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Starbucks opened its first store in 1971 in the Pike Place Market in downtown Seattle. Because the Market is a historic district with design guidelines, the store retains its original look.
You're visiting one of only two stores in the world that have Pike Place Special Reserve available for purchase. This dark roastreservecoffee pairs well with Seattle rain and chocolate.
Come late in the day when most of the market is shutting down or you will be swallowed in tourists. This store is open till 9pm; you can get exclusive souvenirs here you cant get at other Starbucks.
There is always line. Only if you plan to purchase their original merchandise cups, you can line. ***Don't wait only for a cup of coffee, there are plenty of Starbucks (+local coffee shops) around.
You'll come here to see the first Starbucks, but you'll stay (and come back) for the street performers right out front. The switch ever hour and are some of the top talent I've seen.
Starbucks 1. Yes, done to death and massive lines but fun to be where it started. The staff was awesome. It's worth to see the cup tosses across the store. Fish aren't the only flying things at Pike's
The original Starbucks! Getting espresso? Ask for a double ristretto shot in a ceramic cup (they have them if you ask — consume onsite only) for the best Italian-centric experience!
If I had more room in my carry on luggage, I would have stock up on these souvenir mugs coz they make good Holiday gifts! The You Are Here mug is only $9.95 I believe 👍
I don’t normally drink coffee. Usually tea. But I recently discovered cold brew which is not so bitter. Starbucks has a cold brew with cold foam sweetened with Cascara. Yummy and only 80 calories
The Cubano shot really does make all the difference, if you like sweeter. If your a Starbucks fan you have to go here at least once. (If you can't handle a line, well more original for us!)
From Indianapolis to SF to the OG Starbucks in Seattle - "The Dawn" will always be a double tall, nonfat, no whip mocha. They can't stir it here so ask for it swirled!
If you like to drink coffee, have a very peaceful time with a great view to the Puget Sound, this is your Starbucks location. Great service, same Starbucks prices, but there is not parking lot.
Interesting to check it out, but seriously packed with tourists... So try to find the down time (if there any). The coffee base is different from the one used at starbucks usually. Worth tasting!
A trip to Seattle is not complete without a stop at Starbucks store #1. This store definitely marches to it's own beat. Many things are unique to this store and it's definitely worth checking out.
My inner basic bitch loves this place. The line to get in is very long, but Pike Place Market is right across the street. Check out the Gum Wall at Post Alley.
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The line might look a bit intimidating, but it's pretty wellorganized inside. As a coffee girl, this is it... Once you make the pilgrimage you have to get the coffee!!!
Hours: This place is open until 9PM. ( Usually in summers it used to be open till 9PM.. but they changed it recently.. and it will be open till 9PM through out the year!)
This Starbucks is full of tourists so the line is usually long. For coffee lovers though, the line will be worth the wait! There are also street musicians to help pass the time!
It's a cool place to visit just to see the original shop but the line isn't worth waiting in more than one time. The coffee does seem to taste better than most Starbucks
#301 - The First Store, although actually the Fourth store after 'University of Washington' in 72 and 'Capitol Hill' in 73. The Original location was torn down in 1974.