Starbucks

Reviews

• Arcadio M.

  star star star star star 11 October 2026

  I usually find it a pain to go to Starbucks but this location is exceptional. The parking isn't bad at all... if you have a Rutgers hangtag there are a few lots nearby and Livingston Plaza has many guest parking spaces. The staff is very friendly here and there have been times that the manager has helped the baristas to make the line move faster, which is a lot more than I can say for other locations.
  
  If you're on campus and want a coffee, tea, or other treat then this is a great place to stop.

• Melanie R.

  star star star star star_border 8 October 2026

  Great place for studying and hanging out with friends! They also have specials every once in a while which is always a good thing!

• Danielle D.

  star star star star_border star_border 5 October 2026

  Nice little coffee shop close to the other eating places like qdoba , kilmers market, hoja Asian cuisine and a few others. First time here. Noisy. Awesome to study or do work on the computer. Street parking is available right in front but has a 30 minutes limit. Service is good mostly managed by college kids it looks like . But not a lot of variety in terms of things to it. As expected price is not cheap.

• Blanca S.

  star star star star_border star_border 28 September 2026

  Convenient location on Livingston Campus. Just a few feet from Rutgers Cinema and other eats. Bus stop is just across the street so it's an easy transition from coffee grab to transport. Latte Vanilla flavored is my favorite. I have been here Several times over the past two years and the biggest issues are: not a huge variety of options in deli case, and they either don't have jelly or cream cheese available. So every time I get a toasted bagel I'm stuck with only the one option. Starbucks is pricey, this really should not be an issue. Dunkin Donuts in the Livingston student center is never short on basics like cream cheese and jelly.

• Tina M.

  star star star star_border star_border 22 September 2026

  DRINKS | I've never really had a problem with any of the drinks I've ordered. They've always tasted the same as any other Starbucks I've been to.
  
  SERVICE | The staff is usually friendly. However, depending on the time of day and who is working (some people may be just off starting and in the midst of learning how to make drinks), the wait can either be very short or very long. If you go during the hours classes just let out, the line can be very long and it may take a while before your drink is ready. Early morning hours and hours when people are in class seem to be the best times of day to head over if you do not want to wait.
  
  AMBIANCE & SPACE | The space has your typical coffee shop vibe. There is indoor as well as outdoor seating. Moreover, it's pretty clean, and the décor gives off a nice vibe to study and do work. Inside, there are outlets almost anywhere you sit. However, this Starbucks is quite small and so some of the tables and chairs are very close together, which can get uncomfortable when there are a lot of people present. When this Starbucks gets busy, it gets super crowded: it becomes hard for customers and staff to navigate around the long line, the order pick-up area, and people sitting down.
  
  PAY | They take Starbucks cards (physical or the app on your phone), Starbucks gift cards, cash, credit, and Tapingo. I'm just not sure if you are able to redeem rewards here though.
  
  LOCATION | Very convenient for college students who are on campus. It is also near other eateries and services such as 16 Handles, Qdoba, Rutgers Cinema, The Wright Cut, Kilmer's Market, and Henry's Diner. A Rutgers bus stop is also right outside the door, so it's easy for students to grab their drink and head to another campus if need be.
  
  PARKING | Limited-time street parking is available right outside the store. There is also a parking lot nearby, but it's reserved for students with parking permits during certain days and hours.
  
  OTHER | Lastly, this Starbucks conveniently has a bathroom so you do not necessarily have to leave the vicinity if you plan to do work there for a long time.