⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A Truly Exceptional Starbucks Team in Alexandria
My wife and I have lived in the area for over 14 years, and in that time we’ve visited more Starbucks locations than I can count. But nothing—and I mean nothing—comes close to the experience we get at our local Starbucks here in Alexandria. This is the one we choose to visit every single morning, 6–7 days per week, without fail. The only days we miss are when we’re traveling for work or pleasure. That’s how special this place is.
From the moment you walk in, the staff sets the tone with genuine warmth, friendliness, and a welcoming energy that’s rare to find anywhere—let alone at a busy coffee shop. The vibe is consistent, the music is fun, and the entire team brings an authenticity that just makes your day start better.
A huge shoutout to Tracy, Karen, Cindy, Miki, Rodas, Teddy, and truly everyone else on the team. I know I’m forgetting a few names, but that’s only because every single person here is fantastic. They treat regulars like family, they greet everyone with a smile, and their customer service is consistently above and beyond what you see at most Starbucks locations.
It’s the kind of store where the staff not only remembers your order—they remember you. They make the morning feel lighter, brighter, and just a little more human. After more than a decade in the neighborhood, I can confidently say this Starbucks stands out as the one that gets it right.
To the whole team: thank you for being so down to earth, so kind, and so effortlessly excellent. You’ve become a part of our morning routine—and honestly, a part of our community.
Highly recommend this location to anyone passing through or living nearby. You won’t find a better crew.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A Attura
Nice atmosphere. Viewing the seated patrons thru window at night is like looking at a Hopper painting. Poor parking opportunities , you have to hunt for a space
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Victor Oancea
Big potential but place looks dead. Average coffee, mediocre service.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Chrystine
The barista made my drink perfect. She was courteous and we didn't have a wait when we arrived.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Ryan Mullarkey
Fast, friendly, and accurate.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Khulan Enkhbaatar
I ordered honey flat white. They just made without honey like always and i couldn’t see or taste the coffee. Literally it’s just tasteless milk!!!!!
Victoria Avery
They've rearranged the seating. You can ask for your in-house drinks to be put in mugs & bakery items on plates.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Misty Hayes
Quick service, great coffee and attentive staff.
Food: 4
Service: 4
Jenay L.
Popped in for my usual dark roast - Cafe Verona. I was given my coffee by a tall young man with strawberry blonde hair. He was very pleasant.
I usually do not post reviews but felt compelled to post this one. We order from this location frequently. I ordered this morning and took my items down by the Potomac because I had a meeting. Came back a few hours later and asked to use the restroom. I was told that it was reserved for customers. This I understand. I let the barista know that I had ordered this morning and offered to show my app. I explained that I order from this location frequently. She went on to say that they had a new policy and that restrooms could only be used by customers at the time of visit. She did give me the code but stated that next time I wouldn't be able to use it. I understand the concept but not letting a customer that ordered that same day use the restroom is ridiculous Starbucks and not good customer service. Needless to say, I will not be returning. I am not blaming the Barista because she is only doing her job. Starbucks is to blame here.
Service: 1
Miranda Evans
I just moved to the area but back home I am an avid Starbucks goer. I like a dirty chai with vanilla. I always order an iced blonde vanilla latte add chai. The first time I ordered it, the color looked wrong so I asked does this have espresso in it and I was assured that it did. He asked why, is it too sweet for you? I said it’s not that but the color is much lighter than it usually is. So you’re sure that there is espresso in the drink? He assures me so I left then it ended up just being milk with syrup, no chai. You think I wouldn’t go back after being gaslit but I figured I’ll just go back when someone else is working. I order the same thing I usually do once again a week later. Everyone was really nice. I got my drink. It looked darker than the first one so I left before taking a sip. I did not feel confident, but I was too embarrassed to go back with my tail between my legs. This time they did put the chai in it, which I think is why it was darker but again there was no espresso. I was very disappointed. I can’t say I will be returning anytime soon.
Ronké Harrison
I ordered a mobile order that was not ready and missed an ingredient.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 1
Ryan Crossfield
It's a Starbucks. Staff is super friendly. And they have comfy chairs.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Bruce Lazenby
Very nice urban Bucks. Better than average seating, with some decent outdoor tables; albeit, on a busy street. Limited automobile parkung.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A Truly Exceptional Starbucks Team in Alexandria
My wife and I have lived in the area for over 14 years, and in that time we’ve visited more Starbucks locations than I can count. But nothing—and I mean nothing—comes close to the experience we get at our local Starbucks here in Alexandria. This is the one we choose to visit every single morning, 6–7 days per week, without fail. The only days we miss are when we’re traveling for work or pleasure. That’s how special this place is.
From the moment you walk in, the staff sets the tone with genuine warmth, friendliness, and a welcoming energy that’s rare to find anywhere—let alone at a busy coffee shop. The vibe is consistent, the music is fun, and the entire team brings an authenticity that just makes your day start better.
A huge shoutout to Tracy, Karen, Cindy, Miki, Rodas, Teddy, and truly everyone else on the team. I know I’m forgetting a few names, but that’s only because every single person here is fantastic. They treat regulars like family, they greet everyone with a smile, and their customer service is consistently above and beyond what you see at most Starbucks locations.
It’s the kind of store where the staff not only remembers your order—they remember you. They make the morning feel lighter, brighter, and just a little more human. After more than a decade in the neighborhood, I can confidently say this Starbucks stands out as the one that gets it right.
To the whole team: thank you for being so down to earth, so kind, and so effortlessly excellent. You’ve become a part of our morning routine—and honestly, a part of our community.
Highly recommend this location to anyone passing through or living nearby. You won’t find a better crew.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nice atmosphere. Viewing the seated patrons thru window at night is like looking at a Hopper painting.
Poor parking opportunities , you have to hunt for a space
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Big potential but place looks dead. Average coffee, mediocre service.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
The barista made my drink perfect. She was courteous and we didn't have a wait when we arrived.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Fast, friendly, and accurate.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I ordered honey flat white. They just made without honey like always and i couldn’t see or taste the coffee. Literally it’s just tasteless milk!!!!!
They've rearranged the seating. You can ask for your in-house drinks to be put in mugs & bakery items on plates.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Quick service, great coffee and attentive staff.
Food: 4
Service: 4
Popped in for my usual dark roast - Cafe Verona. I was given my coffee by a tall young man with strawberry blonde hair. He was very pleasant.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Everybody here is so nice 💖
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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I usually do not post reviews but felt compelled to post this one. We order from this location frequently. I ordered this morning and took my items down by the Potomac because I had a meeting. Came back a few hours later and asked to use the restroom. I was told that it was reserved for customers. This I understand. I let the barista know that I had ordered this morning and offered to show my app. I explained that I order from this location frequently. She went on to say that they had a new policy and that restrooms could only be used by customers at the time of visit. She did give me the code but stated that next time I wouldn't be able to use it. I understand the concept but not letting a customer that ordered that same day use the restroom is ridiculous Starbucks and not good customer service. Needless to say, I will not be returning. I am not blaming the Barista because she is only doing her job. Starbucks is to blame here.
Service: 1
I just moved to the area but back home I am an avid Starbucks goer. I like a dirty chai with vanilla. I always order an iced blonde vanilla latte add chai. The first time I ordered it, the color looked wrong so I asked does this have espresso in it and I was assured that it did. He asked why, is it too sweet for you? I said it’s not that but the color is much lighter than it usually is. So you’re sure that there is espresso in the drink? He assures me so I left then it ended up just being milk with syrup, no chai. You think I wouldn’t go back after being gaslit but I figured I’ll just go back when someone else is working. I order the same thing I usually do once again a week later. Everyone was really nice. I got my drink. It looked darker than the first one so I left before taking a sip. I did not feel confident, but I was too embarrassed to go back with my tail between my legs. This time they did put the chai in it, which I think is why it was darker but again there was no espresso. I was very disappointed. I can’t say I will be returning anytime soon.
I ordered a mobile order that was not ready and missed an ingredient.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 1
It's a Starbucks. Staff is super friendly. And they have comfy chairs.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Very nice urban Bucks. Better than average seating, with some decent outdoor tables; albeit, on a busy street. Limited automobile parkung.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
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