I parked, I ordered, I walked inside, my sandwich and cappuccino were ready in one minute. That was the fastest service I've ever had at a Starbucks. Awesome job!! The inside of this Starbucks is always very clean. There's plenty of seats inside and outside, but based on its proximity to UCSD, it gets super busy in the afternoon. The parking lot is shared with Chipotle, Trader Joe's, and Ralph's so it's also normally packed unless you come early. read more

Starbucks - Cappuccino and Turkey Bacon Breakfast Sandwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - La Jolla, California

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To the barista that made my iced quad espresso with salted cold foam today May 23rd at 8:35 am, thank you! It was sooo good, it made me really happy after my fiancé made me really mad! lol Overall great experience, our sandwiches were warmed up on point and not messy. Clean restrooms and everyone was so friendly. read more

Starbucks - Coffee & Tea Near Me - La Jolla, California

I've been coming to this Starbucks for as long as I've been working in La Jolla! 22 years to be exact! Shar is one of the best managers ever! Hands down! And Addie is one talented barista! All around they're good people who take the time to chalk it up and ask about each one's day! Drinks are on point! Service is second to none! And we know because we've been to some shady Starbucks in the past! This spot just got a full renovation! It's sleek, modern, with high tech features! Multiple bathrooms are always well kept and squeaky clean! Overall, the ambiance is lively from all the hustle and bustle! This coffee shop will forever be one of our all time favorite Starbucks ever! Come check them out! read more

Starbucks - Me and my beautiful wife! That's a dragon drink! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - La Jolla, California

Why is it so cold in here? My only complaint. Love that there is a lot of seating on the patio. The barista was very friendly indoors. There are lots of chairs as well, but there are more people with laptops so they probably stay longer. If the weather is nice enjoy the patio in spite of the traffic noise. read more

Starbucks - Cold brew light ice with splash of cream - Coffee & Tea Near Me - La Jolla, California

I am absolutely loving the remodel, and I've always been so appreciative of the awesome staff here! I usually place large coffee orders, and the team does an amazing job working together to get everything right. I also love that when it gets busy (sometimes to due my multiple coffee orders), they'll open another register to ring up other customers so the line doesn't get overwhelming--something many other locations don't do, and it makes such a difference. The staff is consistently friendly, attentive, and always goes the extra mile. Truly an elite Starbucks team! I would highly recommend this location, and I hope the staff knows how much they are appreciated. Thank you for all you do! read more

4, Four, FOUR times I get a Little Hair or little dirt in my drink ???? How many times I should let it go ??? No more forgiving... I'm upset now and after four times ... Wash your little pots or Coffee makers .... I let it go every time ... But, I did tell the Employee on the third time ....... etc read more

Just asked for a water, and one if the ugly barista chicks went out of her way to be rude and embarrass me in front of everyone by saying water is only for people who purchase an item in front of everybody. I totally understand that but all I ask is to have a little bit of class and some tact when talking to your guests. And I think to be honest I've spent enough money at Starbucks over the years where I could get a free water. What do you think? read more

damn so i got the cold brew w pistachio cold foam for the first time n it was surprisingly hella good dude. i usually get vanilla cold foam but this pistachio shi on another level fosho. very nice flavor and they also gave me a good ahh amount here too so shoutout to them. good service bc i did an online order and it was ready in a mere few minutes. the cold brew was like any other cold brew. i j added splenda to mine and sugar free vanilla syrup for some sweetness bc thats the best order if ur on a cut. but would recommend this bev read more

Starbucks - Coffee & Tea Near Me - La Jolla, California

I'm writing this review to support their reopening! The inside is large and spacious. Their new order status board is exceptional and they seem to update it in a timely manner. The staff are also quite nice and I hope that doesn't change. If you order for here, it looks like they make the food and drinks fancier! read more

Starbucks - Mocha Cookie Crumble Frappuccino Blended Beverage - Coffee & Tea Near Me - La Jolla, California

The wait is finally over! Their a months-long expansion and remodel is finally complete! I would definitely suggest checking it out. It is a glimpse into what all Starbucks locations will look like for the future going forward. There is now a TV screen that shows the status of orders. The seating is also back for the first time in 5 years! read more

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Of all the awesome Starbucks I have visited, this is mine. This is where I patronize regularly. I bring my huge dogs here, they enjoy Free Puppiccinos, and I often receive Free Water, Free Samples and Paid Coffee! Ordering ahead is preferable. Come today, come often! That's right. read more

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Every time I come to this Starbucks before work, at like 5:50-6 am, the employees are always LITERALLY the kindest and most welcoming people ever! So early in the day too. Whoever was working today 3/31 at 6 AM. Two lovely ladies, you guys are awesome and made my Morning read more

I was here back in June. I stopped in here for a drink after catching a matinee showing over at the nearby AMC movie theater. Per the usual, I placed my drink order on their mobile app. The current setup inside basically discourages people from hanging out inside. You get your drink and you leave. They do have tables just outside. My drink was pretty standard for any Starbucks that I've visited in the past. read more

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A couple days ago, my app, once again, sent my mobile order to the wrong location. I swear I selected this location, but, unfortunately, the app had other ideas. I was frustrated, to say the least, when I showed up here and my order was nowhere to be found. Luckily, there were two Starbucks angels working that day, and they resolved the whole thing quickly and hastlefree. They were patient and understanding and took immediate action. I wish I had gotten their names, but regardless, I wanted to give them a public shout-out and big thanks! read more

I been coming here for a while now. The lid cup combo sucks. Leaks every time now. All over my truck. Again. Get it together.... will never go back Happens every single time now read more

Omgggg it's so nice and air conditioned in here !! Plus service was swift , kind , and efficient . They're located on top floor by Trader Joe's and relax back store . Not a ton of inside seating so I'm sure the college crowds keep this place packed . There's outdoor patio seating which is dog friendly . Girl making coffee wasn't as pleasant but oh well ! The coffee tastes fine regardless . Someone tried to walk off with my coffee so make sure you check your name on cup before you walk away :) read more

Craving for an Ultra Caramel Frappuccino. Asked Ruben, "What's the difference between the Ultra Caramel Frappuccino and the Caramel Crunch Frappuccino?" He explained to me the Ultra Crunch has a little crunch atop the cold brew whipped cream. Had a pleasant interaction with Ruben. I appreciate his pleasant demeanor and smile. He was also helpful. I ended up ordering Caramel Crunch Frappuccino. Loved it! The crunch made my drink more appealing in presentation and taste. After Ruben handed me my drink, he said, "If you need anything else, let me know, ok?" No barista ever said that to me before. Enjoyed the great service! read more

Starbucks - Ruben, a pleasant barista. Very helpful, too! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - La Jolla, California

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One thing for sure, this is a very busy Starbucks, not surprising residing between Trader Joe's and Ralp's to places that see a lot of traffic already. So, no wonder this place was non stop with people coming and going. While here, I had a multigrain bagel toasted with butter and a cafe misto with a dark Italian roast. They toasted the bagel well as I asked. The only problem was the two organic butter packages were hard as a rock when they came so I had to give them some time to soften before spreading them onto the bagels. In the end, the bagels were good and the butter tasty. The cafe misto was alright. It was a little harsh, even with the 2% steamed milk. It tasted good, but I would preferred that it would of went down smoother. The staff members here were not much for conversation, but I guess they were quite busy. read more

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A few days ago I was at this particular Starbucks and I brought my own Starbucks cup. Happy that is back. I bought my Starbucks water bottle. They were gracious and put my frappe order in it. Now that we can bring our own cups I am going to put the correct frappe cup back on my shelf to grab! Thank you again! read more

Don't waste your time coming to the Starbucks it's a cheap location that has no seating inside. They completely removed everything and only have outdoor seating with no outlets. if I'm going to spend $5 to $10 on a single cup of coffee you would think that they would at least accommodate their guest that visit. And in La Jolla!? Lol its a joke read more

So I just placed this order and this was what I was given... how do you place a "grande" sticker on a tall" cup... with another "grande" size drink in the same holder? Do better starbucks. read more

Starbucks - A tall (grande) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - La Jolla, California

I have been to several starbucks location and service is normally good. But at this location and meeting a Barista named Shar I had a much different experience that goes to a new level of what exceptional is to me. She was polite, when she took my order she repeated it back to me. I said light ice and she said ok. She politely asked if I wanted her to leave space for me for my cream and sugar I said yes. I asked for it on the side. I loved that she was thorough. The fact that she asked me all the right questions, good customer service. So 5 stars for this location because Shar made it happen. read more

I've stopped here on several occasions. The service is definitely lacking friendly attitudes but I just choose to mobile order now.

Busy location with both indoor and outdoor seating. Good spot if you're in the area, parking is the only annoying thing here. Located in a decent size strip mall with Ralphs, Trader Joes, Staples, Chipotle, Marshalls, Ross, etc... there is plenty of parking, but the area in front of Starbucks is a pretty high traffic area, so parking can be hard at times especially lunch to dinner time. All in all, still glad they have a Starbucks in the area for a quick pick me up! read more

My buddy was visiting from out of town and we wanted to get an early start on the day. We cruised over to La Jolla to grab some Jamba Juice but I entered to plaza at the wrong entrance. Since Starbucks was right in front of us, we decided to go there instead of driving to the other side of the plaza. I ordered up one of the new pumpkin spiced lattes to kick off the day. It definitely had the essence of pumpkin in there and was very sweet and refreshing. I'll probably be enjoying a buzz for the rest of the day from it. The parking lot at this Starbucks is one of the worst I've ever seen. The service is nice though, and there are plenty of dog-friendly tables outside to accommodate your pals. It's not that good a location to work from since it's kind of cramped, but it's a quick fix near campus which makes it a popular spot. It's right next to Trader Joe's too! Food: 8/10 Service: 8/10 Price: $ Atmosphere: 6/10 read more

Starbucks - Coffee & Tea Near Me - La Jolla, California

Seriously the nicest staff ever. I also like how there is no seating inside so it's very spacious inside.

I'm shocked I haven't reviewed this Starbucks yet. I used to come here more often back when I was a still a college student at UCSD. This Starbucks store and the one at Costa Verde are usually filled with students studying. I hadn't been back in a long time but I went a few weeks ago to get a snack for the movie theater LOL. I got an iced caramel macchiato and a ham & cheese croissant. The girl who took my order wasn't really paying attention and we were waiting for a while at the counter for my croissant, the other barista asked after about 15 min if we still needed something and I said I never got my croissant, the girl was like "Oh yeah! That was me! I forgot!"... Oh well. read more

Ordered my thrice weekly center coffee a little later than usual at around 10:30 a.m. and I was thinking of drinking blonde roast instead of Pikes Place and they told me that they ran out of blonde roast and that they would have to do a "pour over" or I would have to wait to have them brew a new pot. I'm not super picky and not going to nitpick but this has happened to me several times at other locations too. How can a coffee shop run out of coffee? That's like going to McDonalds and having them run out of burgers. Only Starbucks can get away with this. I just settled with a Pikes Place roast and went on my merry way. The three stars review is only for today because this location is generally good with my coffee runs. Also, this locations is super busy so it's generally hard to find a seat! read more

Starbucks - Storefront - Coffee & Tea Near Me - La Jolla, California

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I came here to try out the mango pineapple creme frap. I have seen it advertised for a limited time. The line went fast. I also got a cookie dough cake pop for my daughter as usual. The inside was full of people and all the tables were filled outside. We ended up taking our drinks elsewhere because they don't have any tables available. Anyway, when I got my drink, I took a sip and I could taste a hint of the mango and then pineapple along with the creme based it had. Honestly it wasn't too sweet for me. I got a grande size. I didn't finish it because the rest melted. I plan on getting this drink again soon at another Starbucks. Hope this drink isn't seasonal like my pumpkin frap. I will have to try the berry one. Hope that one tastes okay. Location was pretty descent. read more

Starbucks - Mango pineapple creme - Coffee & Tea Near Me - La Jolla, California

The BEST starbucks ever!!! They exceed just the 5 star as they go above and beyond for how they make coffee and just make your day the Brightest with their awesome best tasting coffee. So consistent every time the best customer service, they make the BEST Frappuccinos or whatever random drink I try is just the yummiest every time. Any barista that makes my drinks here are just the sweetest, the the most amazing, I wish that every Barista at Starbucks are like them (not the reality) I wish that every Starbucks is the same with customer service or making their coffee but only in "La Jolla Village", or should every establishment of Starbucks be trained by them! I highly recommend this place! read more

This Starbucks isn't my favorite and let me tell you why. First off the parking sucks, this whole area sucks for parking. There is usually a long line and rarely a seat open if you need one. Assuming they get your drink correct they don't like to follow policy that well. When you have the Starbucks card you're supposed to get free refills on brewed coffee and while they refilled my husband's coffee, they refused to refill mine because it was decaf. I've called and confirmed several times with the 1800 Starbucks folks that is not correct and it should be fixed. Also last time I ordered an Americano they made it weak, but to their credit the guy gave me an extra shot to put in it to fix it. Overall it's not great but it could be far worse. Their bathrooms are also pretty clean so that's a plus! read more

This Starbucks is located near Ralph's in the shopping center: *La Jolla Village Square*. The mobile app for pick-up makes for a quick trip here! I've came here in the mornings or around lunchtime and each trip has been fine. They have tasty breakfast sandwiches and the usual drinks for those looking for tea and coffee. This location has ample seating indoor and outdoor along with one restroom. The parking lot can get busy around lunch time to evening with people going to Ralph's, Chipotle, and Trader Joe's next door. Collect stars and get rewards on their app to keep you returning for more! ;P read more

Starbucks - Chestnut Praline Frap, Chestnut Praline Latte, and Tea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - La Jolla, California

okay, I get they are busy but it's the fact I will nicely tell them hey I have a food item as well. THEY look me dead in the eye and look at me like I ruined their day. and IGNORE! so I wait and girly with the short hair walks around doing nothing and then her manager who I know and love finds my food and drink ON THE SHELF READY. like everyday they waste 6-7 minutes of my day even when I TELL them it's right there. today was worse. it was on the table I told her and she's like we're making it, her coworker walks to the table and picks it up after 5 min. I was waiting for nothing. it's just disrespectful. only the girl with curly hair is so beyond polite like a DOLL and the male workers and the manager. the girls are so irritating. like it will be empty too.... like I get it's stressful but Like it's every morning now. I felt bad and let it go the first couple times but it's ridiculous. read more

I tried to like this place, however this one barista ruined my experiences. I am a regular here, but I decided to stop coming here because of how rude the Asian barista with the pony tail, hidden light with bangs, and glasses is always disrespectful when she speaks to me. Like so unfriendly~ read more

Probably the worst one I've been to yet! Starbucks is officially cancelled! They give attitude over giving water? It's not like I haven't spent plenty of money there??? Maybe you should have a courtesy fountain! Most of your UTC Baristas are Horrible, quality of drinks and customer service! read more

Very clean location. One person is always cleaning the restroom and prepping the team when it's almost time for trash run. You can tell they take pride in their work and having a well run shift. read more

well I've been going here for ten years but now it's changed a lot first the prices are way too high now and the staff does not care but the quality of the food is still very good i do go to Pete's also read more

Starbucks - Coffee & Tea Near Me - La Jolla, California

I went too late so I was not able to try the prickly pear frappe, but the barista could make something similar. Gr syrup crmfr strawberry puree, mango syrup: not great read more

Starbucks - Not good - Coffee & Tea Near Me - La Jolla, California

This Starbucks location is often very busy. I can't stand the parking and there's not enough inside seating. The coffee is still good mind you, but service here is not consistent. As of late, the breakfast staff is much friendlier than their lunch staff. Today, I didn't get a single smile from the cashier (I would call him out by giving his name, but I'm not like that) and he looked annoyed when taking my order. He asked abruptly, "OK. Just what is it that you want?" Also, the barista that made my drink was yacking with a customer and didn't acknowledge that I was trying to ask her if the drink she just made was mine. Mr. Smiley (sarcastic) never bothered to take my name. The barista also seemed annoyed that I interrupted her conversation. It's a beautiful day, People! Enjoy life a little. read more

Whenever I come to this Starbucks I feel like they always mess up my order... Green teas turning into green tea lemonades, extra espresso shots added to the wrong drinks, and unwanted whipped cream added to iced drinks. They're pretty good about changing out the drink, but when I'm in a rush, I kind of just wish they could get it right the first time... This Starbucks tastes like any other I've been to. The staff are relatively nice, but some of them are a little unfriendly. Store is also pretty small, and its pretty crowded all the time! read more