On Sept. 25, 2023, a famed Starbucks truck named Teresa made its debut next to Sprague Library. Many Montclair State University students and faculty have been waiting for her arrival, which was expected sooner.
This new addition provides another option for people to get coffee or a quick bite to eat. Expect that the arrival of the truck will bring more foot traffic to Sprague Library and the surrounding area. According to the Montclair State’s website, Teresa is one of two Starbucks trucks on the East Coast.
Teresa the Starbucks Truck sits next to Sprague Library. Allen Macaraeg | The Montclarion
The Starbucks staff worked tirelessly through the downpour to set her up for her debut.
Starbucks staff made sure that Teresa was ready for her debut. Allen Macaraeg | The Montclarion
Starbucks staff bringing materials in for Teresa's debut. Allen Macaraeg | The Montclarion
The hours of the truck are Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., according to the Instagram account @montclair_eatsbygds . Their menu includes espresso beverages, such as a caffè latte, handcrafted teas such as a matcha tea latte, brewed hot coffee, cold brews, and breakfast treats.
Starbucks menu. Allen Macaraeg | The Montclarion
Starbucks menu. Allen Macaraeg | The Montclarion
Rosario Ascencio, a senior psychology major with a minor in child advocacy and policy, has been waiting for Starbucks to arrive on the Montclair State campus for their entire academic career up to this point. They were very excited for the arrival of the truck.
Rosario Ascencio, senior psychology major with a minor in child advocacy and policy, has been waiting for Starbucks to arrive onto the Montclair State campus. Allen Macaraeg | The Montclarion
“I’ve been waiting for four years,” Ascencio said. “I didn’t have to walk thirty minutes down to uptown Montclair to get Starbucks.”
Kristopher Rodriguez, a sophomore sociology major with a minor in child advocacy and policy, emphasizes the benefit of having the truck on campus.
Kristopher Rodriguez, sophomore sociology major, is happy with the new addition. Allen Macaraeg | The Montclarion
“I love it. It actually does look really good, beautiful establishment,” Rodriguez said.”And I really hope this does well.“
Danielle Hernandez, a senior psychology major with a minor in visual arts, says that people will be ecstatic that there is finally a Starbucks on campus.
Danielle Hernandez, senior psychology major with a minor in visual arts, says that people will be excited for the new arrival. Allen Macaraeg | The Montclarion
“It’s an interesting addition to campus, I’d say for being here for four years, everybody’s always [asked] ‘Oh, is there a Starbucks on campus?’ So I think that many people will be happy,” Hernandez said.
