Starbucks

Friendly staff, nice decore. quiet location where you can sit down read a book and enjoy a cup of joe with friends, and unlike the big name competitors they will redo your drink if not done to your liking. And for the crossword fans they have a crossword for customers to complete as a community. And although it may seem that they only have one washroom. They have 2 additional washrooms (Through the door directly adjacent to said washroom).

This is the best Starbucks in Toronto, and, I daresay, one of the best cafes in town. It’s cozy, comfortable, spacious, and reasonably quiet. It’s got a bar table, a bunch of comfy reading chairs, a large table and plenty of smaller ones, and quite a few power outlets all over the place for those, like myself, who come there to work over a cup of coffee. I’ve practically written half of my M.A. papers at this Starbucks! Kudos to its owners and employees for making this place so pleasant and welcoming.

This is the best Starbucks in Toronto. It’s so cozy unique and beautiful. Employees are so friendly and coffee is the best. What else do you need?

It’s a Starbucks just like the other 8 million in the city. Unique to this location is the décor inside (refer to my photos). It’ll be interesting to find out what this building was used for before. There’s a lot of places to sit, which is nice if you’re getting work done or chatting with friends. My friend and I sat on the patio (one of the bigger ones as there are 4,5 tables).
If driving here, you can find a lot of (free!) street parking. I parked a few blocks south of this Statbucks on Quebec (Avenue or Street… I forgot).
Good for: coffee, tea

«Starbucks Staff» are Friendly & show consideration to the Elderly as well as Children & People with Disabilities.
The Staff are Hardworking & Pay attention to detail.
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Starbucks offers «Free Download Cards» A person can redeem these if they want. One recent one I redeemed was «Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young». Great Band !!
Free samples of Starbucks products are offered every once in awhile to whoever would like to try … Coffee … Pastries Etc.
!! Good on you «Starbucks» !!
Starbucks «Gives Back» to the community in other ways up to & including Education.
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! WHAT IS BOTHERING ME !
Starbucks is talking of «Price Increases». So far the price increase targets their «American Stores». I hear it will eventually target Canadian Starbucks Locations! I don’t support this increase. I don’t feel right paying these prices especially when coffee shops nearby are cheaper & are open earlier than Starbucks.
I don’t like Tim Hortons, Second Cup or Timothy’s etc.
Mcdonalds has good coffee & is affordable. I would buy from them.
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The Restrooms at some Starbucks locations have broken toilet seats & one has a broken sink tap.
The St. Clair Ave & Yonge St. location, to be specific.
I hope no more increases are implemented!
For my sake & others who don’t mind paying a little more for a Clean, Classy Professional Environment … «Stop Hiking the Prices» You’re going to lose some of us!
If every dollar counts to you!
It counts to us too!

Overpriced mediocre coffee. Not a fan at all. I’ll stick to my Tim Hortons

Ive been to many many starbucks (may be every one in the downtown area), but i have to say that this starbucks is probably one of the cosiest in terms of décor. My favorite spot is the table by the big french windows/​doors. Their patio is great to sit in the summer. And every single time ive been there, the service has been amazing. The girls are all friendly and nice. Better than ur average starbucks in the core downtown area.

Stop. Don’t go here. Just go to Crema.
I went here today because Crema looked a bit too busy. Bad decision. The wifi was broken and apparently it’s been down for a whole month! A whole month! Get your shit together, Starbucks.
Also, the girl at the counter said she KNEW the wifi passwords for nearby hotspots but couldn’t give it out as an employee… (Attention Crema owners — you should probably change your password because SBucks employees have clearly been stealing it for a month).
This place definitely looks nicer at night time. It’s a bit dark, empty, cold, dirty in the daytime. Crumbs all over the empty communal table and a very disgusting bathroom.

I like this Starbucks, I find the décor cosy and the staff super friendly. I’ve never had any issues with rudeness or poor service — they’re more than kind.
I have only one complaint: It’s FREEZING COLD. I don’t mean a bit chilly on occasion, but all the time. I often come in and see people with their jackets on the entire time they’re there. I’m writing this from another Starbucks location on Bloor and the difference is night and day — I have my jacket off and my hands aren’t aching from cold. I’m quite toasty actually. I wish they would turn up the heat at the Quebec location. Please tell me I’m not the only one who notices this? If they don’t turn up the heat, I will have to go to other Starbucks where I can sit comfortably and not shiver.