Everyone whines about Starbucks so they can look cool and way more hip by spouting about the fancy coffee places they would rather be at. Get over yourselves. Starbucks does a lot for the communities they are in, like offer health benefits for part timers and paying a decent wage (This is the ideal place to work while in college, not living off of mommy and daddy, or if you're a single mom in need of healthcare for your kids). I also drink Starbux fraps because they are GOOD. The staff have always been friendly and personable and their bakery case is super yum. During the heatwave this is where I sat to cool off, as my apartment has no a/c. I had my pile of books and my laptop and enjoyed my afternoon completing an assignment in peace. Why does Starbucks get 5 stars from me? Because they know how to treat their employees, and they know how to treat their customers. THAT is how a good local cafe from Seattle becomes a good chain.
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Marian Q.
This location is conveniently located right down the street from where I live. Although it is a stone's throw away from other (probably more superb) cafe options, I choose to go because (like all other Starbucks locations) I can pay on my phone using my Starbucks card and the free drip coffee as long as you are sitting in the store. I love that I can pay for a tall coffee and get it re-filled as many times as I want- for free! But they lose stars because of their mediocre food selection, wobbly tables, and terrible door placement. The handicap accessible entrance is great but whenever it opens, you get a gust of cold winter air that just chills you to the bone. I have sat at this location before and not taken my coat off! Brrrrr!
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Armand D.
Never a problem here. The place is clean and it's on a corner....great for people watching.
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Tom C.
I wasn't too impressed with the customer service here. I was asked what I wanted, and when I was curious about a mixture of some things the barista was very rude. I don't know if it is a normal occurrence for that to happen but it set me the wrong way. Coffee was good, and I liked the atmosphere of the place though. 3/5
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Amber L.
I tend to go to this Starbucks because it is the closest one to my house, and well, I just like Starbucks coffee over Alterra. Overall I have had good experiences here, but sometimes the employees are less than nice and seem annoyed that you are making a purchase. I only drink decaf, and on many occasions they do not have it brewed (even in the morning) so sometimes I have to wait. I will say that this location is the best for people watching, as many of the local weirdos flock to hang out here. This location isn't all bad, in fact I will probably be heading there soon. I just wish the people who work there would sharpen up their people skills.
(2)
Douglas R.
With all of the great coffee places in Milwaukee serving local brands (alterra) WHY would you go here. There isn't a drive through even , so don't say convenience. It is just because you are scared i assume...but worry not! Your better options are less than 5 blocks in three directions.
Sarah P.
Everyone whines about Starbucks so they can look cool and way more hip by spouting about the fancy coffee places they would rather be at. Get over yourselves. Starbucks does a lot for the communities they are in, like offer health benefits for part timers and paying a decent wage (This is the ideal place to work while in college, not living off of mommy and daddy, or if you're a single mom in need of healthcare for your kids). I also drink Starbux fraps because they are GOOD. The staff have always been friendly and personable and their bakery case is super yum. During the heatwave this is where I sat to cool off, as my apartment has no a/c. I had my pile of books and my laptop and enjoyed my afternoon completing an assignment in peace. Why does Starbucks get 5 stars from me? Because they know how to treat their employees, and they know how to treat their customers. THAT is how a good local cafe from Seattle becomes a good chain.
(5)Marian Q.
This location is conveniently located right down the street from where I live. Although it is a stone's throw away from other (probably more superb) cafe options, I choose to go because (like all other Starbucks locations) I can pay on my phone using my Starbucks card and the free drip coffee as long as you are sitting in the store. I love that I can pay for a tall coffee and get it re-filled as many times as I want- for free! But they lose stars because of their mediocre food selection, wobbly tables, and terrible door placement. The handicap accessible entrance is great but whenever it opens, you get a gust of cold winter air that just chills you to the bone. I have sat at this location before and not taken my coat off! Brrrrr!
(3)Armand D.
Never a problem here. The place is clean and it's on a corner....great for people watching.
(5)Tom C.
I wasn't too impressed with the customer service here. I was asked what I wanted, and when I was curious about a mixture of some things the barista was very rude. I don't know if it is a normal occurrence for that to happen but it set me the wrong way. Coffee was good, and I liked the atmosphere of the place though. 3/5
(3)Amber L.
I tend to go to this Starbucks because it is the closest one to my house, and well, I just like Starbucks coffee over Alterra. Overall I have had good experiences here, but sometimes the employees are less than nice and seem annoyed that you are making a purchase. I only drink decaf, and on many occasions they do not have it brewed (even in the morning) so sometimes I have to wait. I will say that this location is the best for people watching, as many of the local weirdos flock to hang out here. This location isn't all bad, in fact I will probably be heading there soon. I just wish the people who work there would sharpen up their people skills.
(2)Douglas R.
With all of the great coffee places in Milwaukee serving local brands (alterra) WHY would you go here. There isn't a drive through even , so don't say convenience. It is just because you are scared i assume...but worry not! Your better options are less than 5 blocks in three directions.
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