Starbucks in Columbia

“Desí, Jayden, and Kharis were AMAZING! So friendly; so helpful; so attentive - they had energy, drive and WINNING SMILES across the experience!! -now, the restaurant itself is on the smaller side with not a lot of decor so let’s call that “charming” BUT only because the trio of employees were outstanding! Thank you, thank you!“

“This might be the best Starbucks I’ve ever been to. I’ve had a lot of construction at my house, so I’ve been spending a decent amount of my mornings here. The staff is just incredible. Every single person there is nice and attentive. The food and drinks come out fast.“

“This is a good Starbucks! The staff is always friendly, and I’ve never had a bad experience here. Sometimes I wish the drive-thru moved a little quicker, but other than that I have no complaints. It’s a great Starbucks to sit inside of, whether you’re just hanging out or working on something a little more important. Would recommend if you can handle the relatively slow drive-thru lane!“

“I wanna take the girls at Starbucks this morning, August 12 at 6:45 AM. I was interested in trying something new and one of the girls suggested a salted caramel mocha Strato Frappuccino and it is absolutely delightful. It is delicious. It’s got the right amount of sweetness, the right amount of coffee. I wanna thank her so much for whoever introduced me to this district. I didn’t get her name, but I think she had wonderful customer service this morning and she knows exactly how to help a customer. She did a great job this morning and I wanna make sure that she is Aware of how much she helped me this morning.“

“Just wanted to pop on and say how exceptional my experience was at this Starbucks today. The young ladies who were the baristas when I came in were incredibly welcoming and warm. The area was clean, and there was a lot of great outdoor seating. The baristas even wrote cute little greetings on our cups. The customer service is what put this place over the top.“

“Amazing experience this morning at this location! Will definitely return!! My drink was made to perfection, big props to the barista! The person that handed me my order had an amazing personality and customer service!! Top notch store and the workers definitely deserve some recognition for it 😊“

“Firstly, and really the only reason this didn't get 5 stars, is they're extremely slow. There's maybe 1-2 people working at a time, with one person taking orders and making drinks. I've gone there on a 30min lunch break and spend 20min of it waiting in line. The saving grace, however, is how nice and patient the staff are and how accurate the drinks, as well. They will have some stock issues, occasionally, but that goes for nearly every Starbucks. My only other complaint is that you can't place an order through the Starbucks app for this location - so no ordering ahead! And I really hate waiting in lines.

Vegetarian options: They have vegetarian food options and vegan milk options, as well.

Kid-friendliness: This location is in a Target.“

“Incredibly well managed, clean Starbucks with friendly baristas and quick service. A huge thanks to Reagan and the rest of the staff who went above and beyond to help me get hot chocolate for a school Polar Express story time. I'd give 6 stars if I could!“

“I love Starbucks drinks and treats!! This location overall is good, however the drive thru can be problematic. People have cut in front of me and service can be slow at times but the staff has always been friendly and the food and drinks are always good“

“I’ve been through the drive thru as well as inside 4-6 times and this has to be one of my favorite locations. The 3 employees I’ve had are always so nice especially one specific guy at the window that’s very sweet! My drink has always been made correctly and not only correctly but I think the service has been relatively fast even with a longer line. 10/10. Love this location!🌟“

“I've been to many Starbucks chains as my work is remote. The one here in Sandhills never fails to amaze me. I usually get a tall iced matcha everywhere, but while other places makes it either too bitter or too frothy, or even too sweet, this one makes it perfect every time. But taste is subjective right? Well what's objective is their top tier service. I swear whenever I walk in, they have one of the best response to the register times than any other chain no matter how busy they are. And even if they're busy, somehow their able to keep the community feel alive.

If you go there enough, they'd probably remember your name and order as well. And here I thought chain cafe stores have lower quality but I couldn't be further from the truth. Best Starbucks I've ever been to in my life. Anyone who says otherwise probably got a 1 out of 1 millionth of a chance of misfortune somehow. (Or are making it up)“

“When I get there it was so full of soldiers to be, I made a big line but they served very fast.
I get a nice bacon sandwich it was so amazing and the price better

Wheelchair accessibility: They have wheelchair access“

“This is consistently the best Starbucks that I visit! The employees are always very friendly and efficient. I rarely have to wait a long time to get my order. I don't usually get food, so I can't speak on thay aspect. But every time I get a drink, it never disappoints! Always delicious! This Starbucks will continue to be my number one! A big thank you to all the employees at this location! ☕️💕“

“Great experience today. But one thing that stood out was Madi. We watched her hustle and knock out 5-6 drinks from hot to cold in well under 5 minutes. And every beverage she made we all were satisfied with the quality. Shout out Madi! She back there going Craazzyyy!!! (Good Crazy) lol“

“Iced americano, perfect, service excellent, super friendly staff. Very clean and relatively new. What a treat to have at a Petro truck stop. To the staff, you are the best!

PS…Petro, please put more Starbucks in Petro/TA😀“

“When I placed my mobile order. I ordered a Hot Blonde Vanilla Latte, however when my husband brought my order home it was iced. He doesn't understand the difference so he didn't know the order was incorrect. I attempted to call the location but no answer and I emailed customer service and no response as of yet.“

“I come from NYC and I have never tried a better matcha latte!! I am genuinely so impressed… I have tried every single one in Manhattan and this is the perfect combination; NOT SOUR AT ALL!! I love matcha and sometimes when I can’t make my own my go to is Starbucks, always, however sometimes I feel like I am eating grass because some people don’t know how to make it—it is an art. Keep it up! The matcha lovers will absolutely appreciate this💖 and this starbucks has my heart, the staff is so nice and they greet you as soon as you step on it. I never write reviews but I believe we need to tell people when they are doing something right.“

“Even though this is one of the busiest Starbucks in Columbia and specifically on USC’s campus, the staff is always so warm, welcoming, and hard-working. I go to a lot of different Starbucks in the area including the Lexington, Irmo, and Sandhills area, while all locations have very friendly staff, this particular location always stands out to me. Many of them seem to build strong connections with customers while simultaneously managing the constant rush of tired students and staff getting to class. They really do seem to always be on their A-game!“

“I’ve been to this location before but I usually go to the drive-thru which it’s limited interaction with the employees. Today I went inside and received some of the best customer service I’ve received in a while. I forgot to ask the young lady’s name but she was so patient and I appreciate her input on which new items I should try for me and my son. I just wanted to take the time to write a good review for the service I received this evening because good employees should be acknowledged.. as well as people tend to leave bad reviews quicker than good ones. So to the cashier I had 5/5:15 pm on 12/12/2025 , thanks for caring and the small talk.“

“We are on a driving trip and stopped in Columbia for a quick lunch and coffee. This is by far the friendliest Starbucks crew ever! We were met with a warm welcome, smiles, a can-do attitude, and thank you for coming. Best of all, the order was correct and made to perfection! They are now on my favorite list.“

“The Starbucks in the library opens early and closes late, Monday to Thursday 7:30-23:00, with slightly shorter opening hours on Fridays and weekends.Fully serving students in the library!But there are always queues all year round. Hahaha, the demand is very strong. It takes about 10 minutes to order and 10 minutes to get the coffee.However, the milk foam of the latte is not very delicate, and it is not a very good experience to drink it.But you can drink coffee at your seat, so basically everyone has a cup.Btw, by the way, the library has free wifi. Even if you are not a student, you can come in to work and study.There are quiet floors and floors where you can talk.It's a very, very good library“

“I have loved Starbucks for years because they make the best coffee. But this location will always hold a special place onmy heart because my husband and I got married at this location in November 5th 2021 so I guess,that you can say that coffee is our passion ! Lol. I will forever love Starbucks !“

“I always have a positive experience with this group. I usually grab my Starbucks in the morning and the morning crew is always an absolute pleasure. Because I have become a regular they are familiar with my usual drink and will ask me before I make my request. They move swiftly and the quality of my order is always best.“