1/5 Nate R. 10 months ago on Google
My
recent
visit
to
the
Starbucks
location
near
Kent
State
University
left
me
utterly
disappointed
with
the
level
of
customer
service
and
professionalism.
As
a
visitor
to
the
area,
I
had
hoped
for
a
pleasant
experience,
but
unfortunately,
that
was
not
the
case.
Upon
arriving
at
the
store
during
its
advertised
hours
(5
am
to
8
pm),
I
was
shocked
to
find
the
front
door
locked
with
a
handwritten
sign
instructing
customers
to
use
the
drive-thru
only.
Despite
this
inconvenience,
I
decided
to
proceed
to
the
drive-thru
on
foot
as
there
were
no
other
customers
in
line.
However,
my
attempt
to
place
an
order
was
met
with
outright
refusal
by
the
server,
citing
that
they
were
"understaffed"
as
the
reason
for
not
serving
me.
It
was
baffling
to
witness
an
empty
store
and
no
customers
waiting
in
line
after
me,
yet
I
was
turned
away
simply
because
I
wasn't
in
a
car.
I
must
say,
the
way
this
Starbucks
handled
the
situation
was
beyond
disappointing.
The
lady
at
the
drive-thru
window
even
had
the
audacity
to
tell
me
that
I
would
be
served
if
I
returned
with
a
car.
As
someone
visiting
from
New
York
City,
I
am
no
stranger
to
Starbucks,
and
I
can
confidently
state
that
such
behavior
and
lack
of
customer
service
would
never
be
tolerated
there.
Furthermore,
as
someone
staying
for
the
summer
across
the
street
from
this
Starbucks
location
at
Kent
State
University,
I
find
it
disheartening
that
a
Starbucks
right
across
the
street
from
the
campus
would
be
so
unwelcoming
to
walk-in
customers.
I
chose
to
walk
there
instead
of
drive,
as
it
was
conveniently
close
to
the
university,
and
I
expected
a
warm
and
friendly
experience.
This
incident
left
a
sour
taste
in
my
mouth
and
has
undoubtedly
impacted
my
perception
of
this
particular
Starbucks
location.
I
sincerely
hope
that
the
management
takes
this
feedback
seriously
and
addresses
the
issue
to
ensure
a
more
welcoming
and
customer-oriented
environment.
In
conclusion,
I
would
not
recommend
this
Starbucks
to
anyone,
especially
if
you're
on
foot
or
in
need
of
good
customer
service.
It
is
my
hope
that
they
can
learn
from
this
experience
and
make
the
necessary
improvements
to
provide
better
service
to
all
customers,
regardless
of
how
they
arrive
at
the
drive-thru.