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

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.

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’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 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.

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!!

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

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 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🙈

I just demoted because I’m tired of this place. I’m finding out the person who is replacing me is someone who just bullied a girl out of the store. One of my favorite coworkers who was so sweet and fun. I don’t understand how management can let this slide. I reported the girl who was bullying my coworker and my coworker also spoke to my manager about it. So how the fuck does she have an interview to promote a week later? It’s exhausting working at a place where no accountability takes place and everyone wonders why the store is so toxic. I’m too old to deal with this but sticking it out till I graduate.

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

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?

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

for context, I broke my knee on September 24th and went to the ER that night. I tried working until the 27th, but either had to call off, or go home early because of troubles with my leg. The 28th, my manager called and suggested I take off through a leave of absence so I wouldn’t lose my job. I called Sedgwick, and the person I spoke to was not informative of the process at all. At this point, I had only spoken to the ER doctor who was unable to give me information about if I could still work or how long healing would take, so when talking to the representative, I told her I thought I would need 6-8 weeks off. She settled on 8, and then that was pretty much it. I didn’t know it would put me on an unpaid leave literally the next day, though I guess I should have figured.

From the time of the injury, it took me until Oct 2nd to get in with an Ortho due to insurance complications, and after calling Sedgwick back following the initial call, they said I would need to give paperwork to the doctor to fill out, and I also needed to apply for paid leave in my state. I asked the doctor if he would do the forms, and he said yes, so after I went home, I tried emailing them to the office. Turns out the email they gave me didn’t work, so the next day I went to the library and printed them out, and took them to the office.

The secretary told me that for the paperwork to be completed, I had to fill out a consent form to give them, then after ‘1-2‘ business days, I would receive an email to pay a $25 fee to have them completed. I received the email to pay on the 10th, and did immediately, then they said it would take another ‘1-2‘ business days to send them over to the doctor. Another 5 days passed before it was processed. I called back, and they told me that they had been waiting for my follow up on the 15th, which they hadn’t mentioned before. I called Sedgwick and asked for an extension, and they said I would have to wait until the 20th to see if they could.

So today, the 20th, I called again because my window through Sedgwick expired yesterday, and they said they had still not gotten the forms from the doctor. I call back the place about it, and they tell me they just sent them to the doctor yesterday and were waiting for a response so they could finish everything. I asked Sedgwick again this morning about an extension on the deadline, and now I have to wait 1-2 days to see if they even approve that. Called the doctor and sent a message asking if they could PLEASE do the papers today. Literally the only thing I’ve been waiting on.

I am so beyond stressed about my ability to pay my rent in 11 days. I had no idea how frustrating this entire process would be. I thought I would just be able to take the required documents to the doctor, ask him to fill it out, and that would be it - not all this other stuff. And who knows if they’ll approve it, god, I hope they do. The Ortho said I should be off work for 2 months, and my knee would take 3-4 months to fully heal, and that I should do PT 2-3 days a week.

Sorry for the lengthy and boring post, I just needed to get this off my chest because I am wildly stressed and trying to be patient and hope for the best. It’s been almost a month since I broke it, and everything about this has just been so difficult. I could’ve had this taken care of in a timely manner had I just been able to see the doctor right away.

Maybe I’m being dramatic, but dude. What if I lose my apartment because of this? Ugh. Thanks for listening.

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!

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

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?

Ive been wanting to promote and I have a written warning from 7 months ago about me being passive aggressive to my manager about us losing safe ride and a customer hearing it! Does that mean they will never promote me or do i have a chance still!

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?

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

My app is crashing and won’t let me delete it to reinstall. The phone is an outdated IOS. Does anyone know any fixes for this? Is anyone else having this happen?

Hello folks I'm a barista I'm still having a hard time getting to know the hot drinks but I do need to use skills which is the app I learned the drinks. But I'm mostly stuck on the hot ones does anyone know where I can find the recipe cards on skills?

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.

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!:)