Starbucks App
Order ahead. Save money. Earn rewards.
Order ahead
- Place order in app.
- Skip the line — drink ready when you arrive.
- Especially helpful for arthritic hands.
- No standing in long line.
- Customize easily — modifications saved.
- 5–10 minutes faster typical visit.
Stars rewards
- Earn Stars per dollar spent.
- 25 Stars — extra shot or syrup free.
- 100 Stars — handcrafted drink free.
- 200 Stars — sandwich or salad.
- 400 Stars — merchandise or whole bean.
- Stars expire after 6 months — use them.
Pay through app
- Reload Starbucks card via app.
- Earn 2 Stars per dollar paying through app.
- 1 Star per dollar paying with credit card.
- Auto-reload to never run dry.
- Save QR code in Apple Wallet.
- Tap phone to pay.
Senior savings tips
- Free hot water + tea bag = bring your own tea.
- Senior coffee discount sometimes available.
- AARP discount — check for current promo.
- Bring own cup — discount + earn Stars.
- Free refills on tea + coffee with reward.
- Add savings up over months.
Starbucks for non-coffee drinkers
- Tea — green, herbal, black.
- Hot chocolate.
- Refreshers — fruit + tea.
- Lemonade.
- Decaf coffee.
- Don't need to like coffee to earn Stars.
Other coffee apps
- Dunkin' — also has rewards app.
- Panera Bread — free coffee subscription $11.99/mo.
- McDonald's — McCafé Rewards in MyMcDonald's app.
- All earn rewards through their apps.
- Each accumulates over months.
- Worth using if frequent customer.
Order ahead saves time
If you visit Starbucks weekly, the app pays for itself in time alone. Order on the way, walk in, drink waiting on counter. Plus accumulating Stars eventually means a free drink. Less standing in line — easier on senior backs and feet. Many seniors say this single app changed how they enjoy their morning coffee.