A favorite Starbucks of mine in DC. I love its intentionally inclusive community and focus on deaf culture and accommodating accessibility's. I typically do mobile orders for this location since the service is always quick and it's a convenient stop by on my way to/from home. The staff are incredibly kind and the vibes inside are unmatched. Depending on the time of my visit I'll grab a breakfast sandwich or bakery bite. I enjoy bringing friends to this location. read more

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The experiment is failing. And that's sad becwuse the idea is a cool concept but any goodwill from this business concept is being ruined by the awful behavior of the employees. Incredibly rude, and theybare rude when they get the droni wrong. Even the hearing impaired, when they are in an environment where rhey believe they can, start being meanspirited and mocking people. It's pathetic and this business reflects badly on all human nature. The employees here need to remember the Golden Rule. If they had common sense they wouldn't have a need to be rude to customers. It's especially depresssing when its the manager, running around like a rude frantic bulldog? being immature and not having a basic understanding of how objects move and as a result she gets confused and has to invent ways to be condescending to customers read more

My sister is learning ASL and wanted to go to this Starbucks while we were in D.C. Walking in, it was, of course, very quiet! No music, no loud talking, just the sound of coffee being brewed and pastries being warmed up. If you don't know ASL, there are tablets to write down what you would like! My sister and I got our usual drinks and some food items. All items came out in a timely manner. Overall, a nice Starbucks experience! Very cool to see them have a store for folks who are apart of the deaf community. I hope to see more of these stores in the future! read more

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I visited this Starbucks not realizing at first that the staff are members of the deaf community (I did finally see a sign explaining is on the wall). If you don't know sign language, they do have these electronic tablets that you write down your order. Overall, I had a very good experiences at this store during my visit to the area, and was pretty impressed with the overall setup here. read more

So yes it's a Starbucks, but like no other. It's 4 or 5 blocks from Gallaudet University (1st US deaf collage) So it's focus is for people to interact with ASL. It's so cool. Food and service are top notch! i learned some new coffee and food signs i didn't know. Staff a friendly and all smiles. This will be the quietest starbucks you have ever visited! But so neat to see the reverse of what the Deaf community has to deal with. I took ASL in California and loved it but when going out with a few friends that are deaf if the person didn't know sign they had to type or write everything down. Here it's the same but you sign or they hand you a cool pad that you write on for your order. They then check with you and even ask things like this drink hot or cold in Asl. Worth a visit just to come and support something that we need more of in the US people just embracing others culture and ways. Place is clean, nice and well taken care of. It is also busy so know that you might not get a table or have to wait. welcome to the real world and going to an absolutely amazing store! read more

Starbucks - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Excellent Starbucks. Amazing staff. My order was made to perfection. Food was fresh. Dining room was a bit warm, but others seemed okay with the temp. read more

Starbucks - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

This is my favorite review yet. I have never seen such a beautifully ran, inclusive Starbucks in my life. Visiting this location made my heart so warm! It was my first stop after getting to DC and I am SO grateful it was. I got to practice my ASL skills from undergrad, meet some beautiful people, and enjoy the most wonderful pink drink. I recommend coming to this location for a refreshing drink, a kind smile, or a reminder of the beautiful complexities of opportunities for humans. read more

Starbucks - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

My experience was so sweet and awesome. visiting the D.C area on a business trip. The staff is totally amazing.

5/19/22 This Starbucks is different from the rest because it's a signing Starbucks focused on ASL and deaf culture. I started learning ASL several years ago and do volunteer work that require me to communicate with ASL so I definitely had to visit this location. The front of the store and signage is so cool. When I entered on a Thursday morning there was already a line. Most of the customers were hearing, so if you can't sign your order, they have ipad type devices to write your order down or you can show your app or picture to order. I've read previous reviews where it said the wait to get your drinks is fairly long. And it was. But since I was in no rush I grabbed a table. This is one area that can be improved on, wiping down the tables. Also this location seems to have homeless individuals frequently coming in. There were 2 individuals that entered and were bothering the customers and workers. They also have tables with umbrellas outside which is convenient. They didn't have much merchandise but I was able to pick up some tumblers that are unique to this store. Customer service was friendly. read more

Starbucks - 5/19/22 a Starbucks that's different from the rest - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Starbucks - 3832 Tynewick Avenue Tanewick road Silver Spring Md hill - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

My favorite Starbucks! I've learned more and gotten to practice my sign language! I love that this is always a nice quiet and chill place to hang out on H St. They have great service, and it's easy to order through the app or by writing down your order on the boards they provide. read more

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The staff was really quick and you have a pad to write down if you don't know ASL. They have the daily sign language that you can ask for them to teach you. This place is really great place to study or do work as it's quiet. I recommend coming here! read more

Starbucks - a woman standing in front of a chalk board - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

This is my go-to Starbucks location. They always get my order exactly right. My orders are always consistent. And they always have everything I want in stock and available. And that's pretty amazing for a Starbucks location. read more

Order supposed to be ready at 9:35a and wasn't ready till 9:51a it was a simple order oatmeal and chai tea latte. The fact my oatmeal sat for 10 mins and they tried to give it to me. Took forever for the latte i asked them to remake the oatmeal because with sat too long. It's a constant issue here they take forever and the service is not great. They be too busy talking to eachother which requires their hands when they need to be making orders. Plus it's messy in there. Just overall I'm so happy i never have to go to this Starbucks ever again. read more

What can I say about Starbucks, there's nothing more to that is just a chain coffee. But this is the first Starbucks that I've been to that has only sign language on everything. If you don't know sign language, they have pads for you to write on. It was an awesome experience. Parking is tough to find around here. read more

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My new favorite Starbucks in the world. Great service with a smile. Staff was entirely hearing impaired and left me inspired.

What a cool Starbucks! It focuses on deaf culture and American Sign Language. To my knowledge this is the only one in the world. The front of the store spells Starbucks in ASL. Notably, most of the customers are hearing and don't sign. However, the staff and many people at the coffee shop were deaf. It took a while to receive my coffee. I spent the time reading all the boards about deaf culture and admiring the art at the cafe. They sell tumblers and mugs unique to this store. Everything was clean and pristine. Definitely worth a try! read more

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The drink was great and the service was a little average. We ordered a drink without there being a line and the drinks still took 10 minutes to come out. There wasn't anywhere to sit so that made it a little harder but it wasn't a bad expierience read more

For anyone in the world who is deaf, this place is definitely a convenient time-saver and a blessing. The baristas are also friendly too and are happy to communicate in ASL. It's a Signing Starbucks for a reason. read more

THIS IS SO COOL. The staff is hard of hearing, and all you sign language. If you don't speak sign language, like me, you write down your order. Everyone is really nice, it's absolutely quiet without blaring music, and it's seriously felt like stepping into a little spot of bliss in the middle of a busy street. Yet another place I would frequent often if I lived here. Alas, I must limit myself to the single visit and remember it with a smile. read more

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So I don't conflate the two I recognize that this location is "the deaf location" the Customer service is great but the time and efficiency is horrible. I don't understand why I sit here for almost 15 minutes to receive a drink and there is always at least 5 people working. I hope the manager reads this and works on time and efficiency at this location. read more

Really enjoy ordering through the app at this place because you can walk in, pick-up quickly and be on your way in no time. I feel a little guilty that I enjoy this large chain coffee place so much, but what can I say? They know their business. One thing that sets this location apart from other Starbucks is that the staff is hearing impaired, so they all speak sign language. No worries though if you don't speak sign language, you can write down your order. Today I ordered the nitro cold brew with sweet cream. Delicious! read more

Starbucks - Ample space for COVID mitigation as you can see. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Let me be clear, I am NOT a fan or supporter of Starbucks, but I am a Deaf/hard of hearing community ally, so I wanted to support this location. I received awesome customer service and a decent Iced Guava White tea. Everyone who has a chance, should visit this location! read more

2019 is just getting started but one of the coolest experience so far this year for me was visiting this unique Starbucks, deemed as the first "signing store" in the US. On the outside, you will see Starbucks written in sign above the store's name. You'll be greeted by a beautiful mural on your right upon walking in that highlights the beauty of ASL and the significance of the deaf community. There's no music in the store but the ambience is still present as you see people sipping on their coffee and signing all around you. If you are not familiar with ASL, there is a board of the ASL alphabets to guide those who would like to try to sign for their drink, otherwise you can write your order on their tablet. The staff is deaf, but kind and friendly. There is a screen up front that tells you when your oder is ready. I ordered a chai tea latte (by signing!) and it was delicious. Overall, I am beyond elated that this store exists to provide inclusion and support for the deaf and hard of hearing community. read more

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Such a cool Starbucks - it is completely deaf-friendly and is the United States' first signing store! The baristas all use sign language and/or tablets for you to write down your order. At first I had no idea what to expect as I did not realize this was a signing store, but the employees were all so sweet and friendly! They understood my order perfectly and took the time to make sure they got everything right. My iced tea turned out amazing! I'll definitely return here when I'm in the area! read more

Starbucks - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

What a wonderful place! Baristas were all so kind and welcoming to my hearing daughter who uses ASL as her second language. read more

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This is a really cool Starbucks because it's a signing store. They only hire deaf folks, and you write down your order using a stylus.

I'm giving this 5 stars because duh, it's deaf friendly especially in one of the most iconic coffee-chain there is - so I'm impressed how successful the spot went but at the same time, I wish the hype that people had for this place was similar to the deaf local businesses that I'm sure are around in this states and others as well. I decided to get the calm tea and cheese danish. I love the calm tea, very soothing to my throat and the cheese danish was okay, maybe it would be better if it was more on the toasty side? I don't know, I'll definitely need to go back again and try them on more warm temperature. Friendly staff - such an easy service with our language to use to communicate. A really good experience overall, I'm glad to see more places coming together within the deaf and hearing community (: one business at a time. read more

Starbucks - Calm Tea & Cheese Danish - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

This is a really unique location! The staff is deaf and it is very easy to communicate if you are not familiar with ASL. They have pads for you to write your order and it was really quick stop going back to work from my lunch hour. read more

Starbucks - Dining area - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

When the Washington, DC Signing Stire first opened, I thought "Kudos to Starbucks!l I'm sad to say it's taken me so long to frequent. The storefront is welcoming, bright and warm - which matches the energy of the place ! My husband ordered his regular Flat White in a mug, I ordered the Pumpkin Spice Latte (sans whipped cream). BOTH were excellent. I'll make sure to come in again when I'm in the area AND when visitors are in town!!! Nicely done Starbucks!!! read more

Starbucks - Grande Pumpkin Spice Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

It may seem odd, but for someone that does all my work online it was refreshing to communicate with Deaf people in person. Plus the service at this Starbucks was better then most Starbucks...sorry hearing people. Plus now I can say I have been to the Deaf Starbucks read more

Starbucks - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I absolutely love it here, in addition to it having employees who specialize for those who are impaired, they also get them done I find in a timely fashion quicker than other Starbucks. My absolute go to every single time for coffee in DC. read more

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Ordered from this location through Uber eats. Placed an order of 6 items. 2 pastry's and 4 drinks (2 toasted grande white mochas, venti brown sugar oat milk shaken espresso, and a Trenta pink drink.) When I received my order I only received 2 drinks and 2 pastries. (Pink drink and shaken espresso). I tried contacting the store to resolve this order I didn't get an answer. My order did not include my order tickets nor did it have the drink ticks on them meaning the proper process of preparing my drinks did not happen. Out of what I did receive some things were wrong. My pink drink did not have the paid add ons I ordered. Not sure who was on staff today but I did not receive the care I knew this location to have. Very disappointed. read more

Most Starbucks mess up your order or are rude. These were the sweetest people working tonight. It's great to see that everyone has a chance to work despite their hearing impairment. Honestly the best star bucks I've very had and they hooked me up on the caramel! read more

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This Starbucks has employees who are deaf and can use sign language. I communicated with my barista by using a combination of an electronic note pad on the counter on which I wrote my order, some pointing, and she did some lip reading. This is really awesome that Starbucks is creating a space for the deaf and hearing impaired community. read more

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Went to grab a black venti and they were out, so they went out of their way to make me a blonde pour over. I really appreciated how hard they worked to make sure I was happy with my order. My favorite Starbucks in DC. read more

The first signing store! We ventured on scooters in the cold to come from Foggy Bottom just to see the first signing store and order in ASL. The cashier set up is great where you can write or sign, we wrote that while we are not deaf or ASL proficient we wanted to sign our orders, which we successfully did. The order board at the pickup counter is large and displays perfectly when your drink is ready. Just bummed we missed out on the store specific mugs. Maybe next time. read more

The Starbucks on H St NE employs Deaf folks only. On the first day like today, as a result, hundreds of Deaf people must have gone there, and I have seen a few friends. It's a place that actually ends my days long depression. It's hard to realize that one needs a safe, public place where native language, like sign language, is spoken primarily and commonly, until you enter the place for the first time. It's a magical place. PS: this review does not cover the quality of coffee, meals or consumables. It only reflects on prospects of an environment such as one above. read more

Absolutely not. The only reason why I go here is because it's a 5 mins walk from my house. I've been waiting almost 20 mins for a Grande Frapp. Usually my drinks from here are good but Hell will freeze over by the time you receive it... read more

This is a Deaf staff Starbucks! I love the atmosphere and service. They created a cool way to order food and i enjoy coming to this location. read more

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