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Tania Trevino
4 days ago
I’m extremely disappointed and upset about what happened at this 7 Brew location this morning.
I came in with my son for a coffee and a muffin. The last time I was here, I was directed into a different lane, so when I saw one lane was backed up and another was moving more freely, I got into the less congested lane. I was also trying not to block a driveway. I waited my turn, and an employee came to my vehicle with a tablet, took my order, accepted my payment and tip, and walked away.
Then another employee, who identified herself as Sarah, came to my vehicle and told me they were going to CANCEL my order because I had supposedly cut the line.
I was completely confused. I explained that I had been waiting, that my order had already been taken, and that I genuinely did not realize I was in the wrong lane. I was not trying to cut anyone off or take anyone’s place. If someone had simply explained that I was in the wrong lane, I would have apologized and moved.
Instead, Sarah repeatedly told me my order would not be made and that I needed to pull forward and leave. I asked to speak with a manager, but she told me the manager was not there. I asked how I could contact the manager or someone above her and she initially refused, telling me it was “none of my business.” I eventually asked her name and position. She said she was a shift lead and eventually gave me the manager’s name, Claircy.
Another employee was standing next to Sarah and staring at me in a way that made me extremely uncomfortable. When I asked why she was there, she said she was a “witness.” I found the entire interaction extremely intimidating and unnecessary, especially considering I was simply trying to purchase a coffee and muffin.
Since they were refusing to fulfill my order, I asked for my money back, including my tip. Sarah told me the refund would take 3–7 business days and instructed me to leave. I asked for some type of receipt or proof of the refund before leaving, which I did not think was unreasonable.
While I was waiting, the employee who was supposedly the “witness” walked away. I asked Sarah to have her come back. Meanwhile, that employee was directing vehicles around me, making gestures toward my vehicle while directing another vehicle with her other hand. The way I was being treated made me feel like a nuisance in front of other customers. It was extremely disrespectful and embarrassing.
Then, after all of this, Sarah came back with my coffee and my son’s muffin. She said she had spoken with her manager, who decided to refund my money. She apologized and gave us the coffee and muffin for free. At that point, I took the items and left because I was already running behind and honestly just wanted to get away from the situation.
I am not upset because someone corrected me about a lane. Mistakes and misunderstandings happen. I am upset because of HOW the situation was handled.
What makes this even more frustrating is that Sarah said the manager was actually at the location. This could have been resolved immediately by simply getting a manager involved instead of refusing to provide information and repeatedly telling me to leave.
Customer service is about communication, professionalism and deescalating situations not making a customer feel intimidated or unwelcome over a misunderstanding.
I sincerely hope upper management reviews what happened, speaks with the employees involved, and provides additional customer service training where appropriate. If someone is going to be a shift lead, they should know how to handle a confused customer professionally and respectfully.
I would like someone from management or corporate to contact me regarding this incident. I have never experienced this level of unnecessary drama over something as simple as getting a coffee and a muffin. All of this could have been avoided with basic communication and professionalism.