Starbucks

This Starbucks is located in downtown area of Storrs, CT. Very close to the main campus of University of Connecticut, or UConn, and right on state route 95. They have great service, baristas have changed over time, but all those I met were polite, patient and well informed. I visited the store frequently prior to the lockdown, and also have picked up my mobile orders from there once the lockdown was relaxed a bit. The drinks i had were delicious as one would expect from a Starbucks.
It has a decent size sitting area, both indoors and outdoors, great ambience, pleasant location. But, during the Covid-19 pandemic, the sit down areas were closed and only mobile orders and pick-ups were being offered, understably so. However, their quality of drinks and service is still really good, considering the current limitations.
The bulk of its customer's are either students, faculty or staff at UConn, with occasional travellers on route 95.
Once it reopens completely, it'd be a great place within walking distance of the campus for students, faculty and staff, to have casual meetings, or sit down and work on your laptop.
I hope it remains solvent and can continues to operate past this difficult time of the covid-19 pandemic.

I ordered online with the starbucks app as I have always done in the past and had no issues. However, this time when I arrived my order was not ready like it said it was on the app. When I went inside I had to wait an additional 15 minutes before the barista asked me what my name was for the order. And I had to wait another 10 minutes because although she gave me my drinks, my sandwich was missing. On top of that I was not greeted upon entering and the baristas did not seem welcoming or friendly. I used to be greeted and asked how I was doing. These two baristas that day did not say a word unless spoken to about order complications ( July 13, 2020 @ 2:34pm) I never encountered an experience like that at this Starbucks location.

The service is great and fast! The workers are very friendly and attentive. The atmosphere is casual and great for doing work or catching up with a friend! Sometimes, it can get very very busy, so definitely think about what time you're going in before ordering (online ordering is the best way to go IMO)

Tried their Caramel Frappuccino- today, totally awesome. It's like drinking dessert. Service was fast despite long lines on a hot day.
The guy working the register as well as the one making the drinks both verified my friends order whether she wanted milk based whipped cream because she requested a non dairy milk. That impressed both of us!

I come all the tribe! The staff is very kind, the atmosphere is great and I'm friends with everyone here!