Starbucks

Yuck! I went to use the washroom before placing my order and changed my mind after seeing that neither had toilet paper and both were absolutely disgusting. My friend and I decided that hygiene was not a priority at this location and went to have our coffees somewhere cleaner. Usually I expect public restrooms to be a little nasty as the establishment can’t predict what mess the customers will make, but this was worse than any I’ve seen! Makes one wonder how clean their food and drink preparation is, if they leave the bathroom to get this filthy.

I am normally okay with the service but today I was very displeased as a barista charged me for a grande psl when I ordered a small and received a small psl. Never coming back to this Starbucks again. FO my PSL.

I can see how this Sbux would get really busy, and cramped. Luckily, each time I stopped by I have been in the clear. They have a few good seating options inside, and a fair sized patio. The location on the corner of Bloor and Albany makes for some good people watching. Overall, it isn’t a location I would find myself going out of my way for by any means. Mostly due to the layout and the business factor.

After today’s experience I will be boycotting sbucks for a couple reasons .
Firstly they discontinued their tea lines in particular the ginger green tea which was a favorite. But more importantly their new corporate policy as described by local employee defies logic and any semblance of fairness.
Previously when asked they would gladly offer to place same tea bag from a tall cup tea price in a larger cup with more water. Mostly this is beneficial when driving so as not to let the tea become too strong given lack of disposal of bag when on the road in car.
Apparently new corporate policy wants to charge for additional water needed to fill larger cup. Despite no additional cost for them they essentially want to charge more for tap water .
Out of principle this seems wrong and enough to kick me off the sbucks train.
So long sbucks. Actually long overdue given their fixation on sugar filled snacks while championing the virtues of their once independent and progressive roots.

I’m SOLD on this Starbucks. Great staff, unreal prices, and often a seat or two (very clutch). In the summer, these folks got NUFF iced coffee on deck.

I love this Starbucks’ patio! Unencumbered by tall buildings, this is a great spot to catch the afternoon’s rays on a lazy day and a quiet sun tan away from the water.

I usually go to Aroma (across the road) but I thought I’d mix it up a little and give Starbucks a go.
The coffee was cold, my sugar didn’t even dissolve properly. The scone was also disappointing. And it was more expensive.
I would give it 1 star but the barista was very nice, so I’ve given them an extra star. Needless to say, I will not be returning.

No seats at all, Starbucks needs to limit the free wifi, leeches go there and use wifi all day after buying just one drink.
I am a Starbucks regular, however since there were no seats at all, we left.

Super tiny S-​bux on Albany & Bloor St. Be prepared to wait in line, but it moves quickly. It’s rather dark /​dim inside which could be a positive or a negative depending on your mood that day. There is patio seating outside during the warmer months. Baristas are generally friendly without attitudes. Solid.

Pratique pour se poser tranquillement et contempler l’animation du quartier de Bathurst en sirotant son café accompagné d’un muffin.
Free wifi marche très bien.
Seul bémol: c’est un starbucks de quartier donc assez petit.

I am not a fan of Starbuck at all. This particular location is slightly different than the others as it is quite small. Many years ago, it used to be a Pizza Pizza locale. So imagine a Pizza Pizza in size and there you go, you got this location.
As such there are very, very few chairs and tables, with the elements just waiting to rush in as anyone walk in or out.
About the only thing I liked is that they have a little bar set up for people to sit and chat next to the baristas which is kinda of different. It could also be argued that they are so low on space that they had to improvise outside of the box.
I agree with others, if you happen to like Starbucks, this is best a pick N’ go location. Unlike the one just north of Yonge and Bloor, or Aroma down the street.

This Starbucks is good for a take out place… that’s it!
Not enough seats (tables facing the front door and the washrooms? I don’t really want to chill there!)… Not enough electric outlets…
The worst is the WIFI… I barely able to log in and it was so so so slow. I feel like I am using a dial up connection! The worse part was the signal was so low, I picked up a stronger WIFI signals from Aroma and Second Cup while I physically inside Starbucks! Maybe I should not have come here.
Staffs were so nice and friendly… I wish the WIFI connection is more stable and fast!

I just recently discovered that they have a new coconut crème drink now! SO delicious. And I really love that you still get a good wifi signal while hanging on their lovely patio.

Typical Starbucks, but it’s a small one.
Limited seatings, which sucks.

Best iced coffee yet! Glad they didn’t f*k it up this time!