“We stopped by the Starbucks at Edgewood Plaza Shopping Center in Palo Alto for a refreshing drink on a casual outing, and we grabbed our order quickly to enjoy outside. As a convenient chain spot in this neighborhood shopping center, it provided a solid caffeine-free pick-me-up with reliable service and a clean environment.
ATMOSPHERE:
This local Starbucks has a comfortable, modern vibe think spacious seating for about 30-40 inside with plenty of tables, outlets for laptops, and that familiar coffee shop hum from neighborhood regulars and shoppers. The decor is standard with warm tones and ample natural light, located right off the 101 for easy access, drawing a mix of commuters and locals. Bathrooms were very clean and well-maintained, adding to the overall pleasant stop. It’s bustling yet efficient, perfect for a quick visit or lingering work session in Palo Alto’s Edgewood area.
MENU:
Standard Starbucks lineup here, featuring hot and iced coffees, teas, Refreshers, espresso drinks, and seasonal items, plus pastries, sandwiches, salads, and snacks. Bottled drinks and merchandise round it out no frills, but dependable for everyday cravings in a shopping center setting.
FOOD:
Mango Dragonfruit Lemonade Refresher
We went for the dragonfruit lemonade, a vibrant, tropical refresher blending sweet dragonfruit and tart lemonade with real fruit pieces for a juicy, ice-cold sip that was perfectly refreshing on a warm day. Not too sweet, with that eye-catching pink hue, it hit the spot as a caffeine-free option solid choice for something light and fruity, ranking among our favorite non-coffee picks at Starbucks.
SERVICE:
No line when we arrived, and service was quick the baristas were efficient, friendly, and had our drink ready in minutes without any hassle. Mobile ordering would make it even faster for busier times.
TIPS:
Use the Starbucks app for mobile orders to breeze through, especially during peak shopping hours. It’s drive-thru free, so park in the shopping center lot (plenty of spots) and walk in. Prices are typical chain rates, but rewards help for regulars. Combine with nearby shops for a full errand run, and note the convenient freeway access for quick stops.
OVERALL:
Was it worth the stop? Absolutely. This Starbucks at Edgewood Plaza delivers reliable drinks like the dragonfruit lemonade in a clean, quick-service spot that’s ideal for Palo Alto shoppers. We’ll pop in again next time we’re in the area.“
“Staff are nice. One of the seasonal beverages was a cherry chai latte, but the foam had dairy in it - the barista got creative and came up with this dairy-free alternative:
Iced Grande Chai Latte
- Soy
- Cherry In Foam
- Cherry Powder
- Nondairy Vanilla Sc Cf
In general their chai lattes are good (most things are a bit on the sweeter side). When I tried the matcha lattes I found that it had an odd slight bitterness to it (on two separate visits), which I haven't tasted at other (non-Starbucks) place, so maybe something to do with the matcha powder they use at Starbucks.“
“I ordered a coffee in this morning through online. I didn’t notice it when I first received it, but I later realized that “thank you” was written on the cup in my native language.
I was so tired at the time, and when I found it, I was so touched I almost cried.
ほんとにありがとう!“
“A rare Starbucks that open late until 8:30 or so in the evening. All the usual food and drinks of the chain, served by a friendly crew.
The downtown location includes more ample seating inside and outside that is usually found, owing to the unusual architecture of this corner building.“