Still the only location in TC. While this is my #1 coffee spot the service has recently suffered (Summer 2013) due to massive full staff replacement. I've been coming since the location first opened and have made many connections with the staff over those years. Now all of the staff are completely gone and have been replaced by first timers, mostly. The only senior staff at the moment are from other branches out of town and it's my understanding that they're only here part time before they move on. There may be one or two who have come back after being here originally years ago. I'm not sure. Come for the brand you know and expect to be patient as there are only a couple of staff who're proficient, quick, and knowledgeable. I'm biding my time until the new staff learn or get replaced yet again. Meijer's Management, why did you fire the entire staff over the summer (2013) and replace them with inexperienced one's? If not for two of the staff currently there I would be forced to switch locations for my java. I keep coming anxiously awaiting, ever patient, and supportive of my preferred brand. Perhaps a remodel to expand to count for one of the largest in-store sellers of Starbucks under the Meijer umbrella for the entire state? Or perhaps a full closure for one or more days for the sole purpose of significant training of all Staff. There are things you can do Meijer Management.
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Brad M.
Slow... and it's inside the Meijer! I almost didn't find it. But if you can't say something nice...
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Jessie P.
I've never seen such a badly run Starbucks. There were 7 people in line and one of the girls just walks away. When she comes back from wherever she went she just starts restocking cups and leaves the other girl to fend for herself. I wanted to jump in and help! C'mon ladies
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Cole S.
This could be the worst Starbucks in the country. I cannot even begin to explain what goes on in this Starbucks. The staff is terrible having one person who doesn't now what there doing while eight people wait to get their coffee. You would expect them to have a full staff because it is the only location in town, but apparently it hasn't dawned on them that they need employees to run their business. When you are lucky enough to get your drink within thirty minutes more often than not the drink is made incorrect and you are forced to wait even longer. The seating area is unsanitary and most of the time there is food left over from other customers. If you are a Starbucks fan then you realize how many amazing pastries are sold at other Starbucks, and how terrible the pastries sold at our local store is. Other stores in this chain have new pastries every month while this one has had reduced fat pound cake and apple fritters for a decade. You can't expect a good review when you don't give us anything new to review.
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Kristin F.
This is the only Starbucks in Traverse City. The ONLY Starbucks in Traverse City. It's in Meijer. Meijer grocery store. Totally convenient for when you're shopping... opening at dawn, and closing at 9PM. However, I usually don't go to Meijer at 6AM. However, I may consider a coffee at Starbucks during late night shopping- but- wah wah, they're not open. I am used to facing the issue of which Starbucks to go to for my morning coffee and yogurt parfait. Clay and Battery? Sansome and Clay? Wait, I bet the line is shorter on Drumm! Which Starbucks should I go to? It's almost ridiculous in San Francisco, but here in Traverse City we're all about the local guys. I do wish TC had a Starbucks downtown, though. I'm really interested to learn how this Starbucks and Meijer relationship began. I enjoy my Venti coffee and iced skinny vanilla latte mid-afternoon, but going through the mess at Meijer for a coffee would never be worth it.
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Naomi W.
Yes, it's true that this is the only Starbucks in Traverse City. And yes, it's in a Meijer. However, every time I've been, my coffee has been spectacular. (And my husband calls me a coffee nazi, as inappropriate as that is). ;-) I used to be a barista in my college days, so I realize Starbucks "takes the art away of coffee making". Sometimes I just need a latte when I need it, and this place is just the ticket. And, the staff has always been friendly with me.
Tony S.
Still the only location in TC. While this is my #1 coffee spot the service has recently suffered (Summer 2013) due to massive full staff replacement. I've been coming since the location first opened and have made many connections with the staff over those years. Now all of the staff are completely gone and have been replaced by first timers, mostly. The only senior staff at the moment are from other branches out of town and it's my understanding that they're only here part time before they move on. There may be one or two who have come back after being here originally years ago. I'm not sure. Come for the brand you know and expect to be patient as there are only a couple of staff who're proficient, quick, and knowledgeable. I'm biding my time until the new staff learn or get replaced yet again. Meijer's Management, why did you fire the entire staff over the summer (2013) and replace them with inexperienced one's? If not for two of the staff currently there I would be forced to switch locations for my java. I keep coming anxiously awaiting, ever patient, and supportive of my preferred brand. Perhaps a remodel to expand to count for one of the largest in-store sellers of Starbucks under the Meijer umbrella for the entire state? Or perhaps a full closure for one or more days for the sole purpose of significant training of all Staff. There are things you can do Meijer Management.
(3)Brad M.
Slow... and it's inside the Meijer! I almost didn't find it. But if you can't say something nice...
(2)Jessie P.
I've never seen such a badly run Starbucks. There were 7 people in line and one of the girls just walks away. When she comes back from wherever she went she just starts restocking cups and leaves the other girl to fend for herself. I wanted to jump in and help! C'mon ladies
(2)Cole S.
This could be the worst Starbucks in the country. I cannot even begin to explain what goes on in this Starbucks. The staff is terrible having one person who doesn't now what there doing while eight people wait to get their coffee. You would expect them to have a full staff because it is the only location in town, but apparently it hasn't dawned on them that they need employees to run their business. When you are lucky enough to get your drink within thirty minutes more often than not the drink is made incorrect and you are forced to wait even longer. The seating area is unsanitary and most of the time there is food left over from other customers. If you are a Starbucks fan then you realize how many amazing pastries are sold at other Starbucks, and how terrible the pastries sold at our local store is. Other stores in this chain have new pastries every month while this one has had reduced fat pound cake and apple fritters for a decade. You can't expect a good review when you don't give us anything new to review.
(2)Kristin F.
This is the only Starbucks in Traverse City. The ONLY Starbucks in Traverse City. It's in Meijer. Meijer grocery store. Totally convenient for when you're shopping... opening at dawn, and closing at 9PM. However, I usually don't go to Meijer at 6AM. However, I may consider a coffee at Starbucks during late night shopping- but- wah wah, they're not open. I am used to facing the issue of which Starbucks to go to for my morning coffee and yogurt parfait. Clay and Battery? Sansome and Clay? Wait, I bet the line is shorter on Drumm! Which Starbucks should I go to? It's almost ridiculous in San Francisco, but here in Traverse City we're all about the local guys. I do wish TC had a Starbucks downtown, though. I'm really interested to learn how this Starbucks and Meijer relationship began. I enjoy my Venti coffee and iced skinny vanilla latte mid-afternoon, but going through the mess at Meijer for a coffee would never be worth it.
(3)Naomi W.
Yes, it's true that this is the only Starbucks in Traverse City. And yes, it's in a Meijer. However, every time I've been, my coffee has been spectacular. (And my husband calls me a coffee nazi, as inappropriate as that is). ;-) I used to be a barista in my college days, so I realize Starbucks "takes the art away of coffee making". Sometimes I just need a latte when I need it, and this place is just the ticket. And, the staff has always been friendly with me.
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