I love this location! It's a standalone store without a drive thru, so it has a more small town neighborly feel than the city locations which just want to hurry you in and out. Derek, Andrew and Jeff are awesome and I do a little happy dance inside every time they're working. The only negative thing I have to say is that the decor was changed earlier this year and I have no idea what corporate was thinking. The store feels dark and cold and the bathrooms have no heat. According to the corporate website, "We believe a coffeehouse should be a welcoming, inviting and familiar place for people to connect, so we design our stores to reflect the unique character of the neighborhoods they serve." Look at the decor though...I guess they felt "white power and oppression" was an appropriate theme for Itasca. All we need is flys around the eyes of the coffee laborers in these pictures (which take up an entire corner wall).
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Ericka A.
Coming to this Starbucks is always a treat. They take care of us so well and always get our orders right. I like the layout of the space and love the little touches, like their employee facts decorations, that give it some character. It's conveniently located across the street from the Itasca Metra Station and on the corner of the Wesley G. Usher Memorial Park. We stopped by most recently to take some engagement photos because the interior and exterior provide a wonderful backdrop for photos, particularly the outer brick walls and paved walkway. And, as mentioned before, it's on the same block as the park, which also offers some great scenery for a photo shoot.
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Alyska B.
Cute location next to the metra station. Everything was nice, except for the entitled jerks who felt the need to block traffic by parking in the entrance to the parking lot (instead of an actual space) so they could run in and get their drinks three seconds faster. This certainly wasn't the cafe's fault, but it made me happy we came by foot from our hotel across the street, and not by car.
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Tammy L.
I had to change the stars form 5 to 2. this place used to be Excellent but unfortunately most of the old staff is gone. now its a hit or miss on your drinks with the people who work there now, there are a couple of people who make the drinks good but unfortunately they are not always there when I go. I pay to much money to have my drink made the way I DONT like and they get mad when you ask them to remake it. I been going to this Starbucks since it first opened up, but might be avoiding starbucks if things dont change.
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Laura N.
Cute Starbucks location. Slightly different than most, and I'm not sure why. Maybe it's roomier. Maybe the people are nicer. Maybe the drinks are better. Maybe it's the location. Or the decor. Or the bright sunshine through the lovely windows. Maybe it's everything. Whatever it is, I just felt really happy here.
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Edwardo A.
This is one of my favorite Starbucks locations in the area.
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Dennis D.
This place has made adjustments and is much more what I hope for in our town! People make the difference and the present staff is great! I like the new look in the cafe.
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Bob R.
This is a nice little standalone Starbuck across from the train station in downtown Itasca. They do a brisk business, and like most Starbucks, the staff is well trained and very friendly. I stick to black coffee, and prefer their dark roast. For any of you who are in the same category, they stop making dark roast at around noon. So if you go later than that, it's your choice if you want a "pour over", which is essentially drip coffee or wants blond or medium roasts. I find that the pour overs are weak, and while I prefer dark roast, I'll take the Pike's Place medium roast over the pour over. I suppose another option would be to add a shot of espresso. Your call.
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Susan B.
I am not a coffee/tea drink at all so I very rarely (if ever) go to Starbucks. When I saw they were giving away free drinks last Friday (and it didn't appear to be coffee/tea related), I thought why not? When I arrived, I was promptly taken care of. I was in and out in under 5 minutes which was surprising. I was expecting a much longer wait given the freebie. I didn't care for the drink (bummer!) but if I ever took up drinking coffee, I would definitely re-visit this location. Starbucks-if you are reading this...start selling soft drinks or lemonades and I would surely be in to visit...might even purchase some dessert items/sandwiches while I was there too!
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Maria P.
Drive-thru, yes please! When I'm in a major hurry, this drive-thru really comes in handy. This place has a young staff that is definitely happy to help make your experiencecpleasureable pleasurable. I'll be back again and again!
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Yane Y.
The people who work here are very friendly. The place is always hoppin... there's always people comin' and goin'... The coffee and drinks are fine. Desserts: I've ordered the reduced fat cinnamon coffee cake, the reduced raspberry cake, and their white chocolate cookie. All have been great! I would recommend --- although they are fairly pricey. But what do you expect from a monopoly chain coffee shop? :-)
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Amy P.
Service was awesome and drinks were made fast.
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Jason B.
I am a bit of a Starbuck-aholic, and let me tell you, not all Starbucks are created equal. Although the staff seems younger, at least when I go in, the service has always been impeccable. The staff is always friendly and cheerful, and most importantly they always make my drink perfect. I just wish I was able to go to this Starbucks more often! I'm glad someone turned that old gas station into something that makes downtown Itasca even more beautiful.
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Edward B.
very solid barista crew here! my black tea lemondae (spring/summer) or quad mocha (winter) is always consistent. Atmosphere is nice, wi-fi signal is strong. Shop is across the street from the Itasca Metra station. I usually go here in the afternoons. It's interesting to train-watch/people-watch a bit as well.
(3)
marla f.
The best Starbucks!! My order is simple, Tall Soy Latte with a 1/4 shot of espresso, you would think, this is the only location that gets the froth just perfect!!! Tastes like whipped cream.
Catrina H.
I love this location! It's a standalone store without a drive thru, so it has a more small town neighborly feel than the city locations which just want to hurry you in and out. Derek, Andrew and Jeff are awesome and I do a little happy dance inside every time they're working. The only negative thing I have to say is that the decor was changed earlier this year and I have no idea what corporate was thinking. The store feels dark and cold and the bathrooms have no heat. According to the corporate website, "We believe a coffeehouse should be a welcoming, inviting and familiar place for people to connect, so we design our stores to reflect the unique character of the neighborhoods they serve." Look at the decor though...I guess they felt "white power and oppression" was an appropriate theme for Itasca. All we need is flys around the eyes of the coffee laborers in these pictures (which take up an entire corner wall).
(4)Ericka A.
Coming to this Starbucks is always a treat. They take care of us so well and always get our orders right. I like the layout of the space and love the little touches, like their employee facts decorations, that give it some character. It's conveniently located across the street from the Itasca Metra Station and on the corner of the Wesley G. Usher Memorial Park. We stopped by most recently to take some engagement photos because the interior and exterior provide a wonderful backdrop for photos, particularly the outer brick walls and paved walkway. And, as mentioned before, it's on the same block as the park, which also offers some great scenery for a photo shoot.
(5)Alyska B.
Cute location next to the metra station. Everything was nice, except for the entitled jerks who felt the need to block traffic by parking in the entrance to the parking lot (instead of an actual space) so they could run in and get their drinks three seconds faster. This certainly wasn't the cafe's fault, but it made me happy we came by foot from our hotel across the street, and not by car.
(4)Tammy L.
I had to change the stars form 5 to 2. this place used to be Excellent but unfortunately most of the old staff is gone. now its a hit or miss on your drinks with the people who work there now, there are a couple of people who make the drinks good but unfortunately they are not always there when I go. I pay to much money to have my drink made the way I DONT like and they get mad when you ask them to remake it. I been going to this Starbucks since it first opened up, but might be avoiding starbucks if things dont change.
(2)Laura N.
Cute Starbucks location. Slightly different than most, and I'm not sure why. Maybe it's roomier. Maybe the people are nicer. Maybe the drinks are better. Maybe it's the location. Or the decor. Or the bright sunshine through the lovely windows. Maybe it's everything. Whatever it is, I just felt really happy here.
(4)Edwardo A.
This is one of my favorite Starbucks locations in the area.
(3)Dennis D.
This place has made adjustments and is much more what I hope for in our town! People make the difference and the present staff is great! I like the new look in the cafe.
(4)Bob R.
This is a nice little standalone Starbuck across from the train station in downtown Itasca. They do a brisk business, and like most Starbucks, the staff is well trained and very friendly. I stick to black coffee, and prefer their dark roast. For any of you who are in the same category, they stop making dark roast at around noon. So if you go later than that, it's your choice if you want a "pour over", which is essentially drip coffee or wants blond or medium roasts. I find that the pour overs are weak, and while I prefer dark roast, I'll take the Pike's Place medium roast over the pour over. I suppose another option would be to add a shot of espresso. Your call.
(4)Susan B.
I am not a coffee/tea drink at all so I very rarely (if ever) go to Starbucks. When I saw they were giving away free drinks last Friday (and it didn't appear to be coffee/tea related), I thought why not? When I arrived, I was promptly taken care of. I was in and out in under 5 minutes which was surprising. I was expecting a much longer wait given the freebie. I didn't care for the drink (bummer!) but if I ever took up drinking coffee, I would definitely re-visit this location. Starbucks-if you are reading this...start selling soft drinks or lemonades and I would surely be in to visit...might even purchase some dessert items/sandwiches while I was there too!
(3)Maria P.
Drive-thru, yes please! When I'm in a major hurry, this drive-thru really comes in handy. This place has a young staff that is definitely happy to help make your experiencecpleasureable pleasurable. I'll be back again and again!
(4)Yane Y.
The people who work here are very friendly. The place is always hoppin... there's always people comin' and goin'... The coffee and drinks are fine. Desserts: I've ordered the reduced fat cinnamon coffee cake, the reduced raspberry cake, and their white chocolate cookie. All have been great! I would recommend --- although they are fairly pricey. But what do you expect from a monopoly chain coffee shop? :-)
(4)Amy P.
Service was awesome and drinks were made fast.
(4)Jason B.
I am a bit of a Starbuck-aholic, and let me tell you, not all Starbucks are created equal. Although the staff seems younger, at least when I go in, the service has always been impeccable. The staff is always friendly and cheerful, and most importantly they always make my drink perfect. I just wish I was able to go to this Starbucks more often! I'm glad someone turned that old gas station into something that makes downtown Itasca even more beautiful.
(5)Edward B.
very solid barista crew here! my black tea lemondae (spring/summer) or quad mocha (winter) is always consistent. Atmosphere is nice, wi-fi signal is strong. Shop is across the street from the Itasca Metra station. I usually go here in the afternoons. It's interesting to train-watch/people-watch a bit as well.
(3)marla f.
The best Starbucks!! My order is simple, Tall Soy Latte with a 1/4 shot of espresso, you would think, this is the only location that gets the froth just perfect!!! Tastes like whipped cream.
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