Starbucks Coffee Company

If you’re looking for the best hidden-in-plain-sight spot to meet, study, or just breathe for a minute, the Starbucks inside Kowalski’s in White Bear Lake delivers every single time. The moment you walk in, you feel it—big open windows, tables overlooking the lake, and a calm vibe you won’t find at most coffee shops. It’s the kind of place where a warm drink hits different because you’re actually able to slow down and enjoy it. And here’s the bonus that makes this Starbucks unbeatable: you can grab fresh meals right from Kowalski’s and sit down with friends as long as you like. Sandwiches, salads, soups—you name it. It’s basically a quiet little community hub wrapped inside a grocery store. Bible study groups love this spot for a reason. Easy location. Plenty of space. Great atmosphere.

Nothing positive to report. The baristas can't seem to get basic drinks made correctly and don't understand customization. They complain about you when they think you aren't listening and literally talk trash or gossip about you and other customers while serving other customers. They seem to love making the 'diabetes in a cup' drinks which makes me not have to wonder much when it comes to the 'why' it's so difficult for my 110 body to fit through the line of people waiting to order and waiting to pick-up. They are incredibly wasteful in their use of disposables and they openly admit that they DO NOT RECYCLE plastics. The only slightly good thing is the frequent clearance merch if that's your thing. But if you're a fan of Starbucks, do yourself a favor and go to a stand alone or drive thru

Mallory makes a EXCELLENT drink and has great customer service.

I love this location. We have visited hundreds of times, so consider this review! The drinks are delicious, the spirits are high, and they have never messed up or been out of anything I've ordered. Shout out to baristas Amanda, Mackenzie and David!

I ordered iced coffee with 1/2 inch cream. It was clearly a splash 1/4 inch. I asked for more cream but I dumped a little coffee out on the concrete because I know they would just pour more on top of the coffee and it would be over full. Another RUDE girl comes over and TOLD me not to dump my coffee out on the GROUND again 😳😳. Seriously? Was it necessary to upset a EVERYDAY customer? IT WAS OUTSIDE!! I’M DONE WITH STARBUCKS