By: Kaylinn Esparza
Starbucks has gone above and beyond just coffee – it has become a ritual for many students and staff members.
Senior Anna Dowd goes to Starbucks at least three or four times a week. She enjoys going there to study and savor her favorite drink- caramel frappucino.
Luckily for Dowd, a new Starbucks will be opening in mid to late September in the Village Crossing Shopping Center on Biesterfield and Arlington Heights Road.
This new location is taking the place of Boston Market on Biesterfield road right across from Jersey Mike’s.
Elk Grove has two Starbucks locations,which are both convenient but lack some options that students would like.
“I feel like in EG it’s going to be good for consumers. This one will have a variety of options. It has more options that other Starbucks don’t have,” senior Anna Dowd said.
For instance, this new Starbucks will have a drive-thru. Dowd says this will allow for more customers and faster service for students and teachers who need to get back to class in time. It is also a quicker option for students who need a pick-me-up or a snack.
“Since Starbucks are open later it gives people something to do late at night and just a place to hangout,” Dowd said.
One location is inside of Dominick’s on the corner of Arlington Heights Road and Biesterfield, but it is more of a treat for shoppers. The second location is on Busse Road, but for many students and faculty it is too far away to get coffee.
“I think it is and it isn’t [advantageous]. It is for those who come to school and go out to lunch that way but it isn’t because there’s two others still nearby that other people regularly go to,” said freshman Lia Demopoulos.
Plenty of jobs are available– especially for the student body.
Although junior Vanessa Gomez is not a coffee lover, she is excited for the new job opportunities that have now opened up.
The news of a new Starbucks has not reached every student at Elk Grove, but the people who have heard about it are quickly spreading the news.
“I didn’t even know about it or noticed it until my friend told me about it,” Gomez said
Starbucks enthusiasts are already excited to get quality coffee that they love and trust. Senior Brent Wolff is especially excited for winter when his favorite drink “Caramel Brûleé” comes in.
“I’m excited and hope it comes soon because I need caffeine,” Wolff said. “I think it’ll just make it easy for kids to get coffee. It’s more convenient for everyone [who loves coffee].”
On the other hand, some people do not find the idea of a new Starbucks very appealing. Not everyone loves coffee and would rather see some other food chain be placed there instead.
“I think since there is one right next to it, its a waste and something else can be put in there. [I would like to see] a Panda Express there; the closest one is too far away,” sophomore Michael Babiarz said.
