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1601 University Ave, Charlottesville, VA 22903, United States
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Kr
Review №1

Somewhat bizarre Starbucks location in a nice old townhouse. On a reecent seasonably cool fall day, the four massive integrated A/C units under the ceiling in the upstairs seating area were roaring loud enough to drown out the house music, with the windows all closed. (Theres also a gas fireplace in case they want to run that full blast to balance out the A/C.) None of the electrical outlets on the non-frosty side of the room were working.

JO
Review №2

Great place, very helpful staff, great coffee

Ke
Review №3

Theyre so nice here!

Wi
Review №4

Traveling, need coffee, stop at the one near UVA. Staff friendly and professional. Drinks made to our special requirements.

Do
Review №5

Great lication and service.

St
Review №6

This is a really kool standalone Starbucks!!! The Baristas worked very fast and were really nice! A perfect stop on my Birthday!

Hy
Review №7

They have ample space on the second floor.

Si
Review №8

Very busy location but they do the best they can, love the employees

Ch
Review №9

The coolest thing about this store is the display of flys and nats inside the case of mummified food. Someone tell Gary Nader ll to take a bow he has single handedly destroyed what use to be the Flagship store of our town. Here’s to hoping they do better with the 5th Street location. 😞

An
Review №10

They are cheap on coffee, today I got nitro cold brew filled only halfway(I’m not exaggerating), the rest was the foam. I pointed it out and a nice lady prepared the coffee one more time but it was the same thing. I always buy nitro on 5th street but they were out of nitro today.

Lu
Review №11

Wow, what a unique location. This Starbucks does a great job of sticking true to the atmosphere of the town. The building and space seems not to have been modified or retrofitted much at all, leaving much of the original charm.Large seating area upstairs, with a fireplace and many seating areas. I cant say much for the crowd, or peak times since this was a short visit, but i was truly impressed. Probably my favorite Starbucks among the hundred or so Ive visited!

Na
Review №12

Coffee hoity toity, then walk back the hills.

He
Review №13

Very fast service and they are very vigilant about covid precautions.

Da
Review №14

Best coffee I have ever had.

Wa
Review №15

Fast and good service

Sk
Review №16

Nice college location. No crowd, no wait. Summer weekday during COVID19. Inexperienced barrista worked from recipe but mocha Frappuccino was great!

Er
Review №17

Very unprofessional staff! Long wait

Dw
Review №18

Nice location near the campus. Friendly staff with fast service. Go Noles!

Em
Review №19

Chloe and Whit and Tim are AMAZING! Weve been coming to this location for our morning coffee on a daily basis for over a year now, and these three people really do brighten our mornings. Theyre always kind, friendly, and willing to go the extra step. Theyve got a great memory and fantastic customer service / social skills. They make the overall environment at this location a warm and welcoming place, treating both the locals and the tourists with equal respect. Give these folks a raise!

Wi
Review №20

A great small Starbucks with very friendly staff. Coffee was great and the service was very fast as well. Parking is very hard to find though, but if youre in the area its better to walk to anyways.

A.
Review №21

Its a Starbucks. The same as all other Starbucks. Sweet employees, nice atmosphere, free WiFi.

Ca
Review №22

Frequent spot for UVA students, can get busy but staff is always nice.

Ti
Review №23

Very friendly staff! Great location on “The Corner”

Sa
Review №24

Cozy Starbucks! They have a nice seating area downstairs by the window and by the fireplace. Then upstairs there is more seating, plus a separate quiet room for serious studying. Sometimes its hard to find a seat though

Da
Review №25

Nice store. Looks like a second floor too, but didnt venture up. Took one star off for coffee not being as hot as it should have been and the distracted cashier talking about weekends plans with other cashier while ringing me up.

Mi
Review №26

This isnt my coffee. But they are open at 5:30 am so I could get back on the road.

An
Review №27

Well coordinated service for COVID 19

Jo
Review №28

Used express checkout for my daughters to get a few pumpkin spice lattes at 5:45am and they were ready in 5 minutes. Just super awesome service there. Never a problem at all.

Me
Review №29

Friendly and efficient- use the mobile app to order ahead. Seating is available along the first floor windows AND an entire 2nd floor is dedicated for seating/studying. Sneaky back door allows for a quick exit to Elliewood Ave.

Ja
Review №30

Ive come to this Starbucks for the past 2 weeks. Coffee was great, but the morning staff is grumpy. Ive tried to instigate a casual conversation and their responses were short and cut. But to their regulars the staff was very friendly.

Mi
Review №31

I love Starbucks....the variety of drinks makes it easy for everyone to enjoy a drink.

Jo
Review №32

Early in the morning is the best time, otherwise it gets busy. Seating is limited. This location is more for in and out coffee runs. Music is usually what youd expect, but the flooring is remarkable. I always think to ask about it, whether or not its original or has any history, but Im always there before Ive had coffee so I never remember. Ive thought of renovating my floors in this same style, but Im worried about maintenance. It seems to be holding up well, even with the traffic. Free WiFi tho

Jo
Review №33

My main starbucks location. Staff is friendly and bubbly. Drinks are always made to perfection here.

Jo
Review №34

Great basic coffee, but frappuccinos and other specialty drinks are too sweet and not strong enough coffee flavor-especially for the price.

Ni
Review №35

Great service. The line and drink wait can be very long though because of the volume of college students coming through. They have a nice upstairs study space too.

Br
Review №36

Great location and the coffee is obviously awesome. The staff was super friendly. Being on The Corner just takes the cake for this one

Do
Review №37

Did not like the cold brew but I was promptly given my next choice. The service was great.

sh
Review №38

I enjoy going to Starbucks on the Corner near UVA. Great atmosphere.

Al
Review №39

Really pleasant atmosphere, friendly crew, and excellent location. My Chestnut Praline latte was perfect.

Ke
Review №40

Great coffee and its in Barnes and Noble the best of luck to sit and read and drink your coffee

Ga
Review №41

The service is friendly and quick. Even when they are busy, customers move swiftly thru.. Great atmosphere, upbeat and enjoyable. Plus great coffee and the sandwhiches.

Wa
Review №42

Very nice staff, great food and beverages quality

Ch
Review №43

Nice Starbucks - good place to start the day. Lots of cozy little nooks to sit and enjoy a coffee and fresh sandwich.

Ga
Review №44

Terrible customer service. I was driving through town late and called to ask if I came in at 11:03 pm if I could order a drink. The store manager on the phone (“Sam”) said she closes and locks the door at 11. I asked if I ordered using the app can I just run in and grab my Drink. Nope. This girl was super rude. It’s three minutes later than you’re open!! Customer service people... it’s not overrated.

Da
Review №45

Nice staff. I never wait too long to get my order. Clean. Cool upstairs hangout area.

Ha
Review №46

Always quick. Kind staff. Busy with students usually but still efficient usually.

An
Review №47

The food was amazing good service Excellent 😁😃

Sc
Review №48

Staff and food are great. Freezing cold inside. Turn down the a.c.!

Ja
Review №49

Quick and efficient, skilled employees ... definitely a cut above the average Starbucks

Ra
Review №50

Very friendly service. Typical college town coffee shop. Lots of wifi users😀

An
Review №51

Not place to go there are not friendly workers there now I have bad experience with this place and Front Royal too

Ka
Review №52

The blend is definitely the magic for the coffee. The workers not too friendly or blended.

Al
Review №53

Whitney is my favorite barista! So friendly and knowledgeable ❤

Lo
Review №54

Its Starbucks! But this one is open until late at night. Perfect

As
Review №55

Has something to satisfy everyones needs

So
Review №56

Much nicer ambience compared to other Starbucks minus how cold it can get.

Al
Review №57

Warm and friendly atmosphere, oh, and they have delicious coffee.

Ti
Review №58

Great place,a lot of space upstairs

Me
Review №59

Very friendly staff. Abides by COVID19 regulations well.

So
Review №60

You would think the longer hours offset the environment. The music is just too loud. I go there to study and I feel like Im in a club rather than a coffeehouse.:(

Mi
Review №61

Because of a MUG AWARD was given out to a WWII VET in FRONT OF EYES foREAL FOreal!!!

Ru
Review №62

Employees are great and very cordial.

Mi
Review №63

Dependable brew

Ja
Review №64

Starbucks tends to deliver a consistent experience across its many stores, and this one is no exception with friendly, knowledgable staff serving their coffee

Pe
Review №65

4 dangs / 5 stars - better looking than most

Sa
Review №66

Love the ambience and you can’t really go wrong with the frappucinnos!

Is
Review №67

I love this place! I love the people even more!

To
Review №68

A different atmosphere than most Starbucks being in the middle of a University, but still made my drink the same.

Jo
Review №69

I like the upstairs here to do some laptop work. Always good service.

Pa
Review №70

Comfortable and friendly with the coffee made just right.

La
Review №71

Very welcoming! Drinks are delicious!

Do
Review №72

Comfy area upstairs with fireplace. Its a Starbucks so predictable menu and product.

Ma
Review №73

Quick service and decent amount of seating upstairs, but it does get quite noisy during the busy hours.

An
Review №74

Nice study area on second floor

Ru
Review №75

I love the upstairs area of this location.

Al
Review №76

Always great service and delicious drinks.

An
Review №77

Its an above average Starbucks. Music is sometimes too loud but other than that its a fine place to get a drink.

Al
Review №78

Clean friendly place with great coffee and great hours

Da
Review №79

Great place love all the varied seating

Se
Review №80

Its a starbucks. Staff is good and food and drinks are fine.

Tr
Review №81

Friendly staff, coffee is always good.

Tr
Review №82

Yuck. Burnt coffee. Tooooo complicated

Jo
Review №83

Good service, schools out forever

Br
Review №84

Great Starbucks location. Love the upstairs.

Je
Review №85

The staff are always very friendly and fast!

Mi
Review №86

Awesome Starbucks great baristas

Ho
Review №87

Spotty service at this location, though the Starbucks brand still tasted great.

N
Review №88

People are super nice!!

We
Review №89

Good coffee and friendly staff

Al
Review №90

Always a good experience, but it is also always pretty crowded!

El
Review №91

Consistent, friendly and generally efficient!

jo
Review №92

Once was enough!They need to retake the trading course!

Ja
Review №93

Did not know what Cupanion rewards were, even though store in Nau utilizes them. Come on, get environmental! Also---not friendly service.

Er
Review №94

Neat spot.

Pe
Review №95

A bustling Starbucks! Love it!

An
Review №96

Great Starbucks with lots of seating.

Ar
Review №97

So rude! :(

Yo
Review №98

Has a great study space upstairs

Dr
Review №99

Friendly staff!

Lu
Review №100

Its a Starbucks, why are you reading a review?

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4.3 Rating
  • Address:1601 University Ave, Charlottesville, VA 22903, United States
  • Site:https://starbucks.com/store-locator/store/9139/
  • Phone:+1 434-970-1058
Categories
  • Coffee shop
  • Breakfast restaurant
  • Cafe
  • Coffee store
  • Espresso bar
  • Internet cafe
Working hours
  • Monday:5:30AM–9PM
  • Tuesday:5:30AM–9PM
  • Wednesday:5:30AM–9PM
  • Thursday:5:30AM–9PM
  • Friday:5:30AM–9PM
  • Saturday:5:30AM–9PM
  • Sunday:5:30AM–9PM
Service options
  • Takeout:Yes
  • Delivery:No
  • Dine-in:No
Highlights
  • Fast service:Yes
  • Great coffee:Yes
  • Great tea selection:Yes
Popular for
  • Breakfast:Yes
  • Solo dining:Yes
  • Good for working on laptop:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot:Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom:Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible seating:Yes
Offerings
  • Coffee:Yes
  • Organic dishes:Yes
  • Prepared foods:Yes
  • Quick bite:Yes
Dining options
  • Breakfast:Yes
  • Dessert:Yes
Amenities
  • Good for kids:Yes
  • Restroom:Yes
  • Wi-Fi:Yes
Atmosphere
  • Casual:Yes
  • Cozy:Yes
Crowd
  • College students:Yes
  • Groups:Yes
  • Tourists:Yes
Planning
  • Usually a wait:Yes
Payments
  • Debit cards:Yes
  • NFC mobile payments:Yes
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