I always come here when i'm running late for class because I know they will have it ready in record time! Everyone is extremely nice and take the time to tell you to have a good day. I don't know his name, but the gentleman with the long beard seems to know everyone's name and apologized several times about not having my breakfast burrito ready alongside my coffee...even though I was early! read more

This is one the best Starbucks I've ever visited. Great visual location, plenty of parking, very clean & great service! I was greeted immediately when I walked in and service was fast. The staff was very knowledgeable and seemed to really enjoy helping me choose a coffee. Anna, the manager, even came out to say hello and help the staff. I even left with a bag of Komodo Dragon coffee beans which I made at home and LOVED!! Looking forward to going back and getting another Jamaica Blue Mountain coffee. Definitely worth the price! read more

Their service is terrible. I started mobile ordering and it still didnt help. Maybe its because im a POC but the barista helped everyone who came in after me while I stood there without being helped for 10 minutes. read more

This is hands down the best Starbucks in the city. The staff is so friendly. I always get the best service from these great people. The staff is knowledgeable about all of the latest products and have no problems making recommendations. read more

First off, I was waiting in line when I was cut my a mom and her daughter but whatever that wasn't the Starbucks's fault lol. But anyways then I proceeded to order a grande iced matcha green tea latte with almond milk : I was given a hot matcha latte with whole milk. Overall experience pretty poor :/ read more

I guess I was wrong when I made the assumption that all starbucks are the same. I walked in here because I needed to use the restroom and was thinking of buying a coffee. Well you need to stand in line and order a drink before you can get the passcode for the bathroom...seriously? The employees here seem a bit confused when my friend asked about an iced chocolate coffee. I know he has an accent but his English is perfectly understandable and we ended up with a mocha frappachino. Blech it tasted like crap. I think it would have been better to walk around and look somewhere else. I'm going to put this on avoid if possible. read more

I really like this Starbucks location. It is simple but the employees are very nice and efficient.

Nice staff. And very clean. There was a BUNCH of seating areas. Which is great for a change. Oh Wifi was super fast also. read more

Starbucks - Love these!! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

It's a Starbucks, what can I say? Good service, attentive barista, good location. Ample seating, they are in a city. If you need to use the restroom, you will need a code from the staff. Apparently, it's standard in a lot of places in the area, to deal with the homeless population. It was a first for me. Good amount of outdoor seating. read more

I tried this Starbucks on the way through Columbia. It was very busy but the line took much longer than it should have. Then, my order was wrong. I understand these things can happen, but I will be skipping this one for a more well-run location in the future when I am in Columbia. read more

The boy workers at this store were very rude to us while we were visiting the beautiful Columbia, SC. I was very hurt by the words they said to me, when they rolled their eyes at us, and when they yelled across the room at us for taking a sip of our drink. They could've MUCH nicer. I will be contacting managers. read more

As can always be expected of Starbucks; it is home, away from home. The staff here are very friendly. They have a very good memory, remembering their regular customers, and are very welcoming to their regular customers' guests. read more

I've been here way too many times and I've never had a problem! Typically, I'll order my drink using the app and swing by within 10 minutes or so. My drink and anything else I ordered is ready to go and I'm out of there within 30 seconds. The staff is friendly and consistent. They definitely know what they're doing. The Starbucks itself is a little small but the location is very convenient. I wouldn't choose to go here to study or do business work unless you have a fix to sit outside. Lots of nice seating on their porch front. read more

Awesome location in the five points Columbia, SC. Inside seating leaves a little to be desired but they have great outside tables and a huge table inside for those large college groups. Coffee like any other location. read more

Employees are so distracted they didn't even finish writing my name on my cup. They wrote the wrong name on my husband's cup and some other customer took it. We had to wait 20 minutes to get his coffee. Employees didn't seem to care. Needless to say, we won't be coming back to this location. read more

Starbucks - Lovely. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

NICEST PEOPLE EVER. such sweet souls! perfect angels. I had to wait for them to brew my tea but it was no big deal. I am a big fan of this Starbucks. read more

The coffee and scrumptious treats will always be a 5 star from me, as I'm new to the area I was looking forward to being so close to one of my favorites. However, before ordering I needed to use the restroom and the way the staff reluctantly gave me the code to enter the restroom before placing my breakfast order left me with a bad taste in my mouth, and reminded me of the big case in the manager kicking out the gentlemen I saw online. I ended up checking out a more local spot called The Gourmet shop for a morning treat and did not regret it although the coffee didn't hit the spot the same it was over all a much better experience. read more

I'm a big fan of coffee (a "coffeeholic" as I like to call it) and I've been to enough low lit jazz playing coffee houses to know a good cup of coffee when I see one. Sadly this Starbucks does not, but what it does have is the atmosphere and the ambiance of a fairly decent coffee house with the bonus of having free Wi-Fi, so you can chat away while emptying out half of the cup to pour in more cream and sugar with the hope it turns the sludge into something drinkable. The staff (like the other reviewer stated) are indeed very friendly and answered any questions I had about the drinks while I was there. The one thing that bugged me was the I needed a pass code to use the restroom, but when I thought about it I realized it was probably just a precaution to make sure freeloaders wouldn't walk in and use it any time they liked. I'd recommend it to anyone who needed a place to meet new people or surf the internet, but steer clear of the coffee unless your getting one of those fancy foamy drinks which are unbelievably good. read more

The thermostat, all year, must be kept at approximately 62-65oF. I live within a block, but almost always take my business elsewhere due to the uncomfortably low temperatures. People often complain about it, but nothing changes. There are inconsistent days where it's pleasant. On the whole, while the workers may be warm, the customer experience is a frigid 2 stars at best. Additionally, while there are some truly excellent staff, others are immature, rude, and loud or obnoxious while working. Undergraduate employees? read more

This location only has 10 tables and seating for 22, so it's a bit on the small side. The staff was friendly and Starbucks coffee is always good. This location is within walking distance of the Greyhound station and a perfect place to wait out a 5 hour layover. read more

I remember coming here long time ago with friends when I was a kid. I had the best times here! There's usually a seat available and your drink comes out pretty fast. read more

Very nice SBUX located in 5-Points. The space is ideal for studying, and this location gets a lot of students. There's excellent outdoor seating, as well, if you want to sit out with friends, or a book. read more

Great location but other than that a pretty unsatisfactory experience. Both employees were unpleasant at best, it was dirty and they did not keep condiments stocked. Gave it two stars only because coffee can only be so bad. read more

Awesome Starbucks and bet yet; They have a Clover Machine!!! It is the best thing Starbucks ever came up with in my opinion. If your staying off Assembly street this location is relatively close. Off Blossom and has lots of shops/bars around. Definitely highly recommended and great Baristas !! Clean, nice atmosphere and great patio for relaxing!! read more

I ordered 2 Chestnut Praline lattes and by the time I got home all of the whipped cream had melted and this is what was left. read more

Starbucks - Pathetic! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

This is MY favorite Starbucks, though my wife and her friends prefer the one on Garner's Ferry Rd. The coffee is the same pretty much from shop to shop, but I love watching the bums, college kids and crack heads walking by only feet away but not bothering me while I enjoy a nice cigar. Staff always friendly enough, speed of service is standard to faster than usual. Best feature is the location for people watching, the music drifting overhead and the sheltered outdoor seating from the sun in the horridly humid summer afternoons and the chilly breezes in the winter. read more

I love this Starbucks! I visit this location 4-5 times per week and it is easily the best in the Columbia area. Very friendly staff, quick service, delicious coffee. While some of the other Starbucks locations in the area are constantly dropping the ball lately, the Five Points Starbucks continues to stand above the rest. Now I'm craving a latte just thinking about it... read more

Manager needs to be replaced. Long lines out the door with only 2 people working. However when the store is slow, I've seen 3 or 4 people working. The manager is rude at times and seems to be good to help out behind the counter. Parking isn't great but I love the coffee. But I cant afford to wait in the long lines. The baristas are very good once they have been trained but seems like new staff takes a long time to be trained properly. So not worth the time to use this Starbucks until new management is in place. read more

This Starbucks is great. Location is in the heart of popular Five Points. Extremely friendly staff and my drink was just how I ordered it. Jesse was the one that made my drink and went out of his way to make sure I was getting what I wanted. I highly recommend this Starbucks! read more

Seven minutes to clear line of two people with three drinks total, I left after I've been standing there for seven minutes without ordering... read more

eh, it's just another starbucks. I can't give it 5 stars because i went there once and its nothing extremely special. i can't give it 4 starts either because although it's just a normal starbucks (which would get a 4 star just because they're them) they gave me inconsistent information. I had initially walked in carrying my dog, i asked far from the bar if it was okay to order a drink with her in my hand. The barista said, "yes, as long as you're holding her face tucked into your arm then you can. it's a sanitary issue". I totally understood that and obeyed. when i got through past the line and ordered the cashier said, "you can't have that in here". Okay, i'm totally fine with that, BUT i did ask to be clear... so i told her that i was told something different and i was very sorry. The cashier publicly looked displeased and pretty much called out the other girl in front of everyone. Yikes, very unprofessional. I was able to get my drink and i ended up sitting outside but that really was not professional and for a company of that size, they really should have consistent information throughout the staff. read more

everyone in this starbucks today was great. from the woman who took my order to the woman who made my drink to simeon. just gotta brag on simeon for taking time to ask me how my drink was & then making me another one. he's awesome. starbucks makes me feel so loved read more

This location is easy to find with a few unmetered parking spots directly out front, a bike rack to the side of the building, plenty of out door seating, beautiful view of the fountain, free wifi, clean store/restrooms, and the code for the restroom changes periodically. They have the Starbucks Reserve coffee and Clover machine!! Apparently Starbucks doesn't have a South Carolina or Columbia mug. read more

Usual Starbucks with friendly staff. Pretty busy during the rush hours, but well trained staff keeps the lattes churning. Parking is sometimes a problem. read more

Definitely my favorite Starbucks around the university area. Friendly staff, great coffee.

Favorite location. The staff here truly care about each other and their guests, are hilarious, and always remember their regulars. Mornings at this place are the best! Parking is sometimes a pain, and it's always cold, so bring a sweater if you're planning to stay awhile! read more

Eh. This Starbucks is small and unkempt. The staff don't seem pleased to be there. I mean, at least pretend. And don't talk about how you cannot wait to leave in front of a customer. One of the worst Starbucks ever. read more