I across the street and needed caffeine, before I started my trip back to Illinois. I did a search for coffee shops and this Starbucks was just across the street. I wanted a local shop, but I needed coffee.
It's a typical Starbucks, nothing to get excited about. Instead of using the drive-thru, I parked and went inside. The cafe is small, clean and would be a good place to work.
There's limited retail, but they'll get you with the impulse items at the checkout. I enjoyed a Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Brew and a Petit Vanilla Scone. Cold Brew was refreshing but, the scone was a disappointing. I use to eat these on the regular and the one today, hardly had any vanilla flavor. Big bummer for me.
The cashier was a big friendly guy, who made the ordering quick and easy. I got a giggle that they had letters on the counter for placement when a drink is done. My name begins with an "S" and it was placed in the A-J area. Not a problem, it was the only one on the counter. I am sure in the mornings when it's peak business, those letters come in handy.
Parking lot is compact and can get congested. A big plus for this Starbucks is the location. It's just down the street from major highways 44/270. So grab a coffee and hit the road. read more