Starbucks

Starbucks is best when its an actual Starbucks-owned location, not a subcontracted restaurant inside a grocery store, airport, etc. where the staff can't receive tips, are paid less than a Starbucks employee and have none of the Starbucks benefits.nnStarbucks is also best when its at a location that has a moderate-to-heavy degree of traffic because the materials used by the staff (coffee, milk, tea, etc.) has a higher degree of replacement.nnThis Starbucks has both of those qualities along with being a new location, so you get probably the best Starbucks product you can and it shows. The staff are friendly as well, so overall you can't ask for more.nnIf you're going to Starbucks for artisan coffee, you need to recalibrate your expectations because you don't go to Starbucks for artisan coffee (there are better places downtown). In my opinion, the highest grade a Starbucks can receive is a 'B+', so you go to Starbucks for convenience and for a decent cup of coffee.nnThe only reason I docked a star is I'm not a fan of the white-heavy aesthetics. I'm more old school with Starbucks and enjoy the earth-toned colors of maroon, forest green, and brown that gives the environment a cozy coffee shop feel. The white tiling, large windows, and lack of nooks, in my opinion, makes it feel too open, giving an exposed feeling inside. It feels like the architect of that location is a fan of the Apple aesthetic.nn2020 COVID-19 Review (3/5 Stars): Health-friendly location, as all staff wore masks and customers are required to have masks as well. However, customers didn't wear masks while seated (so if they were shedding the virus via droplets, they were likely saturating the tables), and six feet of table space wasn't really there. Great take-out spot (inside or outside), but I would be wary of staying inside for too long if you're vulnerable to complications from being with SARS-CoV-2.

Great place to sneak away for a cup of cofffee or tea and just breathe!

Better places to go in Boise Idaho. But Starbucks is convenient.

i like girl from midwest...cute accent!

I was an in-store shopper and waited at least a half hour for a five dollar cup of coffee. The focus of staff seemed to be on the twenty or more drive thru cutomers that were served after I ordered. Blame it on the pandemic and spending too much for coffee.