Starbucks in Sammamish

“Thank you, Carolee, for making the BEST Iced Grande Vanilla Latte. This makes up for the horrible one from the other side of the Plateau today. I wish you could train all the Baristas on your technique. Hubby says the same for your Cappuccinos.“

“The Sammamish Plateau has become a fairly trendy neighborhood about 15 miles east of Seattle. It marks the beginning of the climb by way of I-90 over the lowest pass in the Cascades to the beautiful basaltic plateau that is characteristic of eastern Washington State.\n\nOtherwise it's just another Starbucks and one, seemingly, favored by the local police and fire departments. Could be the safest Starbucks ever in a "Stepford" community where you could probably leave your BMW or Range Rover idling outside the place while you ordered your double decaf soy caramel mocha with no foam and a lo-cal non-fat gluten free muffin. Go there early in the morning and watch the school kids spend their lunch money on lattes...\n\nI liked it better when we had a country store with a hitching post and a cat named Gus sitting on the porch in place of where Starbucks' sits today.“

“This is the best Starbucks I have ever been to. The barista named Jessy is the nicest person I’ve ever met! Everyone is so warm and welcoming . If my drink is ever messed up, they are very happy to apologize and remake it. Despite it being busy because of the Highschool, the workers are always very nice and understanding. Love this place so much!“