I remember the days when there was no Starbucks in T5, so I'm really grateful that we have one now. I also remember the days when they didn't accept/honor/recognize my Starbucks gold card, BUT NOW THEY DO. Praise Jesus.
In my experience there has always been a long line, so I allot a solid 15-20 minutes (if I'm not running to my gate) but if you haven't got the time or patience, there's an illy coffee bar somewhere else in this magnificent terminal (I want to say it's in Gates 8-21…?)
Starbucks is Starbucks. It consistently tastes the same (extremely bitter or extremely sweet) no matter where you are in the world. Whether you're a fangirl, a hater, or somewhere in between, you can't deny that Starbucks gets the job done… especially in an airport when you're making an early morning flight or need a mid-day pick me up.
+ Here's what I really like about this particular airport Starbucks: the staff Even when they have a line a mile (#nojoke) long, they remain very professional, very efficient, and very personable. I've always felt like – despite the extremely sweaty and socially awkward geek I become when trying to order something in an airport while balancing my enormous LLBean duffle bag – they've taken the extra few seconds to hear my order properly, make suggestions, etc. I don't feel rushed, despite the line of always impatient, grumbling people; and, I feel like I always get really solid drinks.
– Here's what I really dislike about this particular airport Starbucks: the layout By dislike, I mean hate, by the way. The layout of this Starbucks is one of the worst layouts of any airport eatery anywhere in the world. There's literally no where to go – you just sort of walk up to a counter (behind a random floating island of creamer and overflowing trash) and then awkwardly stand back in line for your drink. Because of that, it creates a hysterical, angry mob in the hallway of the terminal as people figure out who's ordering next, who's waiting for their drink, who's just trying to get by to walk to their gate. It's chaos. And it's never not chaos.
Finally, I leave you with this thought: is anyone else constantly amused by the fact that Starbucks doesn't offer decaf, but will make you a "watered down Americano" to split the difference? What kind of offer even is this?
I remember the days when there was no Starbucks in T5, so I'm really grateful that we have one now. I also remember the days when they didn't accept/honor/recognize my Starbucks gold card, BUT NOW THEY DO. Praise Jesus.
In my experience there has always been a long line, so I allot a solid 15-20 minutes (if I'm not running to my gate) but if you haven't got the time or patience, there's an illy coffee bar somewhere else in this magnificent terminal (I want to say it's in Gates 8-21…?)
Happy caffeinated travels!
Starbucks is Starbucks. It consistently tastes the same (extremely bitter or extremely sweet) no matter where you are in the world. Whether you're a fangirl, a hater, or somewhere in between, you can't deny that Starbucks gets the job done… especially in an airport when you're making an early morning flight or need a mid-day pick me up.
+ Here's what I really like about this particular airport Starbucks: the staff
Even when they have a line a mile (#nojoke) long, they remain very professional, very efficient, and very personable. I've always felt like – despite the extremely sweaty and socially awkward geek I become when trying to order something in an airport while balancing my enormous LLBean duffle bag – they've taken the extra few seconds to hear my order properly, make suggestions, etc. I don't feel rushed, despite the line of always impatient, grumbling people; and, I feel like I always get really solid drinks.
– Here's what I really dislike about this particular airport Starbucks: the layout
By dislike, I mean hate, by the way. The layout of this Starbucks is one of the worst layouts of any airport eatery anywhere in the world. There's literally no where to go – you just sort of walk up to a counter (behind a random floating island of creamer and overflowing trash) and then awkwardly stand back in line for your drink. Because of that, it creates a hysterical, angry mob in the hallway of the terminal as people figure out who's ordering next, who's waiting for their drink, who's just trying to get by to walk to their gate. It's chaos. And it's never not chaos.
Finally, I leave you with this thought: is anyone else constantly amused by the fact that Starbucks doesn't offer decaf, but will make you a "watered down Americano" to split the difference? What kind of offer even is this?