While engaging in pointless, self-righteous conversations at hipster bars I am always that pseudo-renegade, too-cool-for-anything-mainstream sorta douche, so admitting that I not only go, but actually enjoy, Starbuck's coffee is not something I'd parade around publicly... drat!
I only order one of two things at Starbucks (or any other coffee shop for that matter), a latte or coffee-flavored-coffee ("the darkest roast you have"). I'm not a big fancy, flavored coffee drinker but I am a huge coffee drinker.
This Starbuck's alone doesn't have a whole lot of personality but the employees are always very friendly and engaging. I rarely go inside, unless Boy1 or 3 drags us into Game Stop next door. The drive thru, even though usually 4-5 cars deep, is very fast and the staff speaks clearly and are very thorough.
During my last visit a couple of days ago the guy at the drive thru window, realizing my coffee was taking longer than usual, struck up a nice conversation about Halloween and kids and whatnot. Nice touch since I was in a hurry and was getting visibly antsy. He apologized for the delay and just made me forget that I was getting upset at the delay. That was very cool.
I also really enjoy their breakfast sandwiches because they DO NOT taste processed. Not that they're the most flavorful or healthy, they just don't taste pre-made... which is odd because they are!
Bottom line, it's a coffee shop but the employees' always-positive-and-cheerful attitude make it a little better than most other similar places.