. "1"^^ . . "5"^^ . "2013-12-26T00:00:00"^^ . "1"^^ . . "Most expensive Starbucks in the nation?? Store is located inside Elara Hilton Grand Vacations hotel and by the Miracle Mile Shops.\n\nI normally don't complain about costs if I get mediocre service. I just don't come back. I believe this store is capturing all the tourists who is vacationing so they are willing to spend the extra costs.\n\nI'm a huge Starbucks fan however this was about my experience at this store. Starbucks should be wise to see who should be in front of their registers. I understand some of these stores can get very busy and stressed. \n\nThis time though very easy late morning, no lines, (hmm I wonder why) my wife and I decided to stop by to get a cup of coffee. I paid $10 for a tall decaf coffee and a skinny latte. I thought it was a little high however the very young girl in front of the register seemed agitated when I asked about the price. I then promptly took out my phone to scan my starbucks card and all of a sudden she sarcastically puts a smile on her face and says 'We don't accept those here'. I said oh ok how about my rewards coupon I received from starbucks? Again, she gives this big smile bobbin her head and said, ' We don't accept that either'! \n\nShe was very happy to say NO to us. A little more respect for your customers goes a long way. I never thought Starbucks hired 12 year old's. Maybe this is a new trend? Maybe it's because they didn't have decaf and she knew she had to do a pour-over (which requires manual labor)? Which I know many store employee's sulk when I ask for a pour-over. Not sure why when I do tip them every time... some say thank you.. some just... \"Whatever\"!\n\nI think some of these stores seriously need to look into adding iPad's at the registers so that we can order ourselves without the sarcasm's or any frustrations. I believe Starbucks customers who spends the extra dough for a cup a joe deserves a better experience. As for me, this is a store I'm not interested in coming back to pay the extra dough."^^ . "2"^^ .