she could have asked to make me another drink with less ice. read more

There is a drive thru, but service was very slow, even though was around 5 p.m. so they weren't even that busy. I asked if coffee was fresh, and they said it was. But it wasn't. The coffee was stale and not even hot anymore. A coffee shop should be able to do coffee right. read more

Bruh this place sucks we just wanted a water and they wouldn't service. They just closed the damn window and wouldn't let us order.

This Starbucks gets you through the lines as quick as they can, however this one is highly populated because it's on the corner of a busy intersection. The drive thru wraps around in an oddball way, but that's ok! The employees working in the morning are nice and helpful and they are doing great at their job. I think what customers don't understand is that there are 2 other drive thru Starbucks within 5 miles of each other. And those are never that crowded .. So maybe because people haven't caught on, this one is always busy? Who knows! Never been inside this location so I can't vouch for that. They make my drink exactly how I ask so I'm a happy camper. read more

Starbucks - Iced Green Tea Latte with Coconut milk - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Marcos, California