I have never worked at Starbucks, but I know many people that have and I would have thought there would have been better training on the espresso machine. I also was thinking it would be pretty easy to make a drink from an automated machine to keep a good consistency. However, I don't think the machine has been serviced for awhile at this location. For instance, I just watched the last few shots being pulled and it was a drip consistency and not a steady stream. Next, every time I come into this location, and I have done so pretty regularly in the last week because there is nothing else out there, no smiles? Maybe Starbucks doesn't allow you to smile, but smile at a customer to change the culture of this place. I mean, I know Borders went out of business next door, but that was awhile ago so being sad now is no excuse. Lastly (for today), you are not adjusting the tamp manually every time you make a drink. This allows you to focus on the milk having micro-foam, so please don't burn my fiances milk or allow there to be large bubbles in the latte. It just makes for a bad drink. In conclusion: 1. please smile at customers when they come in 2. get the darn espresso machine serviced or baristas trained in something 3. local coffee shop??
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Andrea C.
I've stopped into this Starbucks several times, usually between 7:30am-8am. Some mornings there isn't anyone waiting and you are in and out in 5 minutes... but somedays when there is a wait, you wait a long time to get your drink. If you are in a hurry and theres a line... you'll be there a little while. My only complaint is they need to work on getting the espresso based drinks out quicker. The drink quality, the cleanliness of the store and the friendly baristas make this a great store. Stop in here if you are looking for a store that knows how to acheive Starbucks drink quality.
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Jeff K.
Great friendly staff. The store is always clean and they will literally make you anything you want anyway you want. Sometimes they will bring the drink out to me to my seat. The shop is very clean and a great place to study. Not to loud and never a big crowd hanging around. Outside seating helps with that part a lot. They have never messed up my order or anything like that. Can't go wrong here :)
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Haleigh G.
Rude baristas. Wouldn't allow me to redeem my free drink. Then messed up my order. Come down to the end of the bar and the woman made it hot instead of Iced and threw a fit when she had to remake it. I hate to be a snob but it was just an iced caramel latte with coconut milk. Over $5 for it shouldn't be hard to make it.
(1)
Liz P.
Your typical Starbucks. Met up with some bloggers here, I liked that they had one big "bar"-type table in the middle of the room, so we sat there. I was impressed that it wasn't crazy busy at 8am on a Thursday, too - also nice. I'd come back here again if in the area.
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Anthony K.
A typical Starbucks. That "up north" cabin feeling with great beverages. This Starbucks is located right next to Oakland university and trust me it's a very busy location. I enjoy the laid back atmosphere that Starbucks delivers to their customers. I typically drink a regular medium roast coffee so I don't have much to say about what their flavored drinks are like. If it helps, all of my friends typically get their speciality drinks and have a routine they follow daily which includes getting that same drink from Starbucks. The seating Area is pretty small so I wouldn't recommend hanging out at this specific location, few tables and when they get busy that relaxed Starbucks feeling you normally have, quickly goes away. They do have public restrooms, and they are very clean! If you're in the area be sure to stop in and get your favorite drink.
(4)
E P.
For a Starbucks, this place is terrific. Lots of seating and the employees always do a good job of taking care of you. Kept clean and with quick service. Five stars because, again for a Starbucks, they get everything right.
(5)
Christina W.
Excellent customer service! Walked out the door with my pumpkin spice latte and dropped it :( Reentered, prepared to purchase a new one, and the barista had another one ready for me almost immediately, free of charge. Impressive!
(5)
Matthew J.
Great Starbucks location. Very friendly staff and they have no problem handling the morning rush.
(5)
Gina C.
I really like this Starbucks, it's a good study spot with good internet, the only problem is the music there sometimes sucks.
(4)
Brandon R.
A nice Starbucks situated across the street from Oakland University's main campus. Everything you would expect: decent amount of seating, friendly baristas, and pleasant atmosphere. My only gripe is that it's a PITA to get too!
(4)
Raphie B.
They just renovated. Seating is more plentiful now, and it has a modern vibe with a lovely aesthetic. The long, 2-sided bar in the middle of the space makes for a nice spot to study. Coffee is typical consistent Starbucks quality.
(4)
Jon R.
My friendly neighborhood Starbucks!!!!ü There is really not much to say about this coffee joint since their standards are actually beyond what I expected. The baristas are wonderful and always helpful. I just have to know their names better. They are actually very good in marketing the new items on the menu. The staff even gave me a hot tip.... Free Coffee on Earth Day!!!! facebook.com/event.php?e… if you don't have a tumbler or travel mug for everyday use, Starbucks is selling them for 20% off on Earth Day, April 22. Stock up caffeine addicts!!!! (One more thing I admire about the company's Local and Global Responsibility). After having a coffee decoction (Nonfat Iced Caramel Machiato) under 200 calories, there is still room for a guilty pleasure. My current lowbrow dissipation includes Starbucks Petites, particularly Lemon Sweet Squares, Red Velvet Whoopie Pie and Peanut Butter Mini Cupcakes. They are a little bit pricey but it's definitely worth a try.
(4)
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Joshua J.
I have never worked at Starbucks, but I know many people that have and I would have thought there would have been better training on the espresso machine. I also was thinking it would be pretty easy to make a drink from an automated machine to keep a good consistency. However, I don't think the machine has been serviced for awhile at this location. For instance, I just watched the last few shots being pulled and it was a drip consistency and not a steady stream. Next, every time I come into this location, and I have done so pretty regularly in the last week because there is nothing else out there, no smiles? Maybe Starbucks doesn't allow you to smile, but smile at a customer to change the culture of this place. I mean, I know Borders went out of business next door, but that was awhile ago so being sad now is no excuse. Lastly (for today), you are not adjusting the tamp manually every time you make a drink. This allows you to focus on the milk having micro-foam, so please don't burn my fiances milk or allow there to be large bubbles in the latte. It just makes for a bad drink. In conclusion: 1. please smile at customers when they come in 2. get the darn espresso machine serviced or baristas trained in something 3. local coffee shop??
(2)Andrea C.
I've stopped into this Starbucks several times, usually between 7:30am-8am. Some mornings there isn't anyone waiting and you are in and out in 5 minutes... but somedays when there is a wait, you wait a long time to get your drink. If you are in a hurry and theres a line... you'll be there a little while. My only complaint is they need to work on getting the espresso based drinks out quicker. The drink quality, the cleanliness of the store and the friendly baristas make this a great store. Stop in here if you are looking for a store that knows how to acheive Starbucks drink quality.
(4)Jeff K.
Great friendly staff. The store is always clean and they will literally make you anything you want anyway you want. Sometimes they will bring the drink out to me to my seat. The shop is very clean and a great place to study. Not to loud and never a big crowd hanging around. Outside seating helps with that part a lot. They have never messed up my order or anything like that. Can't go wrong here :)
(4)Haleigh G.
Rude baristas. Wouldn't allow me to redeem my free drink. Then messed up my order. Come down to the end of the bar and the woman made it hot instead of Iced and threw a fit when she had to remake it. I hate to be a snob but it was just an iced caramel latte with coconut milk. Over $5 for it shouldn't be hard to make it.
(1)Liz P.
Your typical Starbucks. Met up with some bloggers here, I liked that they had one big "bar"-type table in the middle of the room, so we sat there. I was impressed that it wasn't crazy busy at 8am on a Thursday, too - also nice. I'd come back here again if in the area.
(4)Anthony K.
A typical Starbucks. That "up north" cabin feeling with great beverages. This Starbucks is located right next to Oakland university and trust me it's a very busy location. I enjoy the laid back atmosphere that Starbucks delivers to their customers. I typically drink a regular medium roast coffee so I don't have much to say about what their flavored drinks are like. If it helps, all of my friends typically get their speciality drinks and have a routine they follow daily which includes getting that same drink from Starbucks. The seating Area is pretty small so I wouldn't recommend hanging out at this specific location, few tables and when they get busy that relaxed Starbucks feeling you normally have, quickly goes away. They do have public restrooms, and they are very clean! If you're in the area be sure to stop in and get your favorite drink.
(4)E P.
For a Starbucks, this place is terrific. Lots of seating and the employees always do a good job of taking care of you. Kept clean and with quick service. Five stars because, again for a Starbucks, they get everything right.
(5)Christina W.
Excellent customer service! Walked out the door with my pumpkin spice latte and dropped it :( Reentered, prepared to purchase a new one, and the barista had another one ready for me almost immediately, free of charge. Impressive!
(5)Matthew J.
Great Starbucks location. Very friendly staff and they have no problem handling the morning rush.
(5)Gina C.
I really like this Starbucks, it's a good study spot with good internet, the only problem is the music there sometimes sucks.
(4)Brandon R.
A nice Starbucks situated across the street from Oakland University's main campus. Everything you would expect: decent amount of seating, friendly baristas, and pleasant atmosphere. My only gripe is that it's a PITA to get too!
(4)Raphie B.
They just renovated. Seating is more plentiful now, and it has a modern vibe with a lovely aesthetic. The long, 2-sided bar in the middle of the space makes for a nice spot to study. Coffee is typical consistent Starbucks quality.
(4)Jon R.
My friendly neighborhood Starbucks!!!!ü There is really not much to say about this coffee joint since their standards are actually beyond what I expected. The baristas are wonderful and always helpful. I just have to know their names better. They are actually very good in marketing the new items on the menu. The staff even gave me a hot tip.... Free Coffee on Earth Day!!!! facebook.com/event.php?e… if you don't have a tumbler or travel mug for everyday use, Starbucks is selling them for 20% off on Earth Day, April 22. Stock up caffeine addicts!!!! (One more thing I admire about the company's Local and Global Responsibility). After having a coffee decoction (Nonfat Iced Caramel Machiato) under 200 calories, there is still room for a guilty pleasure. My current lowbrow dissipation includes Starbucks Petites, particularly Lemon Sweet Squares, Red Velvet Whoopie Pie and Peanut Butter Mini Cupcakes. They are a little bit pricey but it's definitely worth a try.
(4)