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228 S Clinton St, Iowa City, IA 52240, United States
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Do
Review №1

After they revamped this Starbucks location, I like the decor for having a coffee break with a friend or two. It conveniently has free parking next to it, which is usually full during work hours. When the weather is nice, they have a little patio like area with little tables to enjoy your drink outside. Staff are friendly and get your order right and pretty quickly. Wish it was a bit bigger, but it’s a good size compared to most downtown places.

Be
Review №2

Wifi was unacceptable. It failed 3 times in 10 minutes. If you have important things to do, do them somewhere else.

Ma
Review №3

Carless workers. Pay almost no attention to the sticker. I paid almost a dollar extra for guava juice but did not get any in my drink. Sometimes the drinks taste weird. I would not go back to this location if I had a choice

St
Review №4

Easy quick friendly stop right by my hotel!

Pa
Review №5

Too busy, lots of partially completed orders, and got order incorrect.

Gr
Review №6

If youre a Starbucks fan, you will definitely want to visit this location. The venue is quite nice and the staff are very friendly.

Ve
Review №7

Great staff always very polite even when busy . This is one of my favorite places to go after a busy day at work

Be
Review №8

This location is a real fan favorite. Starbucks fans will fall in love with the charm of this venue and the staffs friendliness.

Rh
Review №9

Was great time to buy food there

Sa
Review №10

Its a cute starbucks but they always run out of non dairy milks which is sad

Ol
Review №11

Perfect drink on a summer afternoon!

Li
Review №12

No matter how busy they are, the baristas here are always friendly and take the time to recommend items if you dont know what you want. They always get my drink right and its my preferred Starbucks in all of Iowa 😄

Ja
Review №13

Loving my Strawberry Matcha!

Br
Review №14

Always nice people and willing to go above and beyond to ensure your order is correct!!!

El
Review №15

Amazing customer service! I ordered a guava white iced tea. When it arrived to me there was a note in the bag explaining that they were discontinuing the white tea so they made my drink with black tea and refunded the order onto a gift card!

Br
Review №16

Great coffee! Not a long wait either. Great place.

Mi
Review №17

The baristas know me by name. I love them. Especially that Tucker. He always has a big smile on his face, even if it is 5am. Always feel welcome coming in there.

He
Review №18

Call me basic but that pumpkin spice latte is fantastic.

Le
Review №19

Good coffee. Close to the school of music.

王礼
Review №20

I am just interested in the Chinese translation of this Starbucks branch. Why the name of this branch is translated into 星爸爸 (星 represents Starbucks while 爸爸 means father in Chinese) while normally Starbucks is translated as 星巴克.

Ni
Review №21

Made my husbands drink perfectly. We will be back

Review №22

Friendly staff, good service. The place seems to be crowded and they have only a few tables, so might not get a seat inside. They have a patio next to the building where you can enjoy the coffee if the weather is nice

Me
Review №23

Coffee always tastes mildly watery, good enough if you dont want to go far from campus and teaspoons is closed. If in a vehicle though, go to the one on riverside drive. They are very fast though!

an
Review №24

The staff & location are the best! Not sure what I’d do without Starbucks espresso...

Me
Review №25

The line is usually pretty long, but they get people through quickly, the line has been backed up to the door and I was at the register in under 20 minutes. If youre coming for the black coffee I would recommend elsewhere. Also more seating would be great. They make great desert coffees, overall a good starbucks.

Jo
Review №26

When I visited iowa city I needed a quick breakfast place to eat and I went here. The food is pretty good and so are the drinks. Just dont buy the chocolate croissant, it has way to much chocolate. The coffee is pretty great and expected for a Starbucks chain. Love the breakfast sandwiches. And like the nice staff.

Jo
Review №27

Quick friendly service!

Ta
Review №28

I love this Starbucks, this is the only one my daughter and I visit since I moved. To Iowa city 5 years ago. I love the environment and also the employees.

Cl
Review №29

Lost my phone after leaving the Starbucks, realized it about 20 minutes past closing. The staff not only opened the door to see what I needed help with but had my phone tucked aside and safe. Thanks to them I still have my phone! Thank you!

Ba
Review №30

What I like about this Starbucks is that each visit is consistent with the experience I had previously. During peak hours, it takes about 10-15 minutes to get your drink. Today there were only a few orders before me and it took under ten minutes to get my bagel and latte. Ive become accustomed to only going here when Im not in a hurry. The staff is always chatting, even when theres a line out the door which is unappealing to me, but not the end of the world. I have never sat in this location because the tables are always packed and theres very little seating. Again, not a big deal. Employees are typically chipper at the register. Not a place I would go with friends to sit and chat, but a decent place to grab a drink at.

NM
Review №31

Starbucks coffee is always good. The shop is small so finding a table or seat is a challenge. Bonus - it is across from Dick Blick Art Supplies.

Ma
Review №32

Im from out of town, went into this location and menus had the bare minimum on them. Said to download their phone app, which I had left my phone in the car. Tried asking about some different flavors of Frappes, which I know have been being advertised. Man with bull nose piercing clearly annoyed about me asking questions. So my drink order went from 2 drinks down to 1. I travel frequently to the Iowa City hospital. So this location would have been convenient for me in the future. But I am disappointed with the lack of customer service so, I will not be returning.

La
Review №33

Typical Starbucks. Long lines, high prices and no parking

Ra
Review №34

Nice place to kick back and enjoy a cup of coffee.

Br
Review №35

I really like the pastries that they offer but tend to sell out quickly. The coffee tastes thoroughly roasted, which sometimes is unpleasant but has A LOT of caffeine. They are usually very busy

Sa
Review №36

Tell others why you love this place....DUUUUUHHH ITS STARBUCKS!!!!

Sa
Review №37

This is the closest Starbucks for us, but sadly its in the heart of downtown which makes getting a coffee in the morning miserable when school is in session. They do a fine job with their products, however their timing/app could be improved. I usually order ahead on my way to work so i can just stop in and go, and the time estimate is always 3-7 min. However, when EVERYONE does the same thing, that 3-7 minutes because 15-20 mins, so theres barely a point to ordering ahead at all. I like this Starbucks when school is not in session and its accessible, but if its 7-9am on a school day, forget it. Not to mention they have about 8 parking spots.

An
Review №38

Great place for snacks, coffee, and tea but always busy and crowded; can’t always find a seat. Good place for studying if you can find a seat and don’t mind a little coffee house noise.

Sa
Review №39

This has one of the nicest atmospheres of any Starbucks Ive been to, more cozy and less urban than a typical drive through Starbucks. Free Wi-Fi and great coffee, whats not to enjoy?

Io
Review №40

There is defiantly great coffee there, but I see a lot of people saying that they are overpriced, but here is the thing. They get really busy and have lots of costumers, in order not to sell out they have to contribute to a thing called supply and demand if you dont know what this is, it basically is a way of saying the more customers they have the prices get higher but if the amount of customers goes down the price goes down and since they have lots of customers they sell their coffee for a higher price.

de
Review №41

Sometimes the line is long, but ordering from the app works really well. Clean place, nice employees.

Sa
Review №42

Friendly staff and quick service. Current copy of the NYT available to read while you sip your joe.

Jo
Review №43

As Starbucks go this is a very busy location with lots of foot traffic, excellent baristas who are not only highly efficient and skilled, but are very helpful in helping those of us who are less savvy with the ever changing landscape that is Starbucks menu. Highly recommended.

Ga
Review №44

Relatively quick even when the line gets long. Standard Starbucks layout and decor. I have never had an error in any order.

PH
Review №45

Although they got the method of payment incorrect, the drink was great!!!

Em
Review №46

I love the app and being able to customize my order and order ahead. Lots of options.

El
Review №47

Its nothing like a great cup of coffee.

Ca
Review №48

Gets busy at times but use the app to order ahead and save time. Be careful of parking too long in the little parking lot.

Mi
Review №49

This location is always incredibly fast, even when theyre slammed. I also love the friendliness of the staff.

Co
Review №50

So very tasty

Ma
Review №51

I have been to Starbucks in Iowa City before, the service is normally good due to the busy location on the college campus. I was greeted nicely and my order taken, this is where it went down hill, the young lady fixing the orders was not polite nor was she friendly. It took 12 minutes to get my French roast coffee and this is after I started timing the event, when it was put on the counter she was really having a bad day I said thank you and she gave me a glaring look. I went to the prepping station and there was no cream. I took the container to the counter and I was ignored several times I finally just left it on the counter and I had black coffee this Saturday. I will not use this Starbucks again I am on the campus almost every day as I work for the University. There are other places to purchase coffee and I think my money should be treated better than this. My not being a patron anymore will not change a thing for this location but how many patrons will you lose because of my visit? As I said before there are other places to purchase a cup of coffee.

Ja
Review №52

I do not stop at Starbucks any more they are engaged in more politics than coffee. They can keep their politics and i will get my coffee elsewhere. And besides thier quality has realky slipped

Ga
Review №53

With so many great coffee shops in Iowa City I cant see a reason to go here. Mediocre coffee. If you love coffee check out any of the local coffee shops first.

Ma
Review №54

They never will get my name right. On the other hand, its pretty great except for the wait

Wi
Review №55

Great place to get a treat for my cute dog

Lo
Review №56

Definitely not as good as some other coffee houses in Iowa City but it still is a good one. As good as any other Starbucks.

Ha
Review №57

Friendly baristas and good service. Very small location so not a good place to meet up with people or study as the tables are usually taken.

Ga
Review №58

This location is very good. The baristas are very personable and very willing to help.

aa
Review №59

Its people like the partners in this store that make Iowa City a great place.

Br
Review №60

Nice baristas, willing to help you find something youll like if you arent familiar with their menus.

De
Review №61

Good! But they didnt give a good dark mocha.

St
Review №62

Better than most Starbucks. Fast, awesome service. Well managed.

Da
Review №63

Fast friendly service. Advise ordering online during peak times.

De
Review №64

Salted Caramel... yummy...

La
Review №65

Had an akward interaction with the baristas. First of all I felt rushed, and you could tell either the lady behind the counter was nervous or she was just in hurry to get me out of line. Secondly, I was told my refill of my coffee would be 15 cents and it was actually 53 cents. I may have miss heard her, I may not have. I dont know but thats not that big of deal. Lastly, I wanted to know what a tumbler cup was because one was on sale and I wanted to get one for a present for a co-worker, so I grabbed what I pointed and asked if that was it, and a swarm of employees surrounded me grabbing cups trying to figure out what I wanted because NOBODY knew what a tumbler was, so I just told them figure out what a tumbler was and Ill pay for it and went back and finished my refill, because I knew I was holding up the line and they were getting frustrated with me. But anyways great coffee.

Ni
Review №66

Honestly I know its a bust place but the service is so slow and subpar that its no excuse. when you buy a mocha and you spend 4.72 on a small you cant help but wonder why you just spent that on something that never is made right and could be done better at any of the local places for half the cost

Fr
Review №67

Great place really friendly and has the café feel to it, just careful finding a place to park.

Ch
Review №68

There are many other places that have better coffee for cheaper.

Co
Review №69

Great store in iowa city ordered online and picked up there

fi
Review №70

Nice refreshing drinks

Zo
Review №71

There was a cooked mouse in frappe, when I asked for it to be raw

1V
Review №72

My favorite drink is the White Chocolate Mocha. You should try it.

ke
Review №73

Good coffee and friendly service.

Si
Review №74

Decent coffee place near the Uni. Could have better seating.

Ga
Review №75

Great friendly staff, quick service

Ja
Review №76

Good coffee as always, and always a good customer experience!

Pa
Review №77

Honestly the staff werent too friendly and they just expected that you would tip them... also its tiny! And they rush your drink! Quality not quantity people !!!

Br
Review №78

Friendly helpful staff.

Ph
Review №79

Compared to other starbucks, this is a solid one.Im from Seattle, and worked as a barista for 4 months.Love the fact that they still sell coffee in bulk at this location (I like to buy 4 oz of beans at a time so that my coffee stays fresh). One afternoon, I had to work with a newer barista, but they were able to hang with me and still get my coffee).They have the reserve offerings here, which is always great.Solid table arrangement, and a spacious patio outside too.And as always, the best wifi you will ever find. That alone is worth the $2 drip coffee I get.

Su
Review №80

Wish I could give a negative star rating!!!! Starbucks does NOT support our troops!!!!

Er
Review №81

Its a good starbucks. Gets crowded at certain times but if you order ahead you can avoid the wait.

De
Review №82

Great drinks and great service.

Ti
Review №83

Best flat white i have ever tried.

Je
Review №84

Good location. Easy to find.

Br
Review №85

Go every day, theyre fast and memorized my order

Ch
Review №86

Went to the downtown Iowa City Starbucks just now for the first time and the service was slow since these two women ordered 16 drinks in total. I only ordered a tall Frappuccino for myself and yet several people behind me got served first. I watched behind the counter the entire time as my empty cup sat there while I waited 15 minutes. I go to Starbucks regularly and this is by far my worst experience to date so I will never go to this one again if its my closest option.

Br
Review №87

The coffee always tastes burnt at this particular location. If I place a mobile order for a food item that they are out of, they take way too long to say anything to me about it.

Ka
Review №88

Great coffee and pastries, but space is very limited

Jo
Review №89

There is rarely any parking and its very crowded. The staff is great, just over populated

Jo
Review №90

Good coffee, the staff has always been friendly.

Er
Review №91

Good location but no parking.

Ta
Review №92

Great service. A little expensive and mass marketed, but ya know.

Ty
Review №93

When it gets busy, it turns into a chaotic abyss. Drinks are missing and going out out of order. You might be the first who place the order but you might be the last to get your drink or never get to see your drink.

Ca
Review №94

Friendly staff but always swamped. They should really put another Starbucks in IC

At
Review №95

Its Starbucks, need I say more?! I love love love this place!!!!

Mi
Review №96

It was fine

Jc
Review №97

Standard location without a drive thru - no surprises.

Je
Review №98

Now theyre saying they have is a big plus

Gw
Review №99

Great location, I miss it.

Na
Review №100

I am not a huge fan of coffee so I drunk tea there.

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  • Address:228 S Clinton St, Iowa City, IA 52240, United States
  • Site:https://starbucks.com/store-locator/store/13924/
  • Phone:+1 319-338-4788
Categories
  • Coffee shop
  • Breakfast restaurant
  • Cafe
  • Coffee store
  • Espresso bar
  • Internet cafe
Working hours
  • Monday:5:30AM–9PM
  • Tuesday:5:30AM–9PM
  • Wednesday:5:30AM–9PM
  • Thursday:5:30AM–9PM
  • Friday:6AM–9PM
  • Saturday:6AM–9PM
  • Sunday:5:30AM–9PM
Service options
  • Outdoor seating:Yes
  • Delivery:Yes
  • Takeout:Yes
  • Dine-in:No
Highlights
  • Fast service:Yes
  • Great coffee: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
Offerings
  • Coffee:Yes
  • Prepared foods:Yes
  • Quick bite:Yes
Dining options
  • Breakfast:Yes
  • Lunch:Yes
  • Dessert:Yes
Amenities
  • Good for kids:Yes
  • High chairs:Yes
  • Restroom:Yes
  • Wi-Fi:Yes
Atmosphere
  • Casual:Yes
  • Cozy:Yes
Crowd
  • College students:Yes
  • Tourists:Yes
Planning
  • Usually a wait:Yes
Payments
  • NFC mobile payments:Yes
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