The parking is crowded and awkward, but if you are already coming to this location for the bagels at Einstein Bros. next door then I suppose this is a decent Starbucks. It is small - less than a dozen small tables- and was extremely busy on a Sunday morning. The staff was friendly and helpful and the drink was made well (which is why I drove an extra mile and a half from the 43rd Ave and Thunderbird location). The wait in line was over 10 minutes, but my drink was made quickly after I ordered.
I can't imagine sitting to study or work at this Starbucks, but I saw at least one person doing so.
As a side note, I do not like this new heated pastry thing they are doing. I kind of like my scones cold or room temp.