Lacey W.
Google
My sister and I were excited for a fun morning Starbucks run, but unfortunately, the experience left us feeling disappointed.
When I asked for a cotton candy frappuccino — a drink that’s been trending on TikTok — the barista responded harshly, saying “I don’t know what that is,” in a frustrated tone. I politely followed up with, “Okay, can you do a vanilla bean frappuccino with raspberry syrup?” to which she rolled her eyes and said, “Yeah, we can do that,” in a dismissive manner.
My sister then asked, very kindly, if she could have a brown sugar shaken espresso made decaf. As I began to clarify her order, the barista abruptly interrupted me mid-sentence and loudly said, “WE can make any espresso drink decaf,” with clear irritation.
We were beyond polite throughout the interaction — we always treat food service workers with appreciation and kindness. Unfortunately, the employee’s rude and aggressive tone took the joy out of what was meant to be a lighthearted stop.
She had dirty blonde short hair in a pony tail and wore round black glasses. We hope Starbucks will consider hiring team members who reflect the brand’s welcoming atmosphere. This interaction was unnecessarily unpleasant and genuinely put a damper on our morning.