The 17 Most Beautiful Starbucks Stores Around the World
From a pastel pink store in Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos, to palatial-level interiors in Paris, these Starbucks locations will surely fill your inner aesthete’s cup
What makes a beautiful Starbucks? On particularly sleep-deprived mornings, perhaps just the sight of an espresso machine and breakfast sandwich is enough to declare any of the coffee house’s locations breathtaking. And even though this can certainly be true, some of the brand’s shops deserve special aesthetic praise. Spread across the globe, these Starbucks stores offer more than just a cup of coffee—they’re also an immersive architectural experience. In Paris, you can visit a shop located in a 17th-century building that feels more like a palatial sitting room than a coffee bar. You’ll find some of the greatest views of any Starbucks location at an outpost in Costa Rica. A dreamy building in Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos, adds a pastel hue to the chain’s standard black, browns, and deep greens. No matter which location you visit, any of these 17 beautiful Starbucks stores is sure to please both the coffee and design lover. Learn more about each stop below.
Shanghai
With enough pizzaz worthy of a spot on the Las Vegas strip, the Starbucks Roastery in Shanghai brought a “theatrical experience” to the major Chinese city in 2017.
Mumbai
Gothic arches are on display at Starbucks in Mumbai. The branch takes inspiration from the city’s architectural heritage and features a large terazzo bar handcrafted by local artisans inside. Guests will also find a striking hanging sculpture reminiscent of clouds created by architect and artist Ankon Mitra.
Cali, Colombia
If the floor-to-ceiling glass windows weren’t enough, the circular shape of this outpost in Cali certainly makes a statement. In addition to the unique look of the store, all espresso-based beverages are made with Colombian coffee.
Paris
Aptly situated on Boulevard des Capucines, the original building of this Starbucks in Paris dates back to the 17th century. Complete with a frescoed ceiling and gilded molding, the location was used as a department store before it was transformed into a coffee bar in 2006.
Sabanilla, Costa Rica
It’s quite possible that no Starbucks store offers better views than this one at the Visitor Center at Hacienda Alsacia in Sabanilla, Costa Rica. Opening up to the expansive views of the Poás volcano, the store overlooks a 600-acre coffee farm, allowing visitors to experience a true seed-to-cup experience.
Milan
This store in Milan was the brand’s third roastery in the world and the first in Europe. Though the façade is undoubtedly stunning, the inside is noteworthy as well: A traditional handcrafted Palladian-style mosaic marble floor defines the interiors.
Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos
This charming store in Grand Turk looks like the brand’s popular pink drink reincarnated in a building form. The hub, which opened in 2019, was painted the pastel hue to honor the traditional light façades found across the island.
Bali, Indonesia
In Bali, you’ll find this modernist Starbucks inside the company’s Dewata Coffee Sanctuary. Spanning 1,500 square feet, the design was inspired by Balinese Besek baskets.
London
If you visit this Starbucks in London, you can kill two birds with one stone. Not only can you get a cup of coffee, but you’ll also be inside the city’s Battersea Power Station, which just so happens to be one of AD’s 2023 Works of Wonder.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates (Bluewater Reserve)
Like many things in Dubai, the interiors of this Starbucks are designed to make a statement. Notably, this location is also the brand’s thousandth branch in the Middle East and North Africa region.
Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala
The Starbucks design team worked with local artists and designers to restore and convert a historic private residence dating back to the 1930s into a store. This location also houses a serene back terrace, ideal for anyone whose favorite part of their coffee-drinking experience is sitting back and relaxing.
Ketchum, Idaho
Appearing like a quintessential blend of national-parks-service rustic A-frame design and a log cabin, this store makes perfect sense in Ketchum, Idaho. Of course the views of the Smoky Mountains only make the coffee spot that much more beautiful.
Savannah
Located in an area nicknamed Forest City, it makes sense that a Starbucks in Savannah honors this title. Hundreds of live oaks and Spanish moss–draped trees line the cobblestoned city streets, hence this stunning art installation hanging just above the coffee bar.
Tokyo
While you’re visiting Tokyo’s Imperial Palace, you can get your caffeine fix at this Starbucks conveniently located in the same grounds. Besides its sleek façade, it’s also a Starbucks Greener Store, meaning it’s designed to reduce its carbon, water, and waste footprint.
Valletta, Malta
It wasn’t until 2019 that Malta got its first Starbucks, and the company certainly aimed to deliver when it came to the store’s design. Featuring floor-to-ceiling wood marquetry and wood and marble finishes, the store’s aesthetic was inspired by Valleta’s heritage as a trading hub.
Lima, Peru
This store in Lima is the first in Latin America to be built with recycled shipping containers. In addition to a drive-through, the location also has a unique rarity among Starbuckses: a walk-up pedestrian window.
New York City, New York
Spanning 23,000 square feet, Starbucks’ newest reserve store is located inside the Empire State Building. Designed to honor the building’s art deco history, the streamlined interiors are washed in rich jewel tones and ornate gilding.
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