At my store we always have baristas that like to have convo with a lot of regulars and go above and beyond more than the rest of us. She could just be that person for that store. Personally for me I have two costumers who come to our drive thru where i will specifically ask the person on dt to let me know when they reach the window so I can say hi and talk to them. but i’m not in any way attracted i just genuinely love them as my regulars.
I say shoot your shot or give her a hint at first to see what she will say. you never know

Hahaha, you described me perfectly! I am THAT barista who goes out of their way to say hi to my regulars at the window, despite having a line of drinks on bar. I do not necessarily have a *crush* on them, but I have had those "what if" moments of dating some of them.

All in all, I'd say slowly talk her into going out with you sometime such as "Hey there is this live local show coming up, we should go!" The worst case scenario, she will reject you and things will be awkward, BUT you being a customer have the option to go to another Starbucks to avoid such awkwardness.

honestly, it's only annoying if it's some random guy hitting on us. if you're a regular, and clearly a beloved one, you've got a chance! I'd say shoot your shot. a lot of what she's doing is customer connections, but it does seem like she's fond of you. so even if the romantic feelings aren't mutual, you probably wouldn't annoy her if you asked for her number or something.

so i used to frequent this one sbux before working at the company and i would always talk to a certain barista. fast forward to a few months of going there regularly, finally had the courage to give him my number. turns out we’re both gay in the wrong way but we’ve honestly become bffs at this point. so shoot your shot and if it doesn’t work out, then that’s ok! there’s plenty of other queer women around. sbux is FILLED with trans/queers all around. i mean, when have you seen a gay NOT drink coffee?? (if you acc know someone imma need you to head out)

Yeah, I’m sorry. She may just be doing her job. Part of being a barista is learning the regulars orders, she can see you (maybe not your cat, maybe your cat idk) but can definitely see and hear you so can tell that it’s you and knows your order. So that isn’t a sign of her liking you romantically.

If no other barista knows your order it’s not because they aren’t doing their job, it’s just cause it’s a hard thing to do. If you’re at the window, she comes to say hi, she’s making the customer connection. I have a coworker who does the same thing and will even pause the human at the ordering box to say hi to customers in lobby and at the drive window because of this.

I compliment peoples tattoos, piercings, hair, nails, the smell of their car, the car itself. Literally anything to make their day. It’s part of our job— to bring that experience. If you want to pursue this person, please don’t try to find their socials or anything— that was bad advice. I’d just try to talk to her in a non-busy time if possible, but then again, you’re also kind of trapping her because she is at work.

I know this isn’t the answer you’re going for, but I don’t necessarily think she’s being outwardly flirty. She’s doing her job and part of Starbucks is being overtly kind. You’re reading into it.

hi! i was in this scenario a bit over a year ago as the barista. my now girlfriend was the customer. she asked me on a date one day and I was so surprised but i said yes and couldn’t be more glad she worked up the courage to do it. also the thing about lesbians is like you’re either gonna find you a girl or a new best friend so I say go for it

This just seems like customer connections to me

The only way to find out is to inquire.

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That said, it is relatively common to find people in the food industry who will know all your orders and preferences for no other reason than it make their job that much easier & more efficient. The other part may be equally flirting, nonromantic outgoing whatnot, or a "work persona". Typically I find the latter two but the first i hardly unheard of, I've even known a wedding or two to come out of what initiated as the type of thing you describe. The odds are not in your favor, but there is only one way to find out. Just be respectful enough to accept a "no" if that is where it ends up.

i’m gonna be honest,, my store has a lot of regulars but none that i’d go outta my way to see so i’d say there’s at least a shot?? it could also be for customer connection 100% but it really doesn’t hurt to try. maybe go in one day instead of DT and see if you can get her name or talk to her face to face to get a better idea?? good luck though!!! i’m rooting for this romance. also i will say when i see Extra cute lookin girls sometimes i will be extra nice to them so… i hope that helps at all 😅

this is ALMOST a barista at my store, minus the rings and necklaces: and i have to say that even though she’s bi, she’s just very outgoing and loves all our regulars and loves saying hi! she just has a friendly personality. it doesn’t hurt to try though! the worst they can say is no

idk how to actually implement this, BUT Valentine's Day is right around the corner, so that could be your opportunity to shoot your shot?? And if it doesn't go the romantic route, it still is an opportunity, (or disguise) for a sweet gesture that could lead to a friendship or just making their day.

Hey, why not just give her your number? Y'know, "I can swe you're busy so I'm going to let you get back to work, but here's my number if you want to text later!" Then the ball is in her court, and there's no pressure from you for her to give up her personal info.

Worst case scenario, she doesn't text. You stay just a friendly customer and friendly barista.

But maybe you'll make a cool new friend, if nothing else!

Not gonna lie, I do this shit all the time with regulars especially ones that are nice. It's just the way it is sometimes. However, I do put in more effort if I like them. It can't hurt to put some feelers out there! Maybe try to exchange number or try to hang out? Idk. There is no clear yes or no to this one unless you try to explore it

Hey, why not just give her your number? Y'know, "I can swe you're busy so I'm going to let you get back to work, but here's my number if you want to text later!" Then the ball is in her court, and there's no pressure from you for her to give up her personal info.

Worst case scenario, she doesn't text. You stay just a friendly customer and friendly barista.

But maybe you'll make a cool new friend, if nothing else!

Well… that’s how the baristas all treat me at the Starbucks I go to. They’re just all amazingly nice and attentive and make me feel like we’re friends

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100% likes you. Like 100000%. There are very few customers we go out of our way to see. It’s either the ones no one can tolerate so you take one for the team or the people we like.