Starbuck's is more than a lively cup of coffee. Starbuck's is a lively third place.
When I am in the vicinity of Buffalo Drive at Lake Mead Boulevard, this very Starbuck's is one of my lively third places. It is a lively third place where I will meet up with a friend. It is a lively third place where I will replenish with a Frapucino after a hike through Pueblo Park.
If this Starbuck's was an unsuccessful third place, it might be in trouble. It has some serious competition. Immediately nextstore ( it is in a small plaza) stands Einstein Bagels. Their choices of coffee with unlimited refills is on par with Starbuck's. Their bagels are far superior to Starbuck's. Walk a couple thousand feet east on Lake Mead Boulevard, there stands a Coffee Bean.
This Starbuck's is better suited to being a third place than a quick stop for coffee. Parking could be inconvenient. I have had to park by Walgreen's.
In the vicinity of Buffalo at Lake Mead, Starbuck's is one of many establishments serving good coffee. As long as it remains a lively third place, it will be one of my hangouts when I am in the vicinity of Buffalo at Lake Mead.