After a week and a half of enduring through unusual circumstances/environments and struggling to find a place to go about my day's worth of work, I found a haven for such a "Third Place" (the Third Place concept/theoretical framework was introduced by a sociologist named Ray Oldenburg, in the 1980's-- worth contemplating in this day & age) at an interesting neighborhood in SF. Definitely appreciated the spacious-ness of this particular Starbucks, and that at least half of those choosing to spend an hour to a few hours at the cafe also seemed to appreciate the space for that reason. No boisterous or rowdy crowds... mostly civilized chatter. I almost felt no need to take out my noise-canceling ear buds. Noticed that there is a shop next door named Kindred Spirits... I don't think they sell alcohol and mean spirits, in that sense. It was at this cafe yesterday that I realized that this distinction might be quite significant: the difference between the usage of the word "sphere" in phrases such as "social sphere", "private sphere", and "public sphere(s)"; compared to the usage of the word "space" in comparable ph-rases. Especially from the perspective of an AI-literate researcher & a cautious AI developer. San Francisco seems to be a good city overall, to get a sense of "where" things may be as well as continue to trace threads of thoughts that might be originated or planted by some humans... from multicultural and intercultural perspectives. I think I ordered more coffee. Yep, I did. read more

Starbucks - A corner that I could see, from where I was standing: the lady told me she doesn't want to be in the photo, so I took another shot. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Had to go into the City for some CPR training at our office in The Mission. Arrived early enough to grab a coffee at the store on Mariposa. It's was relatively quite for a Thursday mid-morning. I SB team member took my order and proceeded to make my coffee. She wasn't particularly friendly, but was efficient. In that instance, that was all I was looking for. I ordered a drip, black, no room for cream. Surprisingly, it took a little longer than I anticipated. No problem, I still left in time to get to my training early. All in all, a decent store and one I will remember if I have to go that office location again. One pic. read more

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We all know Starbucks is delicious- BUT I have to shine light on staff Roberto!! My BF went to pick up drinks for us & im a sweat cream instead of milk girlie. Roberto remade the drink FREE OF CHARGE & was so professional, genuine, kind & just a wonderful interaction! Made our morning! He even wrote kind little phrases on the cups! Give this man a raise! Ty Roberto! read more

Starbucks - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

Good coffee and other caffeinated beverages and a nice place to sit, relax and/or get some work or studying done. Spacious interior with high ceilings, and thick wooden tables and chairs scattered within and along the big picture windows. The music isn't too loud and your brain tunes it out eventually anyway. Lots of power outlets under each table along the east facing windows and another 4-outlet junction box countersunk on the floor under the long counter in the middle. Service is courteous and friendly and I didn't have to wait long. This is a nice Starbucks to burn off a couple of hours to get some work done or just sip a beverage while the world rolls on by outside. read more

Starbucks - Medium Roast - Christmas Blend - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

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It was 8:15pm when I walked in. No line. I ordered a tall latte. There were two people working. A guy with big head and glasses was making drinks and a barista was doing with cashier duties and making drinks when the orders started piling up. My latte took 15 minutes and was lukewarm and flavorless. The guy with glasses was very slow and sometimes seemed to forget how to make certain drinks and had to pause and think. The girl just looked tired. Maybe better training or selecting better staff next time. It shouldn't take 15 minutes to make a plain latte when you have no line. read more

I visited this Starbucks on November 13th and was helped by Jewelle and Cindy. They were both so friendly and incredibly knowledgeable about the ingredients, which I really appreciated. I ordered a pumpkin spice low-sugar protein latte, and they made it perfectly! Thank you again, Jewelle and Cindy, for the great service! read more

Starbucks - Pumpkin Spice low sugar protein Latte. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

Not a starbucks or even a coffee person, but I like they open late and it's close to home for one of those days where I'm craving flavored coffee. It's also very clean and spacious. read more

great staff - great service WHY WHY can't Starbucks fix the entrance door it does NOT close - it gets stuck - because the bottom of the door STICKS to the tile floor - on a COLD WINDY day it's ANNOYING customers have to get up and close the door every time it get stuck - as to not "freeze to death".... read more

Corporate, get your priorities straight. My order is pretty simple. A shaken iced espresso with an extra shot of espresso. What I keep getting is an iced espresso with milk poured on top, completely separate, forcing me to swirl it in a cup that comes with holes in the lid. Messes have been made. Baristas are given better tools to shake a drink than a customer is. It's in the drink's name, so please help me understand why this branch doesn't shake their shaken espressos. I would prefer to have my drink shaken than a handwritten note on the cup. read more

I really like the look of this place, inside is a really cozy vibe. Definitely wouldn't recommend if you're on a budget, but the coffee is good and the staff are friendly. Got a cookie today and I enjoyed it. I come here every once in a while when I'm in the area, rarely let down. read more

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i would always recommend this location to have a coffee or lover of frappucino they treat you as a family not only a customer they will serve you from there heart have a great day to all!! Boom read more

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I ordered a iced chai tea latte they gave me an iced coffee instead I was extremely clear about what I wanted. She even repeated my order back to me. It's like they take your money and give you whatever they want to give you crazy. !!! read more

The Barista at this location didn't take any time to clean her workspace. Milk was left on the counter the entire time I watched her make drinks. When I received my coffee, not only was the cap wet but so was the cup and bottom of it. As a barista, cleanliness should be a priority. If her manager was the guy taking orders tonight, he should have obviously stepped in and advised her of the situation. I've worked in a similar and fast paced business and this wouldn't be acceptable. read more

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Bought a doughnut and ended up biting into some plastic, I go here all the time so this is strange. read more

Starbucks - Doughnut with plastic, seems kinda intentional - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

Service here is great and the staff they are very pleasant. Always greeting me with a smile and always taking the time to double grill my grilled cheese sandwich because I like it crunchy. Love the ambience. The wine open field is very relaxing. read more

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The service from the barista was terrible ... please remember next time to kind to everyone

Ordered a lemonade with a slight hint of strawberry flavor syrup the person helping added little lemon assuming not being g seen added water as well and a bulk of ice scoop . The drink tasted horrible . Definitely not recommended . Last month I ordered a white mocha my drink was all cold not even warm and it was h half cup rest up half was empty. read more

Starbucks Mariposa just opened up, brand new store. As a resident of Mariposa I am happy to see we have another option when the other coffee shops close early. The service is great and the little hiccups will work themselves out in time. 2 shot vanilla iced latte is great. read more

The worst customer service ever the guy who was taking our order was being so rude to my friend and i a welcome would've been appreciated. When I got my bread he decided to add burnt crumbs on top of it. wow Starbucks one star rating I feel attacked because I'm Mexican read more

The male barista wasn't friendly. I told him to have a nice day but I received no acknowledgement. At the 19th Avenue store and at the Geary Blvd. store, the team are courteous and friendly. The tumblers are locked behind plastic cases. This is odd as this isn't Walgreens where there's smash and grab thefts at most of the stores. Unsettling. Sends a message to us customers the neighborhood isn't safe as evidenced by a previous commenter who said someone stole a customer's laptop at this store. read more

This should be one of the best & brightest Starbucks in the city, especially given its fantastic corner location, its massive size (compared to other Starbucks) and its very cool architecture and interior design. But when you walk in here instead of having a bright & welcoming atmosphere you get hit with one that is dank & depressing. It feels sort of dirty, the floors certainly give that impression, the bathrooms certainly give that impression, and I get the sense from the employees, as nice as they are, that morale is low. So, the employees are not at fault in the least. Whomever is managing this store, locally or area-wise, or whomever is overseeing things from corporate, needs to give this location another hard look at it and breathe some new life into it. Make it better not only for the customers but for the employees who are doing the best they can. Yah, I know, first-world problems. And, yup, you can still get your usual coffee drink here and it will be made well and will taste good. But nothing wrong with trying to make life a little better -- right, Starbucks? read more

Ok yeah it's just Starbucks but this location has so much seating and the app orders are ready faster than any other location that I've been to before. Today I had a latte that tasted a little off and the staff made me a new one that was ready in minutes. Love this neighborhood Starbucks! read more

11/07/2014: - Clean spacious coffee shop - Friendly staff members - Good service and location* *It's located conveniently below Bay Area Video Coalition and across the street from KQED television station as well as a MUNI bus yard facility. Seating is available inside and outside. Free Wi-Fi and the signal is very clear. There was a line with 3-4 patrons when I walked in, but it moved quick. Lines aren't super long which is also another good thing. Overall, positive first experience here. *Holiday themed beverages and cups are back by popular demands. Just in time for the start of and to brighten up the holiday season. Starbucks Coffee gets major bonus points for being one of the coffee shops integrating holiday themed beverages. That's the holiday spirit! read more

Starbucks - Bacon Gouda Breakfast Sandwich plus Peppermint Mocha with Whip Cream - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

Employees here are very rude and always mess up your order. Don't waste your time coming to this Starbucks.

Friendly staff, tons of seating, and the mobile orders are ready in minutes. What more could you ask for from a Starbucks?!

Very popular Starbucks located more in the central part of the Mission District, so it's primarily bordered by residential buildings, some office buildings, etc. Very quiet and clean in this area. This location has a large interior, with plentiful seating, including two large tables (one in the back near the bathrooms, and one up front). They are also pretty quick about mobile orders, though again, it depends on how busy they are. Bathrooms require a code, so ask a barista if you need to use it. Free Wifi was pretty stable, so this could be a good spot to get some work done. Overall, there's a lot foot traffic that comes through here, but not that many people stick around in the store for too (or if they do, they're doing work alone), so it was pretty quiet. There's also a bench out front should the sun decide to show itself :D read more

This is the fourth time I've been to this Starbucks because it's close to my work. This is the least consistent Starbucks I've ever been to: only one drink tasted like what I ordered--the rest tasted like old coffee or burnt espresso, and one oat milk latte tasted suspiciously of dairy. Not to mention the baristas act like you're bothering them and are very sassy when you place an order or ask for a straw even when the place is empty. I'm drinking my last overpriced and bitter drink from this location while I look for a new coffee shop in the area. read more

If there was ever a Starbucks with personality, it would be this Mission location. There's a bunch of great breakaway areas to work inside and out (it's a great place to bring your dog on a sunny day) and the menu boards are handwritten. People get together in groups here all the time and the lack of hipster 'tude makes it the perfect spot to GTD. I ordered a cafe vanilla Frappuccino but forgot to get it decaf, the result being that I'd now be buzzing away for the rest of the night. It was delicious of course, but it did chill me out just as the rest of the cafe tends to do due to over air-conditioning. I definitely dig this spot because of the great personality of the joint and the dog-friendliness of the area. It can get a bit windy sometimes though, but the abundance of free parking makes it an attractive spot to squat. Definitely worth checking out! Food: 7/10 Service: 7/10 Price: $ Atmosphere: 9/10 read more

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I think Starbucks should give more lessons/pointers to their staff on customer service. The cashier seemed like she didn't have that much experience and the barista was flat out rude. The barista looked flustered like she was doing everything. My boyfriend and I asked for one of the seasonal drinks with a little twist (extra sprinkles) and the barista seemed annoyed with our request. The drink was made in a timely matter, but the extra sprinkles were missed on my boyfriend drink. So he kindly waited for the barista to return after she left the barista area but she ignored him he tried to make eye contact and he still dismissed him. Adding sprinkles (a barista job) Seemed like a chore! She then told him, "Next time you can ask the girl at the register to help you, you seen I left and I was doing stuff in the back." In which my boyfriend was taken back. Being a gentlemen that he is, he stayed quiet and left. We won't be returning to this particular Starbucks. If you make a customer feel like they don't want to come back that gives you 1 star. read more

Everyone here is always in a bad mood. Me and my partner come here at least once a week and every time we have the same experience. They visibly look upset, frown and everything. They'll never respond to you if you say Thankyou or have a nice day and god forbid you have a "special" request like asking for an extra pump that you're willing to pay for. There's only one worker there who is very polite and I wish I had they're name so I could mention them. I think I'll be going to the one farther from my house now. I also work in customer service and it's actually really easy to at least pretend to be happy read more

The staff are terrific. But why did corporate eliminate the unique comforts that made this location authentic? Either: 1. To stop the regulars from hanging out and open their seats. 2. Maybe the they wanted to discomfort some homeless guests to move them out. 3. To move all of us out faster and increase $/foot. 4. To be "brand consistent" with every generic Starbucks. Or 5. Because they're idiots. Same as #4. I'm guessing it's #2 even though I haven't noticed a problem with this. If it's 1 or 3 it's an insult to all. Whatever the reason is, give us back the authentic Starbucks that Howard Schultz said you should strive for, or you'll lose your soul. There are better ways to do the above. read more

Poor service. Paid for a bag and the girl (Sarina) assumed I did not. And waited to make an order of four drinks before handing it to me. Did I mention, I had to ask for it again before she gave me a wrinkly bag instead of thinking, "let me make sure I give her a decent one" after I assumed she didn't pay. I used to love this Starbucks but not after this. read more

Store manager was super rude, and they really aren't welcoming. I work at another Starbucks (not in the area) and their service isn't up to par, really rude just because of drink modifications. They charged me for two food items when I only ordered one. Would not recommend this store read more

My favorite Barista is TG. He really knocks it out of the park. Every time without fail, he remembers me AND gets my name right. Really makes a lot of difference. Watch out coffee-masters, he's on his way! read more

Starbucks - Can't live without my morning boost! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

This Starbucks takes forever to make any drink. Even just pouring tea in a cup. They are also sold out of some drinks by noon on some days. This location is also unsafe someone's laptop got stolen from them right off the table during the middle of the day read more

The evening crew needs to never come back. Starbucks just hires anybody nowadays. Some people don't need to be in customer service. Usually it's just one person, but the whole evening staff needs coffee themselves. I ordered a salted cream cold brew through mobile order. You can say that a cup full of dirt and water would be the same thing. And when I politely asked if there was any salted cream in my cup, the barista responded with so much attitude that I almost rolled my eyes so hard that I was looking at my own brain. The other worker who was changing the trash just kept on ranting about hating making frappuccinos really loud. Announce it to the whole store already. You knew, before taking the job, that frappuccinos are THAT drink. I also was observing how the cashier interacted with customers. Cashier: "What do you want?" with the same crappy attitude as Ms. Mobile Order Sunshine. Get a new job. It's obvious y'all would rather sit in the corner and stare at a wall. I'm pretty sure I won't be coming back here. read more

This place get's 4 stars for being THE coolest Starbucks I've ever seen. I've been to the original store in Seattle and I've even worked at Starbucks back in the day so let's just say... I've gotten around the 'Bux block. This store is so open and the perfect place for kicking back to read a book, working on some design or spreadsheets on your laptop, or just grabbing a coffee and people watching. The space is definitely unique to the Mission area and I believe it's so different so that it can compete with the likes of Coffee Bar down the street. Although I prefer other coffees - this store has to be my go-to place for coffee atmosphere. read more

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I'm so happy there's also a local Starbucks my new job. I love Blue Bottle and Coffee Bar, but sometimes a girl also wants to go somewhere with a rewards program! There's still a small rush of people during peak morning hours (around 9-10AM), but I never had to wait more than 10 minutes for my order. This was a positive change from my main Starbucks when I was working in downtown SF. The baristas here are very friendly and accommodating -- once I ordered a cold brew and they ran out, so the barista offered to put a free shot of espresso into a regular iced coffee. Great customer service! The big plus of this specific location is the entire building -- there are so many plush chairs, bars, stools/chairs, and outlets. It's a prime location for workers and students to get work done for awhile. Sometimes I come and sit here during breaks from work. The only improvement I would suggest is that they monitor the restroom better. I have seen the toilet clogged more than once and some homeless people use the sinks to wash off. Just be aware when you use the restroom! I see myself being a frequent visitor here to maintain my Gold Status with SBUX :) read more

Nice to get some work done in the middle of the day, hard to find parking if you are driving. Staff is friendly and coffee was done pretty fast read more

Starbucks - Place - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

So spacious! There's so many tables and I'm loving the high ceiling and super chill vibe. However, this location does feel really far from everything else and I wouldn't ever come if I didn't have a car. read more