Let's be real... I have a Starbucks addiction. This is one of those Starbucks that always has a lot of people in it, but the line moves quickly and the drinks taste great. It can be difficult to find a seat in here, but the ones they do have are lovely (couches, large friendship table, individual tables large enough to hold your laptop). If you are lucky enough to nab one of the outside tables, there is great people watching on Larimer Square.
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Brigitte O.
Coffee made right. Good service and accurate orders. Cute seating areas inside and out. Convenient location downtown near the university. Can't miss it! Ginormous Starbucks coffee cup out front :)
Awesome friendly baristas! The only downside is a severe lack of seating and the awkward placement of the line. Run out of popular bakery items QUICKLY. It's placed by the Auraria campus so I'm surprised that they don't have more tables with outlets, any couches, or more stock each day. The baristas are pretty confident in most secret menu items but you may have to remind them sometimes.
(4)
Demitri R.
Friendly Baristas but it has Limited Indoor Seating.
(3)
Ai Ling C.
I love the baristas and they are very friendly. Service is great. They have a decent selection of snack-type food, but for real food, there's a Subway around the corner. Three stars, because it's a small place and it's really hard to find a table here. More than half the time I'm in here, all the tables are taken. In the summer this isn't so bad, since there is plenty of outside seating, but when temperatures are in the 30s and 20s, the lack of seating is a real annoyance. I gave up trying to get a seat and just grab and go nowadays, which means I go to Starbucks a lot less than I used to. It's also rather crowded because they did their best to put as many tables as possible to accomodate people who want to just come in and sit, but it's still crowded and noisy because of the very small space. Not a chill environment to relax, but it's okay if you're sitting down with a friend to chat over coffee... if you can find a table.
(3)
Ali W.
Out of all the Starbucks located on every street of downtown and LoDo, this is my favorite. Although the seating area is not large, it is usually not filled. I like to sit in the corner by the window and sip my 2,000 calorie sugary coffee drink, with extra chocolate sprinkles, extra whip cream, and extra chocolate whip cream (which they can add to any drink at request!) Favorites: mint mocha chip frappuccino with chocolate whipped cream, green tea frappuccino, white chocolate peppermint mocha (winter time) The baristas are not super-hyper like they are smoking their own stash of espresso beans as they do at some other locations. I can just chill here and get fat at my own pace. 1 star off: difficult to find parking
(4)
Sam C.
I really love Larimer Square - such a cute street. So by association, I like this Starbucks, with a couple of exceptions. 1) I noticed there usually are more Starbucks employees than customers, but yet there still seems to be a line. 2) The design is pretty, but the layout could have been better. I would love to see more indoor seating.
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Shannon C.
This is my favorite Starbucks downtown, though I might be biased because I work directly above it. The baristas are always friendly, fun to chat with, and fast. While it's not the best coffee I've ever had, I love the staff, and it's a very comforting place to visit.
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Dean G.
Place is kind of small for how much business they get. That being said, they are fast! It's unbelievable how quickly they get through the line. I've only been in here twice, but the second time they screwed up my order. They were great about it though; They gave me a free drink card and apologized nicely. No complaints!
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James J.
Bad coffee, what else can you say. The regular coffee here stinks. I drink it because it's so readily available and people just meet here by default. Come on Dunkin Donuts make your move!
(1)
Y. P.
Its one of the more affordable places in Larimer Square in the least. I don't think they brew their coffee all that well and there is much less seating/store space than other ones but this will do.
(3)
Joseph C.
I try to keep Starbucks at a distance, because it can be addicting. But tonight after dinner I had to satisfy my craving for a venti White Chocolate Mocha. The staff was engaging and friendly and we shared a couple of laughs while my caffeinated chocolate concoction was being made. You can do some serious people watching anywhere on Larimer Square and this Starbucks is no different. This location is smaller than most Starbucks, but I wasnt bothered by it. The fact that it is smaller, and being in Larimer Square only helps to add to some of the character to this location.
(4)
Thomas S.
What kind of coffee shop charges an extra fee for WiFi? What a joke! I'm going to stick to supporting local coffee houses and smaller chains that give me my two favorite drugs - coffee and internet!
(1)
Michael S.
If you're going to go to a LoDo Starbucks, this is the one. You're going to get the same cup of coffee at any of the bazillion locations. Why not do so with class and comfort? With comfy leather chairs and beautiful baristas who actually seem to care about the customers, this is one of the best Starbucks I've ever been to. And while not a fan of chain food and beverage retailers, I'm a coffee fanatic, which means I've been in plenty of Starbucks. How can you avoid them? You can't kick a stone in these United States without hitting one. Anyhow, I like this location best, which is where I started my LoDo tour-de-coffee today, having various coffee meetings at various coffee shops, and getting so amped up on caffeine that I don't really want to stop typing. It was comfortable, classy, clean and caffeinated. Who could ask for anything more?
(3)
Felicia F.
Love this star bucks. Been coming here for three years, even on the weekend. :) Their new Breakfast sandwiches are great, and the customer service is always great!
(5)
Claire R.
Decent Starbucks with the usual selections. I'm always here as a full time student just half a block away. Definitely better than Backstage Coffee just a few blocks away. As with all Starbucks, I recommend against the sandwiches and fruit salads.
(3)
Melinda S.
I love this Starbucks! I'm not even that huge of a Starbucks fan, but these guys held my loyalty for 4 years of university. It's got the usual selections off of the Starbucks menu, and it's small & clean. Even when they are *slammed*, the baristas are friendly & efficient. Even with 3-5 coffee visits per week, over a 4 year span I only had 3 drink slip ups, and they immediately fixed the problem and usually threw in a little extra (sprinkles, etc) to make up for it - in addition to the 'we're sorry' starbucks card they give you! One barista noticed that I have an affinity for buttons, and bequeathed a really cool pinback that they had found in the back - running down the stairs to get it and everything.
Rachel S.
Let's be real... I have a Starbucks addiction. This is one of those Starbucks that always has a lot of people in it, but the line moves quickly and the drinks taste great. It can be difficult to find a seat in here, but the ones they do have are lovely (couches, large friendship table, individual tables large enough to hold your laptop). If you are lucky enough to nab one of the outside tables, there is great people watching on Larimer Square.
(4)Brigitte O.
Coffee made right. Good service and accurate orders. Cute seating areas inside and out. Convenient location downtown near the university. Can't miss it! Ginormous Starbucks coffee cup out front :)
(5)Jennifer B.
For how close this Starbucks is to my work and to my constant adventures downtown I'm surprised that it was only two weeks ago that I entered this store for the first time. My Starbucks game is severely lacking, I may have to go on a Starbucks scavenger hunt and find all the stores I have not been to yet (could be fun). I find the decor of this store to be more modern than most of the stores I frequent; the ceiling is a unique feature at this location and fits the décor beautifully. As many have mentioned the space is small and does not offer a lot of seating inside. Here's a hint fellow Yelpers, locations are not all created equal, sometimes seating areas vary in size (LOL). Baristas are friendly and helpful and my drink was made correctly and with a smile. When on Larimer Square I will have to remember that I can pick my coffee while strolling through all the shops in the area. Coffee + Shopping = Happiness
(4)Lua F.
Awesome friendly baristas! The only downside is a severe lack of seating and the awkward placement of the line. Run out of popular bakery items QUICKLY. It's placed by the Auraria campus so I'm surprised that they don't have more tables with outlets, any couches, or more stock each day. The baristas are pretty confident in most secret menu items but you may have to remind them sometimes.
(4)Demitri R.
Friendly Baristas but it has Limited Indoor Seating.
(3)Ai Ling C.
I love the baristas and they are very friendly. Service is great. They have a decent selection of snack-type food, but for real food, there's a Subway around the corner. Three stars, because it's a small place and it's really hard to find a table here. More than half the time I'm in here, all the tables are taken. In the summer this isn't so bad, since there is plenty of outside seating, but when temperatures are in the 30s and 20s, the lack of seating is a real annoyance. I gave up trying to get a seat and just grab and go nowadays, which means I go to Starbucks a lot less than I used to. It's also rather crowded because they did their best to put as many tables as possible to accomodate people who want to just come in and sit, but it's still crowded and noisy because of the very small space. Not a chill environment to relax, but it's okay if you're sitting down with a friend to chat over coffee... if you can find a table.
(3)Ali W.
Out of all the Starbucks located on every street of downtown and LoDo, this is my favorite. Although the seating area is not large, it is usually not filled. I like to sit in the corner by the window and sip my 2,000 calorie sugary coffee drink, with extra chocolate sprinkles, extra whip cream, and extra chocolate whip cream (which they can add to any drink at request!) Favorites: mint mocha chip frappuccino with chocolate whipped cream, green tea frappuccino, white chocolate peppermint mocha (winter time) The baristas are not super-hyper like they are smoking their own stash of espresso beans as they do at some other locations. I can just chill here and get fat at my own pace. 1 star off: difficult to find parking
(4)Sam C.
I really love Larimer Square - such a cute street. So by association, I like this Starbucks, with a couple of exceptions. 1) I noticed there usually are more Starbucks employees than customers, but yet there still seems to be a line. 2) The design is pretty, but the layout could have been better. I would love to see more indoor seating.
(3)Shannon C.
This is my favorite Starbucks downtown, though I might be biased because I work directly above it. The baristas are always friendly, fun to chat with, and fast. While it's not the best coffee I've ever had, I love the staff, and it's a very comforting place to visit.
(4)Dean G.
Place is kind of small for how much business they get. That being said, they are fast! It's unbelievable how quickly they get through the line. I've only been in here twice, but the second time they screwed up my order. They were great about it though; They gave me a free drink card and apologized nicely. No complaints!
(4)James J.
Bad coffee, what else can you say. The regular coffee here stinks. I drink it because it's so readily available and people just meet here by default. Come on Dunkin Donuts make your move!
(1)Y. P.
Its one of the more affordable places in Larimer Square in the least. I don't think they brew their coffee all that well and there is much less seating/store space than other ones but this will do.
(3)Joseph C.
I try to keep Starbucks at a distance, because it can be addicting. But tonight after dinner I had to satisfy my craving for a venti White Chocolate Mocha. The staff was engaging and friendly and we shared a couple of laughs while my caffeinated chocolate concoction was being made. You can do some serious people watching anywhere on Larimer Square and this Starbucks is no different. This location is smaller than most Starbucks, but I wasnt bothered by it. The fact that it is smaller, and being in Larimer Square only helps to add to some of the character to this location.
(4)Thomas S.
What kind of coffee shop charges an extra fee for WiFi? What a joke! I'm going to stick to supporting local coffee houses and smaller chains that give me my two favorite drugs - coffee and internet!
(1)Michael S.
If you're going to go to a LoDo Starbucks, this is the one. You're going to get the same cup of coffee at any of the bazillion locations. Why not do so with class and comfort? With comfy leather chairs and beautiful baristas who actually seem to care about the customers, this is one of the best Starbucks I've ever been to. And while not a fan of chain food and beverage retailers, I'm a coffee fanatic, which means I've been in plenty of Starbucks. How can you avoid them? You can't kick a stone in these United States without hitting one. Anyhow, I like this location best, which is where I started my LoDo tour-de-coffee today, having various coffee meetings at various coffee shops, and getting so amped up on caffeine that I don't really want to stop typing. It was comfortable, classy, clean and caffeinated. Who could ask for anything more?
(3)Felicia F.
Love this star bucks. Been coming here for three years, even on the weekend. :) Their new Breakfast sandwiches are great, and the customer service is always great!
(5)Claire R.
Decent Starbucks with the usual selections. I'm always here as a full time student just half a block away. Definitely better than Backstage Coffee just a few blocks away. As with all Starbucks, I recommend against the sandwiches and fruit salads.
(3)Melinda S.
I love this Starbucks! I'm not even that huge of a Starbucks fan, but these guys held my loyalty for 4 years of university. It's got the usual selections off of the Starbucks menu, and it's small & clean. Even when they are *slammed*, the baristas are friendly & efficient. Even with 3-5 coffee visits per week, over a 4 year span I only had 3 drink slip ups, and they immediately fixed the problem and usually threw in a little extra (sprinkles, etc) to make up for it - in addition to the 'we're sorry' starbucks card they give you! One barista noticed that I have an affinity for buttons, and bequeathed a really cool pinback that they had found in the back - running down the stairs to get it and everything.
(5)