I would give him my number instead of asking for his. that way balls in his court and you can see if he’s into you or not. also way more subtle

id test the waters with subtle flirting first

Meh it’s a risk. It’s up to you if it’s worth it. Worst case scenario, this dude says no and calls your manager complaining that you made his visit
awkward or something. Might get you a write up.

Better scenario he says no and just never comes back.

Best scenario he says yes and you guys hit it off.

Balls in your court.

I wouldn't, but if you were to I would suggest leaving it in their court. Like writing on their cup or something so they can text you later instead of putting them on the spot

Pro tip: ask for his number. If he says no, say, "Oh I meant your employee number. Aren't you a partner? I thought I saw you working at another store."

Jk lol don't do that. I agree with everyone else, it definitely is risky, but if you are getting some indications that he is into you too, maybe just put those connection skills to good use, try to start a solid conversation and actually build a relationship/friendship and see if he leads it anywhere.

You can. I was egged on by a shift to give a customer my number. I wrote it on a pastry bag with a note saying I thought he was cute.

His girlfriend found it. He proceeded to report me to corporate, going over my DM and SM’s heads to do so. I only got written up for unprofessional behavior, but it absolutely wasn’t worth it.

If you care about your job, don’t.

That being said, we dated and hooked up with customers at my store.

Hi. I was a Starbucks barista. And I am married.

My wife was my customer.

Thanks.

I wouldn’t.

I think half the fun of a crushtomer is looking forward to seeing them. Asking them out and being ashamed if they aren’t interested isn’t fun in the slightest and can make things uncomfortable. I’d enjoy them coming in and leave it at that. What’s meant to be will be.

you can just write your number on his cup haha worst case scenario he just doesn’t text you or anything! i did it once and we texted a bit and then i realized i wasn’t attracted to him in that way haha

if you do keep us updated 😳🫶🏻

honestly go for it as long as u feel like the vibe is mutual

most realistic worst case scenario is he says no <3

there's a very very small chance u would get in any kind of trouble for it

Have you tried that “Careful, you are extremely Hot” thing with our cups/sleeves? I forgot where it was. But on the disclaimer that our drinks are hot, if you cross out some words, and just leave that message. If he sees it, he’ll get the message. If not, you’ll see him again lol. Unless he saw it and isn’t into you, so you might not see him again but at least it was so subtle no ones ending up publicly embarrassed.

Ehhh to the people saying to write your number on the cup…I wouldn’t. When I was around 10 weeks pregnant and feeling awful, I had my bf go pick up some food for me in a drive thru. When he got home and gave me my drink, some girl had written her number on it with this flirty message. On MY DRINK. She didn’t realize he was taking it back to his pregnant girlfriend lol. He didn’t even notice it…but I sure did :(

Coming from a dude I’d say write your number on his cup next time and give them best customer service of all time. Edit: Maybe try to find out if he has a significant other.

I've heard a horror story of a girl going on a date with a customer and when she wasn't into him after it he both knew where she worked and lived, showed up to give her flowers at her home and constantly harrassed her at work. So it's up to you. It just can get scary if it doesn't work out.

I actually had a customer ask me out after waiting and waiting for him to do so. Made it much easier but was a disaster after we stopped seeing each other and he brought his girlfriend into the store.

I had a SSV at my old corporate store who consistently went out on dates with customers lol. She went out with both men and women, and wasn’t shy about it. Only thing is it got awkward when it didn’t work out with one dude and he still kept coming back trying to talk to her, when she already had a girlfriend at that point (who was also a customer).

To your own discretion of course, but it’d be cute maybe to write something like “will you go out with me? Circle yes or no” or something to that affect on a cup. Or when you’re taking his order just casually toss that question in there lol.

“Ok what size would you like? Will that be hot or iced today? Anything else for you? Wanna go out on a date?” 😂

this is how i bagged my ex lol he was a barista. i’d always see him glancing at me. i was so sassy to him. then one day, he just gave me his number on a sleeve 🥲

I’ve done it hella times write your name on the cup lol and your number works everytime

I wouldn’t because most people don’t come to Starbucks wanting to get hit on. My fiancé goes to sb on his lunch break and several baristas kept flirting with him while on the phone with me. Needless to say I went in and told them I’m a partner down the street and to leave him alone. You don’t know what their personal life is other than their drink order. So don’t

Ask if they like turtles. I have actually seen the turtle line work in a DT

I would just keep smiling at them and make it obvious you’re really happy to see them when they come in. Take any chance you can to ask him questions about himself. Like, major flirting. If he doesn’t pick up on it , heaven help him.

my current bf worked elsewhere in the store my cafe is in, he was a customer sometimes and i took the risk n asked him for his social. we have been dating for almost a year now ! id say go for it, but make sure you have an idea if they’re single or not :) I’ve also gotten other customers number’s + socials. I would only ask if they have come in multiple times and i’ve given enough best moments for them 😭 some customers are just too cool to not know after the job

Please update us on what you decide to do! And good luck!

Ask if they have Instagram, it’s friendly and could be used to go beyond

write your number on a sleeve when you give him his drink!!! sincerely, someone who’s pulled the same move on the uber driver she had a crush on hehe

Barista supporter/customer here — I wouldn’t do it. I had it happen to me, and it was super awkward and now I have to go without or go way out of my way to a different Starbucks.

Its how i met my wife so i say whatever your approach, go for it

Speaking from experience, the work place is NEVER appropriate to ask someone’s number, nor be asked for yours. Can, and most likely will make one of you uncomfortable…. I have never returned to places that I’ve been hit on…. And I’ve notified management at a couple that were egregious…. Outside of the workplace- have at it.

“Hey you seem like a cool guy I would like to get to know you. I don’t have time on the clock but maybe we can chat sometime when I’m not working?”

If he says yes to that, offer your number. As a friend. When you are not on the clock then you can be more flirty. Atleast, that’s how I’d do it.

Odd for me to say because I met my husband at work, but I wouldn't pursue that. Difference being my other job wasnt customer service and we worked together. We spent enough time together to know the sparks were mutual.

In a customer to employee interaction, it's tricky. I'll be the unpopular opinion and say the ball is not in your court, it's in his. I would drop subtle "flirts"(you look nice today! Great to see you today!) Light up when you see him particularly. Things that can be passed off as customer connections so it's not reprimandable just in case. See how he responds. Worse case scenario he's stupid( or taken), and didnt pick up on any of it, (or ignoring because taken), but you keep your job and no embarrassment.

For sure not the right answer but thats what I'd do cuz no guy is worth my job and people are too easily offended these days to feel comfy being forward and honest

write your # on his cup maybe?

There have been a few times in my store where a partner went out with a customer. Honestly, in our experience, when it goes bad the customer has turned into a creep. Also, one of our partners treats their customer ex terribly when they come in now. It’s awkward for the rest of us.

lol you won’t get in trouble as long as you’re not creepy. however, i will say one of my coworkers did this, and he was turned down. every interaction after that was awkward or nonexistent lmaoo. he refused to help her out after that and would freak out if he heard her voice in the drive thru. 🤦🏽‍♂️ granted, this had more to do with him and how he reacted, but i just wanted to take the opportunity to share this story.
i say go for it 👏🏼

My store manager met her husband through Starbucks, he was a regular and now they have two kids!! I say go for it! I’ve also personally wrote my number on a sleeve but you could stick a receipt paper in the sleeve if that’s more obvious.

If you want to keep it professional just start making tons of reaching comments to him. Hey do you know anywhere to get drinks around here? Oh such and such a place is good? I’ll have to try it out tonight. And if he’s there it’s cool. Just saying straight up asking him out through a drive thru window has so many ways it could go horribly wrong. I also see a lot of people saying “worst case scenario”. Their worst case scenarios are wrong. Worst case scenario your crushtomer goes home and tells his 8mo pregnant gf you hit on him at work, she calls your manager everyday until she fires you. I know people say you might get written up, but I’d say you would be very lucky. Anything that disrupts the customer experience can get you fired if your dealing with the wrong manager/executive. I would be discreet and always give yourself an out. Cuz if this went bad you could definitely be putting your job on the line.