Take-out: Yes Accepts Credit Cards: Yes Bike Parking: Yes
Price range.
$$ Price range Moderate
2 reviews
Ike Walch
Stopped by again… $1 banana and a trenta iced tea. It took quite a while for the tea, and then they completely ignored my instruction on the sweet level (none became very).
Starbucks, ubiquitous caffeine supplier to the masses. This particular location is on 45th St in the Helmsley Building (behind the MetLife Building). It sits between the east and west walks through the building. The space is tiny, but manages to still draw huge lines of disgruntled cubicle drones during rush hours. The customers here are particularly devoid of smiles and patience, maybe from long commutes on the LIRR or that they had to wait on the line as it stretched down the sidewalk outside in the snow/rain/heat/humidity. The staff try to make the most of the tiny space, and while not particularly cheerful or enthusiastic, the staff have not yet messed up my order.
There are NO SEATS and NO BATHROOMS at this location. You're better off using the public space in Grand Central for that. Or maybe go to Macchiatto or Gregory's. Three stars for doing the coffee right, but no points for ambiance/comfort.
Stopped by again… $1 banana and a trenta iced tea. It took quite a while for the tea, and then they completely ignored my instruction on the sweet level (none became very).
Ah, well. Not surprised in the least.
Starbucks, ubiquitous caffeine supplier to the masses. This particular location is on 45th St in the Helmsley Building (behind the MetLife Building). It sits between the east and west walks through the building. The space is tiny, but manages to still draw huge lines of disgruntled cubicle drones during rush hours. The customers here are particularly devoid of smiles and patience, maybe from long commutes on the LIRR or that they had to wait on the line as it stretched down the sidewalk outside in the snow/rain/heat/humidity. The staff try to make the most of the tiny space, and while not particularly cheerful or enthusiastic, the staff have not yet messed up my order.
There are NO SEATS and NO BATHROOMS at this location. You're better off using the public space in Grand Central for that. Or maybe go to Macchiatto or Gregory's. Three stars for doing the coffee right, but no points for ambiance/comfort.