Starbucks vibe check

Walking into this Starbucks in the early afternoon on a Monday, it was surprisingly crowded. This store was mostly illuminated by daylight and had classic pop music setting the tone. The barista at the register was not welcoming and seemed annoyed. Although the one barista was not personable, the staff at this store was efficient. The order, a tall Pink Drink with light ice and no fruit, was ready...

In this Starbucks you could immediately notice a better working scene than the previous location. It was dimly lit and had more than enough seating options available, with both comfortable chairs and open tables to work at. The vibe in this store was a lot calmer and friendlier than the last. The music was upbeat and happy, yet not distracting or annoying. It took a long time for the drink to come...

Going into this location, the first thing to notice was how crowded the store was with people working, students and families. The store is oddly shaped, feeling small and cramped. There were boxes of supplies stacked against a wall, which contributed to the congested feel of the store. The barista who took our order was not a very personable character, although one of the other baristas was a sweet...

Walking into this store on a Thursday afternoon, the barista was quick to say hello with a friendly smile and seemed very happy to help. From the outside, the drive-through was incredibly busy, which could make customers cautious of the potential chaos inside, but don’t worry, inside the store is remarkably spacious. The room felt filled, but not crowded. There was room to comfortably work, unlike...

Upon entering this Starbucks one barista shouted out a welcome, but then it took a few moments for another barista to actually take my order, even though it took awhile to be noticed, he was very courteous and helpful. The store has a mixture of natural lighting and overhead warm-toned lights, creating a very bright, well-lit store overall. There’s a variety of seating options including lots of high...