Starbucks

Just like any other Starbucks. Great food and drinks. Always consistent and with Starbucks standard quality.

This location is inside Waterfront station. It is very small, therefore, do not be intimidated by the lines. When I mean small I mean that there isn’t even enough room for you to get your wallet out of your way, scoot over to re-​organize yourself and pick up your drink. My home bathroom is bigger than this SB location. I hate this location ’cause of the small space and the directly looks I get for having to try and organize myself in a small space before the next person can use the til. Every time I am here it seems as though the people here want to kill themselves.

Okay after the initial opening Fail, it appears the staff have worked out some of the kinks of the new system and things are running a bit smoother. There is still the annoying bottleneck around the cashier and milk/​sugar station, but I’d say it happens less now… maybe once every third or fourth visit.
The staff at this location are what really earned back the extra star. They are always friendly, bright and sunny, even super early in the mornings when I can barely crack a smile. So kuddos to the team for making things work as best as they can and putting up with my grumpy morning self. :)

Came here for yet another coffee. Quite surprised nobody has reviewed this place yet, considering there is a lineup pretty much EVERY time I walk by. Having 2 subway lines terminate here really helps. I heard the staff joking to each other now they take any breaks they can, because there simply aren’t many.
Random piece of trivia — this location is the 1^st international location of Starbucks, and (obviously) the 1^st location in Canada. It was started in 1987. There’s a commemorative plaque on the wall.
Parking doesn’t exist here at all, but chances are you’ll be on foot when you pass by here.
The location is really unique in a charming way. This one is TINY. It looks more like a small food stand if anything. The lineup curves around outside.
The seating area is really cozy, and is tucked away from the counters. It is literally a hole in the wall, with 5 tables inside. I don’t even know how to describe it, other than that it looks like the exterior balcony (use your imagination here) of a building.
As for their coffee, it tasted normal. Which is good.
This place is great to pick up a beverage or snack, but in my opinion isn’t the best for sit down. There is simply WAY too much foot traffic for my liking. If this is your thing, you’ll love it here.