Starbucks
“In the comfortable seating area is where the electrical outlets are, so you'll find the occassional laptop user or someone charging their smartphone.”
“(3) There are a lot of windows to allow for natural lighting in addition to providing a great view for people watching.”
Starbucks
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Accepts Apple Pay: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Good for Working: Yes
Price range.
$ Price range Inexpensive
6 reviews
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Even if I am writing a review for a no-frills Starbucks location just in an attempt to meet the Yelp 100 challenge, there are definitely still some positives to highlight. The staff is actually very friendly and this location is kept clean for the most part. The line goes by quite fast and there are a few seats available for people to sit down, relax, and decide where they want to go next.
If Starbucks is good at anything, it is the ability to provide the convenience of a specific brand of beverage on almost any given block. For that, I am always grateful.
You know how sometimes you get a cappuccino where it tastes like they poured warm milk over burnt carbon scrapings from a frying pan? This is that Starbucks.
Add in super flippant cashiers and crazy old lady patrons and you have a winning combination. Avoid this one. There's another around the corner.
As far as Starbucks go, this one was below par. Starbucks is a company that prides itself on customer experience (according to The Power of Habit book I'm reading), and I'd expect some customer service with my $3 coffee. …But what I got was brief eye contact from the lady at the register, which prompted me to order. She looked down, didn't acknowledge me at all, and fiddled with her drawer for 15 seconds without saying anything, then rang me up. She didn't say the total, just pointed at the scanner for my Starbucks app. No receipt, no thank you, and no calling my name when my ice coffee was ready.
The place is pretty clean, although I had to clear the table myself to sit down. There's wifi. It's the same as most other Starbucks, just with really rude staff.
Definitely one of the better Starbucks around NYC. The staffs are polite and isn't snarky. Service moves quickly and the line is never long which is why I really like this Starbucks (and to mention is extremely close to my workplace). As for the drinks, it varies since it's not that consistent with staffs changing shifts. Overall, a Starbucks worth going to.
Okay, wait, why am I reviewing a Starbucks?
Few things to note:
(1) Somehow, they actually had a lot of seats available and open on a Saturday afternoon, last time I was here. 2PM to be exact.
(2) They don't blast the music on like it is a dance club. Hence, you can accomplish reading and studying. You can FOCUS.
(3) There are a lot of windows to allow for natural lighting in addition to providing a great view for people watching. Or, people sketching, if you are an artist.
(4) There are outlets right by and under your seats, and they are not 2 feet away from you.
(5) So far, no random stranger has come up to my table, sat down, and started talking about themselves.
Compared to a lot of Starbucks, I think this is a rather fine location.
I like the fact that I can go into any Starbucks (most of the time) and they offer the same consistent food and drink menu.
However, each SB does have specific unique traits as listed below. Here are my personal thoughts on this SB:
– Staff – Can I get a smile.
– Cleanliness – They could use some improvements in this area.
– Location – Easy access if your walking (as most people do in NY)
– Seating area fits about 10 max.