Starbucks in Austin

“Most importantly, they gave us the perfect order- NO mistakes. Very clean and accessible location. However, not convenient for my home location. EXCEPTIONAL customer service. The lady answered all my questions with expertise and really understood the product menu. She was very considerate and even went above and beyond to get out drinks organized, cleaned, and safely in the container because we bought so many.“

“We stopped by this Starbucks to relax a bit before exploring the city of Austin, and it turned out to be a perfect little break. While browsing the menu, we noticed the new advertisement for the matcha pistachio latte with chocolate and got curious, so we decided to give it a try. Honestly, it was way better than we expected! The drink had just the right balance of creaminess, and even though it was on the sweeter side, it was still very smooth and enjoyable without being overwhelming. The flavors worked really well together and felt both comforting and a little indulgent. I would absolutely order it again. The store itself had a nice, cozy atmosphere, making it a great spot to sit, relax, and recharge before continuing our day around Austin. A very pleasant and satisfying stop overall. ☕️😋“

“Ordered online, ran in and grabbed my drink this morning. Every employee said, hello. Which was nice! Got to my destination and noticed someone wrote, “YOU ROCK!” MADE MY DAY! THANK YOU SO MUCH! You ALL ROCK AS WELL!
Much Appreciated! ❤“

“Excellent location but when it's dark out or very early in the morning, the entrance from Airport Blvd is not visible. Need more outside lighting for vehicles to clearly see where the sidewalk ends and the entrance begins,put reflectors or a neon entrance sign.“

“This location is simply the very best Starbucks in town. I have never experienced such superior customer service at a Starbucks. The fantastic baristas (Tanner, Em, Bryce, Evan, Lena, Tanner’s twin, etc) are the most genuine, kind, positive, delightful human beings. You can tell that they truly care about customers, because they take the time to learn our names, and they go above and beyond to meet our needs. This is a direct reflection of the manager’s incredible skill set. John is in a class of his own. He works non-stop to ensure customer satisfaction, a warm and welcoming vibe, exceptional customer service, and a supportive community setting. My family has been frequenting this location on a daily basis for 2 years. The ONLY issue is the air conditioning. If Starbucks would do something about the FREEZING COLD INSIDE, even on a warm day!“

“Here I've found my new favorite Starbucks, even though I miss the closed the Brodie Oaks location. The staff are fabulous, very efficient, attentive and helpful. I've been in many times, used the drive thru and never have I had one single problem. The store is always clean, the bathroom as well, and I always get greeted and treated so kindly.“

“Valeria was so sweet and took the time to concoct the perfect custom drink to meet my exact craving today XD been a long while since I’ve received this level of personal customer service from a Starbucks, and as a former barista I hope I made someone’s day in the same small ways Valeria made mine ◡̈“

“Came after a soccer game. Nice cashier. Tall, chill guy. Some turf outside makes it a nice spot to chat and hang. But definitely enough space inside to hang too. I saw lots of teens and preteens get dropped off. Someone painted these cute rocks outside and we loved them!“

“As a Seattle native, this is easily the best Starbucks experience I’ve had. Managing mobile orders during a rush can’t be easy, but this team is organized, fast, and remarkably upbeat. Even on busy weekday mornings, they make a point to warmly welcome and thank every customer. I’m just happy to grab my drink and go, but their hospitality really stands out. Huge credit to the team and management here—they deserve all the great tips!“

“I come here often to get my drinks. The staff have a youthful vibe — energetic and polite. My order is always prepared quickly, and I’m happy with the service. The place is not crowded; sometimes small groups come in but they leave quickly. There are always a few people working or studying here. Overall, it has a nice and comfortable atmosphere.“

“I came after it had been raining and expected it to be a little warm inside, but it was freezing. The baristas were so kind and understanding, but I honestly felt bad for them because they have to work in the cold while handling cold drinks as well. They all kept their winter coats on the entire time, and I couldn’t imagine being there for an entire shift. Incredible staff and incredible service, I just hope the temperature inside gets fixed soon.“

“I was caught in a torrential downpour on Thursday. I was drenched and the only thing I could think to remedy my blues was a sweet, stiff, caffeine infused treat. I burst into this Starbucks thinking they would probably refuse me service based solely on how soaked my shoes were. It was refreshing when the barista greeted me and asked if I needed a towel to dry off my face and arms. I eagerly accepted. She then guided me to my craving, and I sat down in the warmth of good company. Not once did they complain about the water I tracked in. They were cordial the entire time and made me feel welcome. It isn't often that a single customer is treated with such dignity this day in age. I felt like this was a small mom and pop coffee shop and not a huge chain. All I can say is thanks for making my dreary day full of sunshine. I recommend anyone giving this location a try for good beverages, service, and clean atmosphere.“

“I’ve never left a review for a Starbucks before but the employees at this location deserve all the praise and recognition for their awesome work! Kindest people work here and are so nice to accommodate or fix something for you. I’ve seen some of the employees make efforts to learn customer names and go out the way to treat each person with so much kindness. I hope the workers at this location get everything they want in life <3 !! Always get a good start to my morning when I stop here thank you !!!“

“First, I want to say that the service has always been great here. The employees are friendly, and I’ve never had an issue with the service. The reason I’m not giving five stars has much more to do with Starbucks on the corporate side.

Prices have continued to go up, and for what some of the drinks cost, it feels like you’re getting less for your money. The Iced Brown Sugar Oatmilk Shaken Espresso is a perfect example. It seems like the cup is mostly ice, and for how much it costs, it feels like you’re barely getting any actual drink.

On top of that, the Starbucks Rewards program just doesn’t feel nearly as rewarding as it used to. You can earn fewer Stars depending on how you pay and your rewards level, the Bonus Star challenges seem to be less frequent, and Stars don’t seem to go as far toward free drinks as they used to.

Overall, it feels like Starbucks is charging customers more while giving them less value in return. Again, none of this reflects the service at this location, which has always been great.“

“Whether you’re looking to power through some work or just relax with a good book, this Starbucks hits the mark. The vibe is calm, the staff is friendly, and the coffee—consistently great. Plenty of seating, reliable Wi-Fi, and a welcoming atmosphere make it one of my favorite go-to spots. It’s more than just a coffee shop—it’s a little productivity oasis.“

“I usually order through the app, and the last two times I’ve placed an order, they surprised me with free items. It was completely unexpected and honestly so sweet. Little acts of kindness like that can really make someone’s day, and it definitely made mine. Every order is always made correctly, and everyone is so friendly. I just wanted to say thank you and let them know that their kindness doesn’t go unnoticed. Definitely a 5-star experience!“

“Better than the real Starbucks down the road. The location inside target has employees that are friendly and make good drinks. The other one down the road is terrible. Only thing I wish was they supported mobile order here. Even still, there’s a smaller line and shorter wait at this target location.“

“The kids who run this Starbucks are a lot of fun--they know me and know my dogs, and that's rare in Austin these days. I'm a fossil hunter and the Starbucks employees always like to see the fossils I have in my car from the weekend.Maybe they are just humoring an old man but that's okay--they make me want to come back. I always get three free pup cups and my dogs thank you!“

“This is my go-to Starbucks! I’m a creature of habit and I’m fixated on Oatmilk Lattes, hot, even if it’s 100+ degrees outside. This location knows my order, the team is super friendly and they work really fast! I used to go to a Starbucks by the Domain and I can’t count the amount of times I was late to work because someone would take my drink and they’d have to make it brand new. I’ve never experienced that here and for that alone they should get 100 stars.“

“Tye was amazing . I don’t frequent this Starbucks as much and I am writing a review as I’m impressed by the quality of service I received. Recommendations were given to me, the barista held space for me as I’m indecisive and the location is also very clean which is a plus.“

“Went today after a hectic HEB run with a toddler IYKYK. I’ve gotten a lot of eye rolls and we can’t do that’s when I order my coffee at most places, BUT Shay in the drive thru here made me feel so much better better about my, apparently non complicated, drink order. I know it’s just getting a coffee but having that warm comfy interaction has been missed in customer service. She’s definitely a 10/10!“

“I couldn’t catch her name but wanted to shout out the Starbucks Team member who wears a bandana/scarf on her face! I’ve been rung up by her quite a few times before and she always says the best jokes which totally make my day. I also love how the staff at this location make cute drawings on my order. Food and drinks are always excellent and will definitely keep coming back for the service!!“

“Barista Jayden was SO sweet! I was getting a treat after work and they were very nice and explained the drinks I was wondering about, helping me to make a choice! I was worried about asking too many questions, but they were super super friendly about it! The customer service was 1000000/10!! Thank you so much Jayden! :)“

“The drinks are not the best as this is an oracle Starbucks. Was pretty hard to find and there are 3 parking spots (that’s how you’ll know you’re at the correct campus) My coworker ordered drinks for the office here as we work 5 minutes away and didn’t realize it was IN oracle… people and staff are very friendly!“

“Mic is amazing 👏🏿 🤩...he suggested the mango cream chai and I loved it. Every time I come in he's always friendly... Great customer service 👏🏿 👌🏿 👍🏿“

“I wanted to send a huge shout out to Zachary the barrista at Starbuck's Randall's Steiner Ranch. I was in the store to pick up a perscription and ordered a macha latte while I was waiting. Zachary was so nice and entertaining while also went out of his way to make sure my drink was non-dairy. A chore turned into a fun outing and that is thanks to Zachary! I'll be back again.“

“This location is convenient and I used to like going to this Starbucks but it really depends on who is working. Normally I have a good experience but today wasn't one of those days. The barista didn't seem to want to be there and wasn't real friendly. I ordered a pumpkin cream cold brew and I was not impressed. I basically got a cold coffee, there was very little cream. I didn't want to go back and complain. I just added my own cream (which I could've saved the money and made my own cup at home). Because of the inconsistency, I will stick to the Starbucks up the street from now on.“

“Three dollars for a cup of coffee. Decent beans, probably not even picked by an indentured child. Always tastes the same no matter where you go, that distinct Starbucks burnt flavor. Free refills while you sit in the store, occasionally catching a snippet of conversation (and unfortunately, smell) from some of those people still keeping Austin weird. A bathroom door with a lock, and baristas who may or may not tell you the correct code. A smile from the person you hold the door for- just before their dog lunges at your toes. For all corporate America does to sanitize our world, they cannot fix the gum under the chair, the occasional flash of inconsistency in our increasingly bagged and steamed lives. What would this world be if they achieved their goals of perfect environments and services? What if you never got a different type of milk or roast than you were expecting? What if the bees didn't sting and the sun didn't burn? We'd be left with the pleasure of seeing them bumble around flowers without the respect they've earned through their painful lessons, we'd see the sun's light but feel no heat.

All that being said, my sandwich had a piece of plastic on the sausage patty, so that's an inconvenience I could do without.“

“Stopped by for my favorite Pink Drink and finally tried the Bacon Gouda sandwich and it was everything and more than what I expected. Big string cheese pull when I bit into it! Service was pleasant and very cheerful. Food was hot and fresh. Tried my husband’s White Chocolate Mocha and fell in love. Definitely getting my own next time. Happy Holidays! ❤️💚❤️💚“

“So I ended up up putting in a order at the wrong Starbucks in Uber eats and had to double order, the manager Zephyr wasn't haven't it and refunded my order. The ladies at this Starbucks are always so nice and have the faster service, got to love living in Steiner Ranch, if you are in the area you really need to stop by this Starbucks!“

“I have to give it up the new management!They marked down Coffee Beans & Mugs/Travel Mugs 70% off! I also bought a venti drink and they gave you a free bakery item. A dollar is a dollar, especially during this pandemic and helping others save money is where I want to shop. Kudos for y’all I will be back!!“

“Who ever hired these people did wonderful the perfect fit ! So kind happy and look like they love there job ! Great attitude this is one positive ! They are fast positive number 2 ! Not only that they rarely mess up orders and for some odd reason out of all the Starbucks they are the only ones who can make my banana protein matcha to a T I drive from manor Texas everyday all because of the staff God bless them“

“This starbucks has become one of my most frequently visited Starbucks locations, largely because of how conveniently it’s located next to my go-to H-E-B. It’s incredibly easy to pair a grocery run with a quick coffee stop—either grabbing something energizing before shopping or treating myself afterward. That convenience alone makes this location a regular part of my routine.

What really elevates this Starbucks, though, is the staff. They’re consistently friendly, patient, and genuinely understanding, even during busy hours. You never feel rushed or brushed off, and they’re surprisingly open to customizations. One experience that really stood out for me was with the newer protein foam menu. While it’s officially designed for cold brews and select cold drinks, the baristas were happy to experiment and make it work for a hot latte. I asked for a banana cold foam on an extra-hot regular latte, and it turned out amazing—smooth, comforting, and honestly better than expected. That flexibility and willingness to accommodate says a lot about the team here.

The location itself is relatively small and can feel crowded, especially during peak morning hours. Parking can be a bit tricky early in the day, so you sometimes have to be patient or creative. It’s not really a place to settle in for long work sessions, but it’s perfectly fine for spending a few relaxed minutes inside or enjoying your drink outside. One minor annoyance is the code-locked restroom, which can feel inconvenient when you’re in a hurry.

All things considered, this Starbucks delivers where it matters most—good coffee, thoughtful service, and a convenient neighborhood feel. Despite a few logistical quirks, it’s a reliable, friendly spot that keeps me coming back.“

“The Starbucks staff at this location seem nice and courteous. However why is it so cold at this location?? Even in the colder months it’s like the A/C is on full blast. Making it uncomfortable to sit and enjoy your coffee and conversation. 🥶“

“All of the staff is so friendly every time I go. Also, shout out to Ella who was super nice to me when I went one day! The 4 stars is really just for Starbucks in general being pricey. I also agree with the other review about needing a kiosk and losing customers since you can only order on the app here“

“The Starbucks inside this Target provides incredible service. Barista, John, is the most AMAZING barista I have ever encountered at any coffee location. I was indecisive and he greeted me with patience and suggestions and the coffee was delicious! I prefer the ease of a drive thru location, but after this type of excellent service I would go inside this Target just to go to the Starbucks location! Definitely will be back!“

“You have to pick your day and time for this location. Tuesday-Thursday around 4-7 pm is the best time. It’s not crowded, you can enjoy your beverage and the coffee house music while watching the outside.Timed my online order PERFECT! Walked in and the barista was gently placing it in the pickup area. Great to see the drink was being slides on the counter.Def be back, plus it’s an easy walk.“

“Most Starbucks are a bit more organized. Perhaps because it was so busy, it seemed like total chaos with orders being taken without space for people to stand while waiting. You have to duck and weave to get your order. The conversation from the people sitting upstairs is so loud that you can’t hear the names as they are read out.“

“The Starbucks in downtown Austin, located in the Hilton lobby, is fantastic! The staff was friendly, efficient, and really knew how to make drinks just right. The service was quick, and the quality was exactly what you’d hope for from Starbucks. It’s a great spot to grab a coffee while staying at the hotel or exploring the city. Highly recommend!“

“I stopped by this Starbucks recently and was seriously impressed. The space is beautiful, open, and thoughtfully laid out, which makes it feel really welcoming whether you’re grabbing something quick or settling in for a while. Everything was incredibly clean, from the café area to the handoff space, and you can tell the team takes pride in maintaining the store.

The atmosphere strikes that perfect balance between energetic and comfortable. There’s plenty of room to spread out without feeling crowded, and the overall vibe just feels calm and inviting.

What really stood out though was the team. Everyone was friendly, attentive, and genuinely seemed to care about creating a great experience. My drink was made perfectly, and the whole visit felt smooth from start to finish. They will warm your fresh baked goods and everything I've tried there was delicious! Loved the berry blondie!

This is easily one of the nicest Starbucks locations I’ve been to. I’ll definitely be coming back.“

“The bathrooms are all inclusive while being private. Very friendly staff, and their playlist is top tier. The fact they let you cream your own coffee with their choices of oatmilk and half and half. Very accommodating and sweet to not only the customers but the staff as well“

“Last week I had one of the best Starbucks experiences I’ve ever had. My coffee was absolutely sublime — perfectly made and exactly what I needed. But honestly, what really set this visit apart was the customer experience. Every single staff member was warm, attentive, and genuinely happy to be there — and that kind of energy doesn’t happen by accident. It starts at the top. Whoever is managing this location deserves serious recognition and a raise. This is what every Starbucks should feel like.“

“It’s an above-average Starbucks near a grocery store and some shops. Baristas are nice to take your orders. Drinks are great. Seats are the type of arrangement you will see. No passcode is required for the bathroom. Overall, it’s a great place to take a rest.“

“I normally don't go to Starbucks, but needed a place to work and this location was the closest place to me that I could find with free Wi-Fi, so I ordered a drink. I'm writing this review because the staff at this location was super sweet and really great at their jobs! They deserve all the kudos.“

“This Starbucks is inside the Randall’s to the left as you walk in the door. There are a few tables with some seating, nothing fancy, though, and a small menu of drinks and a handful of pastries. This is not as big as the independent Starbucks cafés, But it’s got all the basics.“

“While I am not typically a Starbucks person, I stopped by this morning and had a WONDERFUL experience. The three staff members that I came in contact with were all friendly, helpful and very nice. Based on my experience today, I might just become a regular.“

“I normally make my own coffee, but I’m traveling this weekend so I went to this Starbucks near my hotel. The folks here were efficient and also very nice! My coffee and egg bites were just right, and whoever was in charge of the music has great taste :)“

“The drinks were good. I was short about $0.60 on my gift card (app) and I had a $1 but they don’t take cash. They had a tip jar with cash so they do but they don’t. I did have to put that on my card. I got the same drink order at the Lavaca and 3rd St location the day before and it was cheaper there. They also did not have order ahead available. It’s located inside the JW Marriott, second floor, very nice building.“

“Friendly staff, easy location to get too, and plenty of parking. And I always enjoy picking up a chocolate cream cold-brew.

My only complaint is that there food selection is disappointing. But the again, it is a coffee ☕ shop. Not a restaurant.“

“Suzie B. is an outstanding barista—extremely personable, attentive, and consistently delivers a great customer experience. Her friendly demeanor makes every visit enjoyable.

Suggestion for Starbucks: Please consider making the Signature espresso the default in shaken espresso drinks rather than Blonde. The richer flavor profile would elevate the beverage and better match customer expectations.“