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11861 San Pablo Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530, United States
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Me
Review β„–1

Good service πŸ‘Need more clean stuff for this location.Need more friendly for all duty crew specially morning timeπŸ˜‰

Jo
Review β„–2

Drive through takes a realllllllly long time in the morning but if youre patient youre reward is that beautiful PSL

KA
Review β„–3

I have measured out my life with coffee spoons.😁Good communication is just as stimulating as black coffee, and just as hard to sleep after, well😁 Another day, another cup of coffee.

Ya
Review β„–4

Love, love, love Starbucks! My favorite right now is the Pink Drink. And the service is always great!!

Na
Review β„–5

My mama and I got tall caramel frappes and pumpkin bread. Sooo yummy! We will be back again πŸ‘πŸΌ

ri
Review β„–6

Every time I come I see rats running in the perimeterLike that gives a very bad prestige to this place.onto another Thing, some people at the window are not very nice. But not all some are very friendly!I wish there was a paying only window so people are NOT grabbing money and holding food items like this place does. Literally this place really need new updates!!!. Come one we are in the new era.

Je
Review β„–7

Unbelievable!!!! 40 minutes stuck in the drive thru.If you want to spend half of the day here waiting for a coffee this is the right place

Am
Review β„–8

They always have their lobby closed unlike literally every other starbucks and make you wait in their infinite drive-thru line, hands down THE WORST starbucks branch in the east bay

Be
Review β„–9

The coffee and service are always good, but this location closes inside before drive through. Also, they are often closed earlier than stated, but the mobile pick up order option works in the app, even though they are closed inside.

Ma
Review β„–10

Great service, good cappuccino and pastries, I ordered drive thru and Julio was very kind and helpful.

Ka
Review β„–11

Excellent customer service! My shots are never expired. Always get the sandwich on time!

Iv
Review β„–12

They are rude and when you do a mobile order you have to wait inside for them to assist you. I order a venti white moca no ice and got half a cup.

Mi
Review β„–13

πŸ‘ŽπŸŽ†πŸŽ―πŸŽ†πŸ‘ŽThis starbucks was very slow and they seemed to be more interested in talking with each other than the customer πŸ‘Ž.Plus while i was sitting out side in there patio where there tables where, the tables were very filthy and they seemed to not care about what wss going on outside the coffee shop because the grounds around the shop within the area where the customer sits was very,very dirty,? because i guess this star bucks does not train there employees properly as to how a shop needs to be opened and closed properly. I would only go back to this one Star bucks if thy had the very last cup of coffee β˜• on earth 🌎.#1. I got yelled at.#2. Was lieded to by the manager by all the unrealistic excuses she gave me for the stores poor,poor performance ?#3. Had to sit in the felth that was around the store and deal with the lethargic responses that i recived from the employees in the store, which seemed to act like they didnt really give a care about the people that were in and around the store at all ?πŸ‘Ž?πŸ‘Œ?πŸ‘Ž.If i as a customer had to rate thisStar bucks and there improprieties to the customer i would half to give them a negative 0-9-0 all around.Please go at your own risk because i was made to feel very unimportant after the very first minute i decided to enter that place.A place know o real human being should ever go. Be safe and be careful πŸŒžπŸ€πŸŒžπŸŒžYours Very Truly🌞🌻🐝Michael Bee 🌻🐝Date07-15-21We have enoughwe half to takecare of but weshould never needto do that at anycoffee place beforethat i have ever beento and neither should you.Take care of yall🌻🐝 Michael Bee🌻🐝

Vi
Review β„–14

I hate coming to this store! I’ve coming here for almost 2 years and can never get my drinks right! On top of that they are so rude to me for no reason! I’m always nice and rip every time!

Da
Review β„–15

15 minutes for drive thru line . unacceptable

Ma
Review β„–16

Partners are fantastic, service is great. I just want to say with the smile and gratitude of one other working for Starbucks make my day a better one.

Je
Review β„–17

So as a traveling RN, I often stop at Starbucks to not only pick up coffee, but to also use the restroom. Management explained that they only allow police and firemen to use restrooms as they are first responders. When I explained my job (my RN badge and name tag on the front of my blouse) they did let me into the restroom . But stated just this time. Honestly... those of us providing hospital level care in the home keep hospitals open so they can care for COVID patients. And when called, we do provide life saving care in emergency situations. The public needs to be educated better

Mo
Review β„–18

Bad customer service. Rude staff. Needs who new mgmt.

Ma
Review β„–19

Really good Starbucks. Always lot of people but they are fast enough. Drinks taste delicious and have all varieties of milk; wich is important for me because Im lactose intolerant; so I order my Mocha with Oat milk and they had it.

An
Review β„–20

Really good Cold Brew

Ec
Review β„–21

This place is really great. I have enjoyed coming here time and time again for the fantastic personalized service, appropriate atmosphere, and easy access from every part of the city making it very easy and convenient to find and enter. The business is kept clean and welcoming with good employees, clean facilities, appropriate lighting, clean windows and interior too.

Pa
Review β„–22

So sad I love coffee I pass by every single morning to buy my coffee and my bagal, but is so sad that I always as to get my bagal extra toasted and extra butter, and I never get my begal how I asked, I doesn’t matter if the charge extra money for the extra thing Ian ordered things that are not difficult, so bad the service and the coffee I order are not always goodThis happens Every morning around 7:40

Ro
Review β„–23

Got my fav drink and sandwich

St
Review β„–24

Nice place and employees, fast service

Li
Review β„–25

With all that is going on lately. I can no longer get my 7-11 coffee before work.Despite the long drive through lines (understandable).These staff members are always gracious, friendly, polite, and understanding. Today, V helped me out in the most generous way.Thank you for providing us coffee drinkers .

Re
Review β„–26

When blending Tea Hot or cold this restaurant does not blend flavors well Had two different brands and flavors I’m not very tasty Coffee may be better have not tried yet

pe
Review β„–27

I find that there are only so many Starbucks within the Richmond to Emereyville, that take the time to listen, to the customers order when you have to use the drive thru or go inside.My order is Caramel Macchiato, decaf, triple addition of caramel. Please stir.No stir..first sip hot coffee. Now this is at 3 different Starbucks. The best Starbucks is on the corner in Solano. EXCELLENT! There is no drive thru..face to face. Gets it right everytime. That is the my GO TO STARBUCKS!

Ch
Review β„–28

I love this Starbucks location!!!

Ca
Review β„–29

Love there strawberry frap

Gw
Review β„–30

I enjoy the bacon,egg,Gouda,ciabatta. Vegetarian sandwich Ive tried nice.Salted Carmel Frappe Ill pass next time.

Ty
Review β„–31

Its the only local drive thru Starbucks, good if youve got a little one in the car.

An
Review β„–32

Every time I go here in the morning they say hi welcome to Starbucks please hold will be right back and make you wait about five minutes you got at least six people in here and you make two cars wait and then the girl got an attitude and said OK get my coffee and get it done that’s the whole purpose of drive-through be prepared for video recording of these ladies just talking and rambling on the end of making the wrong coffee the only person there that has some sense is the guy that wears the shades do better people it’s a job that you signed up for

?
Review β„–33

The service is pretty good and the products/drinks,food are also pretty good theres nothing too special about it its just your average Starbucks

Ri
Review β„–34

Friendly staff, great drinks! Some picked up my cell phone when I left it and staff were kind enough to keep my phone safe. Thank you awesome staff!!!

Ma
Review β„–35

I love this Starbucks location. The employees are always very helpful and friendly. Theres one young Asian guy (that has been there a long time) who is the greatest barista Ive ever had make my drink! He is always very helpful, attentive and professional. I wish that I knew his name. Whenever hes there, the whole place seems to run smoother. I highly recommend this location and always come here when I visit the Home Depot, which is often.

Re
Review β„–36

Why would you intentionally block all your electricity outlets? Starbucks is known as a place people can get some work done at.

Ta
Review β„–37

Great place to sit and talk and drink coffee with friends or family

Ja
Review β„–38

They close early. Have to wait in the drive through to get a online order. I have spent 30 minutes in drive through to get a drink because doors were locked at 6:30pm. Stopped going to this location.

Ka
Review β„–39

Easy to get in and out

Ma
Review β„–40

Usually this place is pretty good about mobile orders, drive through and stand in line orders. Ive done all three there. Turnover is a bit of an issue with new people who just dont care, but thats a reflection of poor store management. Cant blame a teenager for not being trained properly.

Ch
Review β„–41

Damn tik tok had me trying all different types of things.. Not bad

Bi
Review β„–42

Nice, friendly servi!

Lo
Review β„–43

Great! Drive thru is really fast and the coffee is always hot.

Er
Review β„–44

Love this 🌟bucks! Beverages (and bites) ate always on point. Folks are friendly and efficient. Drive thru is convenient. What more can you ask for?

Ms
Review β„–45

One star - they close early. They do not follow the time stated online. Closed at 9:50pm. Already cleaning up. I will not be patronizing this shop anymore!!!!

Ia
Review β„–46

Excellent quick service of fast pace.

Da
Review β„–47

Hands down the worst customer service i haver ever encountered. For one i had to wait for an iced plain black coffe longer than other patrons. Plain and simple, wont return. Horrible wait times.

Ya
Review β„–48

I love the way they make my double espresso

GL
Review β„–49

This store is consistently slow and today, my coffee was like warm.

Ju
Review β„–50

A phenomenal starbucks with great customer service. The crew member gave us 50 different options of how we could customize our drinks so that I could get something with soy milk and less caffeine. We ended up with a delicious concoction that wasn’t too sweet, didn’t have caffeine, and was refreshing.

Ba
Review β„–51

My Carmel Frappuccino was on hit. I very seldom get them made the way I like.

ki
Review β„–52

Would go here everyday. Food coffee. Good price

Ju
Review β„–53

I love the fast service

Do
Review β„–54

This is seriously the fastest Starbucks drive through Ive been to. They had my drink before I had my payment out. And they even processed my multiple payment methods quickly too. Cashier was super nice.

An
Review β„–55

Great bacon Gouda sandwich and double latte. Service was quick and very pleasant!

An
Review β„–56

I get 5 shots every day there on point

De
Review β„–57

Loooove their hot matcha green tea latte. So far, this Starbucks had the strongest matcha green tea latte, which I was hoping for. It was smooth and you could really taste the matcha green tea. It stayed hot during my 30 minute commute home!! Other Starbucks Ive been to were a little stingy with the matcha but this one was the best!! I will be back!!

Ni
Review β„–58

Typical Starbucks. Nice outside seating

Ma
Review β„–59

This Starbucks is great as they use easy to identify labels so you know which coffee drink is yours if you miss the personal calling of your name. They are fast, efficient, and friendly.

Ja
Review β„–60

Have forgot to return card 2 times

SΓ€
Review β„–61

Its ok

Lo
Review β„–62

Typical Starbucks fast food. Meh.

Ti
Review β„–63

There was just no enthusiasm in this place. I waited 10 min at the bar for my coffee then decided to use the restroom. I came out 7 min later my drink was still not there so after about couple of min I said my coffee and fraps still not ready? She said I didnt want to make it and it get cold. So 3 min later my coffee came and she said enjoy your day! Well Im still waiting on my fraps? Well 25 min in the visit πŸ™„

Ed
Review β„–64

Was busy. Drive through is fast, so use that if you can.They also lost my order so I had to wait for a while. When I asked about my order I was the next person served

Je
Review β„–65

The service is fine in n out great staff i go there n everything is great people are kind n helpful service

Ri
Review β„–66

Clean washroom, effective staff, everything youd expect. Spacious and comfortable. Could do with one power port per table, but it has enough.

Je
Review β„–67

Convenient for pick up or sit down coffee.

Ti
Review β„–68

They do the things and get it done.

My
Review β„–69

Pretty quick. Always order ahead.

Re
Review β„–70

Besides cute, Cassandra is very accurate and very friendly with such of nice beautiful smile

Ha
Review β„–71

The food and drinks are okay but it’s sad to say that they don’t have outlets anymore, they cover the side outlets and the outlet under the desk is not working. So if you’re planning to visit this place make sure you fully charge your devices or just order for to go instead.

Jo
Review β„–72

Coffee would have been great if the temperature is right.

Sp
Review β„–73

Ease to have a warm pastrami Reuben and end the fuss with coffee cup

Li
Review β„–74

Very quick and efficient drive thru!

Gr
Review β„–75

I stopped here to pass the time while waiting for a friend, and I really enjoyed my time. The staff is friendly, and they know their customers. An employee even rushed outside to catch up with a drive-thru customer who had forgotten something. The lounge area is clean despite a lot of foot traffic, and the staff does a good job keeping supplies filled.My recommendation for this location would be to install more power outlets and make USB power ports available.

al
Review β„–76

Great service but my coffee cup had alot of Carmel everywhere. Very messy

ju
Review β„–77

I dont know why I keep mobile ordering from this location. Well, I do.... because its the closest. But I should have learned my lesson by now and just get on the freeway and start heading to my destination to find another one along the way.Im a faithful Starbucks customer. I get my coffee at a SF location every morning before work. So anyway, I mobile ordered my double (2 shots) tall iced white mocha. This day we were heading to Sacramento for a basketball tournament. My son went in to pick up the drinks. I took a sip and instantly knew it only had one shot of espresso. I went inside and told the barista, who asked me to take the lid off. He proceeded to add a shot of espresso in top, which then MELTED the ice and return it to me. By that time, I didnt want to get behind on time and just took my drink back. Needless to say, I barely drank the now watered down drink.

Ha
Review β„–78

Best I like is they have enough parking space and have drive through. Lots of place I dont get parking

Is
Review β„–79

I love the vanilla latter

gl
Review β„–80

It was ok. I placed a mobile order with multiple items and had to ask about each item because the did not bag them up. I dont know if Id return there. The point of a mobile is to grab and go not wait 15 minutes and still have to ask for every single item

Pa
Review β„–81

We got to the intercom and waited but was not greeted. We didnt get a chance to put an order in and when we got to the window, they wouldnt take our order. They pretty much told us too bad, we got a line going. She was rude about it. Very bad customer service. #starbucks #badservice

An
Review β„–82

Very immature staff, I received the wrong drink in the drive thru. I had to go back to the store to get the correct drink. When I explained what happened they began to laughing... there was no apologie just laughing so at that point I asked for my money back. I work for a large corporate firm in the bay area. I will definitely let it be known to stay away from this location.

Te
Review β„–83

Just passing through, my order wasn’t much. But as I stood there waiting, the girl making my coffee stopped to text...the decided to Snapchat her coworker and text again. No one was waiting after me. So I had to wait for her to be done with her social media posts before I could get my drink. Mind you I can see that my coffee was done...just needed to be poured into a cup. I may have only waited an extra 2 minutes, but it’s the unprofessional behavior I’m calling out.

FE
Review β„–84

Real good mochas

Me
Review β„–85

I love this location because they offered pour over coffees from light to dark roast. Baristas have a strong knowledge about coffee drink up, drink up β˜•οΈβ˜•οΈβ˜•οΈβ˜•οΈ

Le
Review β„–86

Really nice employees but we call this the slowest Starbucks ever and Ive had pretty consistent issues with them forgetting to put the topping on my drink.

Ge
Review β„–87

How is it that three people in line behind me got served first and I just ordered a very simple drink!

El
Review β„–88

Every town has a good Starbucks and a bad one. This is the bad one. Theyre always way, way understaffed. Ive written the District Manager about it twice and she never wrote me back. You know that old Lily Tomlin SNL sketch Were the phone company. We dont care. We dont have to? Thats this Starbucks. its the only drive-through Starbucks in town, so they dont care. They dont have to. Be prepared to wait a long, long time here. Avoid and go to the one in El Cerrito Plaza if you can.

Jo
Review β„–89

No Eggnog Latte though.

To
Review β„–90

I went there yesterday (August 16) at around 5 30 pm to buy an evolution sweet greens drink, and to my surprise the drink expired about a week prior! (on August 10). I didnt notice until after I drank most of the drink. And thats not the worst part, when I went up to the register to tell them very nicely about the issue, one of the workers was beyond rude and unprofessional. They refused to accept the drink was bought there and did not help at all. I had to leave feeling beyond unsatisfied. Im so disappointed that a place like Starbucks has such poor quality products and service.

Ge
Review β„–91

POOR, SLOW SERVICE at the Drive-Thru!!! The guy didnt double check my order...was slow as heck. Then, when I got to the drive-thru window, he didnt even show up at the window for 5 MINUTES!!!! Yep - thats 5 MINUTES, folks...while the cars piling up behind me. When I finally showed up he said: Duh...Sorry, but we dont have any more scones... I just drove away and later called the corporate office to complain!

Su
Review β„–92

Good

Br
Review β„–93

Everytime i have gone to this place they get my order wrong and are very slow!People i know have Also gone there and dislike the service. They are much more focused in the drive thru and do not serve the orders fast.

Ma
Review β„–94

Dont go inside, everyone is miserable. Use the drive through

Ti
Review β„–95

Lot of training going on but yet and still I was able to leave in a timely manner.

Hi
Review β„–96

Starbucks of Richmomd is very nice. As well as their service. Eady ordering via drive-thru. Or if you prefer, walk in. Tables and chairs are waiting for you to sit n telax. Oh I forgot! You will be sitting under shaded seats.

El
Review β„–97

The Pink drink was very refreshing

Gr
Review β„–98

Rude employee. Gave me a partially ripped $5 dollar bill as change then gave me attitude when I asker her to give me a non ripped one. Step up your customer service game, Starbucks!

Mi
Review β„–99

Its an ok place. Im a Peets coffee fan because in the past, I thought SBS coffee was pretty weak but its actually not bad at all now (maybe the previous SBs Id been too used less grounds when brewing, or maybe Im just mental?!?!) Be great if they had more seating and more outlets for phone/laptop. It can get pretty busy at this location. Its always clean. Staff could be a bit more friendly.

ma
Review β„–100

Great business. Alway come here.

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  • Address:11861 San Pablo Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530, United States
  • Site:https://starbucks.com/store-locator/store/8902/
  • Phone:+1 510-412-0169
Categories
  • Coffee shop
  • Breakfast restaurant
  • Cafe
  • Coffee store
  • Espresso bar
  • Internet cafe
Working hours
  • Monday:4:30AM–9PM
  • Tuesday:4:30AM–9PM
  • Wednesday:4:30AM–9PM
  • Thursday:4:30AM–9PM
  • Friday:4:30AM–9PM
  • Saturday:5:30AM–8PM
  • Sunday:4:30AM–9PM
Service options
  • Outdoor seating:Yes
  • Takeout:Yes
  • Delivery:No
  • Dine-in:No
Highlights
  • Fast service:Yes
  • Great coffee:Yes
  • Great dessert:Yes
  • Great tea selection:Yes
Popular for
  • Breakfast:Yes
  • Lunch:Yes
  • Solo dining:Yes
  • Good for working on laptop:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot:Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom:Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible seating:Yes
Offerings
  • Coffee:Yes
  • Organic dishes:Yes
  • Prepared foods:Yes
  • Quick bite:Yes
Dining options
  • Breakfast:Yes
  • Lunch:Yes
  • Dessert:Yes
Amenities
  • Restroom:Yes
  • Wi-Fi:Yes
Atmosphere
  • Casual:Yes
  • Cozy:Yes
Crowd
  • College students:Yes
  • Groups:Yes
  • Tourists:Yes
Planning
  • Usually a wait:Yes
Payments
  • NFC mobile payments:Yes
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