Starbucks

For early on a Saturday morning … this place is PACKED!!! This is the first time I’ve been to this SB even though I’ve been to the mall complex many times. I was headed to the SB on Fraser and 49^th but decided to meet up with my friends at this location instead. Parking at the Fraser SB is always a nightmare.
You can tell that this location has been around awhile. Although well kept and clean … it needs a new coat of paint. The furniture can use an update as well. The chairs are not comfortable and the tables are small.
It was very cold this morning, but they still had the outside tables and chairs set up … I guess for those brave souls who prefer freezing their butts off for the sake of some fresh air.
My drink was made well and tasted delicious as always. HOT HOT HOT drink for a SUPER cold day!

I came here last month to get my secret frap and I was met with a hostile barista who told me, «we don’t make that here.» I informed her that she had all the ingredients and all that she needed to do was blend them together. My good friend who had an Iphone with him pulled the page up and showed the barista right on his phone that a secret menu for my request did exist. After 5 minutes of rude back and forth she finally made it for me but skimped on the whip. Really?

This Starbucks has officially become my favourite. Living up the street I am a VERY frequent customer. I stop in pretty much every day with my infant son and find the staff incredibly friendly and well-​trained. They have a definite gift with customer service at this location. Every staff has gone out of his or her way to learn my name and what I like to drink. They interact with my son and are quick to rectify any issue such as stale baked goods or restocking cream etc.
One downside to this location is the lack of seating. I frequently stop in with a mommy friend and we both find it difficult to find seating inside with our strollers. As well, there is a serious smoker problem outside the front door. I have mentioned it numerous times but it seems their hands are tied because the city won’t get involved.

Located in the Killarney Plaza, with the supermarket and Wally’s burgers.
It’s an older, smaller one so if you want another Starbucks that’s more upscale, there’s one @ Champlain 5 minutes away.

Are all Starbucks the same? A smaller store, with unfortunately not many seats inside, and the smokers had moved all the seats outside. Sadly not quite up to the normal Starbucks standards.

I’ve come here often to catch up on work and often it is loud because there are a lot of seniors that gather and speak very loud.
The staff is nothing to brag about. They are nice but I’ve never really been a witness to them going above and beyond. But they do their job so no complaints there.
Drinks that I order are always made right and there are a decent amount of seats/​tables (unless of course it is exam time for students).

This Starbucks has saved me a few times when I was in the neighborhood for work and forgot to pack a lunch. Thank goodness they carry healthy sandwiches! But since I’m not a coffee drinker, Starbucks isn’t ever my first choice.
It’s really in a hidden location in this strip mall, but if you don your radar eyes, you’ll definitely find it. And it’s always busy, with people seated throughout and a few tables outside as well.
Convenient location right by the 49^th/​Elliott bus stop, and gas station. Lots of parking too.

This location is pretty hidden from view. You’ll probably drive right by without noticing it.
The inside has been renovated, but you can tell the building is quite old.
Parking is decent as it is part of a strip mall.
There was a bit of a lineup when we were here. Seating was decent though. There are a couple of tables outside as well, which is nice.

Love the mocha here! For some reason they make the chocolate syrup here extra chocolaty! Yum!
Friendly staff and relatively clean. Can be busy during after school hours but otherwise there is usually minimal to no wait!