Starbucks

One of the best macchiatos I’ve had here (5 shot, lactose free, extra hot, light foam, sugar free… so I’m that annoying customer, but it was perfect)
A little slower sometimes, but if there’s anything you don’t like about your drink the won’t hesitate to take it back and remake it (true to sbux code!!)
Never super busy, and lots of places to sit (though no super cozy sofas… these seem to all be gone)

Place went downhill in the past year. New staff are terribly unfriendly as well as the manager. Sucks that this place changed so quickly cause it was one of the best Starbucks I had been to before.

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Probably my favourite Starbucks in the world. The staff is always having a good time, serving bless drinks, and hookin it up phat for the fam. This establishment is a pillar of the community.

I walked in and there was a homeless man napping at one of the tables. The staff was nowhere to be seen — they were hanging out by the fridges in back. When one of the barristas finally came to the front, I explained that I was hoping to get some work done and asked if they could turn down the uncharacteristically blaring music. They acknowledged it was really loud but said the only other option would be to turn it off which seemed like a really reasonable option but they said Starbucks doesn’t let them do that.
All in all, a super unpleasant Starbucks experience. Truly, they have become the McDonalds of coffee. Managed to find Coffee and All That Jazz around the corner and the difference was striking. Chill vibe, friendly staff, and comfortable interior.
Protip: Skip the corporate bullshit and support your local businesses.

Worthy of 5 stars? Definitely. Why? Because, as most Starbucks go — the quality and products are quite consistent. What separates this one from others? Came in here during the Polish festival, and it was *packed*. But somehow, with the number of customers in there and no more staff than any other Starbucks, they processed everyone *fast*. I think I had around 15 – 20 people in line ahead of me, and I had ordered and was out with my order is around 5 minutes. That’s impressive — well done guys.

It was a cold winter day! Walking south from Dundas West Station. I know I need a coffee. I need somewhere warm… NOW!
Then I saw Starbucks… right at the corner of Dundas and Roncesvalles…
I realized that it used to be a bank when I saw the built in vaults in one of the walls… and in fact this building used to be Bank of Montréal!
The place though quite small but at least I find a table near an electric outlet.
I probably won’t be back to this Starbucks next time when I am in the neighbourhood as there are quite a few indie coffee shops just south of it along Roncesvalles…

This Starbucks is always very clean, the café itself, as well as the washrooms. Baristas always seem to be friendly and chatty, and I’ve never encountered someone who was grumpy, pissy, or a chore to deal with. I can’t say this is typical of the establishment; I may just have amazing luck whenever I go.
This old bank, situated just south of Bloor St, where Dundas and Roncesvalles split, has a good amount of seating. There are two tables to the right (upon entering), near the table with all the coffee accessories on it (milk, cream, etc.)
To the left, there are four comfy chairs with a dividing wall, the other side of which has more tables and chairs.
They have a very nice patio, with plenty of room for you to enjoy a coffee while reading, working, or even playing games on your laptop.
The only issue with this Starbucks, and it’s not the fault of the business itself, is that because of it’s close proximity to the Dundas West subway station (a less than two minute walk), is it’s often very busy. The line always moves quick, but if you’re looking for a place to sit, you may have issues. It isn’t as bad during the warmer months, as people will be sitting on the patio, or just standing around outside.
Cowboy Jim heartily endorses this Starbucks, and gets five out of five spurs.

I thought I would really like this Starbucks. It looks awesome from the outside. It used to be an old bank, and it’s location is right at the intersection of Bloor and Dundas, but the interior isn’t anything special. There are just a few tables and chairs on one side of the café. The chairs aren’t that comfortable and the tables are very close together. There are a few patio chairs outside in the summer, but currently Roncesvalles is being torn up, so sitting outdoors isn’t that appealing!