I come to this particular Starbucks often as it's on my way to work and has a drive thru! I always have a good experience with the baristas and my drinks. That wasn't the case today. The barista at the the drive thru window was super sweet. I ordered a chai tea latte that did not taste as my usual ones. It lacked overall taste. It did not taste like chai tea. :( I couldn't go back to get another made as I had already pulled away and was in my way to work.
(3)
Scott D.
Each visit gets better, they don't know my name, but they always know what I order. Fast service, fair price,you can hang out and run interviews which is nice to do away from the office, bathrooms are alway clean. And the coffee is consistent and great!!
(5)
Victor A.
The service could be better from my experience, but nonetheless I come for the coffee not the service. As long as people aren't rude to me taking my order, I won't complain. But it would be nice to see everybody smiling!! :)
(4)
Jie S.
Really liked the drive through service and friendly staff. This Starbucks is close to my work so I do drive-thru in the morning and go to inside during the lunch hour when I feel I should treat myself with a green tea latte with soy. I really liked the staff here who are really nice to me every time and appear like working there. I am not a fan of their coffee as I only like tea from here. I have tried their breakfast sandwich and oatmeal which both are really good and slightly more expensive than McDonald's.
(4)
Mark G.
You know you live in a "hood" when Starbucks is deemed bougie and have several locations close down just months after opening. However despite being a "McCafe" neighborhood, this Starbucks seems to be going strong. I generally don't opt for Starbucks unless I'm trapped in an airport for a ridiculous amount of time, or dating a white girl. Is that stereotyping? I don't think I'm telling any tales out of school when I say that white girls love their Starbucks. I digress. When I do come to Starbucks, I'm welcomed with friendly service and tasty coffee drinks. So I can't complain. Except what the H is this music you play in your shops? You can't serve expresso shots then try to lull people to sleep with whatever kind of crap that is. Here's to the lone ranger Starbucks of Melrose Park. May you remain open and keep dishing out your pretentious coffee to the people who come in and deny living in this town.
This Starbucks is nearest work so this is were my morning coffee comes from....and sometimes a lunch coffee. The people working here are super friendly and my drink is always good. Although I am one of the 1% out there that gets plain black coffee instead of some fancy drink....so it is really not hard to get it right. :) Thankfully, I have not been overly pushed to buy that darn VIA here. My only gripe is that the seating in this Starbucks is pretty lacking. There are mostly four seater tables, which are usually taken up by just one or two people. Due to a lack of seats, more than a few times I have had to take mine to-go when I originally was thinking to drink-in. Sure space is limited but I think a re-arrange of the seating could help out.
(3)
Juanita G.
We all joke about Starbucks. They either love them or hate them but we all have our favorite drink. They may be ubiquitous but they are not all created equal. The service can depend on the lunar calendar and other things beyond your control. That is going to effect your cup of coffee. I am by no means a regular to any Starbucks. This one has a drive thru and EVERY TIME I've been to this one I have friendly prompt friendly service. The barristas actually chat with me and were helpful when I was frantically looking to replace my office sippy cup/mug. They were patient while I decided on what I wanted. (grande iced nonfat mocha with whipped cream)
(5)
Joanna S.
Good, fast service in the drive thru. Friendly staff. Cozy cafe. Love this location and it's close to home.
(5)
jessica k.
Clean place, fast service and decent clientele considering the neighborhood. Staff is very friendly and attentative... and of course Anna's kindness and smile also makes quite a difference. .
(5)
Brianna L.
The only reason I'm even writing this review is because of Bryan (i think that's his name) he's usually at the drive thru counter. I swear I LOVE this guy!! His smile could cheer up anybodys most terrible day. He is always so nice, chipper, and friendly. Whenever I pull up to the window and I don't see him i get sad lol. Seriously he's awesome! I even complimented him today on how he's my favorite bc he's always so nice. Onto the actual product this is the only location that makes the PERFECT cup of iced green tea with just the right amount of minty. I'm not really a fan of their coffee as it usually tastes burnt, but you can't go wrong with the tea!
(3)
Barry L.
It's Starbucks... What can you say that hasn't already been said, they don't like Christians, their coffee is overpriced, and this particular location can't seem to get many orders right.
(1)
Don R.
No negativity with this Starbucks. Been coming here occasionally for a few yrs now. They're always relatively quick with my order. Most of the employees are usually very friendly. They usually have full stock of all standard items. The inside isn't always clean but I understand that since this place has a constant revolving door, it can be hard to manage that. Overall, this is a decent Starbucks.
(4)
Denise S.
Update: it's been a year since I've been at this location due to consistently having poor service & not up to par drinks. I stopped in desperation because of recent good reviews.... Garbage over flowing, a customer with a toddler with shoes standing their child on the beverage pick up counter, still no smiles & they got the drink wrong once again...not once but twice. Conclusion: these good reviews were most likely bogus and/or prompted by managers & employees. If you are a daily gold card customer as I am...patron River Forest or the Schiller Park locations. Both are out of my way but highly superior to this location.
(1)
Dan S.
Blue skies and sunny days don't mean warm and fuzzies. In Chicago, it's a crap shoot. Luckily I'm a gambling man. The thing about starbucks, the odds are in your favor that you will receive a consistent product no matter which store you go into. I can't tell you how many times I've had my day absolutely ruined by small time fly by night ad hoc business men that slung coffee like it's some commoners food. The green aprons are so calming.
(4)
Fernando U.
Rocking place , best chai. Friendly folks. Thanks for your service. Open to do some work and hang out
Johanna A.
I come to this particular Starbucks often as it's on my way to work and has a drive thru! I always have a good experience with the baristas and my drinks. That wasn't the case today. The barista at the the drive thru window was super sweet. I ordered a chai tea latte that did not taste as my usual ones. It lacked overall taste. It did not taste like chai tea. :( I couldn't go back to get another made as I had already pulled away and was in my way to work.
(3)Scott D.
Each visit gets better, they don't know my name, but they always know what I order. Fast service, fair price,you can hang out and run interviews which is nice to do away from the office, bathrooms are alway clean. And the coffee is consistent and great!!
(5)Victor A.
The service could be better from my experience, but nonetheless I come for the coffee not the service. As long as people aren't rude to me taking my order, I won't complain. But it would be nice to see everybody smiling!! :)
(4)Jie S.
Really liked the drive through service and friendly staff. This Starbucks is close to my work so I do drive-thru in the morning and go to inside during the lunch hour when I feel I should treat myself with a green tea latte with soy. I really liked the staff here who are really nice to me every time and appear like working there. I am not a fan of their coffee as I only like tea from here. I have tried their breakfast sandwich and oatmeal which both are really good and slightly more expensive than McDonald's.
(4)Mark G.
You know you live in a "hood" when Starbucks is deemed bougie and have several locations close down just months after opening. However despite being a "McCafe" neighborhood, this Starbucks seems to be going strong. I generally don't opt for Starbucks unless I'm trapped in an airport for a ridiculous amount of time, or dating a white girl. Is that stereotyping? I don't think I'm telling any tales out of school when I say that white girls love their Starbucks. I digress. When I do come to Starbucks, I'm welcomed with friendly service and tasty coffee drinks. So I can't complain. Except what the H is this music you play in your shops? You can't serve expresso shots then try to lull people to sleep with whatever kind of crap that is. Here's to the lone ranger Starbucks of Melrose Park. May you remain open and keep dishing out your pretentious coffee to the people who come in and deny living in this town.
(3)Nektaria R.
I really like this place. Although I've slowed down on my consumption of Starbucks since I got the Tassimo Brewer, I still like to go here in the afternoons and get a cup of whatever is fancy now. I got a grande Caramel Brulée Latte and customized it to be less calories (2 pumps instead of 4 and used nonfat milk and easy whip). It was served with a smile and was fast and delish. I also got some cool things on sale (cranium game, cookies). My friend enjoyed her sugar-free vanilla latte (she ended up buying the syrup for home). I just really like Starbucks.
(5)JarHarms P.
This Starbucks is nearest work so this is were my morning coffee comes from....and sometimes a lunch coffee. The people working here are super friendly and my drink is always good. Although I am one of the 1% out there that gets plain black coffee instead of some fancy drink....so it is really not hard to get it right. :) Thankfully, I have not been overly pushed to buy that darn VIA here. My only gripe is that the seating in this Starbucks is pretty lacking. There are mostly four seater tables, which are usually taken up by just one or two people. Due to a lack of seats, more than a few times I have had to take mine to-go when I originally was thinking to drink-in. Sure space is limited but I think a re-arrange of the seating could help out.
(3)Juanita G.
We all joke about Starbucks. They either love them or hate them but we all have our favorite drink. They may be ubiquitous but they are not all created equal. The service can depend on the lunar calendar and other things beyond your control. That is going to effect your cup of coffee. I am by no means a regular to any Starbucks. This one has a drive thru and EVERY TIME I've been to this one I have friendly prompt friendly service. The barristas actually chat with me and were helpful when I was frantically looking to replace my office sippy cup/mug. They were patient while I decided on what I wanted. (grande iced nonfat mocha with whipped cream)
(5)Joanna S.
Good, fast service in the drive thru. Friendly staff. Cozy cafe. Love this location and it's close to home.
(5)jessica k.
Clean place, fast service and decent clientele considering the neighborhood. Staff is very friendly and attentative... and of course Anna's kindness and smile also makes quite a difference. .
(5)Brianna L.
The only reason I'm even writing this review is because of Bryan (i think that's his name) he's usually at the drive thru counter. I swear I LOVE this guy!! His smile could cheer up anybodys most terrible day. He is always so nice, chipper, and friendly. Whenever I pull up to the window and I don't see him i get sad lol. Seriously he's awesome! I even complimented him today on how he's my favorite bc he's always so nice. Onto the actual product this is the only location that makes the PERFECT cup of iced green tea with just the right amount of minty. I'm not really a fan of their coffee as it usually tastes burnt, but you can't go wrong with the tea!
(3)Barry L.
It's Starbucks... What can you say that hasn't already been said, they don't like Christians, their coffee is overpriced, and this particular location can't seem to get many orders right.
(1)Don R.
No negativity with this Starbucks. Been coming here occasionally for a few yrs now. They're always relatively quick with my order. Most of the employees are usually very friendly. They usually have full stock of all standard items. The inside isn't always clean but I understand that since this place has a constant revolving door, it can be hard to manage that. Overall, this is a decent Starbucks.
(4)Denise S.
Update: it's been a year since I've been at this location due to consistently having poor service & not up to par drinks. I stopped in desperation because of recent good reviews.... Garbage over flowing, a customer with a toddler with shoes standing their child on the beverage pick up counter, still no smiles & they got the drink wrong once again...not once but twice. Conclusion: these good reviews were most likely bogus and/or prompted by managers & employees. If you are a daily gold card customer as I am...patron River Forest or the Schiller Park locations. Both are out of my way but highly superior to this location.
(1)Dan S.
Blue skies and sunny days don't mean warm and fuzzies. In Chicago, it's a crap shoot. Luckily I'm a gambling man. The thing about starbucks, the odds are in your favor that you will receive a consistent product no matter which store you go into. I can't tell you how many times I've had my day absolutely ruined by small time fly by night ad hoc business men that slung coffee like it's some commoners food. The green aprons are so calming.
(4)Fernando U.
Rocking place , best chai. Friendly folks. Thanks for your service. Open to do some work and hang out
(5)