I was at the Starbucks in SoHo today, and there was this homeless man that would refuse to leave after workers asked him to, he came up to me as I was picking up my order, and an employee immediately came and asked him to leave before I can reply, but he refused and kept asking me to buy him a cup of coffee, I guess I felt cornered so I just let him have what I ordered, but I’m pretty surprised this is allowed at the SoHo establishment. Especially because he was walking around the store just touching tables and chairs and eyeing people’s belongings, but has this ever happened to any of you? What would you do in this case scenario? BTW I was a female alone

I feel like people are probably going to say I shouldn’t have given up my latte but I could afford another one so I was like whatever and also I hate feeling cornered when alone, NYC is so crazy lately

I’m sorry if this sounds silly and trust me I’m embarrassed for asking. Do I just straight up ask for 4 creams and a sweetener?

So I have no one to talk to about this, I have to share my experience 😂

I went in the drive-thru, and asked for my usual plain, iced coffee. The guy responded with, “sorry, we don’t have any iced coffee today.” I was stunned LOL. I said, “oh….. ok… what about the shaken espressos?” He said, “our vertica coffee machine isn’t working today. So we have no drip coffee. I could do a cold brew?” I was low-key waiting for him to say they’d discount the cold brew for me because they’re always so expensive. I decided not to get the cold brew and just left. He said at the end i could, “try the location over on ___ street. Their machine may be working.”

I’m just curious, why would a Starbucks stay open if they don’t have coffee for the day?! 🤷🏼‍♀️

Since the banana flavour is out, what do you suggest for a hot banoffee flavor latte? (Banana/dulche de leche flavour)

Was just wondering if anyone knew what the policy was regarding taking pictures on the iPads. My manager is now threatening to write up anyone who takes pictures on the iPads but I’ve worked at 6 different stores and this has never been something I’ve heard of being not allowed before.

Can we batch these drinks? Like 2 grande in one blender?

I’ve been reading through this Starbucks subreddit and seeing people mention about getting a certain amount of free food throughout the week as a partner…does that still exist?
I’ve only been made aware of the free drinks during shift, but I had no idea about any free food. just thought to ask!:)

I’m stuck home sick right now and my boyfriend brought me home some Starbucks after work. I got a hot pumpkin chai, oatmilk, half sweetened (half the pumps).
Now I usually get iced drinks but since it’s getting cold and I’m sick I decided on a hot drink. However, my drink was only 3/4 of the way full? This hasn’t happened to me before and I was wondering if it was because I get it half sweetened and it was hot?
But here’s the kicker - my boyfriend also got the same drink but with the normal amount of sweetener and his was also filled the same. I’m just wondering why? I feel bad because we pay so much for drinks so why weren’t they filled? Just want to see if there’s an explanation! Still enjoying my chai🥰
Also, the line in the pic marks where it was filled!

I order then go to the drive thru right after. They say next time please wait 4 minutes or order at the speaker. What difference does it make if I order at the speaker?

My father is 80 and has never been to a Starbucks and is intrigued. He asked me to pick him up something he would like that tastes ' those cappuccinos I get from the gas station ' 🤣. I think he's wanting something sweet, maybe vanilla ish, without a ton of extras. However he did taste my chai tea latte the other day and really liked it. Suggestions?

So I know we have three size spoons. A matcha spoon, a slightly bigger one, and the inclusions spoon.

I was doing the training for the black cat and holiday and it told us to use the large spoon for the powders. I assumed it was the inclusions spoon and thought this was WAY too much for a 16 Oz drink. I even asked my manager and she shrugged and was like "wow they really want us to use the inclusions scoop."

I tried looking at the video but I couldn't really tell. Is there anyone else more knowledgeable who can tell me if it's really the inclusion spoon or just the medium spoon

Flying on my birthday and wondering if the Vancouver airport Starbucks allow you to claim your free birthday reward. Thanks!

I received gift card from my friend in Hawaii but sadly I can't use it here in Philippines. Is there anyway to convert it into cash?

This sweet dad showed me a generic TikTok screenshot of a “ViRaL LaBoR InDuCiNg StArBuCkS dRiNk” for his very pregnant wife.

Because of the language barrier we weren’t able to communicate deeply but I hope they are doing well & aren’t falling for other, actually dangerous labor inducing lies 💔

Sidenote, the Butterfly Pea Tea extract has been potentially shown to induce early labor/cause miscarriages ☹️ Thank god ts is gone

Yoohoo! (⸝⸝•ᴗ•⸝⸝)

I’m going to be a barista at Starbucks… gulp

My first interview was on October 17th, and my second on October 18th. I’ve been searching for a job for so long, and I’m so glad I finally got one!

I need tips BADLY.

1. I’m socially inept

2. I’ve never been a barista before

3. I’ve never even had Starbucks

Thankfully, everyone in there was incredibly friendly! Before I started my interview, the workers on shift were complimenting me and wishing me good luck. The store manager was so lovely too! Additionally, my friend who works there said everyone was excited to work with me!

But I’m really scared I won’t meet their expectations.

So please, give me any advice you have! Even if you view it as something small GIVE IT TO ME!

Even if you’re just a customer, I want to become the best barista ever. I need this job DESPERATELY.

I saw a bunch of holiday menu items such as the apple pomegranate refresher, the two sandwiches the stuffing one and the grilled cheese, tiramisu latte, and other things. Are there exclusively in the US? Do any Canadian Starbucks workers know if we will receive these too

I’m in London at the moment, and was wondering if there any Starbucks shops that might still have this mug in store? I saw some have the ghost one, but would like this one🙈

Has anyone else been feeling the burnout of these 20 million plus mods of drinks? People order these drinks trying to get a “hack” of paying less and “getting more” and it honestly just bums me out. Of course I’ll “just put the drink in the cup bro”, but having people either don’t know what they want, add 15 syrups and line the cup with caramel, cold foam and then at the end “can you actually change it to almond milk?”
I’ll sometimes make the drinks on how they expect it to look like but I usually make the drinks to actual standard and I get customers that get upset that it’s not filled to the top.

Especially in drive through or during the middle of peak, it’s gotten so much worse over the year and I’m legit looking at other jobs after this holiday season.

I’m all for not paying Starbucks it’s super expensive drinks with shitty quality and how the company is, but getting upset with your baristas because some person got a not standard drink on TikTok that looks different from what we make is so tiring. I love the community Starbucks has, or at least at my location, I just hate how nasty people are over a $6 drink.

I have a photo album of over 700 pics ALONE from this recent summer of these stupid drinks.

Soon it’ll be my 2 year at Starbucks and it may seem like I’m just not good at my job with me complaining but I rather work somewhere else sometimes. I’ve put in applications already and just waiting to see what sticks first.

Forever ago, maybe 10-15 years ago Starbucks had a Veggie Artisan breakfast sandwich. It was on an artisan roll like the bacon gouda. It was egg whites with peppers and onion and maybe had provolone or swiss cheese. It was honestly one of the best and then they took it away when they did a huge menu revamp. Anyone with connections to corporate, can we bring it back? There is such a lack of veggies on any Starbucks breakfast item or lunch item for that matter.

Does anyone remember eating this sandwich and do you also miss it??? 🥺

I know you all hate writing on cups, but legit this made me happy today. So thank you to this barista and to all of you that make one day a little better with small things.

Have any cl successfully steeped down recently? If so how did you go about it ? I’ve heard the only option is to quit and then reapply

ssv here, 3 trainers have come up to me now and expressed their confusion about the lack of modules in store resources and now i’m finally seeing it…..yeah where did all the modules go?? and i’m looking over the new training plans they print out, a majority of it looks like it’s on MyLearning

i’ve trained about 10 people before i became an ssv and it was before the new 6-weeks training, but even when they first started the 6 week training in june i remember the trainers still had all the activity pages, i genuinely don’t know what’s going on and i’m having trouble helping trainers at my store

i just got home from a lovely trip to nassau and picked up this mug as my main souvenir! i love collecting these in every city/country i go to. had to share!!

I rarely order customized drinks at SB but I saw this one video where the matcha latte is requested with vanilla sweet cream and strawberry puree? Is this something that I can actually get at SB? Specially in Canada? I checked the customization options and it had strawberry cream cold foam. Is that the same thing as mixing vanilla sweet cream and strawberry puree?

Hey everyone, former partner here seeking some insight from store managers, DMs, or anyone who knows how the Partner Resources / rehire verification process works behind the scenes.
Quick background on my employment history:
I worked for Starbucks back in 2021 and left on good terms to pursue a job in the field I had just graduated in.
I was younger back then, and while I may have had a single call-out during my final two weeks, I gave proper notice and left on standard good terms as far as I knew.
What’s been happening recently (North Carolina):
First attempt (June): I interviewed at a store in NC. I had interviews with both the SM and the DM, and both explicitly told me they wanted to bring me on board. Afterward, I was completely ghosted—no call, no email, no rejection text, nothing.
Second attempt (3 weeks ago): I interviewed at a different store. Had great interviews with the SM and DM back-to-back. The SM said he put in the official rehire request with Partner Resources.
He mentioned that if Partner Resources comes back saying I’m "not rehireable," he wouldn't be able to see the specific reason, but that the DM could potentially fight/appeal it, or I could call PRSC to explain my side.
1 week after interview: I hadn't heard back, so I reached out. The SM said they were still waiting and that the DM had to email Partner Resources. Remembering what he said earlier about DM involvement, I politely asked if it came back as non-rehireable. The SM responded saying he couldn't share details and would let me know when he knew more.
2 weeks after interview (Last Monday): Still nothing, so I emailed again reiterating my enthusiasm for the role. The SM said he had just spoken to the DM on the phone, they were still waiting on Partner Resources, and he’d update me.
3 weeks after interview (Today): Still complete radio silence.
My questions for you all:
1. Does the rehire check through Partner Resources normally take 3+ weeks, or does this timeline indicate an issue or background hold?
2. Is there any way for me, as a former partner, to proactively call Partner Resources (PRSC) myself to check my rehire eligibility status, or is that strictly something the SM/DM handles?
3. What should my next move be here? I really want and need this position, and the waiting/uncertainty is getting really stressful.
Thanks in advance for any insights or advice!