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Elliott Hotel, 1524 7th Ave, 98191 Seattle
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162
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57.4%
Satisfaction
60
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9
neutral
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Price per Person
- $1–$10
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- Quick Meal
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- Dine-in
Wait Time
- Moderate (16–30 min.)
7
Service Lacking During Rush
My experience at this restaurant was mixed. While the food and atmosphere were excellent, receiving a perfect score of 5, the service was a significant letdown. During a rush, it was concerning to see staff members laughing on their cellphones behind the counter instead of attending to customers.
This lack of attention detracted from an otherwise enjoyable meal.
- food10
- atmosphere10
- service2
- staff1
Price per Person
- $11–$20
Visit Type
- Regular Visit
Group Size
- Solo
Service Type
- Takeout
Meal Type
- Breakfast
Wait Time
- Moderate (16–30 min.)
7
Inconsistent Service Despite Regular Visits
I usually have a great experience at this Starbucks, visiting at least five times a week. However, this morning was not the best. I pre-ordered from the train station, expecting my order to be ready upon arrival.
Despite there being only a few people in the store, the service was super slow. I waited almost 10 minutes past the scheduled pickup time. When I inquired, the staff member at the counter seemed disengaged and hadn't even started on my food order.
Fortunately, one of the other young ladies, who always does a great job, assisted me and processed a refund.
- great experience8
- great job9
- super slow2
- food order1
Price per Person
- $11–$20
Visit Type
- Casual Outing
Group Type
- Friends
Group Size
- Large Group
Service Type
- Dine-in
Meal Type
- Breakfast
10
Excellent service and food!
My experience at the restaurant was fantastic. The staff were very friendly and provided excellent hospitality. I ordered two items but was only charged for one, as they kindly prepared the second item at no extra charge.
The food was also great, as indicated by the perfect score.
- staff10
- hospitality10
- food10
Visit Type
- Quick Meal
Service Type
- Dine-in
7
Hardworking Staff, Needs More Espresso Machines
The staff here are clearly working hard. To help lighten the load during busy periods, I'd suggest adding a second espresso machine.
- staff8
- espresso machines5
Price per Person
- $1–$10
Visit Type
- Quick Meal
Service Type
- Dine-in
Wait Time
- Immediate (0–5 min.)
Noise Level
- Quiet
10
Fast, Friendly, and Clean Experience
My experience at this restaurant was very positive. The service was fast and friendly. On a late Sunday afternoon, the atmosphere was clean and quiet, and there were plenty of seats available.
The food was also excellent, receiving a perfect score.
- service10
- atmosphere10
- seats10
Price per Person
- $1–$10
Visit Type
- Quick Meal
Service Type
- Dine-in
2
Disappointing Coffee with Grinds
My experience at the restaurant involved ordering a brewed pike roast coffee. Unfortunately, there were large grinds inside of it, which made it hard to drink.
- brewed pike roast coffee2
- large grinds1
Price per Person
- $1–$10
Visit Type
- Tourist Experience
Service Type
- Dine-in
9
Friendly Service, Good Food
My experience at the restaurant was great, largely due to the friendly and helpful service provided by Heather. She offered excellent suggestions. The food was good, and while the atmosphere was decent, it wasn't the standout feature.
The price was also very reasonable.
- service10
- food8
- atmosphere6
Visit Type
- Quick Meal
Service Type
- Dine-in
Wait Time
- Long (31+ min.)
1
Horrible Service and Slow Staff
My experience at this restaurant was quite negative. The service was horrible. The service worker was behind the counter scratching her head and not washing her hands.
She was also very rude. Additionally, the people working there are very slow.
- service1
- service worker1
- rude1
Visit Type
- Tourist Experience
Group Size
- Solo
Service Type
- Dine-in
Meal Type
- Breakfast
9
Wonderful Staff and Great Atmosphere
My experience at the restaurant was fantastic over the 3 days I visited during a work trip. The staff, particularly Heather and Andon, were incredibly kind, helpful, and made me feel welcomed. The drinks were consistently good, and the atmosphere was great in the morning time.
- staff10
- drinks9
- atmosphere9
Visit Type
- Regular Visit
Service Type
- Dine-in
1
Disappointing Decline in Experience
I initially wrote a positive five-star review, but I have to retract it. Today, my experience was significantly negative. Upon entering, I found half the store occupied by homeless individuals camping on the floor.
There was a drink smeared across the entire front counter. A visibly upset customer informed me that a homeless person had just ransacked the store and she was frightened, even expressing concern about someone approaching her from behind. This incident follows my own negative observations over the past three weeks, including a corporate complaint and reaching out to the Regional Manager after 6 of my orders were messed up.
The situation escalated to a point where a staff member was publicly disrespecting another for trying to correct mistakes.
- homeless people camping1
- drink smeared1
- ransacked the store1
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