I don't know what the bad reviews of this location are all about, but we stopped by on our way back to NYC, and our drinks were both exactly what we expected. The service was fast and friendly. Everything I expect from Starbucks. I am assuming they have made some service improvements, or maybe we got lucky, but the drive-thru experience was great! read more

Driving down the coast and needed some energy. Ordered a white chocolate mocha, one of Starbucks staple drinks. I left the drive through and noticed it was just a latte with no sugar or syrup. I went inside to request some syrup bc I didn't taste it. The barista (a tan girl with a high voice and dark brown hair) seemed to be overworked and got frustrated when I requested she add more syrup. She threw the drink out then explained she can't add anything to my drink if I drank jt (she could have given me some syrup to put in myself). She remade it with an attitude and when giving it to me said I should have asked for extra syrup because she made it last time and she knew it was right. I've been a Starbucks gold member and drank this exact drink over 1000 times.. What happened to the customer is always right ? read more

Always friendly and smiling faces, such a great way to start the day. Fast and accurate service consistently ! It's much appreciated !

Arrive at this Starbucks at 4:30 in the afternoon and they refused to make decaf for us. We wanted 2 speciality coffees which would have paid for the whole pot. read more

Never ever take the exit off the highway to go to this Starbucks! This has to be The worst Starbucks I have ever been to. Slow, wrong orders, dirty, staff ill-equipped to handle hundreds of people coming off and looking for the regular experience that they usually have at a Starbucks. Don't go read more

They try to rush you in and out. They don't listen to your order, especially don't listen your your questions. Is there any surprise that they got my order wrong? read more

I've been to this location three times, and two of the three they were closed during their listed hours of business. Once was on a Thursday, when they were open and my drink was great. Although the wait was terrible. The other two were on a Friday and Sunday in the middle of the day, and they weren't open. read more

This was my 4th visit to this location, besides the Fly problem which is unbearable, the customer relations is virtually non existent . I saw 7 people working 3 clustered together talking as the line was up to 8 people. It's almost like we didn't exist. read more

Starbucks - I feel sorry for these people, they paid but now the long wait to get their drink. Absolutely no customer connection. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Smithfield, North Carolina

The drinks here don't taste the same as other stores. Not very good. Not worth stopping at. I've tried to give them two times to redeem themselves but it's never good. Sorry read more

I work nearby and have visited this Starbucks at least once a week, only because I need a mid morning coffee fix. But I'm about to settle for Dunkin donuts at this point. I understand it's a fairly new establishment, and have given the staff ample chance to improve. Unless I order a black coffee, my order is wrong. My fellow coworkers nearly always experience the same dilemma. Not only are the orders wrong, but the staff is rude and very unapologetic about their mistakes. Be prepared to wait 15 minutes minimum, get your order mistaken, and leave without any remediation. Management gave me a $4 gift card during my last visit since my order was forgotten about, causing me to wait 20 minutes. Today I went to spend the card, the coffee was wrong, my food forgotten about again. The staff really needs more training, or any training at this point. Very disappointed. read more

Been waiting for my drink for 10 minutes. NOT BUSY. But wth?! I know it's the Caroline's but you can't be serious. read more

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Fast friendly efficient just what I expect from a Starbucks drive-through It was great just off 95 heading south just next-door to the outlets read more

Starbucks - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Smithfield, North Carolina

What a mess!! Three people don't know what the heck they are doing!!! Go somewhere else! Do not waste your time.

Stopped here on our way home from Raleigh for coffee and breakfast. First issue was their oven was not working, so most breakfast options were off the table. Things happen so we were understanding and just changed our food choices. The rest of the problems were due to poor management: The restrooms were lacking supplies and unclean. The next issue was they forgot to give us utensils and butter for my bagel, which was already cold due to not being able to be warmed up, as well as my husbands muffin. The final issue was they got our drinks completely wrong. We were in a rush so didn't notice this until we left because they orally told us the right drink order, but they were not the drinks they gave us. Extremely disorganized location. read more

There are still good people in this world!!! These girls who worked last night (10/27/18) are PHENOMENAL. My son had vomited in the car on the way back home (to VA from FL)... and after that incident, I needed some sanity and caffeine...so I went to the closest drive-thru Starbucks. And here's how the conversation went... I pulled up to the drive-thru, ordered my coffee and then said "okay, full disclosure, I know everyone has a headset on, so just a heads up, my kid puked in the backseat and I tried to clean it up as much as I could - but it still smells like vomit...SO...in your best interest, I'd just open up the window really quick to scan my phone and then close it! And if you have any coffee beans you could spare to...never mind (thinking that since it was expensive coffee, they wouldn't be able to give me any chopped up beans to help with the smell)" She said "nah, we can..." I pulled up...held my phone out...she handed me the coffee and said "no girl, this one is on us!" Then another girl came behind her, handed me the cup of chopped up beans and said "I have two kids, I've been there! We hope you have a better night!" I was dumbfounded and so impressed. I was like "I LOVE YOU GUYS! Thank you SO much! You guys are AMAZING!" read more

Starbucks employee, Jai, was really helpful. I wanted to try something different than what I always drink, and she was very knowledgeable and didn't make me feel bad for my uncertainty. The space was clean and organized and I recommend stopping in. read more

Erica had zero customer service when she rung us up for our beverages. It was almost as if we were an inconvenience to her banter with coworkers. At the end of the counter where we picked up our drinks, the barista didn't even call our names, she just slid the drinks towards the edge. Coffee was good though. read more

This was the worst experience I have ever had at a Starbucks!!!! The young woman working in the drive-thru window was very rude Order was wrong and we were neither offered a correction or our money back Horrible!!! read more

Clean and friendly service. Always willing to get your order correct! Typical Starbucks set up! Nothing extraordinary about this place, but very very consistent! read more

People here are VERY RUDE and have bad attitude. And when they got my order wrong I corrected them and they slammed my drink down causing it to leak. And they are very messy and her name is Sarah with red hair. AND THATS ON PERIODT LUV NO WINNIE xoxo gossip girl read more

Very friendly baristas and easy to find parking even while hauling a 32 foot trailer and they have a drive thru so that's always a plus

They haven't messed up any of my orders but Lawdy are they ever slow! Don't do the drive thru unless you aren't in a rush!

Friendly staff and fast service! I was hesitant to come here because of the reviews but the staff was very helpful. There were a few new hires that needed help but that didn't bother me much as my order was accurate. read more

I only gave this place 1 star because the 'Barista' did not know how to prepare a Very berry hibiscus tea. On top of that the 'Barista' thought I did not know anything. I actually wanted to give 0 star. I gave 1 star so I can give my review. If anyone traveling along that route, if you don't have to stop to use the restroom, PLEASE DONT STOP at this place!!!! read more

I never have a good experience here period!!! Wrong order, ignored customer, never smile!!! I mean yes there are few of them that will talk to you with a little crack of their lips !!! I just love Starbucks coffee but not the customer service here!!! Be prepared to cone in and get your coffee here because they might jinx your day with their service!! Be positive!!! They just another level of human being. read more

Worst Starbucks experience EVER. Not only slow but messed up three orders ahead of me. The lady taking my order was super rude. For such a new location, it was filthy. read more

There were gnats everywhere in the store. Lots of gnats in the food display!!! They were all over the food; it would have been different if it was one but there were dozens on the food. Very unappetizing and unsanitary. read more

Just tried this location and the service is extremely slow. It is not busy but still took 10 minutes in the drive thru and only 1 car in front. That vehicle ordered 1 drink. Won't be back. read more

Love Starbucks! Easy access to I95, everyone is friendly and drinks made in a timely manner!

Starbucks is slow. I've learned to order in advance and only go through drive thru when no cars are in it. I have found a few times they've messed up orders. They've previously given me a Frappuccino when I've ordered a steamer. Many times they run out of products. With the app I can customize and they usually get it right and timely. They have always been friendly. read more

The staff could really benefit from more training. I'm not even sure what they are making half the time but it definitely isn't what is ordered. The first time, my chai tea latte tasted like water. The second time, we went in and two people took their drinks back and mine wasn't great either. read more

Have been to this location multiple times. Ordered through mobile app more than once and every time I go to pick up my order they haven't even noticed the ticket had printed out. Therefor, I have to wait (which defeats the purpose of using the mobile app). At first I tried to overlook it because they just opened not long ago and I assumed the employees were still learning. Their service continue to disappoint. However, when I do finally get my order, it tastes good. read more

Great Starbucks, I always expect a wait because they are super busy (Off of 95, so that is understandable), and everyone is new, so still learning how to make each individual hand crafted drink. My favorite baristas are Margo & Batistta, always very nice and polite. :) read more

I was so excited when I knew Starbucks was coming to Smithfield but what a huge disappointment. They are extremely slow and never get my order right and are always running out of stuff. Ughhhh!!!! read more

Worst service of any Starbucks. Very slow service, and very bitter mocha . They definitely forgot one of the ingredients.

Slow. Really slow. Don't go to get a drink unless you've got 20-25 minutes to kill. And even then, chances are the drink won't be quite right. Probably easier to try and make it at home. read more

The drinks we ordered were great, but the baristas were so.darn.slow! Plus, the floor needed swept, lots of tables had crumbs on them and it looked like part of the railing was missing outside (maybe it was just the design?). I'll admit it's a great location right off 95, but expect slow service. They just didn't seem to care as much as other locations I've been to! read more

Brand new store, so happy we finally got a Starbucks. It's slow, but that's to b expected as everyone is new & learning, chipotle next door & is slow too, but again, it's to b expected, their all new. People who gave bad reviews have never been to a new restaurant, it's always going to be a couple months of growing pains!! If you walk in and see a giant line & 15 people waiting for drinks, why would you expect to get your drink right away, wouldn't u expect to wait? It's just opened & they've been slammed, give them a break!! read more