Idea Launched: A Better Way to Appreciate Your Barista!

Ever have one of those mornings when everything isn’t quite going right? Then you bump into someone who shares a friendly smile, and suddenly your day is much brighter than it started.
 
Many of you have told us your barista is the one who makes your day great, and you’d like a way to let him or her know that.  One of your top all-time ideas suggested comment cards you could send to the baristas. And just so you know, our baristas tell us getting recognition from you makes their day too.

With this in mind, we’re working with Red Stamp, a popular correspondence mobile iOS app and website.  Red Stamp sends greeting cards to your friends and family by the postal service or through email, Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. 

The Starbucks™ Collection in the Red Stamp app has six different barista recognition cards that you can customize with a personal message. After you select your delivery method, the app helps you find the right store address.  Hit “send” and off your greeting goes to your favorite barista.  Download the app and give it a try. Thanks for the idea and we look forward to hearing your feedback.



Melody
3/4/2013 5:57 PM

It would be super nice if there were an Android version of the Red Stamp app.  I like this idea!

sbx_bean
3/5/2013 10:51 AM

Hi Melody,  The team is working on a version for Android.  We'll report back on MSI when it is live.

vjablonic
3/5/2013 9:43 PM

How about you have a way to tip our underpaid barista on out charge card or  Starbucks card?

sbx_bean
3/6/2013 9:29 AM

@vjablonic - that idea is currently being reviewed.

mirandaandreas
3/8/2013 11:48 AM

Yes! I'm a barista at Starbucks and this is way too exciting! Getting to receive thank yous and encouragement during a busy day will definitely motivate me to keep making your drinks delicious. Thanks so much for this!

Minot Brrrista
3/11/2013 5:07 PM

I was soooo excited as a barista to see this. Unfortunately, our info page did not have a start date or instructions to tell our regular customers how to make this happen. I just figured it out myself. Next time, better info please?

MatthewHas
3/14/2013 3:08 PM

I too would *LOVE* to be able to put a tip on my Starbucks card, so that way I could still enjoy the convenience of using the app on my phone.  Thank you!

CrystalLace
3/14/2013 3:35 PM

I would love for licensed store baristas to be included in some of this fun stuff :)

KSB2010
3/14/2013 3:37 PM

An Android version is a must!

ohgreatscott
3/14/2013 3:47 PM

Agreed! Ability to tip would be great! While I bet they enjoy these compliment cards, they would probably enjoy money as much if not more! :)

rkincanon
3/14/2013 3:49 PM

I can't wait :)

Spendy21
3/14/2013 4:33 PM

Not everyone has an iPhone or wants one!  Please get the Android version!  And I would really love to tip my Barista via my Starbucks card or credit/debit card :)

iloveyoukayla
3/14/2013 4:45 PM

Thankyou!!!!

lesleyc
3/14/2013 5:19 PM

Would love to use for my regular baristas!  But I need it for Android.  Hoping it is available sooner rather than later! :)

Emilia_1217
3/14/2013 6:21 PM

How about the baristas in Canada? I can't send my baristas an eCard, it's a bit frustrating, can you try to add that feature, too?

SBDoubleShotEd
3/14/2013 6:30 PM

No Android?!  That is probably best for the sanity of my favorite hard working SB employees in Allen on Bethany and 75.  I would spam them on a daily basis. :)  The tip idea is good too because I rarely have cash on me when I visit. -Ed

usagidragon09
3/14/2013 7:21 PM

Android app for sure! Thank you!

coffiekat
3/14/2013 7:24 PM

This is a terrific idea! If only somehow when you input your closest Starbucks, the first name of the Barista's appeared, sort of like a profile where we can also review them. Im really hoping for this "Barista Appreciation" idea to work!

Miladyt11
3/14/2013 7:49 PM

You should not start this till an Android app available. Apple does not run the world...!

BostonPeng
3/15/2013 9:46 AM

It would also be nice if there was a way for those of us without smartphones to thank our baristas as well. Not everyone has one but many of us have dumbphones with mobile web that would rejoice at the opportunity to thank our bartistas, and others would love to be able to fire up our laptops and do it as well.

GreenEyedIrish
3/15/2013 11:01 AM

Two "thumbs up" for this idea, but geez Louise!  Why do you not develop the app for all phones at the same time?  In line this morning at my Starbucks there were 7 Android phones and one iPhone in line, so just in that 10 minute window you are alienating 88% of your customers, 50% of those used their card app to pay!  Get current, iPhones are not as prevalent as they once were.

Another huge "thumbs up" for tipping from the card, there are many mornings I'm sans cash because of the kiddos and can't tip my Baristas.  Luckily, after 6 years of 5 days a  week seeing them, they know I'll get them the next time.

xToXicBeAutYx
3/20/2013 12:16 PM

I'm also a barista & I absolutely LOVE this idea! No one at work has even mentioned this before, so I don't think even our customers know about it yet. But this is wonderful! I vote we put a small promotion sign for this in stores or something? I have customers tell me too often how I make them feel so great in the mornings & want to recognize me for it.

ShariSent
3/20/2013 2:48 PM

Android App!  Must have it!

RAFISMOM
4/5/2013 12:55 PM

I'M OLD AND OLD-FASHIONED!  MY CELLPHONE IS JUST A PHONE, NO GIMMICKS.  I PAY WITH MY GOLD CARD.  I TIP EVERY TIME I ORDER A DRINK. AT CHRISTMAS TIME, A GIFT BASKET GOES TO THE STAFF TO SAY I APPRECIATE YOU.  I SAY THANK YOU AND PASS THE TIME OF DAY WITH ALL THE FOLKS IN "MY" STORE IN PONTE VEDRA BEACH, FLORIDA.  THEY KNOW ME BY NAME AND FREQUENTLY START MY DRINK WHEN I WALK IN THE DOOR!  IF I AM EVER UNHAPPY, IT GETS MADE RIGHT BY TALKING TO THE MANAGER OR THE SUPERVISOR.  MY STARBUCKS IS THE BEST IN FLORIDA AND SO ARE MY BARISTAS: ALLY, CHAD, RACHEL, AND THEN THERE'S JONATHAN AND SARA AND SOME OTHERS WHOM I DON'T YET KNOW BY NAME.  THEY ARE NUMBER ONE IN MY BOOK!

CGFM
4/12/2013 7:50 AM

Well it's wonderful that most Starbucks can take tips but what about the barista who can't take tips becuase they work in a kiosk in another store? We work just as hard as other barista's but we don't seem to get any of the Benifit but Mabye it's just me! Congratulations to all of our hard working barista's and keep up the good work and feel free to keep sharing those ideas!

ava gardner
5/18/2013 9:59 PM

Would like fruit bowles

wcaddey
5/22/2013 5:48 PM

I don't have an iphone or android, but would still like to pass along a message to my favorite baristas at my hangout. How do we do that?


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