Customers can really make or break your day while working at a coffee shop. From the regulars to first-timers, here are the types of customers you meet as a barista.
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The one who orders soy/almond/coconut milk…and whipped cream
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The one who asks what every single pastry is…
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…and then doesn’t order any
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The one who orders a Starbucks drink at a coffee shop that is definitely not a Starbucks
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The cute one who makes small talk
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The cute one who orders but leaves right after getting his/her drink
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The one who always gives the best tips
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The one who gets three cents back in change and doesn’t tip
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The one who orders a super complicated drink that isn’t on the real menu…
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…and then complains when you don’t know how to make their drink
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The one who asks what espresso is
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The one who calls it EXpresso instead of espresso
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The one who only comes in when you are working
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The one who awkwardly flirts with you or tries to ask you out
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The one who stands right next to the drink pickup and stares you down as you make their drink
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The one who asks “is this my drink?” to every single drink that isn’t theirs
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The one who has never worked in a coffee shop but tries to tell you how to do your job
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The one who always argues about their rewards points
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The one who expects you to remember their order after one visit
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The one that calls you their favorite barista
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The one whose order you actually always remember
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The one with the major attitude
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The one who brings in their Starbucks cup and tries to get a discount when you are clearly not Starbucks. Sorry bud that doesn’t work here
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The one who orders while talking on the phone (and tries to shush you when you ask what they want to order)
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The adorable elderly one
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The one who asks for skim milk and extra whipped cream
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The pre-teen who likes non-coffee drinks
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The one who orders three minutes before close
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The one who holds up the line trying to decide what to order
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The one who tries to order coffee like they are in Europe
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The one who has come back for about three refills…in two hours
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The one who thinks you’re flirting because you ask for their name for their cup
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The one who watches your every move while making their drink (so of course you mess up and have to start over)
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The one who orders decaf
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The one who questions what you said. “I have a non-fat latte for Sam.” “Is that non-fat?” Uhm…yes?
No matter what kind of customer you are, just remember we hate mornings as much as you do, but it will all be okay with a cup of coffee.