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3.1 (56 reviews)
ModerateCoffee & Tea
Open • 5:00 am - 9:00 pm

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Moderate noise
Good for working
Outdoor seating
Dogs allowed

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Scott K.

Very friendly and efficient staff. Order is always correct. Little small seating area. Good to grab a coffee and walk the shopping area. Stay safe.

Don't order the pumpkin spice here. This is the third time I've got one and each time there is always a lot missing from it.
Eric M.

This is my store to go to since it's right by work. It seems as of late though, this location keeps getting worse and worse. For starters every pumpkin spice latte I've gotten this year (2018) has been missing almost a forth of it and I don't know why. Don't make my drink special when I order it from the app, just want it how it comes. Guess after they make it, that employee gets thirsty? Other drinks I've gotten, either taste way too weak, watered down, or burnt tasting. I don't know what's happening at this location, but it's very depressing.

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Arlene M.

Starbucks is a chain coffee and tea shop you will find most everywhere. They offer free WiFi. They sell their coffees in bags if you like. They also serve sandwiches and pastries. Some of the Starbucks I've seen offer drive through services. Prices are reasonable. I stopped in here since I've been hunting all over for a gingerbread man cookie. They told me they are getting one in and ugly sweater design but they don't have it yet. I plan to keep checking since it appears that no place I have been to has my holiday favorite so I'll certainly be back to one of their locations.

Tom B.

It's really nice it's right in the middle of the Waterfront shopping and has a patio in front n behind. It's small one of the smallest I've seen with only a few tables and chairs. It's hard to move around because the place is always busy and I'm big but they do have seating in front and behind the building. The only problem is the weather you only have about 10 days a year to use the patio.

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Courtney T.

Pleasant little Starbucks. Each Starbucks store has its own unique vibe. This one in particular is busy but has a relaxed atmosphere. I enjoy lounging and reading a book while indulging in my shaken green tea lemonade or Mocha Cookie Crumble.

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They are so slow. A half an hour for my order. Never the same people working there. Target one is so much better.

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My drink wasn't made after 20+ mins and they could not tell me if it was in the queue to be made. Will not come back to this location.

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Get coffee here every day. Staff is great and always addresses any issues immediately - not that there have been many over the years.

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Awesome awesome awesome location. Super friendly baristas that quickly serve up your order. Perfectly!

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“I stop here a lot and I love this place for the waterfront atmosphere, however it's really small and can get backed up often.”

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