Starbucks - Irvine

This particular Starbucks is stuck in the corner of a small neighborhood shopping center. There is no drive-thru and parking is shared with adjacent businesses. Parking can be sparse. I went on a Saturday afternoon around 2:30pm and the employees seemed to be having some trouble keeping up with orders. I spent about 12-15 minutes between ordering and getting my drink and sandwich in hand. The inside space is smaller than most Starbucks but there is a nice covered outdoor patio.

Stopped by to pick up some coffee for my grandma and myself on a Saturday morning. Great experience!It's not far off the freeway and there is a parking lot so was easily able to jump out and order. My grandma can't have a lot of sugar but it was her birthday and really wanted a pumpkin spice latte. The girl at the counter was SO helpful customizing it for us so that she would still be able to enjoy a pumpkin coffee but not get sick from it.Really great service here :

I come to this Starbucks every day during the week and everyone here is always so friendly. They service is quick, the drinks are always made correctly and the food is always correct. Brian is the manager and he is especially kind and attentive. He pays attention to small details and remembers that I always want a water and has it ready to go. I will always continue to come back to this location because the staff makes me feel welcome!

Bryan is the best! My co worker typically gets her Starbucks at this location daily and more often then not grabs me a venti water. Both times recently that I have gone in to pick up myself something and grab hers, he had my water there with a straw for my drink and hers because he knows we both like straws. He is just very kind and thoughtful. He remembers the small things and has things ready and we don't have to ask or remind him. I hope he gets appreciated from his superiors, because he deserves it!

Homeless guy came in and bought a drink and then used the bathroom like any other person, and the baristas called the cops on him. He made a purchase like anyone else and they treated him like a criminal. Very disappointing but not surprising for Irvine.