Is it faster to go inside or drive thru Starbucks?

Most of the time, using the Starbucks drive-thru is slower than going inside. Plus, the drive-thru has other drawbacks that could spoil your morning cuppa.

How do you make Starbucks drinks go faster?

10 Secret Ways to Get Your Order Faster at Starbucks

1. Order your food first.
2. Specify what size drink you want at the start of your order, not at the end.
3. Specify if you want an iced drink at the start of the order.
4. State your extras before saying the actual name of drink.

How long does it take to get through the Starbucks drive through?

4.44 minutes
Starbucks isn’t included in all of QSR’s surveys, but in 2018 Bloomberg found the average wait time for the drive-thru was 4.44 minutes, one of the slowest in the industry.

How long is the wait at Starbucks?

around 3-5 minutes
Starbucks estimates the typical wait time given in the app will average around 3-5 minutes at most stores, with the window depending on the number of mobile orders in the queue and what a person’s order entails.

How can I become a faster Starbucks barista?

Here’s a sample of an efficient barista workflow:

1. Greet each customer coming into the cafe.
2. Consider offering a recommendation and upsell.
3. Get a cup and write their name and beverage on it.
4. Ask what type of milk option they would like.
5. Pour the milk.
6. Start grinding.
7. Tamp and start pulling your shots.

How can I be a better barista at Starbucks?

7 Tips for New Baristas

1. Relax, you’ll get the Groove of Things.
2. Learn from your Mistakes.
3. Smile at your Co-Workers.
4. It’s not Personal.
5. Relax, those Drinks will get Done.
6. Use the Power of the Mind.
7. Ask Questions!

Why are Starbucks lines so slow?

The slower service comes after a major shift in the coffee shop’s labor strategy that has basically cut short employees’ hours and shifts, writes Venessa Wong from Buzzfeed. Since May, the site reports that the number of work hours assigned to all stores has fallen below what they have traditionally offered.

Why is Starbucks line so long?

People that mobile ordered were cutting the line because they believed they should be served first over the people still needing to order. The lines were often so long, people that placed a mobile order would not pick it up when they saw the line which lead to many drinks and food items being tossed out.

What time Is Starbucks the busiest?

The peak hours on the weekdays are from 7-9am and around 3pm when the kids get out of school. On the weekends it is pretty consistent throughout the day and there isn’t really an exact peak time.