Starbucks

This was my first time going and certainly my last. I placed a mobile order and got my drink 20 minutes after I placed it and 15 minutes after I arrived and asked for my order. The people who ordered after me got their order’s before me. When I politely asked for my drink to be made, the worker responded very defensively and unapologetically. Not only did they make me late for a very important event, but they were rude when I asked about it.

My five year old granddaughter, my dog, and I are regulars each morning at the Starbucks, conveniently located five minutes from our house. As I chauffeur my granddaughter to school, we usually order the same items. My dog expects her puppacino. My five year old orders her green tea frap, I usually have iced coffee in the summer, hot coffee in the winter. The barristas all know us. They even know the dog. The dog knows them. My five year old knows them. This is a good arrangement. Oh yeah: I bought this mini French press. It doubles as a travel mug. You press and go. No time to pour. Extract and glug. I love living in the future.

John is absolutely the best part about this Starbucks. I normally prefer to drive through simply for the convenience of not leaving my car, but this Starbucks is inside a Kroger. John is so friendly and delightful that he makes it worth the extra time to get out of my car. Mornings are already hard enough, so every little bit of sunshine is worth the extra effort. If you are looking to start your morning off with a friendly face, go see John!