Jessica C.
Yelp
I visited Dutch Bros this morning and was greeted by a new employee. It was clear she was still learning, which I completely understand--everyone has to start somewhere. I placed my order, and she stepped away briefly to ask a coworker a few questions. When she returned, she asked if I was paying with the app, gave me my total, and I paid before pulling up to the window.
At the window, the employee assisting me was very unpleasant. She handed me a blended drink, and I asked what it was. She responded by asking if I had ordered it blended. I said no, and she asked again if I was sure. After confirming that I hadn't, they remade the drink.
When I received the other drink, I asked if it was made extra sweet. She checked the computer and replied simply, "No," without offering to fix it or apologizing. She then told me it couldn't be remade because I had already taken it, which I found strange. Instead, she offered to give me the ingredients in a cup so I could add them myself.
Before adding anything, I tasted the drink and it clearly had little to no flavor. As a regular customer who comes here often, it was disappointing to have to fix my own drink after paying. It felt as though she may have been training new employees but didn't want to be bothered.
I want to be clear that I have no issue with new employees--they were trying their best. I've worked as a manager before, and this level of customer service was surprising. I hope management can address this and ensure that employees assisting customers are attentive, professional, and willing to help.