Starbucks - Whitehorse

Visited this past Saturday night around 10 pm. Only been to Starbucks like, 4 times in my life so didn’t have high expectations. The atmosphere was nice, no lines and the staff was friendly. I ordered a slice of bread, delicious! And I ordered a Pumpkin Iced Chai tea and forgot to request an alternative milk beverage. I asked them about paying for the change, though the individual with short black curly hair was super nice and didn’t accept that I would pay the difference. I tried to explain it was my mistake, and didn’t want to cheap out. Though that individual made it with oak and said it was already made. Kudos to them! (And the drink was delicious!

I appreciate how thorough the barista tended to the drinks. Watching him, they all looked like menu photos. Idk if he was new, and this is why the slow perfection...? It'd be nice if more were like this. But I couldn't help but notice 2 important things. One, he put his hands inside the cups as well as applied lids touching the mouth pieces a lot. It's just that they don't wear gloves that are changed often, and how many orders did he process handling supplies, touching apons, face, etc, versus how often hands were washed? It was off-putting and took away from how careful he completed orders. Second, how much product waste! It's not just at this location. I only noticed more because the batista was very slow and the line was long, so there was plenty time to observe. It'd be nice if it was a company policy to put unused product, no matter what it is, in to a tall or short cup and offer it to the person that ordered it. Your employees are just washing it out anyhow. This way customers feel like ooo bonus topping, or frap. Regarding this location, the layout was a bit challenging to utilize with laptops or for work. Maybe about 1/4 will have charging outlets accessible.

Starbucks Canada is like Starbucks everywhere. The location in Whitehorse was BUSY, but the staff was nice and the coffee is what you’d expect. Highly recommend, especially because they’re open until 3am!

I requested an iced coffee with less ice and less cream, but the person preparing it added more ice than I preferred. In a polite manner, I asked for less ice. The person scooped out the ice cubes and poured some 2% milk directly onto my coffee. They handed me the altered beverage with an unpleasant demeanor. Feeling scared by her facial expression, I took the iced coffee without further objections. Unfortunately, I have no plans to return to this Starbucks location in the future.

Starbucks drinks are amazing ? but Gagan at Chilkoot, Whitehorse YT did awesome ? job. I had ordered my favourite drink and she made it awesome. Gagan went above and beyond with service in busy hours .5 stars to her.Parking: Whitehorse