I work in this building so I frequent this starbucks weekly, if not daily. Everyone that works here is professional and friendly. It is a busy location, so they have to know what they are doing. I've never had an unpleasant experience here and the one or two times (out of hundreds) that my food was mistakenly not rung up with my drink, it was immediately prepared and given to me for free without question. There are only two drawbacks I can imagine. One, it is true that this location doesn't have a lot of cozy chairs like some starbucks, so if that was your goal to snuggle up with your drink for a while it may not be the best choice. And two, it is extremely busy at peak hours. I can't nail down a time frame for you but probably about the same as rush hr traffic you may want to avoid. 8am and 12-12:30pm you might hit a line. However, even if you do, they move very quickly here so it has never taken me more than 5-10 minutes of waiting (even if the line goes to the door). Side note: Nice, clean, big restrooms. Would be very convenient if you needed to change clothes while you were there!
(5)
Maria D.
When the guys run the coffee shop things are a bit slower- sometimes I get the wrong order and it can so busy so I don't want to say my drink is off- Like I purchased a salad and I wasn't given a knife with my meal? I love when the women run the afternoon -making a true cappuccino is not filled with a lot of milk. This is. Latte yeks
(2)
Cora C.
This Starbucks location is awesome. The coffee is strong and the baristas are friendly.
(5)
Bella K.
Fantastic starbucks shop, wish there were more like this one. - Awesome friendly staff (probably the greatest thing about this place) - Good facilities (not easy to find in a starbucks) - Delicious fresh coffee
(5)
Andrew L.
Across the street from Friendship Heights metro. Been here several times. Not the biggest fan of the Starbucks brand in general as their coffee is burnt (they roast for too long). But as far as Starbucks goes, this location is great. Fast service, good drinks. I'll get a latte here when I need extra caffeine as Starbucks drinks have more caffeine than most other coffee shops.
(4)
Monica S.
This is by far my favorite place for coffee! Try the orange spice iced coffee this summer! The staff is super friendly here and really know their products. I have ordered special requests and they are on top of it!
(5)
Rachael H.
This is so far the best Starbucks location I've been to in the DC Metro area. I'm here literally 5 times p/wk and they are consistent, fast and have an outstanding team. Being from Seattle, I have to say it wasn't until I ventured out of the area that I learned that there are actually some pretty bad Starbucks, so if you're thinking..."it's Starbucks, what is there to review b/c it should be consistent"....you're wrong, some are actually pretty horrendous, but this one is great! - this place makes a Seattle native happy!
(5)
Steph L.
Hmm...it's a Starbucks, what more can you say about it unless you're a regular, or have had a horrendous or exceptionally good experience here. I imagine with all the new restaurants and Whole Foods that have popped up in the last year, this Starbucks has seen less traffic? It's your typical Starbucks, the outdoor area with big umbrellas can be nice on hot summer days especially when this side of the street is already in the shade in the afternoon. There are a couple comfy chairs inside, which I appreciate because so many small Starbucks only have hard chairs. I also prefer this location better than the one downstairs in the pavilion by World Market, especially since they're doing massive renovation down there now, holy noisy!
(3)
Laurie K.
This Starbucks has plenty of seating, including tables on a patio outside. Excellent, professional service. Sandwiches and bakery items are fresh with healthy ingredients. Lots of upscale shopping nearby. Parking is at a premium and pricy.
(5)
Alicia G.
It's pumpkin spice latte season, people!! (Another reason why FALL is my favorite season!) And I couldn't be more ecstatic! The only other thing that excites me about Starbucks is the changeover to red cups in December. Yes, I realize this is a bit sad and this may change your opinion of me...but I don't care. Go get your pumpkin fix now!!
(4)
Phoebe C.
I would now like to formally accept my award for being crowned the Duchess of Starbucks at Chevy Chase, MD... Thank you, thank you... Please, hold your applause. I'll sign autographs out back, kthx.
(5)
Martin B.
This is one of my favorite Starbucks in the DC area. Their hours aren't that great but then again the hours for anything in Friendship Heights aren't that great. Drinks are consistent here and the employees do their jobs quite well. I rarely have to wait too long to get my drink even when the line is long. Whoever manages this store ought to give some tips to other store managers on how to run these places. There's also a gratuitous amount of outdoor seating, which is great when the weather is perfect. Come down to the Rodeo Drive of DC and do some high end, credit card-busting shopping and finish it off with a drink from here.
(3)
Dave B.
Newly renovated to allow more room for you to enjoy and relax.
(3)
Kristine U.
Since it's summer and I don't have to deal with taking the AU shuttle to Tenleytown, I get on the bus to go to my Summer Retail Job and have officially claimed this ChCh Starbucks as my "place" for the time being. This store can really do no wrong. Everyone from the workers in the area to the people going into the medical building to mommies and their babies are usually in and out of there on a frequent basis, but I love how this place is kind of a no B.S. 'Bucks - they're extremely friendly and helpful but get the job done. Efficiency is key when people need their drinks! Sometimes seating's pretty bad (and I thought it was worse in Tenley) but sitting outside on a nice, warm day with an iced coffee is the BEST. Peak times? Whenever I'm on break. (Ha!)
(4)
Megan M.
This is one of my favorite Starbucks locations, only rivaled by the Kiosk location down the street in the shopping pavilion. The staff are super friendly and always get my drink orders correct. I also like the recipes they use for my drinks. I know there are standard recipes used for drinks, but at many other locations my drink orders always seem different and often not very tasty. They only thing that would make this location better is if the door was accessible (Automatic). :-)
(5)
Amy S.
I am SO grateful to live next door to this Starbucks. It truly is one of a kind! It is always clean, the customer service goes above and beyond - especially attention to detail! I come here everyday (sometimes twice) and the workers are so sweet and greet me by name and ask me how my day was. Lloyd is a terriffic manager and even when the line is out the door, he always makes sure to put my caramel on that whip cream! Peter, June, Liz, Robert and all of the staff members are truly exceptional people and I look forward to going in everyday!
(5)
Sandra T.
Order taker could not understand my order. Coffee was weak, and only half full. Ordered 3 carmel machiatoes and one black tazo with lemonaide ice tea, for my coworkers. Embarrased how bad it was. It was a thursday afternoon at 3 pm
(1)
Garry C.
Since I am one of the best costumers at this Starbs (according to mint.com , I have visited here more than anywhere else) I thought I should share my feelings. Well, what I DO love is that they offer all of Starbs' delicious breakfast items unlike some other area locations. I really think I could eat a sausage, egg, and aged cheddar breakfast sandwich everyday. I also enjoy that the cashiers are always friendly and know me by name and drink, tall skinny vanilla latte (no need to point of the irony of me ordering this with a fatty sausage sandwich, I am well aware). What I don't like pretty much boils down to the one barista that works in the early morning hours. She frequently confuses or forgets orders and offers no apology when you finally have to confront her for your drink. Also, I am becoming more and more convinced she pays no attention to which milk she puts in my drink. I know drinking a 2% latte is not the worst thing ever, it is just the principal of it! I suppose I can't complain to much because this Starbs is literally in my building and on Monday mornings, nothing is going to come between me and my coffee.
(3)
Kevin L.
Whoa. This is no longer Friendship Heights?! I just crossed the street, and now I'm magically suddenly in Chevy Chase! But the Metro is -right- there! (Does his best Keanu Reeves Matrix impression): Whoa. So... y'know how the DC Safeways have various nicknames? Yeah. Apparently the Chevy Chase Starbucks should be named the Social Starbucks. It's 1648 on a Tuesday afternoon... and this place is completely packed, the outdoor patio with giant umbrellas and wooden patio furniture is likewise completely occupied. And everyone is chatting in little cliques. At a Starbucks?! What trippy alternate dimension have I entered?! What I -do- like about this spot is that there's a lot of natural light that filters in from the giant windows facing Wisconsin. It's a comfortable vibe with some low key tunes playing, the noise of the espresso machine whirring, and the walls decorated with art that I could totally see hanging up on my wall at home. Lots of earth tones. They could do with a smidge more comfy seating, in my opinion. There are two leather (pleather?) armchairs and two cushioned seats. The rest are just stiff wooden chairs around low round tables that really more comfortably seat one than the two or three seats arranged around each. No complaints about my grande iced coffee. It's got me hyped up and refreshed. The staff here seem to be on top of their game (which is somewhat of a necessity, given how busy this place seems on a weekday afternoon). Totally acceptable.
(3)
Todd Y.
Located in a high-end area. Good seating both inside and outside. Clean. Quick fast friendly service. Nothing to complain about.
Sarra T.
I work in this building so I frequent this starbucks weekly, if not daily. Everyone that works here is professional and friendly. It is a busy location, so they have to know what they are doing. I've never had an unpleasant experience here and the one or two times (out of hundreds) that my food was mistakenly not rung up with my drink, it was immediately prepared and given to me for free without question. There are only two drawbacks I can imagine. One, it is true that this location doesn't have a lot of cozy chairs like some starbucks, so if that was your goal to snuggle up with your drink for a while it may not be the best choice. And two, it is extremely busy at peak hours. I can't nail down a time frame for you but probably about the same as rush hr traffic you may want to avoid. 8am and 12-12:30pm you might hit a line. However, even if you do, they move very quickly here so it has never taken me more than 5-10 minutes of waiting (even if the line goes to the door). Side note: Nice, clean, big restrooms. Would be very convenient if you needed to change clothes while you were there!
(5)Maria D.
When the guys run the coffee shop things are a bit slower- sometimes I get the wrong order and it can so busy so I don't want to say my drink is off- Like I purchased a salad and I wasn't given a knife with my meal? I love when the women run the afternoon -making a true cappuccino is not filled with a lot of milk. This is. Latte yeks
(2)Cora C.
This Starbucks location is awesome. The coffee is strong and the baristas are friendly.
(5)Bella K.
Fantastic starbucks shop, wish there were more like this one. - Awesome friendly staff (probably the greatest thing about this place) - Good facilities (not easy to find in a starbucks) - Delicious fresh coffee
(5)Andrew L.
Across the street from Friendship Heights metro. Been here several times. Not the biggest fan of the Starbucks brand in general as their coffee is burnt (they roast for too long). But as far as Starbucks goes, this location is great. Fast service, good drinks. I'll get a latte here when I need extra caffeine as Starbucks drinks have more caffeine than most other coffee shops.
(4)Monica S.
This is by far my favorite place for coffee! Try the orange spice iced coffee this summer! The staff is super friendly here and really know their products. I have ordered special requests and they are on top of it!
(5)Rachael H.
This is so far the best Starbucks location I've been to in the DC Metro area. I'm here literally 5 times p/wk and they are consistent, fast and have an outstanding team. Being from Seattle, I have to say it wasn't until I ventured out of the area that I learned that there are actually some pretty bad Starbucks, so if you're thinking..."it's Starbucks, what is there to review b/c it should be consistent"....you're wrong, some are actually pretty horrendous, but this one is great! - this place makes a Seattle native happy!
(5)Steph L.
Hmm...it's a Starbucks, what more can you say about it unless you're a regular, or have had a horrendous or exceptionally good experience here. I imagine with all the new restaurants and Whole Foods that have popped up in the last year, this Starbucks has seen less traffic? It's your typical Starbucks, the outdoor area with big umbrellas can be nice on hot summer days especially when this side of the street is already in the shade in the afternoon. There are a couple comfy chairs inside, which I appreciate because so many small Starbucks only have hard chairs. I also prefer this location better than the one downstairs in the pavilion by World Market, especially since they're doing massive renovation down there now, holy noisy!
(3)Laurie K.
This Starbucks has plenty of seating, including tables on a patio outside. Excellent, professional service. Sandwiches and bakery items are fresh with healthy ingredients. Lots of upscale shopping nearby. Parking is at a premium and pricy.
(5)Alicia G.
It's pumpkin spice latte season, people!! (Another reason why FALL is my favorite season!) And I couldn't be more ecstatic! The only other thing that excites me about Starbucks is the changeover to red cups in December. Yes, I realize this is a bit sad and this may change your opinion of me...but I don't care. Go get your pumpkin fix now!!
(4)Phoebe C.
I would now like to formally accept my award for being crowned the Duchess of Starbucks at Chevy Chase, MD... Thank you, thank you... Please, hold your applause. I'll sign autographs out back, kthx.
(5)Martin B.
This is one of my favorite Starbucks in the DC area. Their hours aren't that great but then again the hours for anything in Friendship Heights aren't that great. Drinks are consistent here and the employees do their jobs quite well. I rarely have to wait too long to get my drink even when the line is long. Whoever manages this store ought to give some tips to other store managers on how to run these places. There's also a gratuitous amount of outdoor seating, which is great when the weather is perfect. Come down to the Rodeo Drive of DC and do some high end, credit card-busting shopping and finish it off with a drink from here.
(3)Dave B.
Newly renovated to allow more room for you to enjoy and relax.
(3)Kristine U.
Since it's summer and I don't have to deal with taking the AU shuttle to Tenleytown, I get on the bus to go to my Summer Retail Job and have officially claimed this ChCh Starbucks as my "place" for the time being. This store can really do no wrong. Everyone from the workers in the area to the people going into the medical building to mommies and their babies are usually in and out of there on a frequent basis, but I love how this place is kind of a no B.S. 'Bucks - they're extremely friendly and helpful but get the job done. Efficiency is key when people need their drinks! Sometimes seating's pretty bad (and I thought it was worse in Tenley) but sitting outside on a nice, warm day with an iced coffee is the BEST. Peak times? Whenever I'm on break. (Ha!)
(4)Megan M.
This is one of my favorite Starbucks locations, only rivaled by the Kiosk location down the street in the shopping pavilion. The staff are super friendly and always get my drink orders correct. I also like the recipes they use for my drinks. I know there are standard recipes used for drinks, but at many other locations my drink orders always seem different and often not very tasty. They only thing that would make this location better is if the door was accessible (Automatic). :-)
(5)Amy S.
I am SO grateful to live next door to this Starbucks. It truly is one of a kind! It is always clean, the customer service goes above and beyond - especially attention to detail! I come here everyday (sometimes twice) and the workers are so sweet and greet me by name and ask me how my day was. Lloyd is a terriffic manager and even when the line is out the door, he always makes sure to put my caramel on that whip cream! Peter, June, Liz, Robert and all of the staff members are truly exceptional people and I look forward to going in everyday!
(5)Sandra T.
Order taker could not understand my order. Coffee was weak, and only half full. Ordered 3 carmel machiatoes and one black tazo with lemonaide ice tea, for my coworkers. Embarrased how bad it was. It was a thursday afternoon at 3 pm
(1)Garry C.
Since I am one of the best costumers at this Starbs (according to mint.com , I have visited here more than anywhere else) I thought I should share my feelings. Well, what I DO love is that they offer all of Starbs' delicious breakfast items unlike some other area locations. I really think I could eat a sausage, egg, and aged cheddar breakfast sandwich everyday. I also enjoy that the cashiers are always friendly and know me by name and drink, tall skinny vanilla latte (no need to point of the irony of me ordering this with a fatty sausage sandwich, I am well aware). What I don't like pretty much boils down to the one barista that works in the early morning hours. She frequently confuses or forgets orders and offers no apology when you finally have to confront her for your drink. Also, I am becoming more and more convinced she pays no attention to which milk she puts in my drink. I know drinking a 2% latte is not the worst thing ever, it is just the principal of it! I suppose I can't complain to much because this Starbs is literally in my building and on Monday mornings, nothing is going to come between me and my coffee.
(3)Kevin L.
Whoa. This is no longer Friendship Heights?! I just crossed the street, and now I'm magically suddenly in Chevy Chase! But the Metro is -right- there! (Does his best Keanu Reeves Matrix impression): Whoa. So... y'know how the DC Safeways have various nicknames? Yeah. Apparently the Chevy Chase Starbucks should be named the Social Starbucks. It's 1648 on a Tuesday afternoon... and this place is completely packed, the outdoor patio with giant umbrellas and wooden patio furniture is likewise completely occupied. And everyone is chatting in little cliques. At a Starbucks?! What trippy alternate dimension have I entered?! What I -do- like about this spot is that there's a lot of natural light that filters in from the giant windows facing Wisconsin. It's a comfortable vibe with some low key tunes playing, the noise of the espresso machine whirring, and the walls decorated with art that I could totally see hanging up on my wall at home. Lots of earth tones. They could do with a smidge more comfy seating, in my opinion. There are two leather (pleather?) armchairs and two cushioned seats. The rest are just stiff wooden chairs around low round tables that really more comfortably seat one than the two or three seats arranged around each. No complaints about my grande iced coffee. It's got me hyped up and refreshed. The staff here seem to be on top of their game (which is somewhat of a necessity, given how busy this place seems on a weekday afternoon). Totally acceptable.
(3)Todd Y.
Located in a high-end area. Good seating both inside and outside. Clean. Quick fast friendly service. Nothing to complain about.
(4)