The morning crew at this Starbucks location is awesome. They are very cheerful and helpful which is different from the "let's move this line along" attitude from the other locations. My drink was perfectly made, but with a little more froth than I like. The breakfast sandwiches (I got the Turkey bacon one) are not filling, so I suggest not coming here hungry. The atmosphere is good for casual chat or studying - kudos to the smooth jazz playing in the background. The only thing that I would like to see improved are the tables and seating. The tables are rather small and not the sturdiest. They're good sizes for two people and their drinks, or one person and a laptop. Also - a tip I left is to bring a sweater or be open to the chance of switching from an iced drink to a hot one if you plan on staying inside! It gets pretty chilly in here!
(4)
Suzy L.
New interior decore is sleek, but not as comfy or welcoming as previously. The mssg -- from the many tall bar stools that have replaced low, upholsterd chairs -- seems to be get your cuppa joe and move along. Far fewer tables send the same mssg. On a positive note, the soap dispenser is working in the ladies' room. (Thx for getting that done for us, Yelp!)
(3)
Leah A.
I have to agree with Dave W. This is one of my favorite Starbucks in the country. And it is the only one I go to when I come to Gainesville. It is perfectly located in the heart of downtown among the hip business district, vibe of the university and the tree-lined streets. The service here is always on point and there's plenty of seating and natural light where one could just chill out and enjoy the scenery. It is walking distance to the farmer's market and the trendy little restaurants. I don't know why I love this Starbucks. Maybe it's because I lived and went to school here for seven years or perhaps this is just a great little location. Probably a little bit of both....
(5)
James O.
After my sub-par hot chocolate from Maude's, I headed across the street to try one at Starbucks. It was slightly better than the one at Maude's...but again not worth the price. The barista didn't follow the instructions (I wanted no whipped creme or chocolate sauce on top), but I think that was because she was new and flustered. It took about 10 minutes for my drink to arrive. what confused me more though was why she was trying to get some percolator coffee going when no one had ordered it yet, and there were much more pressing demands (like serving me the customer, or cleaning up the milk she had spilled all over the floor).
(2)
Lanise A.
The perfect place to enjoy hot coffee on a cold morning before the Downtown Art Festival. This location is spacious with nearby outlets and comfy chairs for those that need to relax, study, or just catch up with friends. It's one of the nicest spots to be in Gainesville.
(5)
Dave W.
This Starbucks has the honor of being one of my favorites in the United States. (Please note: I maintain a separate mental list for the rest of the world). Why you might ask if you choose to read further? Let me elucidate... First, it's spacious with plenty of spots to sit and even a few plugs to top off those drained electronic devices Next, it has a small amount of outdoor seating on a pleasant cobblestone, tree-lined street. Third, and perhaps most importantly, it's in the melting pot of downtown Gainesville. So, the clientele is a wonderful mix of hipsters, students, residents, professionals, employment-challenged, alcohol-before-breakfast local residents, etc. The diversity is wonderful. Finally, they somehow stay friendly and professional cranking out the standard Starbucks fair to address our caffeine needs. And believe me, in sleepy Gainesville, caffeine is needed!
(5)
Eitan S.
They were so mean to us! At 8:45 (they close at 9) the manager (or whoever had been shouting at the baristas) came up to me and my friends after banging around the metallic furniture as LOUD as she could saying "I close my doors at 9 and its 8:50 soo.." First of all theyre not YOUR doors. Im an adult, please be courteous and say "hey guys we're closing in 10 minutes just to let you know!" Terrible customer service. Don't intentionally throw chairs and desks around to let people know you're closing. Immature. It was a woman with short blonde hair. Just for that, I took a little brick piece from the Jenga game. That should teach em
(2)
Colleen G.
I understand that people do not like to buy coffee from the corporate giant. I also agree that fair trade and local is the way to go. I have to give this particular store a shout out because their employees have been so unbelievably friendly to me. Way back many many years ago, I had an experience at Maude's that was less than pleasant. I haven't even reviewed them on here because I would never hold them accountable for something that happened so long ago, but I am the type of person who gets a bad taste in my mouth and never goes back (I should probably work on being more flexible). I used to work downtown and I frequented this Starbucks because it was on my daily route. They quickly learned my name and knew exactly what I was going to order. I would occasionally find myself getting caught up chatting with the baristas because they were just so warm and welcoming. About a year and a half ago, I switched jobs and started working a bit further away so I've been coming in less frequently. Just this week I got an early start and decided to stop in. I couldn't believe that the employees still recognized me, knew me by name, and even complimented my recent haircut. Sometimes customer service just makes a world of difference.
(5)
Jenilyn E.
GO HERE INSTEAD OF MAUDE'S!! I know it's not the "cool" thing to buy coffee from a huge corporate franchise, but this specific location has such a welcoming staff, delicious coffee, and an awesome atmosphere. Great study spot too!
(5)
Robert P.
My favorite Starbucks in Gville. Has nothing to do with it being within walking distance of my apt. ;) But really, this location has great in- and outside seating, excellent service, & great people-watching. The only thing I'd change is the hours. I wish it was open later.
(4)
Peter S.
Very disappointed My Father in law and I stopped few weeks ago for a fair trade cup of coffee . When Our turn came to order two cups of fair trade coffee.Let me tell u , the looks we got . I could not believe it took ten minutes for them to realize that they should have been making the coffee and not standing there making matters worse .WOW and it was burned after waiting 25 minutes . Sorry Starbucks , It makes me wonder if you practice the Fair trade transactions .
(1)
Coleen T.
It's a starbucks.... that basically explains all you need to know. The staff is very pleasant and the location of the store is great. Personally, I'm not a huge fan of starbuck's coffee, but it's always predictable. Go across the street to Maude's for the best mocha you will have in your life!
(3)
Random R.
There's not much to say about this Starbucks. It's neither exceptional nor terrible. The inside and outside are what my grandma (she's dead) would say, "darling." I would have given it four stars, but for some reason--twelve customers or two--the service is unbelievably slow. However, despite their sloth-like vitality, the staff is consistently nice, and I appreciate that, though I'd most likely opt for faster service. I think the atmosphere is conducive to studying or conducting mock business meetings (Sorry. I just don't believe there are THAT many businessmen/women in Gainesville). However, this is only a recent phenomena, two months maybe. They used to have this obnoxiously loud and smelly guy working there---skinny, two-toned hair, probably ate garbage. He's what my grandpa (he's also dead) would have called an "asshole." Hurray for us! He doesn't seem to work there anymore, making this Starbucks more efficient and pleasurable while eliminating that lingering fart smell which followed his every shuffle.
(3)
Brittany H.
Favorite Starbucks location in Gainesville. The location is awesome but the staff there are wonderful! Always on such a cheery mood and have started to notice I'm quite the regular:)
(5)
Kate N.
This is one of the best Starbucks in Gainesville and that's due entirely to the staff there. The baristas are fantastic. Avanni was great, but I don't think she's there anymore. There have been some new hires so we'll see how they do, but most of the guys there are very helpful, attentive, and super friendly.
(4)
Tim G.
The Downtown Starbucks is probably one of the few in town where the Baristas still (kinda) care about the coffee they're serving. Last I knew, they're using the manual machines (meaning it doesn't grind the beans from a hopper straight into the portafilter and tamp automatically). There's still a human element in the coffee. I hope Avanni is still the manager down there. If so, order a drink she invented callled the "Baked Cake" Latte. It's a combination of Vanilla, Hazelnut, and Almond syrups in a mocha that ends up smelling exactly like a yellow cake with chocolate icing. It's not exactly my speed, but hey, it's novel. Then take your Baked Cake outside and listen to the live jazz at Maude's.
(4)
Y Y.
I like going to this Starbucks on weekend mornings. It's relaxing and quiet and when I had someone come visit me it was a good place to have breakfast as you can see the Hippodrome theatre from there which is nice.
(5)
Connie C.
Starbucks is really on and off, sometimes they are good and sometimes your coffee has a burnt taste to it. But during the holidays, starting around September, they have the most delightful coffee known to man! PUMPKIN SPICE, i'm sorry but i'm addicted to it, give me a pumpkin spice latte any day of the week. So good, you HAVE to try it.
(3)
Logan f.
Full of the downtown elites......fake and unoriginal. Taste the burnt coffee. Yum Yum.
(2)
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Mariel M.
The morning crew at this Starbucks location is awesome. They are very cheerful and helpful which is different from the "let's move this line along" attitude from the other locations. My drink was perfectly made, but with a little more froth than I like. The breakfast sandwiches (I got the Turkey bacon one) are not filling, so I suggest not coming here hungry. The atmosphere is good for casual chat or studying - kudos to the smooth jazz playing in the background. The only thing that I would like to see improved are the tables and seating. The tables are rather small and not the sturdiest. They're good sizes for two people and their drinks, or one person and a laptop. Also - a tip I left is to bring a sweater or be open to the chance of switching from an iced drink to a hot one if you plan on staying inside! It gets pretty chilly in here!
(4)Suzy L.
New interior decore is sleek, but not as comfy or welcoming as previously. The mssg -- from the many tall bar stools that have replaced low, upholsterd chairs -- seems to be get your cuppa joe and move along. Far fewer tables send the same mssg. On a positive note, the soap dispenser is working in the ladies' room. (Thx for getting that done for us, Yelp!)
(3)Leah A.
I have to agree with Dave W. This is one of my favorite Starbucks in the country. And it is the only one I go to when I come to Gainesville. It is perfectly located in the heart of downtown among the hip business district, vibe of the university and the tree-lined streets. The service here is always on point and there's plenty of seating and natural light where one could just chill out and enjoy the scenery. It is walking distance to the farmer's market and the trendy little restaurants. I don't know why I love this Starbucks. Maybe it's because I lived and went to school here for seven years or perhaps this is just a great little location. Probably a little bit of both....
(5)James O.
After my sub-par hot chocolate from Maude's, I headed across the street to try one at Starbucks. It was slightly better than the one at Maude's...but again not worth the price. The barista didn't follow the instructions (I wanted no whipped creme or chocolate sauce on top), but I think that was because she was new and flustered. It took about 10 minutes for my drink to arrive. what confused me more though was why she was trying to get some percolator coffee going when no one had ordered it yet, and there were much more pressing demands (like serving me the customer, or cleaning up the milk she had spilled all over the floor).
(2)Lanise A.
The perfect place to enjoy hot coffee on a cold morning before the Downtown Art Festival. This location is spacious with nearby outlets and comfy chairs for those that need to relax, study, or just catch up with friends. It's one of the nicest spots to be in Gainesville.
(5)Dave W.
This Starbucks has the honor of being one of my favorites in the United States. (Please note: I maintain a separate mental list for the rest of the world). Why you might ask if you choose to read further? Let me elucidate... First, it's spacious with plenty of spots to sit and even a few plugs to top off those drained electronic devices Next, it has a small amount of outdoor seating on a pleasant cobblestone, tree-lined street. Third, and perhaps most importantly, it's in the melting pot of downtown Gainesville. So, the clientele is a wonderful mix of hipsters, students, residents, professionals, employment-challenged, alcohol-before-breakfast local residents, etc. The diversity is wonderful. Finally, they somehow stay friendly and professional cranking out the standard Starbucks fair to address our caffeine needs. And believe me, in sleepy Gainesville, caffeine is needed!
(5)Eitan S.
They were so mean to us! At 8:45 (they close at 9) the manager (or whoever had been shouting at the baristas) came up to me and my friends after banging around the metallic furniture as LOUD as she could saying "I close my doors at 9 and its 8:50 soo.." First of all theyre not YOUR doors. Im an adult, please be courteous and say "hey guys we're closing in 10 minutes just to let you know!" Terrible customer service. Don't intentionally throw chairs and desks around to let people know you're closing. Immature. It was a woman with short blonde hair. Just for that, I took a little brick piece from the Jenga game. That should teach em
(2)Colleen G.
I understand that people do not like to buy coffee from the corporate giant. I also agree that fair trade and local is the way to go. I have to give this particular store a shout out because their employees have been so unbelievably friendly to me. Way back many many years ago, I had an experience at Maude's that was less than pleasant. I haven't even reviewed them on here because I would never hold them accountable for something that happened so long ago, but I am the type of person who gets a bad taste in my mouth and never goes back (I should probably work on being more flexible). I used to work downtown and I frequented this Starbucks because it was on my daily route. They quickly learned my name and knew exactly what I was going to order. I would occasionally find myself getting caught up chatting with the baristas because they were just so warm and welcoming. About a year and a half ago, I switched jobs and started working a bit further away so I've been coming in less frequently. Just this week I got an early start and decided to stop in. I couldn't believe that the employees still recognized me, knew me by name, and even complimented my recent haircut. Sometimes customer service just makes a world of difference.
(5)Jenilyn E.
GO HERE INSTEAD OF MAUDE'S!! I know it's not the "cool" thing to buy coffee from a huge corporate franchise, but this specific location has such a welcoming staff, delicious coffee, and an awesome atmosphere. Great study spot too!
(5)Robert P.
My favorite Starbucks in Gville. Has nothing to do with it being within walking distance of my apt. ;) But really, this location has great in- and outside seating, excellent service, & great people-watching. The only thing I'd change is the hours. I wish it was open later.
(4)Peter S.
Very disappointed My Father in law and I stopped few weeks ago for a fair trade cup of coffee . When Our turn came to order two cups of fair trade coffee.Let me tell u , the looks we got . I could not believe it took ten minutes for them to realize that they should have been making the coffee and not standing there making matters worse .WOW and it was burned after waiting 25 minutes . Sorry Starbucks , It makes me wonder if you practice the Fair trade transactions .
(1)Coleen T.
It's a starbucks.... that basically explains all you need to know. The staff is very pleasant and the location of the store is great. Personally, I'm not a huge fan of starbuck's coffee, but it's always predictable. Go across the street to Maude's for the best mocha you will have in your life!
(3)Random R.
There's not much to say about this Starbucks. It's neither exceptional nor terrible. The inside and outside are what my grandma (she's dead) would say, "darling." I would have given it four stars, but for some reason--twelve customers or two--the service is unbelievably slow. However, despite their sloth-like vitality, the staff is consistently nice, and I appreciate that, though I'd most likely opt for faster service. I think the atmosphere is conducive to studying or conducting mock business meetings (Sorry. I just don't believe there are THAT many businessmen/women in Gainesville). However, this is only a recent phenomena, two months maybe. They used to have this obnoxiously loud and smelly guy working there---skinny, two-toned hair, probably ate garbage. He's what my grandpa (he's also dead) would have called an "asshole." Hurray for us! He doesn't seem to work there anymore, making this Starbucks more efficient and pleasurable while eliminating that lingering fart smell which followed his every shuffle.
(3)Brittany H.
Favorite Starbucks location in Gainesville. The location is awesome but the staff there are wonderful! Always on such a cheery mood and have started to notice I'm quite the regular:)
(5)Kate N.
This is one of the best Starbucks in Gainesville and that's due entirely to the staff there. The baristas are fantastic. Avanni was great, but I don't think she's there anymore. There have been some new hires so we'll see how they do, but most of the guys there are very helpful, attentive, and super friendly.
(4)Tim G.
The Downtown Starbucks is probably one of the few in town where the Baristas still (kinda) care about the coffee they're serving. Last I knew, they're using the manual machines (meaning it doesn't grind the beans from a hopper straight into the portafilter and tamp automatically). There's still a human element in the coffee. I hope Avanni is still the manager down there. If so, order a drink she invented callled the "Baked Cake" Latte. It's a combination of Vanilla, Hazelnut, and Almond syrups in a mocha that ends up smelling exactly like a yellow cake with chocolate icing. It's not exactly my speed, but hey, it's novel. Then take your Baked Cake outside and listen to the live jazz at Maude's.
(4)Y Y.
I like going to this Starbucks on weekend mornings. It's relaxing and quiet and when I had someone come visit me it was a good place to have breakfast as you can see the Hippodrome theatre from there which is nice.
(5)Connie C.
Starbucks is really on and off, sometimes they are good and sometimes your coffee has a burnt taste to it. But during the holidays, starting around September, they have the most delightful coffee known to man! PUMPKIN SPICE, i'm sorry but i'm addicted to it, give me a pumpkin spice latte any day of the week. So good, you HAVE to try it.
(3)Logan f.
Full of the downtown elites......fake and unoriginal. Taste the burnt coffee. Yum Yum.
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