Starbucks

842 N Delaware St, San Mateo
(650) 685-8864

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Oceanic_sailor

Clean place to get your coffee
Waiting time was more then expected

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

James Bell

There is no more atmosphere or service with this establishment. Put on top, a crapy cup of coffee and you get the idea.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Maxine Raffety

As a former Starbucks shift supervisor who has worked at multiple locations over the years, I’ve always had a deep empathy for baristas and the challenges of this job. I know what it’s like to be on the floor during a rush, to deal with entitled customers, and to still try to bring kindness to every interaction. That said, I’ve never encountered a Starbucks quite like this one.

Despite living near the Woodlake Shopping Center for a few years now, I actively avoid this location—because not once have they gotten my drink right. I’ve let it slide many times, understanding mistakes happen. But this morning was the last straw.

I placed a simple order and walked a few blocks home, only to find (yet again) that my drink was completely wrong. When I returned and calmly explained my frustration—not just with this visit, but with the consistent issues at this location—the person on register became instantly defensive and argumentative. Instead of simply remaking the drink and moving on, she chose to escalate the situation and talk over me.

What’s worse, I had ordered a falafel wrap because I don’t want meat. My boyfriend ordered the chicken one. They got switched. I ended up taking a bite of chicken before I even realized it. When I tried to bring this up, I didn’t even get the chance—because the person at the register was too busy arguing with me about the drink.

In all my years as a Starbucks employee, I would never have tolerated this kind of behavior on the floor. This isn’t just poor customer service—it’s complete disregard for basic decency. I decided not to call the employee out by name, but I hope this serves as a warning: Treat people with respect, and do your job with care.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Wei-Ai Tai

Small take-out only Starbucks. They have a screen that tracks the progress of your order, which is an interesting concept, but most patrons don’t pay attention to it as they just walk up to the counter and look for their name. Fast service. Large free parking lot.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 4

Svyatoslav Plishka

Absolutely unacceptable that a major coffee chain like Starbucks doesn’t provide a restroom for customers. You expect people to buy drinks but have nowhere for them to go? Ridiculous. Will be taking my business elsewhere!

Matthew Golo

Waited an hour for a small cup of coffee, Karla and her colleague in a black hoodie didn’t tell me the bathroom code

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

FLYING WHEELS INC

We bought chai tea latte but they didn’t let us use restroom which is very bad customer service

Eric

The cashier is great working super hard along with all the baristas, but the guy doing the food is terribly slow today & a terrible teammate. If it's busy, get moving. Way too passive and quiet, not helping getting food out, missing orders. March 8 2025.

Phillip Chu

No restoom even for paying customers.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Jayasimha Nuggehalli

Stopped here for a latte. The place was extremely busy. I had to wait 15-20 mins for my order. I should have ordered ahead. This is a smaller store, with few tables. There were couple of tables outside as well. Parking is not an issue. There is also accessible parking close by

Parking: There was plenty of parking avialalbe.

Wheelchair accessibility: It is Wheelchair accessible

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Gigi

If you only want a drink and order online. That is there only gig. Don’t expect to stop here on the way the airport to use the restroom.Not open to customers. Not friendly, not clean. Might as well have a window only, and pick up outside. A mess inside but crowded

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Bryce MacDonald

Worst coffee I’ve had in my life, and I’m very not picky with coffee. The blonde vanilla latte tastes like rancid cardboard, 5 vanilla shots? I dont taste any vanilla just tastes like cardboard, imo Starbucks has never been high quality but for the prices they charge their coffee should at least be edible

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 1

Service: 3

Miel Sequeira-Holm

The staff were so kind. Great customer service. Food and drinks were delish. We came two days in a row, and they remembered my name:) Definitely recommend.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Abhilash Munnangi (Abhi)

Can’t use the restroom in this place. Was about to buy a coffee here but walked out since they don’t treat their customers well.

FERRU 15

Very bad experience at this store

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

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