Changes arrive at Starbucks US. cafés on Monday, including a new code of conduct, free refills and the return of condiment bars. Why it matters: The coffee giant has been trying to reverse a decline in foot traffic and go back to its roots under a plan Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol outlined in September.

The free refills will be served in coffee mugs, glasses, or a clean personal cup brought from home and are only available on the same visit at one store. The refills excludes Cold Brew and Nitro Cold Brew, Iced Tea Lemonade, flavored Iced Tea and Starbucks Refreshers® base. Initial purchase must be made in a reusable cup or “for-here” serveware.

Starbucks' policy requiring purchases in order to use restrooms or hang out at the coffee shops began today. The chain's free refills era also starts.

The coffee chain giant now requires purchases to hang out or use the restroom. Customers can get free refills on drinks.

Starbucks continues to make changes in 2025. First, the company did away with its open-door policy that would allow folks to hang out in its stores. That didn’t go over so well with a lot of people.

Starbucks is implementing new policies aimed at improving its café experience in the United States and Canada Beginning Monday, when a Starbucks customer orders any beverage "for here," it will be served in a coffee mug,

Several policies are returning to Starbucks' locations in United States and Canada, including free refills, as well as milk and sugar stations.