Starbucks

Our Starbucks is right here at 63 Shankar Vihar on Vikas Marg in New Delhi. It’s a busy spot because of where we’re located, and there’s usually a steady flow of people coming in for their drinks. We aren't just a big name; we’re the people who work behind the counter every day. You can find us grinding beans, steaming milk, and trying to keep the tables clean when things get frantic. The shop has its own personality, with some chairs that have seen better days and a floor that needs a lot of sweeping. Vikas Marg is always loud with traffic, so it’s a bit of a change when you step inside. We don't have a scripted way of talking to people. We just say hello and get to making the orders. Sometimes we run out of a certain syrup or the Wi-Fi acts up, which is just part of running a shop in this city. We’ve got regulars who come in every single day and know us by name, which makes the long shifts feel a bit shorter. It’s a simple setup, really. We make coffee and people drink it. Being in Shankar Vihar means we see a lot of the same faces from the neighborhood. We just try to keep the place going and make sure the espresso machine stays in good shape. When the afternoon rush hits, it can get pretty loud with all the steam and the chatter, but that’s the best part of the day.