Starbucks in South Pasadena

“I’ve been coming to this Starbucks since high school, and they finally updated the chairs! The whole place feels so much more refreshed, and the new leather chairs are both beautiful and incredibly comfortable👍🏻“

“I like my local Starbucks. I go everyday and get the same thing. Everyday I’m greeted by name and with a smile. My latte is always the way I like it and tastes delicious. My sandwich is always hot. I’ve been to a locally owned, gourmet coffee shop where people wait in line for an hour to get their drink. Then, they take pictures and videos of this amazing drink to post on Instagram or whatever. (I walked by once when the line was only 10 minutes so had to try it.) It wasn’t any better than my local Starbucks! And don’t tell me I don’t have a sophisticated palate. I’ve eaten in many delicious restaurants around the world and have excellent taste. I’m not saying Starbucks is better than this TicToc coffee shop, but it’s just as good. Now, I do admit some of the locally owned shops have their own signature drinks that are excellent. But, for a normal latte, the two are equal. Starbucks has their own signature espresso taste that has a complex flavor profile and is consistent. It tastes very good. (And by the way, no drink is worth an hour or more wait.)“