If you’re familiar with the 90’s sitcom Friends, then you know just how important the ambiance of a coffee house can be. Multi-colored latte mugs, warm lighting, and endless comfy couches to sit and chat with your friends, or coffee date. Don’t forget about the delectable array of housemade muffins, pastries, and decadent desserts sitting behind the glass door that you cannot wait to sink your teeth into. Well, starting today, Starbucks is taking a few notes from coffeehouse spots to level up its cafes everywhere. With new and returning amenities, the brand is giving customers who get coffee to go and sip their bev in house some new perks.. I know we all need our caffeine fix when we’re in a rush, but these new Starbucks services will give you just a few more reasons to stay awhile and soak in your visit.
What new coffeehouse amenities are available at Starbucks?
Customers ordering inside a Starbucks cafe will be asked by their barista if they would like their order “for here” or “to go.” Starting today, if you choose the “for here” option, your beverage of choice will be served in a choice of a ceramic coffee mug, glass, or your own personal cup from home.
Here’s a pro tip: purchase one of Starbucks uniquely designed tumblers or reusable cups for a cute and sustainable option each time you visit.
Can I get free refills at Starbucks now?
This might be one of the most exciting features that Starbucks is including as a part of its coffeehouse revamp. If you head to your local Starbucks and decide to stay a while, order a beverage “for here.” You will be eligible to receive free refills during the time of that same visit. Choose from the hot or brewed iced coffees or teas to sip on while you soak in the Starbucks experience.
To receive these free refills, it is required that customers have their first beverage of choice served in their own personal cup, a ceramic mug, or a glass cup.
What other amenities is Starbucks bringing back for its customers?
Along with free refills, keep an eye out for the comeback of the Condiment Bar across Starbucks locations. Customers will be able to top of their teas, coffees, and more with a wide variety of sweeteners, sugars, milk, and creamer flavors. These options will always be stocked whenever you need to add a finishing touch to your beverage of choice.
As Starbucks locations everywhere anxiously wait to fill up your coffee cup, they are also brewing a new Coffeehouse Code of Conduct behind the scenes. The new guidelines encourage customers to come in and enjoy their favorite sweet treats, respect the baristas and fellow coffee-lovers, while also whipping up a warm and welcoming environment.
Head in to your local Starbucks now, and it may or may not be the next Central Perk.