“If you don’t like a lot of dairy or aren’t in the mood for coffee, get the Mixed Berry Iced Matcha with extra strawberry. It’s so refreshing and the caffeine in matcha doesn’t make you as jittery as coffee. I’d only tried matcha once before and I wasn’t obsessed but this was so good with the extra flavor and having it iced.“
“Starbucks on 1140 W Riverdale Road seriously impressed me today. 💚
Last year I was diagnosed with celiac disease, and since then I’ve honestly avoided Starbucks because nothing can ever be guaranteed 100% gluten-free due to cross contamination. But I’ve been battling a really bad cold and just wanted a warm drink, so I decided to give it a try.
I let them know about my gluten allergy when I ordered, and they were incredibly kind and understanding — not irritated at all (which sadly sometimes happens when eating out with food restrictions).
When I got to the window, the barista actually told me the vanilla sweet cream cold foam I originally requested contains gluten. I asked if they could remove it, and they immediately remade my drink without hesitation or annoyance. She also explained that they used clean utensils and equipment to prepare it.
That level of care meant so much to me. It’s rare to feel that heard and respected when you have celiac disease. I left feeling really grateful and will definitely be returning. ☕️“