Located inside of New York, New York hotel, is a small Starbucks.
I arrived around 7:50am. I see one cashier. She is also the barista. I'm surprised she is by herself, that's for sure. There was one person ahead of me.
Moments after placing my order, 6-7 people are in line.
Amazingly, my order was out before this rush, so I had my drink in hand within a few minutes. I was pleased with the service and speediness of my drink being made. Also the drink tasted as it should. I ordered a grande Americano. It was definitely more than I pay at a "regular" Starbucks though, so be prepared. It was like $5 or so. I didn't get the receipt so I don't know the fact price.
I can see hw this place would get negative reviews if they consistently only have one cashier/barista during heavy traffic times. However, my experience today was solid. There is little area to sit, just so you know. And the area they do have may be cluttered with random stuff from a drunken night. See attached picture!