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| - I pretty much always give Starbucks 2 stars, because the reality is, for a real coffee lover, Starbucks coffee is pretty terrible. With so many local shops in the Beach that take true pride in their coffee, and roast in house, there is little reason to keep coming back to Starbucks...at least for straight up coffee. Their more elaborate espresso based drinks are passable because they are hidden in their various syrups and sauces. Their teas are okay, but pretty basic in comparison to the dedicated tea houses which have become popular. Their food is prepackaged and unappetizing. Their baked goods are okay, but far from fresh. It's always interesting to read about what happened to Starbucks in Australia...
BUT, I gave this location 3 stars because it is by far, in my opinion, the best atmosphere for parking to do work or have an intimate conversation of all the Starbucks in the Beach, usually because it is a little less busy than some of the others. It is in a slightly quieter stretch of Queen Street, and there is a nice patio out front for the nicer weather as well.
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