This Starbucks is part of the modern updating, called building preservation. Rather than tear down a historically significant building and erecting a prefabricated (kit). This original was built in 1924 was abandoned for years. Mostly I look at the people, who work at a place I dine or drink coffee, beer anything. I remember one morning when someone was carrying away one bag and one coffee with a bagel. His bagel fell on the floor, on the way out. They didn't think twice about giving him another, even after having paid for one. Or how the bakery goods are donated (early expiration date) he he. To the salvation army residents next door. Or how employees give something away, rather than embarrass someone who (forgot) their wallet. I'm going to use this space for a small rant. There are a lot of people that are Anti-Starbucks, and say that we (the coffee drinkers) need to support small, independent coffee shops instead. But there's a problem with this. Pretty much every small coffee shop in Fort Wayne serves one of three? brands of coffee: If every small coffee shop serves about the same brand of coffee, there is no difference between going to a small coffee shop and going to a Starbucks. There was a time when Starbucks was toying around with the idea of starting their own small coffee shops and giving them each their own unique name and ambiance, something like at this location. That's essentially what many small coffee shops are like, except instead of Starbucks they serve one of three? Brands. The three brands aren't that bad, but much like a restaurant, coffee shops should be rewarded for being either unique or very good. Serving Cafe and doing nothing else to set themselves apart from any other independent coffee shop is doing neither of those things, and shouldn't be rewarded simply for being "not Starbucks." Otherwise it was fine, nothing special. It's a Starbucks like most other Starbucks'
(4)
Bret W.
I work and live downtown, so I frequent this Starbucks location fairly often. I've never been disappointed with any part of the cafe process. The barista on register is always friendly, cordial, and efficient at getting my order. The barista making my drink is always efficient and friendly when it's done. I used to work at Barnes & Noble as a barista, so being on this side of the counter, I have certain expectations for baristas, and it's very refreshing to have those fulfilled. The atmosphere there is very nice and relaxed, which I appreciate a lot. My one small qualm is I just wish the building was a little bigger. Or maybe the furniture needs moved around and rearranged, or there needs to be less or something. At times it can feel very crowded due to how much business they go through at that location. I'll definitely be returning to this location because of its convenience and great employees. Stay Golden!
(5)
Eric C.
This is the best Starbucks I've been to hands down. The baristas seem to genuinely enjoy working there and it shows. The building is a renovated Firestone service center which only adds charm to this coffee house.
(5)
Jeff D.
Always great fast service and very friendly. This is my normal Starbucks and I always compare other Starbucks to this location and wish they were all like this one!! The only downfall is that they need a bigger location and more parking which shows it is such a good Starbucks
(5)
Eamonn K.
It's on the way to lots of places that I need to be. Busy and sometimes you have to Wayne, but the service is good and it's exactly what I expect.
(5)
Lindsay G.
Working full time downtown means going for coffee a few times a week. Every time I've come here, service has been excellent, fast and friendly. They always have enough staff to handle the high traffic of this location. It used to be an old mechanic shop and it's really neat to see what they've done with the garage area. The drive-thru is speedy, but the location isn't ideal. It's often crowded and if there are quite a few cars in the drive-thru, it can block others from getting out of the small parking lot. Overall, as far as service and quality, this is a great Starbucks branch. Keep up the good work!
(4)
Julie C.
This Starbucks location is alright. There's a drive-thru and two seating sections. I didn't know where the entrance was, so I ended up walking all the way around the store and it was a bit strange to walk across the drive-thru queue. The seating section with the staff was cold- temperature wise, and the additional seating section was oddly warm. I felt like Goldilocks, trying to find the perfect temperature. The staff here was alright as well, nothing special to report. If you're looking for a more quiet and cleaner atmosphere, I'd suggest the Jefferson Pointe Starbucks.
(3)
Ron T.
Please do something about the screaming loud chairs in the garage portion of the place. It's unbearable, and gives me a headache every time I come here. I've asked nicely, but I'm to the point where I will stop coming.
(3)
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Address :502 W Jefferson Blvd
Fort Wayne, IN, 46802
R T.
This Starbucks is part of the modern updating, called building preservation. Rather than tear down a historically significant building and erecting a prefabricated (kit). This original was built in 1924 was abandoned for years. Mostly I look at the people, who work at a place I dine or drink coffee, beer anything. I remember one morning when someone was carrying away one bag and one coffee with a bagel. His bagel fell on the floor, on the way out. They didn't think twice about giving him another, even after having paid for one. Or how the bakery goods are donated (early expiration date) he he. To the salvation army residents next door. Or how employees give something away, rather than embarrass someone who (forgot) their wallet. I'm going to use this space for a small rant. There are a lot of people that are Anti-Starbucks, and say that we (the coffee drinkers) need to support small, independent coffee shops instead. But there's a problem with this. Pretty much every small coffee shop in Fort Wayne serves one of three? brands of coffee: If every small coffee shop serves about the same brand of coffee, there is no difference between going to a small coffee shop and going to a Starbucks. There was a time when Starbucks was toying around with the idea of starting their own small coffee shops and giving them each their own unique name and ambiance, something like at this location. That's essentially what many small coffee shops are like, except instead of Starbucks they serve one of three? Brands. The three brands aren't that bad, but much like a restaurant, coffee shops should be rewarded for being either unique or very good. Serving Cafe and doing nothing else to set themselves apart from any other independent coffee shop is doing neither of those things, and shouldn't be rewarded simply for being "not Starbucks." Otherwise it was fine, nothing special. It's a Starbucks like most other Starbucks'
(4)Bret W.
I work and live downtown, so I frequent this Starbucks location fairly often. I've never been disappointed with any part of the cafe process. The barista on register is always friendly, cordial, and efficient at getting my order. The barista making my drink is always efficient and friendly when it's done. I used to work at Barnes & Noble as a barista, so being on this side of the counter, I have certain expectations for baristas, and it's very refreshing to have those fulfilled. The atmosphere there is very nice and relaxed, which I appreciate a lot. My one small qualm is I just wish the building was a little bigger. Or maybe the furniture needs moved around and rearranged, or there needs to be less or something. At times it can feel very crowded due to how much business they go through at that location. I'll definitely be returning to this location because of its convenience and great employees. Stay Golden!
(5)Eric C.
This is the best Starbucks I've been to hands down. The baristas seem to genuinely enjoy working there and it shows. The building is a renovated Firestone service center which only adds charm to this coffee house.
(5)Jeff D.
Always great fast service and very friendly. This is my normal Starbucks and I always compare other Starbucks to this location and wish they were all like this one!! The only downfall is that they need a bigger location and more parking which shows it is such a good Starbucks
(5)Eamonn K.
It's on the way to lots of places that I need to be. Busy and sometimes you have to Wayne, but the service is good and it's exactly what I expect.
(5)Lindsay G.
Working full time downtown means going for coffee a few times a week. Every time I've come here, service has been excellent, fast and friendly. They always have enough staff to handle the high traffic of this location. It used to be an old mechanic shop and it's really neat to see what they've done with the garage area. The drive-thru is speedy, but the location isn't ideal. It's often crowded and if there are quite a few cars in the drive-thru, it can block others from getting out of the small parking lot. Overall, as far as service and quality, this is a great Starbucks branch. Keep up the good work!
(4)Julie C.
This Starbucks location is alright. There's a drive-thru and two seating sections. I didn't know where the entrance was, so I ended up walking all the way around the store and it was a bit strange to walk across the drive-thru queue. The seating section with the staff was cold- temperature wise, and the additional seating section was oddly warm. I felt like Goldilocks, trying to find the perfect temperature. The staff here was alright as well, nothing special to report. If you're looking for a more quiet and cleaner atmosphere, I'd suggest the Jefferson Pointe Starbucks.
(3)Ron T.
Please do something about the screaming loud chairs in the garage portion of the place. It's unbearable, and gives me a headache every time I come here. I've asked nicely, but I'm to the point where I will stop coming.
(3)