Starbucks

The Starbucks Lake union location is a short walk from Argosy Cruises and the Seaplane terminal. Down the street from Marriott. The staff are kind and helpful. They prepared my meal fast and drink. You can sit outside and watch the boats and other things on the lake. They have excellent selection of seasonal coffee. I had their grilled cheese and the matcha.

It’s the best Starbucks I’ve visited and I’ve been to hundreds. The location near the lake and park in a great neighborhood, and the view from the store are as good as it gets, and it always had the best and nicest employees that made it my second home. Not to mention it’s the only drive thru Starbucks in the area which was so helpful to so many, and had tons of easy parking around, the most in the entirety of Seattle likely. The decision to close this store is sad and ridiculous and hope will be reconsidered/reversed.

I can’t believe this location is closing. We come here multiple times a week after a short walk, enjoying the lake view. So sad to lose this access to this activity that both myself and my wife truly enjoy.

Nice, clean Starbucks. Used the app, so order was ready when we arrived. Our order was correct, tasted good. Good experience. Staff was nice. Large indoor dining, as well as outdoor dining available.

Had a really good experience here today! Luis especially is so sweet and friendly, amazing service! :) The location is right by the water and the Marriott, it’s nice to sit outside and watch.

Nice location its got lake views , its got inside and outside seating areas, its got a drive through window , parking and public transportation nearby.

Starbucks with a view! Friendly and quick serviced staff. fresh food and the lake + outdoor seating amps up the ambience. Best place to sit and work. I tried the new Egg pesto sandwich 🤤 summer fresh boba drink & a tall iced coffee.

Had a frozen Mango raspberry (?) lemonade ~ very good! The display case had a variety of goodies that looked tasty. May stop in again for a breakfast sandwich soon. The location is convenient and easily accessible.

Standard Starbucks with dine in, outdoor seating, and drive through option. The location is easy to get to in a convenient parking lot with free parking in front and one drive thru line. Service is quick and efficient. Lobby and outdoor seating is kept clean. We ordered a hot mocha, iced oat milk matcha, avocado spreads, grilled cheese, and spicy falafel which all were good. This location is definitely a nice one with great view of the waterfront and amazing view of the Space Needle. We enjoyed our pleasant experience here. Good location!

Fast and friendly service, nice to see happy people and a happy flag. Pretty scenery.

The drive thru is a little weird, but I managed to go around 10am on a Thursday so there was no line. Can't even imagine what it'll look like if there's traffic or many cars. Service was good though. Friendly. Received a stopper for my beverage (asked and accepted) so that was appreciated. Also did the prices go up? It's been a while since I ordered a cinnamon dolce latte, but I did not expect the price to be $5 and change for a tall!

Came here on Thanksgiving day and was welcomed by the nicest staff I have ever encountered at a Starbucks. They were super happy to be working and went out of their way to chat and make our day brighter. I have never reviewed a Starbucks before because nobody at a Starbucks has ever been so awesome. Thank you this team of amazing baristas!!!!

The coffee was so good and very delicious. They have great options but it was pricey. I came to this place sometimes for coffee. They have good parking space but drive thru was pretty slow. The staff was friendly and attentive.

Not the way to start the morning. 1) Where are the oats? 2) Why is the water brown? I decided to try something other than a breakfast sandwich today. Apparently Starbucks is against me having a light meal.

Solid Starbucks! One of the ones closest to downtown with a drive-thru. That is definitely a pro, however, if you go here Monday morning at 8:00 am, there is a good chance that there will be a line. Don't worry, it goes fast, or you can always park and walk in for your order. The staff is really friendly, the drinks are consistent! The drive-thru definitely comes in handy during the winter months. During the summer, it is nice to grab a drink and walk along the path on Westlake with easy access to all of the Lake Union amenities nearby. Although they briefly were drive-thru only, that was for everyone's safety due to covid, and there is a walk in only starbucks just 3 blocks south. These people are great, the staff is great, the drinks are great!

Pros: - Drive-thru - Plenty of parking - Honors refill discounts, so bring your reusable bottles! We love our double insulated hydroflask that keep cold cold and hot drinks hot, longer. 12 oz for coffee, 40 oz for water. Starbucks always have the cleanest water in towns across the world, available for public refills. - Delicious black bean veggie wrap - Friendly staff - Not overcrowded - Bathroom available - City view & boat/water view - Steps from the lake - Clean & organized - Fully stocked deli & pastry - 10 minutes walk from home - 3 minutes walk from Lake Union "beach". - Uber eats options - This location Recycles! Cons: None, whatsoever, this location is perfect for where it is and what it does.

What's not to love!! The only way to get your coffee without paying for parking for freezing yourself: drive thru!! It's not east side: thank god! You'll never have to wait half hour or a huge line for your coffee!! It's always in and out with the west lake/ waterfront views!! Traffic/ rush hour times may delay you significantly but if you live in the area, you can figure out many ways!! They do have paid parking if you decide to stay a while! That waterfront has the best views!!! You might even see my waving at you from across the water on this lake union!!!! Drive thru caffeine ftw!!!

Friendly helpful staff. Quick service. Convenient location with a drive thru so you can take you pick. Even though drive thru might look long, it does go fast.

I've been coming here for a long time. I love the store and all of the beautiful personalities there....well, until today. In the drive-thru Mimi heard me make the expression "naw man"....very intently interrupted me to exclaim that she's not a man - in a very ridiculous attempt to vilify me, it set an awful vibe for the whole experience. She was obviously waiting for anyone to say the word "man". I won't be back. That was ridiculous. ‍ Yours truly, A loving LGBTQ supporter

I tried the new oleato espresso and it was the worst drink I've ever tasted. The olive oil completely overpower the espresso making it taste like a sip of olive oil with a dash of coffee. I also got the oleato cold foam which was significantly worse which just tasted like foamy olive oil. I am shocked this is being sold for the price it is.

Not too friendly of baristas. Seemed rather annoyed when we came in. Not impressed. Not sure what the attitude was for but, there was zero hospitality from this location. Just glad they didn't mess up the drinks otherwise this place would of had a zero rating. Compentcy is always better than friendliness I guess.

The available inventory displayed in their app NEVER matches what they actually have available to purchase. Countless times it says they have plain bagels and then they don't. Learned my final lesson today, won't be back! Lol.

Most people who live in the neighborhood do not have a car, so why is this location Drive Thru only? I've tried to come several times and each time the lobby door is locked and says "lobby closed, visit us at the drive thru" but they have no instructions for people who do not have a car. Very disappointing to repeatedly be turned away.

God Bless America for Starbucks Drive Thrus! When you've got less than 3 minutes to get your caffeine fix, this place is perfection! The barista got me my drink with about 30 seconds to spare and much to my surprise, it wasn't too shabby. I'm not sure if they've got pastries b/c it was early and all I needed was the pure stuff, but the barista was very friendly, the transaction was smooth, and I didn't have to deal with the store (the music, the machines, the mugs.. the frappuccinos!) which is worth it's weight in gold.. or beans.

I stopped by this Starbucks on my way to the Purple Store. I went through the drive-thru. The drive-thru is a bit tricky. I nearly hit the pavement that is practically the same colour as the road, but I swerved just in time. I placed my order and the barista was friendly. My order was perfect. There weren't too many folks at this location. I was the only one at the drive-thru. I was there and out in less than three minutes. (52)

Situated in the lobby of the AGC Building, this SBUX is a pretty decent location. They have several parking spots clearly marked but if you don't feel like heading inside, they also have an easy drive-up location. There is also ample outside seating with a view of the water, for (the handful of days) when the days are balmy. I noticed that the sandwich case, pastries, and savoury items were always well-stocked. I attend a monthly staff meeting in one of the conference rooms so half of my co-workers end up grabbing something to eat/drink before heading upstairs. Dining area kept clean and wiped down. The queue was never more than 2-3 people and if it did, another person would pop out to help the counter. Some of the reviews mention the overly friendly barista staff here. I haven't encountered over-the-top friendliness, just a nice level of customer service. I mean, c'mon Seattle. Have we gotten so crabby and jaded that we eschew all friendly attempts at small talk? Be pleasant to the person making you a coffee drink, okay? They do that all day, every day, so don't be THAT person.

Great view to Lake Union and the marina. Has a drive through and private parking.

I like the atmosphere of those nice coffee shops but the coffee isnt that good and i understand that im paying for the design, not the product. I hope 1 day coffee will be as good

Update: decided to give them another try. Started ordering "room with nothing in it". Made it about a week. Today I didn't pop the lid, sure enough took a big swing full of cream. Checked the sticker, also correct. Sorry westlake, bye.

Two major things keeping this place from having 5 stars. After the remodel, they basically took out everything and anything comfortable to sit on and work. And in the winter, this place is a refrigerator. Basically a terrible location to sit down and get any work done. Parking is also very limited, but I won't hold that against them since this is SLU Seattle. Otherwise, the staff is awesome here always. The location is kept very clean all the time. In the summer the view is fantastic.

Located near Lake Union in the AGC building. Grabbed a cup of Green Tea Frappiccino and enjoyed the beautiful sunshine outside, also great view of the Lake Union.

Taylor is awesome. He is super nice and friendly. A great representative for this company. Thanks for being so nice and friendly early in the morning.

Some of the nicest people I've ever met work at this Starbucks. Unfortunately, being nice doesn't translate into being able to tell the difference between regular milk and soy. Not an exaggeration when I say, nine of the last ten soy lattes I've ordered have come back with regular milk. The labels have all been correct, there just seems to be a slight reading comprehension issue. I'll keep going here because they are so damn nice, but if I bring one more regular latte back to my old lady, I have a feeling relationship counseling will be the next step. PLEASE DON'T MAKE MY OLD LADY BEAT ME STARBUCKS...just use Soy!

Blah, blah, blah, Vivace, blah, blah, mmmmmm, tasty, blah, blah, Starfucks, blah. Fine. Howard Shutlz sold my Sonics to some backwater hick who is holding everyone who is still willing to be a fan hostage (can someone please tell me why I had to take the fucking Clipper to Tacoma for a season not 15 years ago so they could create the Key from the Coliseum if it wasn't going to be a WORLD CLASS arena?) Fine, Starbucks is a terrible giant that is pushing the little coffee guy into obscurity. I totally buy all this. Again, blah, blah...effing blah. I get the same thing every time and it tastes the same every time. It's fast, and I don't have to park. The people there are drinking some really good Kool-Aid because they are pleasant as all get out AT ALL TIMES. And I have to tell you, I am not. I get pissy if they are out of the correct straw for my cup size. And they take that shit in STRIDE. And they have my Turkey Bacon sandwich, which I eat with stolen ketchup at my desk every morning. Yum. So, all I am saying is this: Very convenient, very fun to talk into the little machine, and apparently all those years of smoking have paid off in some small way because they recognize my sultry, sexy voice every morning. Thank you RJ Reynolds. Still go to Vivace.

The worst chai latte I have ever had in my life. It was like warm and all I could taste was the almond milk. Ridiculous.

Wow... I never thought I'd be so lazy as to use the drive thru at a Starbucks... but I'm at this one more weekday mornings than I care to admit. The early morning crew are very friendly, and though I learned a long time ago not to expect consistent quality from a Starbucks mocha, the soy (eesh.. did I just say SOY???!?) lattes are always the bright spot in my morning (aside from my highly inappropriate/entertaining co-workers and playing with my newest desk toy: the avenging unicorn). The chai's pretty good too if you're in the mood for something different. And for those occasional days when a grande soy latte isn't going to cut it... oh joy: they have Top Pot donuts! Sugar, sugar, sugar... as if I weren't sweet enough! :-)

When you are actually running early for your kid's swimming lesson at Safe N Sound swimming (below China Harbor), this is the place to be! It is a drive thru Starbucks - the service has always been quick & friendly. Besides coffee, they do have pastries. Including the new cake pops - which is the perfect little taste of sweetness for me to share with the kiddo!

This is the best Starbucks in south lake union. I come here daily and usually use the drive thru, I never wait extended periods of time. They do a good job restocking the bar also, which turned me off from the dexter location. The staff at this location is also very polite, but not overly excited to the point where they want to know every detail about your day ( I hate being interrogated about my day from somebody who I don't know when all I came there for is some coffee) Overall this place is the most consistent Starbucks in south lake union in my opinion.

I interview most of the new employees for my company here. The drive through is evil and should be blown to bits. But inside, staff is helpful, view of Lake Union is nice, and it is a great place to interview and get people to relax. Otherwise, it's a bloody Starbucks. I mean, they have Starbucks coffee and Starbucks food. You sit in Starbucks chairs which give you bad cases of Starbucks butt. Use your Starbucks prudently.

I tend not to review chain stores that much since they're pretty uniform as well as for my own protection. If I did cross the chain-store review Rubicon, then I'm certain I'd have a psychotic break and one day start churning out reviews discussing the merits of every fast food and chain drive-thru in western Washington. As for Starbucks, the chain, I don't really have complaints. The coffee is pretty uniform and you can find it pretty much anywhere. One of the great things about it is that you can be on an exotic vacation to, say, Detroit and still find a store right around the corner. As for this Starbucks, it has a nice view of Lake Union from the front and reasonable seating. It never seems to be too crowded inside and the baristas are almost uniformly friendly. The coffee has always been consistently good and it seems I can never have enough breakfast sandwiches, toffee almond bars or espresso chocolate. It's gotten to the point that I need to open up a tab when I come here. And did I mention that they have a drive-thru?

I've been to this Starbucks several times because it's a convenient meeting spot. This store itself is fairly unremarkable, but I'm giving it a low rating because of the parking situation. It has about 12 spots, but the last few times I've been none have been available. On one occasion, I paid for parking and went in and the place was empty, leading me to wonder why people were allowed to park in spots labeled "Starbucks Parking Only." It's frustrating as an actual customer to not be able to get a spot when those spots are taken up by non-customers. Starbucks should either remove the signs or start enforcing them.

Convenient drive thru off of Westlake Ave near my workplace keeps me coming here. Staff are friendly and very efficient. Only complaint is that often the baristas at the window can be overly chatty and in an awkward forced way too, as if they are encouraged by their manager to keep a convo going with clients who are waiting. Sorry but I typically am trying to catch up on email or stuff and these awkward forced chats aren't welcome.

Improving. I think frankly it's because of me. A little embarrassing. It still runs out of items occasionally. I come in 2-5 times per week. I order from app a lot.

Love this drive through! LGBTQ friendly hiring has made the community at this location really fun to visit every morning.

Drive thru, a bit tricky to navigate the drive thru, watch for bikes pets and skate boarders crossing the driveway. Limited parking, staff friendly and sweet

Typical Starbucks, but I had some really rude service from one of the employees, she acted pissy with me from the minute I walked up until I had to go back and ask for the rest of my order. Disappointing at best.

I am not sure why this Starbucks has bad reviews, I use both the drive thru and the cafe, and I have always had fast, friendly service. The employees remember your drink, notice when you are waiting, and live up to the high service standards that I have become accustomed to at Starbucks.

I take a walk around Lake Union and sometimes stop by here. Friendly staff. OK drink and food : it is Starbucks. You can enjoy nice views of downtown and Lake Union.

Cool view I can see the space needle while having a warm cup of coffee . Parking was a little tough.

First time here. 9.15 a.m. 6 cars in line ahead of me. I was in line less than 5 minutes!! Unbelievably fast service. Really friendly staff. Would definitely go here again often!

They have good coffee here, someone should start an international chain that is based on this coffee. I bet it would be huge.

Excellent service! The staff is always so friendly and upbeat!

Great place for baby!!!!! They have bathrooms outside the Starbucks that I use when I walk around South Lake Union. Also the staff is always nice and the another positive the coffee is always black and warm. I also used the drive through when baby is in toe. Having a kid is hard but drive throughs are the cats pajamas, no unload and reload. Also enjoy the setup so my oversized jeep fits in drive through with no issues.

I am of fond of a Starbucks! Great location on south lake union with a view of the lake and space needle. Quick service and yummy chai tea lattes. Nothing to complain about and nothing over the top spectacular over other Starbucks'.

Sean was fantastic very helpful. We stopped in for a rainy day treatment and he was very personable. Got a pikes roast grande sized. Thanks guys! Great coffee, great service.

I went to this starbucks for breakfast with only two cars in line in the drive thru; it still took ten minutes to get to the front, only to be given a green tea latte with no actual green tea in it - the whole point of the drink. I discover this when I arrived at my office, and called to have them give me a refund. Rather than apologize and simply do so, I was handed off from an associate to Stephanie, supposedly the store manager to recite policy to me "we don't do that over the phone". She was snotty a $4 refund. Weren't stores all recently closed for racial sensitivity training?? That was clearly a wash. How about some practical treating customers with grace and simple logic (I'm going to drive two miles back to this location for $4?) I will never come to this location again and this just increases my overall distaste for the brand and low grade customer experience that's consistent at every store.

You get a view of the Space Needle when sitting in this Starbucks. There is no clover at this location yet. However, this location does have a drive-thru. The seating is not particularly comfortable but there is a patio with outdoor seating. So if you are just looking for a Starbucks with a decent view from the windows, this is your place.