Starbucks

I always get excellent and friendly service here. This morning is no different. The baristas are always so sweet and on the ball
There aren’t many seats here so this Starbucks is more of a take your coffee to go place.

Usually I like coming here on my way to work. Call it my inner Jew, call it reward hunting, but I seem to usually get into conflicts with a particular staff here that always wants to use my lucky dozen gold star for the cheapest item I order and then charge me for the more expensive one. No, no, doesn’t work like that. Any other staff lets me choose, and honestly I don’t have the stamina for the sass I’m given this early in the morning before my java. In addition the other day said staff wanted to put my name on my coffee, I always go by Jane. She starts to tell me what my name is because it’s different on my gold card. I ask her just to use Jane. Needless to say, this continues until a coworker gets involved and says just to respect customer requests that are reasonable and put Jane. After waiting, I realized as I picked up my coffee on the way out the door, the ibtch wrote a different name. I haven’t returned since. This should not be an issue. Maybe I’ll write her a referral for a therapist next time I walk by while I’m on my way to the location on Burrard. I think it’s pretty damn fair if a customer explains why they want a different name on the cup. Starbucks on Davie, I can’t be the only one this lady is pissing off. Please do something so I can return to enjoying my morning bliss at my neighbourhood location!

It’s not as crazy busy as the infamous corner one on Thurlow/​Davie, nor as comfortable. A bit bigger, but still feel cramped.
Only once have I been able to snag 1 of the only 2 leather seats, the rest are wooden chairs lol.
A few stores down from the Sandman hotel.
Metered parking.
amex ok.

limited seating in here. I have been here a few times simply ’cause it is quieter. I come here when waiting to hang with friends ’cause I can most times get a place to sit and bum off the wifi to work on my zine and or homework which is appreciated. Their display isn’t as stocked as the other locations in terms of snacks, however, with so many other awesome places within the area this hasn’t been a big issue with me.

Some of the nicest staff in the city. Always happy and smiling no matter how busy.
They have great customer recognition, or I’m just there too often.

One of my fav locations, staff is super friendly and really put attention to your order.

Nice Starbucks in a nice location.
Right in the middle of Davie street and few blocks away from the beach.
The staff is super friendly and the baristas execute the drink with Starbucks standart.
The place is clean and there is a nice big counter where you can drink your beverage.

If Starbucks got one thing right, it’s ambience. Hands down the easiest coffee shop to hang out on a cold rainy/​snowy/​windy day.
To be honest, I never thought I’d say this but Starbucks coffee i.e. drip, espresso, not Frappuccino which is made from powder, isn’t all bad. In fact it’s good coffee if you want a proper caffeine buzz.
Nothing wrong with popular mainstream if it’s done right, especially since it originated from Seattle.

Coming into Vancouver I was looking for my hostel. But my need for some sort of protein after a long day of school and travel was much more pressing. Enter Starbuck’s. Some people will lambast them, standard coffee chain, nothing really risky or edgy. But I’m okay with that. Sometimes you just want to order something familiar, and know what you’re getting.
Staff was friendly. I ordered a grande pike place and got a yogurt. As an aside I loved how they offered liberte yogurt. It’s my favourite brand, but at home can be hard to find. There was quite a bit of seating, including some chair outside. Wifi is free but it wouldn’t work on my ipod touch. I pulled out my netbook and it was fine.
I went to eat the yogurt and noticed it was moldy. I don’t fault Starbuck’s for this. I think the best before date may have been misprinted. It said it was good for 4 weeks, but there was clearly mold. Staff had no problem when I went up to the counter to exchange it for a new one.

I just love this place. Staff are always respectful and helpful. Today we enjoyed a grande pike place with pepprmint shared with my bf. Oat fudge bar is oh so heavenly.