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Starbucks
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Category: Coffee & Tea [Edit]
Neighborhoods: Flatiron, Union Square41 Union Square West
New York, NY 10003
(646) 336-6945
- Nearest Transit:
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Union Square (4, 5, 6, L, N, Q, R, W)
14th St-6th Aves (F, V, L, 1, 2, 3)
14th Street (PATH)
- Price Range:
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$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Wi-Fi:
- Paid
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25 reviews for Starbucks
Oh, wow. I guess this Starbucks has cleaned up their image (pun intended) 'cuz it was a lot cleaner when I went there.
There was a decently long line, but it moved quickly. I appreciated that the cashier said "enjoy the rest of your day." She probably has to say it, but it helps to dispel, at least partially, the myth that all New Yorkers are assholes. I'm 5th generation NYer, so I know the stereotype.
The place was clean and there was a ton of seating. I only saw one homeless person, and he was by the bathroom. Note to self: do not use that bathroom.
Why is this Starbucks so giving of its restrooms? Hmm, odd.
This is the most crowded Starbucks location of any one in the area, and when busy, the worst. Missed orders are about a 25% chance during busy times, and don't get me started about the consistently unsanitary bathroom facilities, its disgusting. One restroom has been continually out-of-order for months now.
Been this way for years, and its high time the place gets an eye from Starbucks corporate to clean up its act. If you're in a high-traffic area, and you're doing *that* much business, you can afford private security to deal with issues that shouldn't be instead of waiting for NYPD to clean up your establishment - they have better things to do.
I want coffee confections, a seat, some WiFi, clean bathrooms please. Its sister store right across the park does a much better job. And Starbucks? Don't give me that "Our stores are independently owned and operated..." crap either.
It's just a Starbucks. Not the best Starbucks either. Wouldn't be worth my time... except...
OPEN ALL DAY.
I live just a block away, and here's a place to go to do work at one in the morning. Fantastic.
Defenetly smelly -
Long line, people always push and shove and never a place to sit down, noisy, might as well go to another starbucks somewhere - where at least it smells decent.
I really had to pee.
There was green poop smeared on the walls and all over the toilet. Someone had a fecal frenzy in there.
The sour stink is still clinging to my nostrils. I sniffed hand sanitizer after I backed out the door. That didn't help much. I can't tell whether there was so much stink that it's still in my nose, or if it's psychosomatic stink that is haunting me, even after I've come home and showered.
Is there airborne hepatitis?
There is always a line at this Starbucks. That's how many people come here. But there is great eye candy as well. That's how many people come here.
I've had work related meetings and dates at this Starbucks, it's centrally located and easy to find. Once, I even had a homeless guy who was sleeping sitting up on the bench next to me almost slump over and land in my lap. That was exciting! And that was on a date. It was more exciting than the date.
Remember when there was only one Starbucks on Union Square? Ah, the memories. Though this location is not as mind boggling as the two Starbucks across from each other at Cooper Union, I still feel it's gratuitous to have this Starbucks, the one on the southern end, AND the one in the B&N. How much coffee do you people need??
Apparently a lot, b/c this place is always packed.
The 24 hour-ness is nice, though.
Sure, Starbucks is a chain. But they pay their workers really well. I guess they have to since they do a really good job of keeping their toilets clean. If you feel that turtle head poking out, just go to Starbucks. They're clean, they're all over the city, and you can get a cup of coffee when you're done taking a dump.
As mentioned in the other reviews, this Starbucks is open 24-hours. So every time you have that fantasy that you wish there were places that you could just go into for a quick catnap, well, this is about as close as it's gonna get. Just walk by this place at 2am and you'll see what I mean. This location also has three registers, which in the morning, really dices through the line when your body is fiending for caffeine.
Love going to this place. Great location, though crowded most of the time.
only in new york can you find 24 hour convenience around the corner. as it goes for starbucks this is the only 24 hour location that i know of. i've been here at 3am, 4am etc and i couldn't believe how many people were here. during day hours it is super crowded but it doesn't really matter because they zip you through like a conveyor belt - super efficient.
definitely the best starbucks i know and i've tried a lot of em in the city.
I go to this location to use a public restroom- its always too busy to sit and the line is always so long which is unfortunate considering the location ie:great.
interestingly enough- homeless people always find a seat.
I don't know why, but this is one of my more favorite Starbucks in the city. It's one of the places I don't mind being crowded. The only major complaint I have for them is that they need to strive to keep the bathrooms clean. It can get fairly gnarly sometimes.
I've never really had to wait in line too long for my drink, and the service seems to be fairly fast with the standard New York City amicability, or lack thereof I should say, one has come to expect. Anyway, if there are any seats at any Starbucks, you have a decent chance of finding one here. If not, try the Starbucks on the other side of Union Square Park.
The location is great and they're open late, which is part of the reason I'm giving it a four stars. I mean, this place is open hella late! I assume it's for the cute skater boys who hang out in USP at night.
All-in-all, not a bad Starbucks, but there are better ones obviously. Oh! If you're from the West Coast, they don't have our selection of desserts, which makes me cry. I mean, come on, organic nut bars, fat-free muffins, and the likes should be de facto across the board. They instead have fattier fare, but I will admit they have the espresso brownie I've come to love on my eastern seaboard visits.
*WiFi hotspot (TMobile)
*Oven-warmed food
*iTunes WiFi Music Store
i waited.
and waited.
and waited.
for 20 minutes.
the ten people in back of me in line, in fact, got their drinks before me.
i was pretty ticked offf by the time it finally came around.
this is how it went...
starbucks guy: hi, what did you order?
me: a grande mint chocolate chip frap.
starbucks guy:okay, coming up.
me:thanks
5 minutes later
starbucks guy: hi, what did you order?
me: a grande mint chocolate chip frap.
starbucks guy:okay, coming up.
me:okay.
5 minutes later
starbucks guy: hi, what did you order?
me: a grande mint chocolate chip frap.
starbucks guy:okay, coming up.
me:....
i think that displays the picture.
when i did finally get my drink, it was done right with the chocolate whipped cream and everything. but next time, im going to 17th street and broadway.
Following my April 14th run in. I was arrested on April 15 th for trespassing at this, I spent all night in jail and the charge was dismissed, from the cell, meaning I did not have to go before the judge. I was told by the store manager to contact the District Manager because there was an investigation, still contemplating!
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1/1/2008
Cool hang out location. Accessible to all the trains and central to most shopping districts in the… Read more »
Bring your shopping cart and your raggedy blanket! Everyone else does. Oh and don't forget to jealously, eerily stare at the person across from you eating the sandwich he paid $7 for.
it's fine.
i've been coming to this location for 3 years now... whenever i'm in Union Square, i opt for the WESTSIIIIIIIIIIIIDE!
*crosses arms and throws up West Coast gang sign*
it's a chain, it's el diablo... but you can't help the fact that whenever you need a place to hide, chill, do work, use the bathroom, or drink some coffee... you can count on Starbucks. c'mon, you know you secretly like it. =)
there's one approximately across the park, too. it's closer to my work and i stop by there all the time... but the west is simply the best.
It saddens me that I have a distinct preference of this Union Square Starbucks over the one across the park. I'm going to yuppie hell now.
Starbucks = icky chain. However, this one is open 24 hours which can be a lifesaver.
yes, i'm a starbucks whore (name given to me by a good friend of mine) i hate to admit it, but i am addicted to their skim latte.
this location is my FAVORITE one. they are more efficient than other countless locations i've been to.
you'll spot me here almost every afternoon sipping on my skim latte.
What I like about this Starbucks is that it's open late, and a great place to people watch.
This one, and the one across the park, are somewhat identical. Eh...
I hate having to wait for so long. Last time I went they were asking people (about 10 of us) what had each one ordered for some reason. That is not the treatment you'd expect at a Starbucks store.
This is the Starbucks I enjoy visiting the most. They always have a line, meaning they must be good. However that can also mean your order might take a while if they slip up. It's happened once or twice to me but I can forgive and forget. As long as the coffee still tastes the same that is. I guess this Starbucks always has so many customers is because their location is ideal considering it's surrounded by a shopping center, movie theater, park, and Barnes & Nobles. How much better can it get?
pppphhhhhttttt!!!!!! great place if you need a decent public restroom!
Best coffee anywhere, of course it Starbucks! There is one right across the park, but for some reason I prefer this one, usually less crowded and , I don't know, more chill
