Starbucks in San Jose

“Wow what a super GREAT service I got to help me out with my disabled husband who fell asleep at the store and could not be awaken. Matthew Mabalot the Barista offered to help, watched out for him while I ran home to get his wheelchair. He even helped me put him in the car. I am so overwhelmed with that kindness and sevice. Above and beyond!“

“I stopped going to Starbucks for over 2 years because service was always bad and honestly the ingredients in their drinks are so bad but I started going to this location with a friend and getting simple drinks again. This location has never failed, they’re always nice especially Lori! She always has a smile and is so nice and helpful when you have questions or want recommendations. They are quick to fix mistakes and the drinks have always been consistent here for me. It can get crowded since it’s a smaller Starbucks but it usually clean so that’s good. I would recommend this location if you’re wanting Starbucks and are in the area!“

“Whoever made my drink this morning, DESERVES A RAISE!! I usually get 5 shots of espresso, iced lightly with a few syrups. The smaller the cup, the happier I am. This morning's barista understood the assignment! ❤️
Other baristas tend to give me usual amount of ice and in a venti cup. LOVE this Starbucks particularly!!“

“It's honestly a nice cozy place to just chill and do school work or work of any kind it has nice people and fast service they also got my name right a few times and even the people who usually are here are friendly and nice they even sometimes draw little animals or cartoons that just makes you want to come back even more they even once did a little rat that just so happens to be my sister old nickname for me“

“New drinks to try all the time! Staff super friendly and FAST! PLENTY of seating inside and outside. Handicap friendly. There is little limited parking in front but plenty on the side.

Wheelchair accessibility: Multiple handicap with wheelchair space right in front. Well maintained ramps and smooth surfaces for easy access. Heavy glass double doors so wheelchair might have a slight issue but not that bad.“

“While my daughter was sleeping, I found this Starbucks just five minutes from her home.

It became a quiet little place for me to sit, have coffee, and spend some time on my own during my stay in San Jose.

Convenient, comfortable, and a nice neighborhood stop.

🧭 HELLO VOYAGER“

“I don’t drink coffee but i love their refreshers. My favorite is the strawberry Açaí they have pomegranate and they have mango and others, but I don’t really like any other one, but the strawberry. I love that they’re quick. I love that they always have a smile on their face. They’re very very nice. They talk to you right and if they get the order wrong or you gave the order wrong they’re more than happy to fix it most places do not want to fix nothingso if you’re ever near a Starbucks, they’re everywhere you won’t be disappointed. They’re really good.“

“I am a regular at this location. Today I went for the new Coconut refresher. It came with the strawberries in it. I am not a fan of the strawberries. After they sit in a drink for a bit they are so slimy and just nasty overall. I was pretty sure I didn't notice and it was my fault for removing them from the order. When I got to work I checked the order and there is nowhere to remove them. When you go to customize you have to add them.
My recommendation to the store is be aware of what is not supposed to be in a drink. 0 out of 5 for today
Other than that this location is great.“

“March 11 2026
07:06 p.m
quick drive thru service .
employee helpful, courteous and upbeat .
Showed me gift card with flower design , and order was correct , everything bagel with cream cheese and knife in bag , also ,
tall cup of ice water .
pays thru so and as requested loaded my app forward with $$ . Yay triple points ,
today .“

“The staff is friendly and helpful. My drink and food were done quickly. There are less than half a dozen small tables inside and a few tables outside.

Parking can be a challenge cuz it shares the parking lot with H-Mart. It's better to order for to-go since the place is pretty small inside.“

“Every time I go to starbucks, I see great smiles, great energy, I feel like a valued regular customer professional. Weather, they are short staff or fully staffed. They remain positive Thank you so much Alyss, Yamaya, Lealan, Yaretzi, Jackie and Rachel my favorite Starbucks favorite workers Keep up the hard great work.Thank you for your service“

“I like this store been coming here for years , been inconsistent for the last couple years I think there’s been change and management allot . I like the new manager Kalia she s been keeping the store clean and friendly and my pup loves her she always gives him his pup cup personally I think he’s a fan of hers too“

“Today I stopped by Starbucks near my workplace just to grab a coffee, but (((((MELLISA )))))
truly made my day. My eyesight was bothering me and I couldn’t read the menu from far away, so I asked her for help. She was incredibly kind, patient, and welcoming. She helped me choose a very special and delicious coffee, and what touched me the most was that she personally brought the coffee to my table with such a warm smile and beautiful energy instead of just calling my name from the counter.

Her kindness, respect, and genuine positive attitude stayed in my heart. Thank you Melissa for making such a simple moment feel so special. Starbucks is lucky to have someone like yo“

“It’s a small store if we look at the lateral space. But, anyhow it is okay for me. I chose one table and put my laptop down before starting to order my beverage. I try Matcha Latte by my own style, it’s good for one who loves to drink in a healthy way. Grande Iced Matcha Latte, Soy, No Classic Syrup, Two Packets Stevia in the Raw. Perfect for me. Tuan, bartender, made my drink well, thank you pro. All staff here are very friendly and great. They make the store feel like home and very welcoming with a warm vibe. Thanks one more time, I should come here again for sure. Let’s share your life moment and viewpoint.“

“I frequent many Starbucks in the San Jose area, but this location is the best . Staff are friendly & greeting the customers is very inviting. Manager is very aware when it gets crowded & helps engage the customers while providing good service. Starbucks Inc should give the employees a bonus for making customers feel welcome z“

“Have been here few times and this is one of the most impressively run Starbucks. Staff & Manager ( Tyler ) always great clientela as they enter, bring the drinks to your table within the 4 min rule & place is kept clean. Only drawbacks ( outside of Manager's control ) is there's a lack of available outlets to charge tablets or phones as in other Starbucks location, and also there's a lack of available furniture ( the place could accommodate 5 or 4 more small tables as other Starbucks Locations. Manager & staff are aware of these shortcomings & do their best.“

“Semi regular stop on the way home from riding Calero or Santa Theresa. A trenta refresher hits the spot after a hot ride.Stopped in this afternoon after a ride about ten minutes before closing. Staff were clearly getting ready to close up but were happy to serve us anyway and even dealt with my son’s customizations. Thanks team, those drinks were really needed.“

“My wife and I really like this Starbucks. We visit her mother at the nursing home on Payne Ave several times a month and we always stop here to get her different flavored lattes... She just loves her lattes! The staff is always friendly and service is usually pretty quick, however we do wish they were more consistent with flavors of the lattes. Sometimes they seem to not have as much flavor to them as other times, but still good. This is her mother's opinion. My Macchiato's have always been very good. Parking is sometimes difficult, but we always find parking somewhere.
All in all, a really good Starbucks!“

“First time here! I arrived on a Saturday, and it was quite crowded, which shows how popular it is. I ordered a Grande Iced Sugar-Free Vanilla Protein Latte with 3 pumps of syrup—the taste was perfect for me.

The store offers both indoor and outdoor seating, which is a great point, and I love the artistic, cozy, warm, and modern decoration inside. The staff is super attentive; I saw a guy cleaning the entrance window, and all team members were working hard and smoothly together.

I really enjoyed the atmosphere while watching YouTube videos on my laptop. Highly recommended if you are in the area! Enjoy, guys!“

“I had the best experience at this shop a few weeks ago. I usually order a white mocha with strawberry cold foam, but they were out of the strawberry when I visited. Isa was incredibly kind and helpful; she suggested I try the lavender since it has been so popular. Because I hadn’t tried it before, she gave my friend and me a small sample to taste-test first to make sure we’d like it before we ordered. It was such a thoughtful gesture and made us feel so welcome. We will definitely be coming back!“

“I visit this Starbucks almost daily and the service here is consistently solid. The service is fast, food/drinks are consistently served with good quality. With the recent furniture changes inside, the atmosphere is also very good. The baristas always wear a smile; they are helpful, polite, efficient, and handle busy hours well. Special shout out to some of the baristas here - Ipsita, Alyza, Vivian, Kayla, Maria, Abby, Jacy, Joseph and others who provide excellent service. I appreciate the positive atmosphere here at this starbucks.“

“Recently moved into the neighborhood and I’m trying to figure out my go to Starbucks and this one seems to be the winner.

I try to leave my place around 5:00am and this Starbucks is open bright and early!!! Seems like they are open earlier than most Starbucks in San Jose. That’s great!!!

I’ve never used mobile pick up through drive thru until this week and decided to try it since it’s more convenient than getting out of the car. It has been great!!! The employees who I’ve encountered here bright and early have been wonderful too!!! Thank you!!!

I think I found my go to Starbucks!!!!“

“I can’t say enough good things about the Starbucks on 1702 Meridian! This location easily has some of the nicest staff members I’ve ever encountered at any coffee shop. They go completely above and beyond to make you feel welcome.

What really stands out is how they take the time to remember your name, it adds such a wonderful, personalized touch to my day.

On top of that, they even remember my past orders, making my coffee runs incredibly smooth and effortless. If you want great drinks served by genuinely kind people who care about their customers, this is the absolute best spot!“

“I really like this location. Even though it's not too spacious, it’s cozy and has plenty of seating for hanging out with friends or working on a laptop.

The beverages are consistently great. My go-to order is a Grande Iced Brown Sugar Shaken Espresso, customized with Almond milk and no classic syrup—it's perfect!

Highly recommend stopping by at least once. Enjoy your weekend.“

“Excellent for Starbucks experience. Good inside and outside seating. Decent Wi-Fi access. Service was up to Starbucks standards with friendliness. The only real problem that I noticed about the place was the bathrooms. When going into the bathrooms there are two bathrooms. The one on the right had two problems inside this bathroom. First, the sensor that turns the water on did not work well and I had trouble getting it to stay on for any length of time or even to come back on. So I can can the soap dispensers in both bathrooms need to be replaced. It had portable dispensers sitting on the sinks. But what really needs to happen is some maintenance to replace the dispensers that are built into the equipment. Overall this is an excellent place to go visit and get a coffee, hot or cold plus some small bites.“

“5 Stars – Exceptional Service!
I can’t say enough good things about this Starbucks location. Every single employee here is incredibly welcoming, helpful, and truly makes you feel at home the moment you walk in. Their outstanding service is unmatched so much so that I travel miles out of my way just to visit this specific store. You won’t find this level of kindness, professionalism, and warmth at other Starbucks locations. Hands down, kudos to the entire hardworking team. You all make a real difference!“

“Excellent Starbucks location, Brand New and Clean! Coffee was fresh & made very quickly. The relaxing coffee smell hits you the second you walk inside. The only drawback is that most of the chairs are quite uncomfortable and there are only two sets of nice chairs that are almost always taken, maybe this is a corporate change Starbucks has made so it's no fault of the location, but it could be improved.

Parking: Parking is good but sometimes the drive thru line backs up quite a bit through the winding parking lot“

“I came into this location last month since I’ve now discovered their hours have been changed to a later time! I was immediately greeted when I entered in the location with an uplifting smile and enthusiastic tone by Vedika! She took my order and made my drink quickly and ensured it was done to my expectations! I was shocked with how efficient the service was and how perfect my pumpkin spice latte was made! It tasted incredible which doesn’t happen as much as you’d think since most places that make this drink fail to give it that flavor (mostly tastes like milk! The Sevice was a 10/10 along with the quality of the drink. The fact that she was super positive, took the time to ensure that it was made to my satisfaction, and made it an exceptional experience blew my expectations! I would highly recommend she is provided a raise for her overall outstanding service! She is an asset to this location!“

“The employees here are so friendly and welcoming! They all seem to love working here and create such a positive environment. There's comfy indoor seating ear outlets and also an outdoor patio with more options. I like exploring different cafes but always find myself coming back to this location!“

“This is a Starbucks location located inside a Target department store, just like many other such Target locations have a Starbucks inside them. As far as the Starbucks offerings go, it's standard faire Starbucks and you know what to expect and they generally deliver it. So you like Starbucks and you happen to be inside this Target location, then no reason not to go.“

“It's a typical Starbucks. This one is a bit smaller so not easy to camp out and work or study out of. There is also no drive through, so you have to order via mobile or order in store and pickup in store.

Parking: Lots of spots, pickup spots available, handicap available“

“I really like this store. It has a large space and modern decor. I came here today and ordered my usual drink, a Matcha Latte.

I chose this location because it has plenty of seating, with lots of tables and chairs inside.

I will definitely come back again.“

“Just tried the new Iced Blue Coconut Matcha! The color is so cute and definitely look good for IG photos, but the taste was a little unexpected. It doesn’t really taste like authentic matcha or fresh coconut, and the flavor is a bit artificial. But I somehow still enjoyed this drink. It’s one of those drinks that’s a little weird at first but kind of grows on you. The store itself is clean, the service is friendly, and it’s a great place to study, work, or just relax for a while. I also love this location because it’s so close to the rose garden, where I like to have picnics. Whenever I get thirsty, I can simply walk over and grab a quick drink. It’s super convenient, and I’ll definitely be back, so highly recommended.“

“This Starbucks is conveniently located on our way to work. Mornings can be busy, but the staff quickly handles orders. We often use the app to save time, and they add cute stickers to our drinks that brighten our day. The interior is nice, and the service is excellent with friendly staff. We love coming here.“

“The environment is so warm and welcoming at this Starbucks. They go out of their way to make sure you get the order you want. Elizabeth was so sweet and kind to help me mop a drink I spilled everywhere right after I got- “no worries” was all she said, and she got me a brand new one. Always a lovely experience.“

“To whom it may concern: I am a coffee freak mildly put and I was at thus store this afternoon and got the best made Carmel maciatto I've ever had in my 15 + years drinking starbucks. ALEXA was my server, she was kind, and knows hiw to make a good maciatto. I appreciate this kind of service 10 all the way around. Please give her a paid off day. I will pay her wages if I could just let me know. She is so deserving of something special. ? Thank you soo much Alexa ? & staff ~

Parking: Enough parking for lots of customers . No worries •“

“Love this place...and they do give you what you actually order! You guys just gave me a proof that! I wasn't overreacting to my orders at North Shoreline Starbucks insideSafeway. I knew they have been giving me half full....yesterday one was too obvious. I want to tell you guys how happy I am with my Matcha Latte! Thank you guys!!! And to think I am still enjoying it until now. With a cute message...you guys rolck! Thanks again❤“

“Idk what changed recently, but I started coming here after they closed the DT pavilion location (RIP). It used to be v hit or miss with the quality of my drink, but it has been SPOT ON the last 5 or 6 times I’ve been even for drink remakes that other stores messed up. 11/10 y’all! (Other stores be messing up even my remake it’s wild 🥲)“

“Clean, fast, and nice. Orders don't take long and the workers are polite. Not many people there, no sitting since Covid-19 which makes sense. If you're aiming to pick up a drink quick I suggest going there while shopping at Target.“

“Had a bad morning and came into target to get some groceries. I ended up getting Starbucks and the staff there are amazing. Thai was the guy who helped me, his service was nice and quick, he knew his stuff. First time ever getting greeted into at a Starbucks. Would definitely come back!“

“Everyone here rocks! I had some big work events this past week and needed travelers ready early in the morning. Everyone was so kind and had the orders ready when I needed them. I really appreciate you all helping to make this a smooth week!“

“Great location! very spacious with tables great for working. Workers are also incredibly nice! I mobile ordered a matcha latte, i meant to order iced, but i forgot to put iced. The ladies were so sweet enough to remake the drink iced for me!!! 10/10 service.“

“I mobke ordered my matcha and when I went to pick it up it was super chunky lots of match poder not blennded properly and Sady (the barista, who's name I have probably butchered and apologize) grabbed it and corrected the issue with out me having to make a fuss. I was having a tough morning so really appreciated her help this morning. Love this starbucks - it's usually pretty busy but the staff is always friendly and ready to help.“

“I stopped by the day after my birthday hoping I could still redeem my birthday drink, and I’m so glad I did. Sarah at the register was incredibly kind and welcoming from the start. She reassured me that I was still eligible and made the whole experience feel easy and stress-free.

Her hospitality and genuinely cheerful personality completely turned my day around. She was patient while I worked through my (slightly complicated) order and never made me feel rushed. It’s those small, thoughtful moments that really stand out, and Sarah absolutely delivered!!

P.S. look how she decorated my cup! (-:“

“Just went like 15 minutes ago, I got a brownie and a Blonde Espresso, I can say that the guy that took my order was so nice, and he did the best Blond Espresso that I have ever had😩, I love their brownies. I highly recommend this location , people there is so nice and quickly.“

“My cup of Joe is always made perfect at this location Never had an issue with staff. Always willengage with you and.Give you suggestions if you're not sure what to get very professional I would say

Parking: Always plenty of parking, just don't come here after 8 AM. As it is very busy and there's a lot of seniors that hang out here and read the paper. Believe it or not, they still do very impressed by. They're friendliness and always willing to engage. Anybody that's willing to have a conversation. You might learn something from these seniors

Wheelchair accessibility: Yes“

“Baristas were friendly and fast. I had my drink ready by the time I finished paying. Can get busy, but still, the baristas stayed on top of their game. I go almost everyday. Never had a problem. Putitupmike is full of himself and way wrong bout those girls. They work hard. No ones EVER had to wait 15 min for coffee!“

“Fully stocked but tucked into the Safeway, this location is very convenient for me. I like putting my order in and then going to quickly shop for essentials. With the pharmacy at the Safeway, I found myself waiting for a prescription fill once so I went and got a drink while I waited. This location was also just remodeled, updating it's look and equipment.“

“Very modern and friendly atmosphere.
I ordered my birthday coffee there and they delivered! Even had a free coffee ☕ as they were practicing making drinks.
I loved all the extras added on my order! It came to $8 but free on my birthday“