Okay so I realize I shouldn't go into a Starbucks and expect anything amazing..I mean I get that but here is the thing...it simply isn't a coffee shop by my terms. It has coffee yes but it also offers up an area to relax but no real way of making it a relaxing area. It's loud and it's like you are at a food court at the mall when inside. The staff was friendly but the feel of the place is just ughh...ughhhh. The parking was decent due to it being a really large area and everything else is your basic Starbucks experience. I honestly wouldn't mind giving it a better review, heck the Starbucks in Market Square I feel is 10x better due to the store layout and there is no reason why that one couldn't be the same. Long story short, if you like Starbucks...I am sure this will suit you fine. If you want a quality cafe experience...keep driving...
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Andrew C.
This place was remodeled not too long ago. As of early July, it still had that awesome "new store" smell. They've got a really large space and have spread out the furniture so you can have a conversation with friends without triggering your claustrophobia. There are a handful of tables and chairs outside. Employees were all super friendly and went out of their way to make iced tea for me (yes, I was "that guy"). Plenty of parking in the lot, though you may have to contend with church parkers on Sundays.
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Zach G.
Always good service, but generally rather busy due to the location. This makes seating, waiting for your drink, and parking difficult at times.
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Margaret M.
Great Starbucks! Apart from the super waitstaff, the product is always fresh. They also serve Bold and Decaf at any time of day and never appear to be inconvenienced. That is customer service!
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Lindsay B.
All Starbucks are NOT created equal. That being said, this location is just ok. It's in a strip mall with not the greatest parking situation. It's always tough to find a space. The tables outside are always full of people who seem to be chain smoking. There's no way to avoid walking through this cloud. There are now signs up saying "No Smoking" (there never used to be), but no one observes this and it is not enforced. Unpleasant. There is seldom a time where you don't wait in a hefty line at this location. No biggie. But the staff isnt' the fastest at getting orders out and you will wait sometimes and uncomfortable amount of time for your drink. The drinks are consistent with what you expect from Starbucks. I think there may be a Starbucks boot camp that baristas must go through, because my tea/apple spice/hot chocolate always tastes exactly the same no matter where I get it from. Oh, except for the girl at the Target Starbucks that put a shot of espresso in my hot apple spice. I immediately got sick. I don't drink coffee! I ordered apple cider! Bleh!!!! Ok, I'm getting off topic...can you tell I'm scarred from this experience? There are always people hanging out with no agenda, just like any other Starbucks. I don't understand this, but I get that people do this. I was once in line at this Starbucks and noticed an older couple, sitting right next to me, enjoying their drinks. Then I noticed that the elderly gentleman was clipping his fingernails and promptly sweeping them on the floor. EWWWWWW!!! I know this isn't Starbucks fault, but wow, I will always be reminded of this horrific sight when I enter this location, and I will probably continue to bring it up for years to come to whoever is with me. Gross!! That being said, this Starbucks gets 3 stars for being somewhat close to home, having relatively friendly staff and not screwing up my drinks. If they could stop the smokers and nail clippers, I would have probably given it 4 stars.
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Justine J.
This is by far the most efficient Starbucks I have ever been to. The staff are quick and are absolute pros at assembly lining. There is also a lot of seating and pretty much an overabundance in outlets, which is amazing.
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Sal G.
Nice, large Starbucks in a very suburban area. I did have some issue finding it as I wasn't very familiar with the area and it was somewhat off the beaten path. The barristas were somewhat friendly but not very knowledgeable and it showed in the very long line of people waiting for their drinks.
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Jennifer B.
The coffee at this Starbucks is like all other Starbucks. It is consistent so you know what you get. Unfortunately when the line is long they are not very good at expediting. If you happen to be there when church gets out you can be in for a long wait!
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Jenny C.
I LOVE Starbucks but this is a crap location. No parking, super long waits, crowded/jammed parking lot.
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Jennifer D.
Great location as it is next to Target. Around the holidays they do 2 for 1 holiday coffees. Definitely a good stopping point.
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Joe D.
Great Starbucks, bad location, McKnight Road is a nightmare. Located in a strip mall, it's the last building in the mall. Parking can be a hassle, but the baristas are friendly and This Starbucks has plenty of seating inside and out. I won't go into the drinks and food, we all know what Starbucks serves. If the 'bucks wasn't on McKnight Road i'd come more often.
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Amy A.
It's a very pleasant experience going to this Starbucks. The baristas are amazing! They make you feel like family.
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Eryn P.
My name is Eryn, and I'm addicted to Starbucks. I had only been to this Starbucks a few times over the last four years of living in Pittsburgh, but over the last week, I've found myself here four times. The weekday morning rush isn't so bad after 10, it kinda calms down a little and you can actually read or function without the deafening roar that you get in here over the weekends. They have several comfy chairs, and tons of uncomfortable booth and chair space. I was completely satisfied the occasions that I came here in the past, until yesterday's visit. I ordered a grande cold brew, sweetened with 2% milk. I received a sweet as sin Carmel thing. It looked like cold brew, but It was not good. I drank it anyway. When I finished it, I took it back up, along with my friends coffee, to get refills. Somehow, his Venti Cold Brew with 2% turned into my weird caramel thing, and he couldn't drink it. Mine came out a little better than before, but was still off. Mind you, I have cold brews at least once a day everyday, all over the city. I don't know how you can mess this up. Maybe it was just a weird Friday morning thing, or a miscommunication. It's no going to swear me off of this place, in any way. I've got a blueberry muffin and hot coffee today, and they're pretty darn good!! Happy Eating!
(3)
R.J. B.
A decent enough Starbucks location. Always a line, always a wait, no matter what time of day or how many customers are present. Just slow. Other than that, just tasty overpriced Starbucks coffee.
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Brooke A.
Whew this place was dirrrty. I have never seen such a Starbucks. No complaints about service or anything, but all the trash cans were overflowing, the tables were dirty and sticky, the floor had trash all over it, and there were random piles of boxes everywhere! I think they were just restocking stuff, there was a guy unloading some of them. But shouldn't those be sitting in the back of the store instead of making your clientele maneuver around them? I don't care what you've got going on, it only takes a few minutes to have an employee wipe down tables and take out the trash.
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Laura H.
While the location is perfect being that it is right on McKnight Road near the mall and Target, that "perfect location" also lends itself to this location being crowded all.the.time. I stopped in here with my bf this past Sunday around 2:45 and there was a total of one table in the entire place that was not occupied. It kinda annoys me that one person will take up an entire table that has six chairs at it so if people wouldn't do that maybe there would be more seating.....anyways, staff are very efficient due to the fact they need to be to keep the line moving. Staff is also friendly enough. Also the outlet situation is lacking just FYI for anyone that is coming in to do work on a device that may need to be plugged in at some point. It was my first time having a Very Berry Hibiscus refresher which was quite fruity and tasty with real berries mixed in. Since the location is so convenient and has free wifi (as All Starbucks do), I will be back but hopefully I can snag a table near an outlet next time.
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Cara G.
As a very frequent Starbucks visitor (although not for this store), this is a nice enough shop. They have a clover brew machine, which is always nice. Outside seating is available and because this is in the burbs, parking is free. As I said, I don't normally come to this store to get work done/have meetings, but since I had an afternoon meeting up this way, I thought I would just camp out for the day where I could get free wifi & good coffee. Only problem - one of the baristas is extremely loud (although she seems to be a pleasant person). If I wasn't staying here for work, it wouldn't be a big deal, but it seems like she is yelling everything she says. It is just a little annoying... Otherwise, this is a nice store and they got my order right :)
(4)
Michaela R.
Our local Starbucks , I like to go here occasionally to have a coffee and sit outside . I like to take my dog with me sometimes he likes all the attention he gets from the passing people! My favorite drink is the mocha frapp!
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Annie D.
Very slow. Line is always half way out of the door. The amount of conversation that takes place behind the counter on the weekend is unbelievable. The week day staff is better. Will choose to go to the one inside the target from now on.
(2)
Brian H.
My local Starbucks... It's always seems to be packed here. Very noisy. They did a good job with the remodel they did a year or two ago. I come here alot. It'd be nice if they had more comfortable seating. I was told by a barista that Starbucks wanted things geared more corporate friendly. I guess it kinda makes sense, I do see many people come in and sit down for meetings etc... I do like it here. I've been in here at all times of the day. From 6:00 in the morning to 10:00 at night. Since they lost there "summer help" it's taking a little while for the new barista's to get the drinks made correctly. It's been over two months and they haven't got my Ventie Carmel Mocha Frappichino with both drizzles right. Something you wouldn't expect to happen, especially with a $6 drink. Anyway, I'm no Siskel and Ebert but I do give the place two thumbs up.
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Jonathan D.
My home on the North Side is pretty much situated between this Starbucks and those downtown, so it's a crap shoot when deciding which to go when I need some bux' in my life. This Starbucks is located on busy McKnight Road, so it's the perfect spot when you're out running errands and need a jolt of caffeine. Granted, I'm not a regular, but it does seem like this location goes through employees like a revolving door. Perhaps it's the busy atmosphere that's ends up being a turn-off to some employees that work here? To that point, this location is pretty much always busy, meaning that you expect a line and be thankful if you get a chair to sit in. Also, given it's location in the suburbs and proximity to the Ross Park Mall, be prepared for lots of soccer moms, crazed shoppers, and tweens getting their Frappuccino fix.
Nick C.
Okay so I realize I shouldn't go into a Starbucks and expect anything amazing..I mean I get that but here is the thing...it simply isn't a coffee shop by my terms. It has coffee yes but it also offers up an area to relax but no real way of making it a relaxing area. It's loud and it's like you are at a food court at the mall when inside. The staff was friendly but the feel of the place is just ughh...ughhhh. The parking was decent due to it being a really large area and everything else is your basic Starbucks experience. I honestly wouldn't mind giving it a better review, heck the Starbucks in Market Square I feel is 10x better due to the store layout and there is no reason why that one couldn't be the same. Long story short, if you like Starbucks...I am sure this will suit you fine. If you want a quality cafe experience...keep driving...
(2)Andrew C.
This place was remodeled not too long ago. As of early July, it still had that awesome "new store" smell. They've got a really large space and have spread out the furniture so you can have a conversation with friends without triggering your claustrophobia. There are a handful of tables and chairs outside. Employees were all super friendly and went out of their way to make iced tea for me (yes, I was "that guy"). Plenty of parking in the lot, though you may have to contend with church parkers on Sundays.
(5)Zach G.
Always good service, but generally rather busy due to the location. This makes seating, waiting for your drink, and parking difficult at times.
(4)Margaret M.
Great Starbucks! Apart from the super waitstaff, the product is always fresh. They also serve Bold and Decaf at any time of day and never appear to be inconvenienced. That is customer service!
(4)Lindsay B.
All Starbucks are NOT created equal. That being said, this location is just ok. It's in a strip mall with not the greatest parking situation. It's always tough to find a space. The tables outside are always full of people who seem to be chain smoking. There's no way to avoid walking through this cloud. There are now signs up saying "No Smoking" (there never used to be), but no one observes this and it is not enforced. Unpleasant. There is seldom a time where you don't wait in a hefty line at this location. No biggie. But the staff isnt' the fastest at getting orders out and you will wait sometimes and uncomfortable amount of time for your drink. The drinks are consistent with what you expect from Starbucks. I think there may be a Starbucks boot camp that baristas must go through, because my tea/apple spice/hot chocolate always tastes exactly the same no matter where I get it from. Oh, except for the girl at the Target Starbucks that put a shot of espresso in my hot apple spice. I immediately got sick. I don't drink coffee! I ordered apple cider! Bleh!!!! Ok, I'm getting off topic...can you tell I'm scarred from this experience? There are always people hanging out with no agenda, just like any other Starbucks. I don't understand this, but I get that people do this. I was once in line at this Starbucks and noticed an older couple, sitting right next to me, enjoying their drinks. Then I noticed that the elderly gentleman was clipping his fingernails and promptly sweeping them on the floor. EWWWWWW!!! I know this isn't Starbucks fault, but wow, I will always be reminded of this horrific sight when I enter this location, and I will probably continue to bring it up for years to come to whoever is with me. Gross!! That being said, this Starbucks gets 3 stars for being somewhat close to home, having relatively friendly staff and not screwing up my drinks. If they could stop the smokers and nail clippers, I would have probably given it 4 stars.
(3)Justine J.
This is by far the most efficient Starbucks I have ever been to. The staff are quick and are absolute pros at assembly lining. There is also a lot of seating and pretty much an overabundance in outlets, which is amazing.
(5)Sal G.
Nice, large Starbucks in a very suburban area. I did have some issue finding it as I wasn't very familiar with the area and it was somewhat off the beaten path. The barristas were somewhat friendly but not very knowledgeable and it showed in the very long line of people waiting for their drinks.
(3)Jennifer B.
The coffee at this Starbucks is like all other Starbucks. It is consistent so you know what you get. Unfortunately when the line is long they are not very good at expediting. If you happen to be there when church gets out you can be in for a long wait!
(4)Jenny C.
I LOVE Starbucks but this is a crap location. No parking, super long waits, crowded/jammed parking lot.
(1)Jennifer D.
Great location as it is next to Target. Around the holidays they do 2 for 1 holiday coffees. Definitely a good stopping point.
(4)Joe D.
Great Starbucks, bad location, McKnight Road is a nightmare. Located in a strip mall, it's the last building in the mall. Parking can be a hassle, but the baristas are friendly and This Starbucks has plenty of seating inside and out. I won't go into the drinks and food, we all know what Starbucks serves. If the 'bucks wasn't on McKnight Road i'd come more often.
(3)Amy A.
It's a very pleasant experience going to this Starbucks. The baristas are amazing! They make you feel like family.
(5)Eryn P.
My name is Eryn, and I'm addicted to Starbucks. I had only been to this Starbucks a few times over the last four years of living in Pittsburgh, but over the last week, I've found myself here four times. The weekday morning rush isn't so bad after 10, it kinda calms down a little and you can actually read or function without the deafening roar that you get in here over the weekends. They have several comfy chairs, and tons of uncomfortable booth and chair space. I was completely satisfied the occasions that I came here in the past, until yesterday's visit. I ordered a grande cold brew, sweetened with 2% milk. I received a sweet as sin Carmel thing. It looked like cold brew, but It was not good. I drank it anyway. When I finished it, I took it back up, along with my friends coffee, to get refills. Somehow, his Venti Cold Brew with 2% turned into my weird caramel thing, and he couldn't drink it. Mine came out a little better than before, but was still off. Mind you, I have cold brews at least once a day everyday, all over the city. I don't know how you can mess this up. Maybe it was just a weird Friday morning thing, or a miscommunication. It's no going to swear me off of this place, in any way. I've got a blueberry muffin and hot coffee today, and they're pretty darn good!! Happy Eating!
(3)R.J. B.
A decent enough Starbucks location. Always a line, always a wait, no matter what time of day or how many customers are present. Just slow. Other than that, just tasty overpriced Starbucks coffee.
(3)Brooke A.
Whew this place was dirrrty. I have never seen such a Starbucks. No complaints about service or anything, but all the trash cans were overflowing, the tables were dirty and sticky, the floor had trash all over it, and there were random piles of boxes everywhere! I think they were just restocking stuff, there was a guy unloading some of them. But shouldn't those be sitting in the back of the store instead of making your clientele maneuver around them? I don't care what you've got going on, it only takes a few minutes to have an employee wipe down tables and take out the trash.
(3)Laura H.
While the location is perfect being that it is right on McKnight Road near the mall and Target, that "perfect location" also lends itself to this location being crowded all.the.time. I stopped in here with my bf this past Sunday around 2:45 and there was a total of one table in the entire place that was not occupied. It kinda annoys me that one person will take up an entire table that has six chairs at it so if people wouldn't do that maybe there would be more seating.....anyways, staff are very efficient due to the fact they need to be to keep the line moving. Staff is also friendly enough. Also the outlet situation is lacking just FYI for anyone that is coming in to do work on a device that may need to be plugged in at some point. It was my first time having a Very Berry Hibiscus refresher which was quite fruity and tasty with real berries mixed in. Since the location is so convenient and has free wifi (as All Starbucks do), I will be back but hopefully I can snag a table near an outlet next time.
(3)Cara G.
As a very frequent Starbucks visitor (although not for this store), this is a nice enough shop. They have a clover brew machine, which is always nice. Outside seating is available and because this is in the burbs, parking is free. As I said, I don't normally come to this store to get work done/have meetings, but since I had an afternoon meeting up this way, I thought I would just camp out for the day where I could get free wifi & good coffee. Only problem - one of the baristas is extremely loud (although she seems to be a pleasant person). If I wasn't staying here for work, it wouldn't be a big deal, but it seems like she is yelling everything she says. It is just a little annoying... Otherwise, this is a nice store and they got my order right :)
(4)Michaela R.
Our local Starbucks , I like to go here occasionally to have a coffee and sit outside . I like to take my dog with me sometimes he likes all the attention he gets from the passing people! My favorite drink is the mocha frapp!
(4)Annie D.
Very slow. Line is always half way out of the door. The amount of conversation that takes place behind the counter on the weekend is unbelievable. The week day staff is better. Will choose to go to the one inside the target from now on.
(2)Brian H.
My local Starbucks... It's always seems to be packed here. Very noisy. They did a good job with the remodel they did a year or two ago. I come here alot. It'd be nice if they had more comfortable seating. I was told by a barista that Starbucks wanted things geared more corporate friendly. I guess it kinda makes sense, I do see many people come in and sit down for meetings etc... I do like it here. I've been in here at all times of the day. From 6:00 in the morning to 10:00 at night. Since they lost there "summer help" it's taking a little while for the new barista's to get the drinks made correctly. It's been over two months and they haven't got my Ventie Carmel Mocha Frappichino with both drizzles right. Something you wouldn't expect to happen, especially with a $6 drink. Anyway, I'm no Siskel and Ebert but I do give the place two thumbs up.
(4)Jonathan D.
My home on the North Side is pretty much situated between this Starbucks and those downtown, so it's a crap shoot when deciding which to go when I need some bux' in my life. This Starbucks is located on busy McKnight Road, so it's the perfect spot when you're out running errands and need a jolt of caffeine. Granted, I'm not a regular, but it does seem like this location goes through employees like a revolving door. Perhaps it's the busy atmosphere that's ends up being a turn-off to some employees that work here? To that point, this location is pretty much always busy, meaning that you expect a line and be thankful if you get a chair to sit in. Also, given it's location in the suburbs and proximity to the Ross Park Mall, be prepared for lots of soccer moms, crazed shoppers, and tweens getting their Frappuccino fix.
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