The Starbucks in Wakefield is fantastic, very polite and helpful baristas. If u go there a lot, they know u by name n what u want. Love our local Starbucks!!!!
(5)
Craig H.
This place needs to be restaffed. Don't expect to be out of there in less than 10 minutes
(2)
Jenny K.
Bizarre layout. a cold environment. The barista at the front was great, but then I encountered a totally rude barista who chastised me when I went for my coffee. She said in a snotty voice, "We called it three times." A scowl on her face, she didn't look up when I glanced at her, amazed at her bitchiness. Totally not into that. Too bad, too, because the guy at the front was great, but I walked away knowing that I wouldn't return.
(2)
Daniel L.
Another iteration of the ubiquitous chain. Is it better or worse than any of the others that I've been to? Not at all. As others have stated, the layout is bizarre, but I've never stayed, always taking my drinks to go. That being said, I would be hard-pressed to suggest this as a place to meet someone for a cup of coffee because of the layout. There are a few other places in the area that have better options for coffee with seating. But again, it's a Starbucks, and every time I've been there the staff has gotten my drink correct (which should not have to be noted, but don't get me started). Maybe because I'm not a regular yet, and not on a first name basis with the staff, but I haven't noticed that the staff is particularly friendly. Not saying they're rude, but just rather business-like. I'm not looking to be bff's with these people, though, so it's not a truly big deal to me.
(3)
Dorine S.
As an out-of-towner to Rhode Island, I was pretty impressed by this Starbucks cafe. All the baristas & staff members were extremely friendly. Spacious bathrooms (separate ladies / men's stalls) and the ladies room was extremely clean! Keep up the good work :)
(5)
Sis Y.
I've been here a few times. Isolated at the wrong end of the Belmont Plaza, the building is constructed strangely. When you enter you face the front counter immediately and there are islands of merchandise to the right. After you order your drink and/or food you can find a place to sit behind the wall of the front counter. There is a huge window that offers a wonder view... ... of the traffic intersection? How lovely. The coffee is purposefully burnt at Starbuck's. That's how they prepare their beans so you can't blame the clerks. Over priced and overrated Starbuck's "graced" Wakefield even though there are almost as many coffee shops as their are package stores. This one is for the Yuppie who needs his brand name. Another tip: don't leave out of the exit to the left of the parking lot unless you want to go to Route 1 you can't cross the median, it's made of concrete.
(2)
Bill W.
I am in this store about once a week and I have had a great experience. The staff has been consistently friendly and makes great drinks. The store does have a strange layout but whatever, the coffee is great. They have some tables out front and it is a quiet parking lot so it makes it peaceful to sit outside, also wi-fi signal is great! Store is always clean and bathrooms are great. If you don't like the strong coffee at Starbucks they have started serving Blonde Roast for the wimps!
(4)
Rebecca T.
Building layout a bit strange and the wifi tends to act wonky at times. But the staff are friendly.
(3)
Danielle B.
This Starbucks is one of the best I've been to. The staff was wonderful and even engaged in fun conversation which is hard to comeby these days with service. Maybe Margaret was there on an off day - but it was a clean store, consistent with their drinks and I was impressed with the staff!
(4)
M O.
I was greeted by a less-than-enthusiastic barista, who took my order and demanded the $3.03 that was due. He drolly made change and called the order to the only barista on duty. He didn't even mark the cup for her, despite him not being busy at all. This may have explained why the very busy barista gave me a green tea lemonade instead of a black tea lemonade. Unfortunately, I felt rushed and didn't notice the wrong drink until I was driving off. Won't return.
(1)
Robyn F.
I'm only really a fan of this starbucks because it's so close, and as a few other people pointed out the Baristas are generally very friendly here. There is one young man who works here though, who doesn't pay attention when you order, and doesn't seem to like to mark cups properly. Also, I don't think the baristas have been trained/care to keep an eye on how long espresso is sitting in a cup-- The longer the espresso sits in a cup, the more bitter it becomes. Not everyone knows this though, but it was at one time trained to all baristas. Other than that, the store seems to be slightly poorly managed, and I'll say that because of how long it takes to get your drink sometimes. If someone came in and taught the baristas how to be more efficient, then this starbucks would make me very happy.
(4)
Richard D.
It's starbucks...which means it's good. I've never purchased anything but refreshers and they have no rival. Seems like the bad reviews are just a bunch of bored tourists. Highly recommend..you want to bash a chain...bash DD..!!
(5)
Meghan M.
I LOVE Starbucks and have been to them all over the country when either traveling for business or for pleasure. That being said, this by far is the strangest configuration of a Starbucks I have ever seen. It's just not as welcoming as other Starbucks I've been to. There really isn't too much of a seating area compared to other Starbucks, but there is a seating area BEHIND the wall of the front counter. This parking lot is also crazy due to Belmont at the other end.
(2)
Matt J.
A very good Starbucks and the most unorthodox layout I've ever seen. For a beach Starbucks, the staff does not turn over much. They make amazing drinks and are very friendly. What more can you ask? I find that Starbucks is different from location to location and this is my 2nd favorite.
(4)
Robin G.
The woman with the red streaks in her hair (acted like she was the CEO) is unfriendly and lacks professionalism. Won't return, have heard bad things about this location before. Yesterday I waited in the drive thru for 15 mins. Wakefield, Raleigh NC
(1)
Kristina A.
I am picky about my iced coffee and order a grande with cream and sugar from Starbucks almost every day. There are four other locations in RI that I rotate between, depending on where I am working that day, and I can go to any Starbucks in the country and get my coffee made how I like it, no problem. I never go to the one in Wakefield, but today I did and was pretty annoyed when the woman I ordered from pretty much cut me off mid order to tell me the cream is at the bar for me to add myself..I decided not to make a big deal about it even tho I was kind of annoyed. Would have been fine if the rest came out correctly, but I received an unsweetened cup of coffee almost filled to the top with hardly any ice. Maybe if she hadn't rudely cut me off mid-order she would have heard me say I wanted it sweetened...and even after I added the cream from the bar and asked the barista to add classic syrup it was still bad because the proportions were all wrong. I've watched other baristas make iced coffee so many times that I know those horizontal lines on the side of the cups are there for a reason..
Cora B.
The Starbucks in Wakefield is fantastic, very polite and helpful baristas. If u go there a lot, they know u by name n what u want. Love our local Starbucks!!!!
(5)Craig H.
This place needs to be restaffed. Don't expect to be out of there in less than 10 minutes
(2)Jenny K.
Bizarre layout. a cold environment. The barista at the front was great, but then I encountered a totally rude barista who chastised me when I went for my coffee. She said in a snotty voice, "We called it three times." A scowl on her face, she didn't look up when I glanced at her, amazed at her bitchiness. Totally not into that. Too bad, too, because the guy at the front was great, but I walked away knowing that I wouldn't return.
(2)Daniel L.
Another iteration of the ubiquitous chain. Is it better or worse than any of the others that I've been to? Not at all. As others have stated, the layout is bizarre, but I've never stayed, always taking my drinks to go. That being said, I would be hard-pressed to suggest this as a place to meet someone for a cup of coffee because of the layout. There are a few other places in the area that have better options for coffee with seating. But again, it's a Starbucks, and every time I've been there the staff has gotten my drink correct (which should not have to be noted, but don't get me started). Maybe because I'm not a regular yet, and not on a first name basis with the staff, but I haven't noticed that the staff is particularly friendly. Not saying they're rude, but just rather business-like. I'm not looking to be bff's with these people, though, so it's not a truly big deal to me.
(3)Dorine S.
As an out-of-towner to Rhode Island, I was pretty impressed by this Starbucks cafe. All the baristas & staff members were extremely friendly. Spacious bathrooms (separate ladies / men's stalls) and the ladies room was extremely clean! Keep up the good work :)
(5)Sis Y.
I've been here a few times. Isolated at the wrong end of the Belmont Plaza, the building is constructed strangely. When you enter you face the front counter immediately and there are islands of merchandise to the right. After you order your drink and/or food you can find a place to sit behind the wall of the front counter. There is a huge window that offers a wonder view... ... of the traffic intersection? How lovely. The coffee is purposefully burnt at Starbuck's. That's how they prepare their beans so you can't blame the clerks. Over priced and overrated Starbuck's "graced" Wakefield even though there are almost as many coffee shops as their are package stores. This one is for the Yuppie who needs his brand name. Another tip: don't leave out of the exit to the left of the parking lot unless you want to go to Route 1 you can't cross the median, it's made of concrete.
(2)Bill W.
I am in this store about once a week and I have had a great experience. The staff has been consistently friendly and makes great drinks. The store does have a strange layout but whatever, the coffee is great. They have some tables out front and it is a quiet parking lot so it makes it peaceful to sit outside, also wi-fi signal is great! Store is always clean and bathrooms are great. If you don't like the strong coffee at Starbucks they have started serving Blonde Roast for the wimps!
(4)Rebecca T.
Building layout a bit strange and the wifi tends to act wonky at times. But the staff are friendly.
(3)Danielle B.
This Starbucks is one of the best I've been to. The staff was wonderful and even engaged in fun conversation which is hard to comeby these days with service. Maybe Margaret was there on an off day - but it was a clean store, consistent with their drinks and I was impressed with the staff!
(4)M O.
I was greeted by a less-than-enthusiastic barista, who took my order and demanded the $3.03 that was due. He drolly made change and called the order to the only barista on duty. He didn't even mark the cup for her, despite him not being busy at all. This may have explained why the very busy barista gave me a green tea lemonade instead of a black tea lemonade. Unfortunately, I felt rushed and didn't notice the wrong drink until I was driving off. Won't return.
(1)Robyn F.
I'm only really a fan of this starbucks because it's so close, and as a few other people pointed out the Baristas are generally very friendly here. There is one young man who works here though, who doesn't pay attention when you order, and doesn't seem to like to mark cups properly. Also, I don't think the baristas have been trained/care to keep an eye on how long espresso is sitting in a cup-- The longer the espresso sits in a cup, the more bitter it becomes. Not everyone knows this though, but it was at one time trained to all baristas. Other than that, the store seems to be slightly poorly managed, and I'll say that because of how long it takes to get your drink sometimes. If someone came in and taught the baristas how to be more efficient, then this starbucks would make me very happy.
(4)Richard D.
It's starbucks...which means it's good. I've never purchased anything but refreshers and they have no rival. Seems like the bad reviews are just a bunch of bored tourists. Highly recommend..you want to bash a chain...bash DD..!!
(5)Meghan M.
I LOVE Starbucks and have been to them all over the country when either traveling for business or for pleasure. That being said, this by far is the strangest configuration of a Starbucks I have ever seen. It's just not as welcoming as other Starbucks I've been to. There really isn't too much of a seating area compared to other Starbucks, but there is a seating area BEHIND the wall of the front counter. This parking lot is also crazy due to Belmont at the other end.
(2)Matt J.
A very good Starbucks and the most unorthodox layout I've ever seen. For a beach Starbucks, the staff does not turn over much. They make amazing drinks and are very friendly. What more can you ask? I find that Starbucks is different from location to location and this is my 2nd favorite.
(4)Robin G.
The woman with the red streaks in her hair (acted like she was the CEO) is unfriendly and lacks professionalism. Won't return, have heard bad things about this location before. Yesterday I waited in the drive thru for 15 mins. Wakefield, Raleigh NC
(1)Kristina A.
I am picky about my iced coffee and order a grande with cream and sugar from Starbucks almost every day. There are four other locations in RI that I rotate between, depending on where I am working that day, and I can go to any Starbucks in the country and get my coffee made how I like it, no problem. I never go to the one in Wakefield, but today I did and was pretty annoyed when the woman I ordered from pretty much cut me off mid order to tell me the cream is at the bar for me to add myself..I decided not to make a big deal about it even tho I was kind of annoyed. Would have been fine if the rest came out correctly, but I received an unsweetened cup of coffee almost filled to the top with hardly any ice. Maybe if she hadn't rudely cut me off mid-order she would have heard me say I wanted it sweetened...and even after I added the cream from the bar and asked the barista to add classic syrup it was still bad because the proportions were all wrong. I've watched other baristas make iced coffee so many times that I know those horizontal lines on the side of the cups are there for a reason..
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