Starbucks in Lake Forest

“I've been going to this Starbucks for a couple years, and the employees are PHENOMENAL!!!!.🫶...They are always smiling, patient when busy, & try hard to remember your name & drink!!....It's a real pleasure to get my daily fix at this location, as they never disappoint!!.

Miriam the Supervisor, is a complete DOLL!!...Her attitude is top notch, and makes you feel like family❣️...Brooke W. is also a Sweetheart, always smiling, and greets you with enthusiasm.💕...I don't know everyone's name, but they are all FABULOUS!!....Thank you!...The best location.☕️“

“The staff at this Starbucks is exceptional. I got a croissant and coffee, as I usually do here for my breakfast before work. I had a case of butter fingers and dropped my croissant on the floor on the way out. Since it was my mistake, I wasn’t going to ask them for another, so I threw it out and headed back to the office, disappointed I’d have no breakfast. The baristas were so sweet and rushed after me to tell me no worries, it happens, let's get you a new one so you don’t go hungry.
Crazy how such a small act of kindness can impact your day. They made me feel appreciated as a customer.
To all the baristas working morning of 8/5, thank you!“

“The service at this Starbucks is legitimately the best I’ve experienced in all of OC. Kota was SO kind and patient with my indecisiveness and answering questions and with my 2 crazy kids, and Kaylie made me the best matcha (with ART ?) I’ve ever had!“

“There’s something quietly exceptional about this particular Starbucks. You walk in, and it doesn’t feel like just another pit stop for caffeine — it feels cared for. Crafted. There’s a precision and thoughtfulness here that elevates every drink they serve. Always consistent. Always beautifully balanced.

While the nearby location on Alton has that bustling, café-style energy — this one is the calm in the storm. Understated, yes — but quietly brilliant.

The staff? Absolutely delightful. Friendly, unflustered, and genuinely warm — the kind of team that remembers your order and greets you like a regular, even if you’re not. And it’s the little things that make the biggest impact: a cheerful quote scribbled on your cup, a sincere “have a great day” that doesn’t feel robotic, and a genuine appreciation for your presence.

I can’t quite put my finger on it, but there’s something special about this place. It’s more than just coffee — it’s comfort, community, and care in a cup.

Five stars. Deservedly so.“

“The parking lot is plenty big with a good number of spots right outside the front door. This starbucks is not a drive thru, unfortunately, but the service is friendly and quick. Stephan suggested a new drink when he saw that I was unsure what to get today. Thanks Stephen, the Oleato oat latte was excellent!

Parking: Many spots right outside the front door and plenty of parking just a few more steps away“

“Entire team is customer-focused and I noticed that from my experience with a manager, unfortunately I forgot to get her name. I had a very unusual request and the manager who helped me stayed late to help. This does not go unnoticed. Keep up the good work!“