Starbucks - Saint Paul

Delicious! I absolutely love this restaurant and can't wait to visit again. I highly recommend this location and its wonderful staff.

This Starbucks is definitely above average, but at the end of the day, it’s still a Starbucks. The location is convenient for me, situated in a newer building on Grand Avenue. They open earlier than many other coffee shops, which is great for customers, though it might not be the best for the staff. The food options are typical Starbucks fare—frozen, thawed, and reheated—but it’s surprisingly better than what you’d find at a typical gas station. As for the coffee, it’s classic Starbucks. You’ll either love it or not, just like you would at any other Starbucks location.

Inside, the Starbucks has a trendy drab green-gray color scheme, but it isn’t the most inviting atmosphere. It combines modern amenities with some classic touches, like the ceiling. This location is situated in one of those new apartment complexes with shops on the ground floor. The store itself is larger than average. I actually intended to grab a cup of tea at Caribou on the same street but ended up here instead. The staff did their job, but they seemed a bit distant. There’s a variety of seating options, including some not-so-comfortable pub-height chairs along the windows, and there’s limited outdoor seating as well. They could definitely use more charging outlets. On a positive note, like most Starbucks, this location is very clean.

Such incredible customer service! The entire staff is incredible and so sweet! They were very fast and efficient!

This location really did it right a la COVID prevention style. Almost every table in the cafe is pushed up against the wall. I spotted one large table available and it was (not surprisingly) taken. Small 2 seater tables are outside since inside sitting space is significantly limited. The barcode scanner and credit card reader is placed on a small table that separates you from the barista clever it protects everyone. Especially if you're there for a grab and go item from the shelf or refrigerated section, you will be the only one touching the item.