Obama Draws Sociable Crowd Outside Manhattan Starbucks

Former President Barack Obama drew a crowd outside of a Manhattan Starbucks and many documented the sighting on social media.

Obama had a cup of coffee in his hand as he made his way from the coffee shop to a sports utility vehicle through a cheering crowd, according to CBS News.

President Obama leaving 160 5th ave just now pic.twitter.com/kowtqnif9W

— Allan Smith (@akarl_smith) February 24, 2017

Obama just walked out of my Starbucks in Flatiron

— Ethan Hammerman (@Ethanhamm) February 24, 2017

Barack Obama in the Flatiron district today! I'm still shaking!!! @sharron_devine1 pic.twitter.com/8D6hxbS7ea

— Bridget (@TopazioSmeraldo) February 25, 2017

The night before he was seen with his daughter Malia at Emilio’s Ballato in New York City's SoHo area, according to the restaurant's Instagram page.

 

Pleasure having our former president Barack Obama at Ballatos ! #barackobama #zagatnyc #nyceats #chefsofinstagram #mangiabene #ballatosnyc #nyceats #nycdining #ballatosdoesitbest #italianfood #italianrestaurant #sohonyc #nolitanyc #littleitaly

A post shared by Anthony Vitolo (@emiliosballatonyc) on Feb 23, 2017 at 7:00pm PST

Obama last made post-presidential headlines when pictures surfaced of him kitesurfing with billionaire Virgin Group founder Richard Branson in the British Virgin Islands, said CNN.

Some on social media weren't so pleased with Obama's Starbaucks visit.

Great seeing former (ugh) President Obama on west 21st street today. #obama #44 #flatiron https://t.co/UUTUbYywwm

— Jason Haber (@jasonhaber) February 25, 2017

@jasonhaber cant believe anyone would want to see a loser.

— Luke Bulson (@SegasFinest) February 26, 2017

@jasonhaber Thankfully there's a "former" in front of it. Good riddance.

— Anne Harle (@anna_aosva) February 25, 2017

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