Not terribly fast. It is not uncommon to take 7-10 minutes through the drive thru. The barista at the window almost never smiles- and I always tip! She never says thanks for the tip either! ( I have given as much as twenty dollars because I go to this starbucks daily) I get the same drink every time, and while it may seem boring- I like to start my day off with a delicious treat every morning. However, I am finding my drink almost never tastes the same twice. Why is that? Some of the baristas are amazing, fast and awesome, but in general, its just okay.