Starbucks in San Diego

“So sweet!
My Frapp was made weird at a different location (didn’t realize because my husband picked it up for me and then we had to run to an appointment) and they remade it for me here!
Made my day! Truly, mocha frapps are how I get motivated on my really bad depressive days and they are a huge comfort food. When they are made wrong it really makes me worse emotionally and mentally. They saved my productivity for the day and gave me huge joy.
Thank you guys. It may seem silly, but the mocha frapp is part of my personal care.“

“Honestly, I’m being completely serious — this is hands down the best Starbucks I’ve ever visited! ☕✨ I absolutely love coming here to work remotely. The atmosphere is comfortable, welcoming, and somehow feels more like a cozy local coffee shop than a big chain. It has that warm, community vibe that makes you want to stay for hours with your laptop. 💻🤍
What really makes this place special is the team. The staff and management genuinely seem happy to be there, and it shows in the way they treat customers. They greet me by name every time I walk in, which makes such a difference and adds a personal touch. 😊
I also really appreciate that they often offer the “for here” option without me having to ask. I tend to forget, so it’s such a thoughtful detail! 🥰 It’s small things like that that turn a regular coffee run into something special. This place truly stands out! 🌟“

“I don’t know the guys name but i believe he has red hair and i ordered a venti iced caramel macchiato with extra caramel, line caramel cup, add whipped cream, and carmel crunch and it was DELICIOUS. I’ve never had a barista prefect my order this well i was in LOVE when i took my first sip. Everyone was friendly and efficient. I got my drink less than 2 minutes after i ordered. I totally recommend this place and love the guy who served me thank you 🙌🏼“

“From the moment I walked into the Starbucks at Liberty Station, it was clear this location represents something greater than just coffee. The environment reflects a deep respect for the military community, with decorations and a culture that honors service in a way you can feel the second you step inside.

When I first approached their team about supporting our Student Veterans Association at Point Loma Nazarene University, their response was immediate. There was no hesitation. They stepped up with a level of enthusiasm and willingness to support that speaks to the character of their leadership and staff. It is not often you see that kind of genuine excitement to give back, but this team embodies it.

What truly sets this location apart is the atmosphere they have built. The seating is comfortable, the layout invites conversation, and the overall setting makes it easy to gather and connect. It is the kind of place where community naturally forms, which aligns closely with what we strive to create for our student veterans.

We are grateful for their support and proud to work alongside a team that actively contributes to something bigger than itself.“

“I go into this store nearly every day, and I’ve never found anyone rude like a couple of these reviews state. I find everyone very friendly. They greet you when you come in and everyone is professional and courteous.That woman trolling who she called Jamie (Brittany) must’ve been in a fugue state since I have always found Jamie (Brittany) to be friendly, very professional, and extremely hard working.“

“I want to give a huge shoutout to two employees here at this store. Aundrianna and Colin thank you both for your hospitality! Little backstory, I was meeting friends at this location before a Father’s Day golf match. Ended up leaving my phone in my Lyft. Colin went out of his way to let me use his personal phone to let my wife know what was going on. Aundrianna blessed me with a delicious drink that made my morning that much better and turns out we’re both from Temecula! Starbucks #06748, these two employees went above and beyond customer service! Thank you both again, and I’ll make sure to come stop by and say Hi next time I’m in town!“

“I should’ve done this a month ago but I have to shout out &give 10 THUMBS UP for Lady Nitengale and Taj for there professionalism there knowledge of all the products plus overall kindness cleanliness in the store Starbucks should give these2 rockstars a RAISE! I do Starbucks every day every where I’m mobile hospice so I’m everywhere there store most memorable &rewarding visit I’ve had anywhere in a long time 12469 Rancho Bernardo rd“

“Starbucks Coffee Company is the definition of consistency. You know exactly what you’re getting every time, from the coffee to the atmosphere. The drinks are reliable, if a bit overpriced, and the menu rarely surprises. It’s more about convenience and familiarity than standout quality. Service is usually quick, though it depends on the rush. Not special, but always there when you need it.“

“Its not even 10 mins sitting and I noticed the staff is so nice. They accommodated a person with needs with opening the door for them twice gave them extra attention and care because of their disability.

One tourist came and asked for Ice since its hot out even though he didn’t buy anything from here and they gave them the ice. Love the small gestures. Its all female staff today!! 💜“

“I wanted to take the time to say this place ia ran by amazing kind hearted hard working people. They didnt know it but for the past 2 years I have experienced homelessness living in my car and these amazing humans beings were nice enough to never question me if I didnt pay before using the restroom or any reason and seemingly understood I was trying and I just wanted to say I am no longer homeless and just am so thankful to these people for having a heart. To anyone out there experiencing hard times please never give up and know no matter what it seems like or how hard it is if you keep pushing forward you will eventually find your way. God Bless you all.“

“This Starbucks location right before the freeway is easily one of the best in the entire Point Loma area!

The employees here, especially Alyssa, are incredibly kind and welcoming. Whenever a mistake is made, they never hesitate to correct it with a smile. On one occasion, I had an issue with an order from a previous visit, and the employees actually remembered what happened. The next time I came in, they surprised me with a free gift card without me even having to mention anything!

The employees here genuinely care about the quality of their drinks, customer satisfaction, and how quickly they prepare orders. Their attention to detail and excellent customer service really make this location stand out.

This location also has a convenient takeout window, and ordering ahead online can sometimes significantly reduce your wait time.

Once again, this is easily one of the best Starbucks locations in Point Loma, and I highly recommend it over the other nearby locations. The employees truly go above and beyond to make customers feel appreciated.

Great job to Alyssa and the entire Starbucks team! Keep up the amazing work!“

“Came in around 7pm, inside was clean and orderly. My friends and I were helped out by Charice (I apologize if the name is written wrong) and she was the nicest person. She was really helpful and super patient with us! Really appreciate her!“

“I just really want to say thank you. I was having car issues and I misplaced my phone charger and used my spare phone that didn't have service if it wasn't for employees friendly service and I might have been stranded. I truly appreciate this do much.“

“It’s not often that I would even bother to review a Starbucks, but the employees were over the top in quality service. Just old-school quality service that made me wanna come back. And the coffee was perfectly brewed
I just had to document it publicly because they deserve it“

“My wife and I have our coffee time together every morning. Most mornings I make the coffee at home, but somehow we manage to find plenty of reasons to make it a Starbucks morning!

We especially like this location. We usually order ahead online and I run inside to pick it up. It’s also a favorite when we want some breakfast bites or a quick, light lunch.

And when our daughter and 22-year-old granddaughter are at our house, it becomes Starbucks for everyone—even our daughter’s dog, who hangs out with us while she works from our house.

Great location, convenient, friendly, and part of our neighborhood routine.“

“This is the best Starbucks I’ve ever been too. I love Matcha and nowhere seems to get it right expect this store! I always customize my drink and feel like a pain but not here. Today I got the ube coconut drink but with matcha and it’s phenomenal. Sully made my whole day and has amazing customer service! I highly recommend to give this Starbucks a shot if you haven’t already. The whole team, the cleanliness of the store, and the drinks are amazing here. Thank you!!!“

“I normally am an AM frequenter at this Starbucks location and I love the AM staff so dearly but today I decided to do a PM coffee run, Mason treated me with such hospitality and care and made sure everything was perfect for me. Great attitude, my white mocha tasted wonderful and overall my best drive thru experience at this location yet!“

“I am very impressed with the hospitality that I received from Noelle and Kacie at this Balboa Ave x Clairemont Drive location. I am not a big coffee drinker myself, but met up with my business partner at this location several times and am seriously considering becoming a regular.

Noelle is very kind and professional. She seems to have her system down. I bet corporate loves the way she handles the store.

Kacie is an absolute sweetheart. She has excellent social skills. I observed her with coworkers and people in the drive through. She even chatted with me for a few minutes during her break.

Unbelievable service from the two of them. With all the heat the Starbucks brand has been receiving Corporate needs to add a bonus to their pay checks. Not all employees at this location demonstrate the excellence displayed by these two individuals.“

“Shout out to Bryan and Brenna for their excellent customer service! Had a large order for school and they made sure my order was fresh, complete and even carried everything to the car with me. There was a change in the order too that was not anticipated but they made sure to make it right. Appreciate those who care about the community they serve. Thank you, Bryan and Brenna!!!“

“One of the best locations I’ve been into, the store was incredibly taken care of at every turn, smelled amazing the moment we stepped inside and the customer service from each and every partner was 10/10. Such a good visit that I had to leave this review. 💌“

“I had a pretty good experience at Starbucks. The coffee was fresh and tasted just like I expected, and the staff was friendly even though they were a little busy. My order came out fairly quick and everything was made correctly. The place was clean and had a nice atmosphere for sitting down and getting some work done. Nothing over the top, but it was a solid visit and I’d come back again when I’m in the area. Overall, good coffee, decent service, and a comfortable spot to grab a drink.“

“Wow!! Busy but they all welcome you as you walk in. Denise is there on the floor making sure you are well-served. She is friendly and caring no wonder people love this Starbucks.
On time, on-point per instructions and extra clean ambiance.
Cheers to the team & Denise! Pura Cachanilla!“

“The best Starbucks in town! ☕⭐ The coffee always tastes amazing, and the customer service is excellent. I’ve been to other Starbucks locations, but this is the only one that consistently makes my coffee exactly the way I like it. Every drink I’ve ordered here has been delicious.

You can tell the staff is very well trained and that they genuinely care about the quality of the drinks they make. Everyone is always so friendly, welcoming, and provides great customer service.

I absolutely love coming here! This is definitely my favorite Starbucks location, and I wouldn’t trade it for any other. ❤☕“

“This was the first Starbucks I ever went to. Must have been going 30 years as I grew up locally. A classic now. I think it’s busier than ever - that’s the one hard thing as sometimes can be a long wait. But today was fairly quick! I like the oat milk chai , extra hot, as a treat, every now and then!“

“The food and drink here are comparable to any other Starbucks. The hours are odd, parking is a little tough and I don’t believe they have their own restroom. Other than that, customer service is great. They give out your order in a timely manner.“

“Thanks for the pup cup! This is my local Starbucks, everyday I walk my dog past and he makes it a ritual to stop in and try to get a pup cup, we often have mommy/doggie drinks on our walk. Today a very nice guy came out and gave him a pup cup right on the patio (around 4:45pm) thank you so much!“

“5 stars for the coffee is well done. Delicious! And 5 stars friendly workers. There are two young men that are extremely kind, caring and professional. I even called Starbucks headquarters and bragged about them and of the rest of the staff. Only location with these great matters and always great SERVICE. THEY SEEM TO ALWAYS BE VERY BUSY.“

“Shout out to the friendly and welcoming staff. Love the new single dispenser coffee machines. Pours a great cup of FRESH brew without the waste like the old coffee machines. Thanx again for all you do for your customers as it is appreciated.“

“Honestly, the drinks and customer service at this location are consistently top-notch. The team here is always friendly, efficient, and clearly takes pride in what they do. Every drink I’ve ordered has been made perfectly, and the overall vibe is welcoming and professional. It’s refreshing to see such a high standard of quality and care—this location truly stands out.“

“This is a convenient Starbucks location for residents of Poway, Rancho Bernardo and Rancho Penasquitos, close to where SR 56 meets I-15. The staff are always friendly and helpful. Other shopping, including Ralph's and Trader Joe's, are within walking distance.“

“I’m currently here and let me just say I love the vibes. I had the honey cinnamon and it’s delicious. They recommend an uber pastry which was delicious. Thank you Malia, Roger, and Lee. Pleasure meeting you and thanks for the dog treat!“

“The lady that took my order was so kind! She had been there 15 years and she is definitely that one person that LOVES her job! This is what makes an experience worth it! Way to go Starbucks for hiring this ma'am 15 years ago. The place is also well kept and efficient!“

“I picked up a Shaken Brown Sugar Espresso from this newer Starbucks in the Scripps Ranch area. It was a good beverage. I had it with only one pump of brown sugar, and it came out perfect to my liking. The young lady who took my order offered good hospitality and was friendly. They even brought my drink to me from where I was sitting. The location was clean and well organized, too.“

“Starbucks is a place to come in and enjoy and Converse with those around you along with the outside world. The many flavors and drinks that are served from behind those counters is much appreciated in my book. They always have had a impact in my day of just a caffeinated beverage that puts you in a state of mide to where able to get threw the day. There has always been friendly smiles and great service at many Starbucks that I have visited so I would like to say great work and good job in making your customers happy and feel appreciated“

“It's hard to find a starbucks that makes consistency good drinks . This starbucks has ! Literally taste like the first time i had starbucks, I don't know why there is so many bad reviews. Great baristas and consistency good drinks ☺“

“Celina was awesome! They were out of bagels but said I could buy one here at Pavillions & she would warm it up.
My frappuccino - for some reason they don't always taste the same, but hers was delicious!
out of bagels but said I could buy one here at Pavillions & she would warm it up.
She was so nice, with a friendly smile.
My frappuccino - for some reason they don't always taste the same, but hers was delicious!
She made my day...“

“Came here and got my usual (Caramel Ribbon Crunch with oat milk) and they made it perfectly! The employees were super nice and fast. My order was ready in no time! Everything was easy and quick, which I definitely appreciate. I’m sure I’ll be back because research papers require caffeine, and at this point Starbucks is basically part of my academic support system. 🤣“

“I hadn't gone to Starbucks in a while and decided to try it again. I had a really nice experience at this location because the employees were just so genuinely friendly. I wish I could recall their names, best I can do is it was a young man and a young woman, and they just seemed happy to be working there and friendly as could be. Then they did a great job on our drinks. I was happy to see they have the half & half out so you can adjust your own level now. This location seems well managed, and with service like this I will definitely come again!“

“Very attentive staff. I ordered ahead 15 minutes ago but the gentleman at the register acknowledged me and made sure I was taken care of. Makes me feel bad I used the app and basically chose to avoid human interaction. He reminded me how much we still very much need the human element in customer service.“

“Small and set-up for take-out. Friendly baristas. My drink was made perfectly with my customization. I didn't order food today. Im happy.I go exclusively to Starbucks that are stand-alone. I refuse to buy in grocery stores because baristas are not considered Starbucks employees, so it's a terrible deal for baristas.“

“I came in for a drink after shopping at Target and was served by a nice young lady who greeted me when I first walked in. Despite being the only barista working in this Starbucks she still managed to make my drink while serving other customers in line and running out to deliver drinks at the same time.

I wanted to recognize her hard work and good customer service!

Thank you Halle!“

“This is my regular Starbucks, and for good reason. The baristas are friendly and always recognize me, the store is clean, and the drinks are always made well even when it's busy, service is quick. Big appreciation to the manager for leading such a great team and to the staff for making every visit feel personal. Highly recommend if you're in the area!“

“The drive thru worker who told me his name was Trevor was super nice and helpful when I told him my mobile order didn't go through. He made sure I got my drink and even gave me a gift card for the inconvenience. Really great worker and very respectful!“

“Great coffee and breakfast sandwiches from the Starbucks inside the Clairemont Target. We enjoyed the iced ube coconut macchiato and iced mocha. The bacon Gouda cheddar and sausage cheddar breakfast sandwiches were also good. A good amount of seating which is dog friendly. Orders came out quick and the staff was very friendly. Recommend!“

“The Egg nug latte was not the business, that's just my opinion. Did not have that Egg Nug flavor I was looking for. The pumpkin spice latte is usually the best, but doesn't hurt to try new things. Thank you guys for the friendly service.“

“This Starbucks saved the day! After a frustrating experience elsewhere, I popped in for a quick espresso, and the team couldn’t have been more welcoming. My order was made perfectly and fast, and I was able to enjoy it without any hassle. Great service, great coffee—exactly what I needed to turn my day around. Thanks, Starbucks!“

“Damien was awesome !!! He is such a sweet barista. I am so happy with his kindness and he is just a great guy! Not to sure about the female manager she seemed kinda on guard but Damien made it worth the drink! Thank you for the Boba ( pearls)“

“I love this location. It not full of impatient people. The staff is so warm and attentive. Due not being overcrowded, I am able to comfortably get my order in a timely fashion. Yea there’s no seats inside but there’s seats outside. but it is a plus, due to no seats, there’s people who do not overstay and it’s clean and not overcrowded.“