“As the only drive-through coffee shop in town, this one usually gets my business if I’m in a hurry. The drinks are almost always consistent and workers are friendly. Every business around here is understaffed so the long lines just are what they are. A couple weeks ago I swung by for two small lattes (and my third tier sandwich choice since the others were already gone for the day). I’ve recently backed off from obligatory tipping at places where I’m only receiving a product, not a service. A server only makes $3.84 an hour while a barista in this area is making at least $15. Still not a livable wage, but their salary should come from Starbucks, not the community. Anyway when it was my turn to pay and I got the “it’s just going to ask you a question” prompt, I chose no thanks to tipping. The girl at the window said, “Aaawww!” As someone who works in the local service industry, that is just wildly inappropriate in my mind. Tipping is supposed to be for exceptional service. I don’t tip the people at Taco Bell and they actually make the food I want right then. I was getting two small 3-ingredient drinks and a microwaved sandwich. To top it off the drinks were tepid and only 3/4 full at best. It must’ve been the B Team working that day, but I’ve managed to make time to go inside a different coffee shop ever since then.“
“Another great experience at this Starbucks!! ? The barista was confronted with a very rude customer during our visit but she remained calm and conducted herself in a respectable way. Drinks were delicious and service was great. We will be back!?“
“As the only drive-through coffee shop in town, this one usually gets my business if I’m in a hurry. The drinks are almost always consistent and workers are friendly. Every business around here is understaffed so the long lines just are what they are. A couple weeks ago I swung by for two small lattes (and my third tier sandwich choice since the others were already gone for the day). I’ve recently backed off from obligatory tipping at places where I’m only receiving a product, not a service. A server only makes $3.84 an hour while a barista in this area is making at least $15. Still not a livable wage, but their salary should come from Starbucks, not the community. Anyway when it was my turn to pay and I got the “it’s just going to ask you a question” prompt, I chose no thanks to tipping. The girl at the window said, “Aaawww!” As someone who works in the local service industry, that is just wildly inappropriate in my mind. Tipping is supposed to be for exceptional service. I don’t tip the people at Taco Bell and they actually make the food I want right then. I was getting two small 3-ingredient drinks and a microwaved sandwich. To top it off the drinks were tepid and only 3/4 full at best. It must’ve been the B Team working that day, but I’ve managed to make time to go inside a different coffee shop ever since then.“