Starbucks in Allentown

“Arguably the best Starbucks in the state, maybe the country. Every morning I go they’ve beaten the estimated time on the app and they’re so friendly and kind. The coffee tastes as if god himself came down to make it. How do they work such magic at 5:30 am? They’re the best part of the day after working “

“I recommend Starbucks. I personally prefer the shakes and coffee. Friendly staff. Recommend it ?

Vegetarian options: Available

Dietary restrictions: Available

Parking: Free parking spots around the shop

Kid-friendliness: Yes

Wheelchair accessibility: Yes“

“I typically do not have an issue here at all. It’s super convenient for me because I work across the street in the large corporate center. I work in mental health, so I often look forward to a Starbucks after a long stressful day.

Today however, I came to the counter and the barista just stared at me for several long seconds, and didn’t say a word. I was not bothered by this truthfully. I’ve encountered some harsh stare downs during the day from people my office works with to the general individual believing that I can read their mind, haha. So really not bothered.

What did bother me though, was that right before me she did not treat the other customer in front of me in this manner. So this made me question if I did something to upset her. Her body language, truthfully, was not friendly, and I completely understand I sound like a nitpicky person who may allude to asking for the metaphorical manager… trust me I’m not. Not at all.

I initiated the conversation to place my order. I asked the typical pleasantries. “Hello, how are you?” I received a curt “Hi”, and then a continued stare down, when I placed my order, she looked annoyed, and from what appeared to me, was some not so nice looks in my general direction, and some hush conversation with the other baristas. However, I couldn’t hear what they were saying so, that’s ultimately not that important.

After this occurred, I went to the pick up area and was browsing on my phone. The next person to order was a Target employee, and it was like a complete 180 degrees in body language and overall tone. The barista was very friendly, engaging the employee in conversation.

My drink was being worked on and then sat down to do the employees drink. Then they made mine and it was warm and the ice nearly melted. One of the baristas all but slid it down the counter to me, and the entire bottom was soaking wet. Myself and the employee both asked for a napkin. They brought the napkin’s immediately to the employee and I had to ask again for a napkin so I could wipe my drink.

The one barista rolled her eyes and another barista handed me a napkin.

I took a sip of the coffee, and ended up throwing it away when I got home because I had asked for sugar free vanilla and I was given full sugar vanilla. I thought I would be okay if I took my time, but after gastric bypass, sugar tolerance is very low.

Now, again, I understand everyone has off days and overall bad days, but this was the first time I ever had an issue here so I’m honestly letting it slide.

I hope that the barista (I didn’t catch her name) has a much better day tomorrow. We all have good and bad days, so hopefully tomorrow is a bit better. ?“

“Staff are competent, efficient, and helpful. The facility is clean. But seating is minimal (in both quantity and comfort) if you are "dining in" and the outdoor seating currently only sits two and provides little to no shade depending on the weather and time of day.

Vegetarian options: "Impossible" meat substitutes and a variety of non-dairy milk options“

“I recommend Starbucks. Fresh sandwiches served daily. Good quality coffee and snacks as well. Friendly staff. Recommend it ?

Vegetarian options: Available

Dietary restrictions: Available

Parking: Free parking spots around the shop

Kid-friendliness: Yes

Wheelchair accessibility: Yes“

“I recommend Starbucks. I opted for an Americano and a delicious sandwich. The staff was helpful and polite. Recommend it ?

Vegetarian options: Available

Dietary restrictions: Available

Parking: Free parking spots around the shop

Kid-friendliness: Yes

Wheelchair accessibility: Yes“

“I don't like Starbucks coffee at all and I think it's way overpriced but it's in a plate and right at the statue in Allentown on Hamilton and 7th Street and it's in a very good place and the employees are always very friendly unfortunately Starbucks coffee is too acidic for me and it's way overpriced

Wheelchair accessibility: It has a ramp going down from the sidewalk and you can go into the restaurant and a flat surface there are no stairs“