Starbucks - Hamden

The baristas are rude, or at best, indifferent to customers in-person. I’ve ordered online many times just to avoid interacting with them, yet, still the online... read more The baristas are rude, or at best, indifferent to customers in-person. I’ve ordered online many times just to avoid interacting with them, yet, still the online orders are rarely completed in 10-15 minutes, and they keep mobile orders behind the counter without having anyone on standby to hand them out so you’re always stuck waiting. I’ve worked at a coffee shop before, there’s no reason to have this much of an attitude, and at such an isolated, suburban location no less.

It's a Starbucks and it's all right and all but maybe the employees could take about 15 minutes and go outside and clean the parking lot that is full of Starbuc... read more It's a Starbucks and it's all right and all but maybe the employees could take about 15 minutes and go outside and clean the parking lot that is full of Starbucks trash if the inside of your business is nice but the outside looks like a garbage can people will judge you.

Crazy respect for the personal. a few weeks ago we had a terrible snowstorm. I've been driving many storms like these over the years in the retaliation and fire... read more Crazy respect for the personal. a few weeks ago we had a terrible snowstorm. I've been driving many storms like these over the years in the retaliation and fire department. that day was one of the worse and I drove a truck. the Entrie-Personal came not only to work and opened, but they were so pleasant and unphased. we waited a little longer out of the storm and canceled our drive.to wt because of the weather. Thanks, because coffee is what runs 1st and 3rd shift!

This is about the new location in Hamden Plaza, which opened in Nov 2022, next door to the old location. This store is laid out in Starbuck's new design, simila... read more This is about the new location in Hamden Plaza, which opened in Nov 2022, next door to the old location. This store is laid out in Starbuck's new design, similar to the North Haven and Wallingford stores. However, while a little bigger than the old store,it's a little cramped compared to Wallingford and North Haven. But the main problem is one whole wall is glass and facesdirectly South, and the afternoon sun is brutal. They have translucent shades which mitigate the problem a little, but most ofthe tables are along the wall so if you're trying to do some work while you enjoy your latte, the sun is right on your computerscreen. Also the music is a little too loud and annoying to be conducive to productive work.

This new place takes forever to make orders!!! The people up front work on orders for the front and drive thru! It makes no sense!!!! Why can?t the service be b... read more This new place takes forever to make orders!!! The people up front work on orders for the front and drive thru! It makes no sense!!!! Why can?t the service be better!? At least a half hour wait if your lucky! Makes me want to go to Dunkin? because youget in and out. People have things to do!