I like the workers there. The couches and new tables are nice. I like getting the iced shaken espresso with hazelnut. Sooooo good

I just went into reload my gift card. The establishment is very clean, and the counter is wiped down and very organized. Wide variety of gift cards for different occasions. The sitting area is nice. Well stocked beverage section. The line moves quickly, and the employees are pleasant. read more

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Pretty good as far as Starbucks go, I only ordered a latte which took quite a bit of time, but the barista gave me a $4 off gift card as compensation for the wait. Thanks guys! read more

Starbucks - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

I love this location, coffee is ALWAYS great, and super lax spot to get work done! I had the most amazing white chocolate latte recently, and it was absolutely perfect! The sweetness of the white chocolate blended so smoothly with the espresso, creating a creamy and rich flavor without being overwhelming. Each sip was a cozy balance of sweet and slightly bitter, making it the perfect pick-me-up. I loved how it wasn't too sugary, just the right amount of indulgence. It's definitely one of the best lattes I've had in a while! read more

Starbucks - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

I truly can't say enough what a pleasure it is coming into this Starbucks at 286 1st Ave. NY, NY. They just do everything perfectly. They treat you with such kindness, and absolutely never vibe you that you have been there too long. This last part is really important to me because I really want to have the freedom of mind to simply stay and do my work without any other thoughts other than whatever I am doing. I think I read on the Starbucks website and they want you to feel exactly that way: at home and relaxed. So, it's actually their policy. A policy I deeply appreciate and that they accomplish so well here at 286 1st Ave Starbucks. BTW: They also make your drink or prepare your food exactly to your specifications. For example, at this Starbucks they give you a "half pump" sized pump. It even says it right on the cup "(i.e. 2 & 1/2 pumps). That's pretty specific, and pretty awesome. I'm always impressed with that! I do wish that the app allowed for 1/2 pumps (i.e. 2 and 1/2 pumps) but that's an issue with the app. The ambiance and vibe is always a pleasure as well; nice and warm in the winter and really cool and refreshing with air conditioning in the during summer. At last, their bathroom is always clean, which also is SUPER important to me. So that's it. You should come to the Starbucks at 286 1st. Ave. NYC. BTW (btw): There are many other nice Starbucks that I have been too as well but this one's a stand out for me and Yelp only allows want me to do one location at a time. No prob. BTW (btw, btw) As I write this, I'm here relaxing and working on my iPad, and experiencing everything I just described. Oh my. What's this? The nice young lady Starbucks worker is feeding a dog whip cream from a coffee cup top right in front of me. Which (btw btw btw btw .. . lol) they are totally pet-friendly here. Something I don't often see in NYC. But of course, why wouldn't that happen in this kind and nice place. Thank You Starbucks and Staff at 286 1st Ave. Manhattan, NY (10009). You all exceed expectations. Oh, of course, all their food and drinks are great as well. Totally. Thank You!! read more

Great Starbucks but understaffed. Hire more people on weekends and also pay them more money! These wonderful workers are overworked. They literally had to turn people away on a Saturday morning and not take more orders. They were doing their best with very small crew. read more

Five stars bc these baristas HUSTLE! Sure I have to wait a bit sometimes around 8am, but it can get super busy from serving Mt. Sinai, Stuy Town, all of the schools nearby, and whoever else passes by. It's a pretty standard wait time. They greet whoever enters or exits, and I wouldn't mind if they didn't b/c it's NYC but I was pleasantly surprised. Only area for improvement = replenishing the post-its for the pinboard where there is a sign to leave a note of thanks. I'd love to do that again, but can imagine there might be a reason (i.e. the public) why they choose not to. Appreciate you all!! read more

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This is right by my work and on my walk to work. Never had a problem. Always get my tasty drinks super quick and efficient. Staff are accommodating. Exactly what I expect at a Starbucks read more

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Like many Starbucks in the city, this place is built to accommodate online orders before in-person customers, which makes the whole experience really frustrating. I'm here to lay down some hard earned green backs for an overpriced sugar H-bomb! Take my money so I can ignite a diabetic furnace and begin my walk of shame! Been frustrated multiple times walking in and patiently taking my place in line (sometimes at the front), only to be ignored by the staff for seemingly an eternity before they make their way to the counter and take my order (which goes at the end of a long line of order-aheads). I'll be over here with the other husks of humanity who were sucker enough to walk in and expect service. "Why don't you just order ahead, ya dummy?" Well shucks! Why didn't I think of tha- When using the app, nothing that I want is ever "in stock." Even though you can walk in and order it. Just sucky experience overall and I'll avoid this location and probably other city Starbucks in lieu of locally owned business that get it. read more

I've never tried the food as of yet. The service is pretty fast at this location. I've been here about 5-6 times this year so far. Dragonfruit lemonade is really great, a ton of attractive single guys come here. Maybe a date can happen if the guys aren't to shy about asking a girl out you know.... read more

I genuinely don't think i have ever had a better starbucks experience!! The energy is unmatched :) You all rock!!! xo

3:20 pm on October 29 th came to grab some coffee, but the store is closed, temporary while crew j side having pizza party. Maybe pizza party should be after hours, at least 8 ppl tried to get in while I was there. Owner is not going to be happy read more

Starbucks - Staff eating pizza while closing the shop in the middle of day - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

Worst service, wasting people's time. I order two drinks and get one while continue waiting for 10 mins for the other one. Instead of fixing the situation the cashier talks back telling it's my fault that I don't listen carefully when she is repeating the order. Why would I name two drinks to begin with? read more

I don't know if they got new staff, new management or what but this Bux has turned around. The service is much better and they don't give you the third degree if you're staying and get a refill. They have a restroom , ample seating and great service. read more

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Ok, bitches. It's time for an update. Just for the record: I AM the Duke all up in here. I am ALSO the MAYOR on that other geolocation social networking application that shall not be herein named (but it starts with a number that equals 3+1). So, I have some degree of regularity you could say. Some might even say, I'm here ALL THE FREAKIN' TIME. So, when I come in to sit down at one of the tables that I'm normally accustomed to sitting at, and the electrical outlets that I am accustomed to using have been been replaced with metal plates, I AM GOING TO TAKE UMBRAGE TO THIS SHIT. Let's not blame the staff. They are first rate. They remember my order. They are SUPER friendly and fantastic. But some unseemly DOUCHEBAG decided that people were sitting here far too long and removed the access to electricity. So, you offer unlimited free interwebz, but then you limit me by confining my stay to the time left on my battery. YOU SUCK, you freakin' NOZZLE. Just sayin'. read more

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Most of the time the espresso drinks are bitter and taste burnt. Staff are generally very nice. Not much seating and the wall with the tables against it is uninviting as you have to face the wall and have your back to everyone. read more

This Starbucks is conveniently located close to my Drs office at Beth Israel. Service is quick, efficient and friendly. I just wish they had some for here mugs. To their credit the barista did make an effort to locate one. Also, there was not enough milk in the condiment bar. Overall a decent store which is cozy and clean. read more

Starbucks - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

Morning pick me up while running to the subway... Why does this starbucks stand out amongst the million in manhattan or even compared to the one on 1st and 23rd?? 1) Super friendly! -Blake is amazing!! As a walk in, he gives me the peace sign (a way of asking if I want my 2 shots of expresso) and I just shoot mine back up and bam, my drink is ready when I'm done paying. -There is also a tall Asian guy (forgot his name) who is also very friendly, greets you and asks how you are doing. 2) Fast and efficient 3) On the way to the subway 4) Large enough to bring your books to study or do work read more

This Starbucks is located close to NYU joint hospital. There was a line but it moved quickly. The coffee was as expected at any Starbucks. The milk containers were empty and I had to ask for them to refresh the containers. read more

In need of a pick me upper def go for the matcha lemonade I literally got a matcha lemonade at about 4 pm and it's now 12:35 pm and I'm still wired lol. Not only will it do the job, it has so many better benefits vs coffee which I'm not a huge fan of. Point blank simple I love Starbucks for the tea if that makes sense. I would suggest almost all the teas and lattes. I would stay away from the espresso. Just my own opinion, all in all I think this is a pretty okay spot to grab your cup or whatever makes you happy. read more

So I was on a mission to become a GOLD MEMBER (Austin Powers style) so I've been going a bit nuts with Starbucks lately. Nonetheless I ordered my same old beverage, an iced chai latte - a simple drink of tea concentrate and milk. You wouldn't believe the foolishness I've seen in some locations just waiting to order or for my drink to come out. However at this location I had no hassle. I was actually stressed for time but I was able to order, get my drink and run out to get my kid in no time. The cashier was a cashier, took my order nothing to fall in love with and the Barista at the bar that day to me was the man because like I said I didn't have to wait. I got my drink less than a minute after I ordered and I wasn't even the first one in line. I do commend the cashier for stepping up though, he wasn't originally on the register but there was a lady in front on me that didn't know what she wanted and had too many questions so he slid over and started taking my order. The store was clean, there was ample amount of seating - the store actually fit the neighborhood, quiet and laid back. I enjoyed my visit though it was short and I really liked the mugs selection they had displayed on the back wall before you hit the register. read more

For people who know me, I'm a very unlikely candidate to give a conglomerate business like Starbucks a 5 star review. Typically, when I walk into Starbucks it's filled with baristas that seem to dislike their jobs and don't care much about coffee. However, BILL who works the cashier most times I walk in is such a gem! Seriously love him. Always SO friendly, helpful, patient. He took time to kindly explain to everyone in line yesterday that if they bring their receipt back before the 25th they'll get a breakfasts sandwich for $2.50-- and he did it in a way to genuinely be helpful and save customers some cash. It's so refreshing to find someone that takes such pride in their work. In fact, almost everyone that works at this location is wonderful! If I owned a coffee shop, I'd want to hire Bill! read more

Worst service, rudest people behind the counter. Manager Bill Versucci was absolutely disrespectful and had a bad attitude when I asked for more whipped cream on my latte. He told me go to your nearest bodega if you want more whip cream! I wouldn't even let my dog use his bathroom which was also a complete mess and smelled like a dirty sewer! Don't even know why this location is in business with all of the flies and dirty floors in this establishment? read more

Across the street from my job, so pretty convenient. The baristas here are great. Always friendly and fun personalities. read more

Starbucks - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

Wish this was a better Starbucks, especially bc I love right next to it. Every time I've gotten a chai it has been STRAIGHT MILK, one time it was basically white. And I'm not too picky either. It tastes completely different here than any other Starbucks I walk to one farther away from me just to get a chai. read more

The service here is OK, the staff get the job done but certainly aren't greeting you with a smile while taking your order. At least they got my drink right even though they didn't seem so enthusiastic about doing it. The space is big and there are a couple of tables for people to sit and work at. There is also a bar along the window so you can watch people go to work at the hospital or go to the subway/bus. Location is great since so many people live close. If service was better it would be packed with lines out of the door. read more

I am only giving this Starbucks two stars because of the young lady Andrew who is personable and is the only one who if sees you waiting a long time asks if you're ok and if you have everything. This morning I had the wonderful experience of a bum coming in and screaming, meanwhile the manager was just hidden in the back and trust me he was screaming loud enough and the new manager Mel did nothing. This location takes a million mobile orders and will forget your simple food orders. read more

A Starbucks is a Starbucks is a Starbucks. Unless you get really horrible service, and then it's time to open fire. One morning, I decided that coffee was a requirement (as was grabbing a box of the instant Via coffee for the following day.) While waiting in a line, one of the employees kindly took my order. He was friendly and polite. I walked up to the counter to a man who seemed to have some issues handling a high volume of orders. All that I had ordered was a grande coffee. That's it. He hands me a coffee, shouts, "next," and I move on. Walking to the coffee station, I open the lid to my coffee for a little milk action. Foam. That isn't mine . . . So upon walking back to the counter, explaining politely (I'm from California. We are the friendliest people that you will ever meet) that I think I may have the wrong drink. The employee making the drinks says, "That is because you TOOK BILL'S CAPPUCCINO OFF OF THE COUNTER." He hands me a coffee, and proceeds to tell Bill how rude it was that some people don't pay attention to what name is called. Wait, what? YOU HANDED IT TO ME! Nooooo need for rudeness. The customer is always right, dude. And when I am right, don't go pinning your sloppy work on me. Will not be back. read more

If I could take stars rather than give them, I would. One of the worst Starbucks. The employee turnover is high, basic things like cream, milk, have to be asked for, and the other morning they had no jelly, butter, OR cream cheese for my bagel. Cavernous space makes it next to impossibleto hear anything other than their machines. read more

I'll keep this one simple. Good staff crappy bathroom free WiFi NO ELECTRICAL OUTLETS Comfy benches decent air conditioning rarely crowded. Enjoy. read more

Sometimes they are great and sometimes they are just downright nasty. I don't feel that if there are 4 people working there and three are chatting and one is wiping down a counter I should have to wait 3 minutes and ask three times for help. But I do. Customers before counters. At least treat us like you can see us not like we are invisible. read more

Even though I've only started going here this week (I've lived around the corner for 3 months), it's a pretty decent Starbucks! The three times I went in this week there was no line and the staff was surprisingly very friendly, which you don't always get in a Starbucks. There's a small amount of seating, mainly a bunch of communal tables, but because it's small it has a cozy environment. I would suggest this place for somewhere to go when trying to get some work done. I asked someone to open the bathroom for me and they told me to go wait by the door but then forgot about me, about 5 minutes later someone finally came so I was annoyed but she kept saying she was sorry and was actually friendly so it made it a little better. read more

I drink a lot of Starbucks but I don't visit this particular Starbucks. My experience from this place has been: Latte too weak which means to save cost they are not giving the customer what Starbucks is known for read more

I truly believe that this is one of the worst Starbucks on earth. It is so disorganized that they consistently lose my order even though I always get just a coffee or tea. Typically there are more people behind the counter than there are in line and it still takes upwards of 15 minutes to get a drink. More than once the person taking my order has just wandered off not telling anyone that I was waiting for coffee, never to be seen again. If it weren't between my apartment and the train I would never go here again. To be honest I do get coffee here a lot. read more

I'm a Seattleite so I am a avid Starbucks drinker but what the hell happened to the Starbucks in New York??? This location in particular was probably one of the worst I've encountered yet.. I'm not going to lie my order was more complicated than anyone else in line but still you're a barista for god sakes it is your job to make coffee! The line was ridiculous, I had to repeat my order FOUR times (that is three times too many!) and my coffee was made incorrectly and taste disgusting! How do you forget the classic syrup in a carmal mocchiato? It's part of the drink! The ironic part was I asked for an extra pump of classic and didn't get any! The drink was just so gross that I end up just tossing it.. what a waste of five bucks and my time read more

Just like any other Starbucks, they have coffee. Which is never bad. This location is clean, baristas are kind and friendly, and the milk/sugar station is always up to par. My only issue,which isn't even the location's fault (just being a whiny New Yorker) is that the lines are always long. Just get there before the early morning rush and you'll be good. read more

Starbucks - Tall Pike - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

I have been to this Starbucks on 16th St and 1st Ave more then a few times and I never had a less then 4 star experience and I bet it's cause the folks who work here care about doing the right thing with customers . The pastries , sweets , food , beverages are fresh and well made and place is always clean and finding a seat while I steal some WiFi is no problem . I don't know the gal workers name who looks latina but the lady makes a mean decaff Cappy and the lemon frosted pound cake is my fave when ordering sweets . So many Starbucks in NYC and this is one of them along my walking journey home . read more

This is a nice, larger location with table and stool seating. Usually seats are pretty filled but I haven't had an issue finding a seat the few times I've needed one. There's usually a line of 3-5 people so a wait is to be expected. Like the remodeled look which gave the store some new energy. The more recent staff has been pretty friendly from the cashiers to the baristas and I've seen the same faces regularly, which is nice. Helps in wanting to come back to the store when people are friendly. Food and drinks are pretty much the same across locations so not too much to say about that. read more

Not a bad Starbucks. They definitely seem a little disorganized though. I ordered a short drink and the girl charged me for a tall and kept insisting she hadn't made a mistake. I suspect she was new. Took me a good 30 seconds for me to tell her how to ring it up properly. She was very polite about it though. She marked my cup right and I grabbed a seat at the counter which overlooks the bar. Despite the properly marked cup, the barista used the wrong kind of milk and the wrong amount of syrup. And this was in the late morning. Absolutely no line. No excuse for that. These things aren't too big a deal for me so I didn't have him remake it. I've sorta come to expect my experience at Starbucks to be a crap shoot. But it's always nice when you go to a Starbucks and they put that little extra bit of effort into making a drink just right. read more

Not the best Starbucks I've been too but the cashier was really friendly even though it was pretty busy. The woman making the drinks seemed a little frazzled. It WAS a bit busy since it was morning and everyone was in to get their caffeine. But I noticed she made a couple drinks wrong for people in front of me so we had to wait for them to get redone. Plus, I ordered two drinks and she forgot to make one so I had to ask for it. The Pumpkin Spice latte I ordered was a little more bitter than usual. I've definitely had better Starbucks experiences but all in all, I need my Starbucks fix so I'd probably visit this location again! read more