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Starbucks
Coffee Shop$$$$
Southwest Employment Area, Washington
"vanilla pumpkin spice latte"(2 Tips)
"Like a nonfat mocha and multi grain bagel."(2 Tips)
"This one (inside the Gallery building) has longer lines."(10 Tips)
"Turn the music down!"(3 Tips)
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I LOVE this Starbucks, I think it's the fastest and best in DC. The line may look long, but they move you through lightning fast and they have never messed up an order for me. The baristas rock!UpvoteDownvote
The new manager, Dan, has done a great job getting this place in shape. The morning crew is much improved over what it was a couple months ago. Much more pleasant experience now.Upvote1Downvote- I'm a regular. As a regular, its best to know what you like to order ahead. Like a nonfat mocha and multi grain bagel.UpvoteDownvote
~Eric~ PetersonApril 23, 2016If you order anything during morning hours that requires them to turn around and use the blender … add ten minutes to your order.Upvote1Downvote
BY FAR the best Starbucks in the L'Enfant area. The staff is lovely and the (often long) line moves quickly.UpvoteDownvote
Pros: The long AM line usually moves pretty fast. Few tourists. Fun baristas. Cons: you need to know what you want. The register is no place for decision making with so many ppl waiting behind you.Upvote3Downvote- Cashier needs to spend more time listening to the customer he's ringing up and less chatting with coworkers and others in line. It's incredibly frustrating to have to repeat yourself multiple times.Upvote3Downvote
Terri TravelerFebruary 27, 2011I have never had starbucks coffee, but enjoy their over-priced pastries :) reading these 'tips' some of you come across as spoiled yuppies, no offense. It's just coffee folks!UpvoteDownvote- There are two Starbucks in the area very close to each other. This one (inside the Gallery building) has longer lines. If you don't have the time pop outside building to other Starbucks for short lineUpvoteDownvote
Russ PtacekOctober 29, 2013Inspectors closed Starbucks at 600 Maryland Avenue, SW citing not staffing anyone certified in food safety. It passed reinspection and reopened.
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Use the mobile app to avoid long lines.UpvoteDownvote
Leanna D.July 12, 2013So fast! They'll have a huge line and I still get out with my drink in no time.UpvoteDownvote
- Ask for a marble mocha macchiato, or when fall/winter comes along, get a vanilla pumpkin spice latteUpvoteDownvote
Ava SmithJune 15, 2012Guess it depends upon who's working. The line moved pretty fast today.UpvoteDownvote
Jen DavisOctober 7, 2010Barista spent his time talking to costumer about his favorite Via flavor while a massive line formed behind us. So inefficient. And my pumpkin spice latte was cold.Upvote2Downvote- Turn the music down! The staff can't hear your order over the super loud house music.UpvoteDownvote
Much more pleasant these days, still working on getting orders correct.Upvote1Downvote
Management change again-not a good thing. Slower than ever. Bring your patience.Upvote1Downvote
- Try the passion tea lemonade, sweetened. Really good stuff.UpvoteDownvote
David MillerNovember 30, 2011Convenient to VRE but the location on C St SW near Holiday Inn is much better.UpvoteDownvote
Brian DMarch 26, 2010So far to walk to on a rainy day. Even from the Aerospace Building.UpvoteDownvote
Slowest Starbucks on the planet. Don't go if you're in a rush.Upvote1Downvote
Richie HowellAugust 28, 2010The worst Starbucks I've ever been to... They totally screwed up my orderUpvote1Downvote
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Starbucks
600 Maryland Ave SW
Washington, D.C. 20024
United States
Washington, D.C. 20024
United States
Capital Gallery
Open until 7:00 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Fri
- 5:00 AM–7:00 PM
(202) 484-6432
Features
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express)
Wi-Fi
Yes
Outdoor Seating
No
Food & Drink
Menus
Brunch
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