Ethos water, a brand of bottled water acquired by Starbucks in 2003, is sold at locations throughout North America. Ethos bottles feature prominent labeling stating "helping children get clean water", referring to the fact that US$0.05 from each US$1.80 bottle sold (US$0.10 per bottle in Canada) is used to fund clean water projects in underdeveloped areas. Although sales of Ethos water have raised over US$6.2 million for clean water efforts, the brand is not incorporated as a charity. Critics have argued that the claim on the label misleads consumers into thinking that Ethos is primarily a charitable organization when it is actually a for-profit brand and only 5 cents per bottle supports clean-water projects.The founders of Ethos have stated that the brand is intended to raise awareness of third-world clean water issues and provide socially responsible consumers with an opportunity to support the cause by choosing Ethos over other brands. Starbucks has since redesigned the American version of the Ethos water bottles, stating the amount of money donated per bottle in the description.Since 2010, Starbucks has been donating leftover pastries in the United States to local food banks through a food collection service named Food Donation Connection. In March 2016, Starbucks unveiled a five-year plan to donate 100 percent of unsold food from its 7,600 company-operated stores in the U.S. to local food banks and pantries. Perishable food will be transported in refrigerated trucks to area food banks through the company's partnerships with the Food Donation Connection and Feeding America. This program, called FoodShare, is expected to provide up to 50 million meals over the next five years. As of 2017, the program was in 10 different markets, including New York City. In New York, Starbucks works with Feeding America and City Harvest, both non-profits, to donate food from 45 locations. It plans to expand the program to all 305 Manhattan stores. In September 2019, 60% of Starbucks stores are participating in FoodShare. This level of participation contributed to 20 million meals served to those in need.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Paul u
Don't bother with this starbucks location. Will say they don't have change for you and want the exact amount of your order.
Service: 1
isaline pirmez
I am 7 months pregnant. We came for coffee with my partner. I absolutely had to go to the bathroom following my pregnancy situation. The waitresses seemed sympathetic and went to ask their boss. Back, the answer was no. I had to run to the hotel next door.... It's a shame.
Lo Hy
Good Starbucks but so so noisy!!! ?
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 4
Service: 4
Лора Доник
Worst service
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Estefania Moura
Rude people. Don’t accept international card and don’t accept large bills (how come?? this is a touristic city)
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 2
Sai
awful, worst customer service.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Łukasz Kuźniar
A great place to grab a coffee anytime. Nice service, clean and well-arranged place. A few steps away is Central Park, where I recommend drinking this coffee.
We stopped by to have a cocktail because it was recommended by a friend. If you stop by it is for the experience. The servers were not the friendliest and cocktails took long to make. However, the desert platter was tasty.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 2
georg l.
The worst ! 20 min to get latte ! Lost the order, will skip this location next time. In 20 minutes I can make breakfast and finish it. Also have to reconsider giving tips at the cashier before service is completed
Alex Philpotts
Horrendous waiting times, pick any other Starbucks!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 1
James Parrish
Cramped location, with haphazard and disorganized seating area. I wouldn't have bought what I did if it was included on the price list at the cooler. There's a brand mark-up of course, but that doesn't account for signage not reflecting what is being offered.Dietary restrictions: Don't come here if you can't have gluten.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 4
Chioma Nwadike
It is spacious but I'd have to say that it's the worst Starbucks location that I've entered due to NO wifi which Starbucks is notorious for and not a good look given the area that it's in.
How can there be no toilettes?
Atmosphere: 1
Ethos water, a brand of bottled water acquired by Starbucks in 2003, is sold at locations throughout North America. Ethos bottles feature prominent labeling stating "helping children get clean water", referring to the fact that US$0.05 from each US$1.80 bottle sold (US$0.10 per bottle in Canada) is used to fund clean water projects in underdeveloped areas. Although sales of Ethos water have raised over US$6.2 million for clean water efforts, the brand is not incorporated as a charity. Critics have argued that the claim on the label misleads consumers into thinking that Ethos is primarily a charitable organization when it is actually a for-profit brand and only 5 cents per bottle supports clean-water projects.The founders of Ethos have stated that the brand is intended to raise awareness of third-world clean water issues and provide socially responsible consumers with an opportunity to support the cause by choosing Ethos over other brands. Starbucks has since redesigned the American version of the Ethos water bottles, stating the amount of money donated per bottle in the description.Since 2010, Starbucks has been donating leftover pastries in the United States to local food banks through a food collection service named Food Donation Connection. In March 2016, Starbucks unveiled a five-year plan to donate 100 percent of unsold food from its 7,600 company-operated stores in the U.S. to local food banks and pantries. Perishable food will be transported in refrigerated trucks to area food banks through the company's partnerships with the Food Donation Connection and Feeding America. This program, called FoodShare, is expected to provide up to 50 million meals over the next five years. As of 2017, the program was in 10 different markets, including New York City. In New York, Starbucks works with Feeding America and City Harvest, both non-profits, to donate food from 45 locations. It plans to expand the program to all 305 Manhattan stores. In September 2019, 60% of Starbucks stores are participating in FoodShare. This level of participation contributed to 20 million meals served to those in need.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Don't bother with this starbucks location. Will say they don't have change for you and want the exact amount of your order.
Service: 1
I am 7 months pregnant. We came for coffee with my partner. I absolutely had to go to the bathroom following my pregnancy situation. The waitresses seemed sympathetic and went to ask their boss. Back, the answer was no. I had to run to the hotel next door.... It's a shame.
Good Starbucks but so so noisy!!! ?
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 4
Service: 4
Worst service
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Rude people. Don’t accept international card and don’t accept large bills (how come?? this is a touristic city)
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 2
awful, worst customer service.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
A great place to grab a coffee anytime. Nice service, clean and well-arranged place. A few steps away is Central Park, where I recommend drinking this coffee.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
No restroom and very little seating.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 5
Service: 1
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We stopped by to have a cocktail because it was recommended by a friend. If you stop by it is for the experience. The servers were not the friendliest and cocktails took long to make. However, the desert platter was tasty.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 2
The worst ! 20 min to get latte ! Lost the order, will skip this location next time. In 20 minutes I can make breakfast and finish it. Also have to reconsider giving tips at the cashier before service is completed
Horrendous waiting times, pick any other Starbucks!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 1
Cramped location, with haphazard and disorganized seating area. I wouldn't have bought what I did if it was included on the price list at the cooler. There's a brand mark-up of course, but that doesn't account for signage not reflecting what is being offered.Dietary restrictions: Don't come here if you can't have gluten.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 4
It is spacious but I'd have to say that it's the worst Starbucks location that I've entered due to NO wifi which Starbucks is notorious for and not a good look given the area that it's in.