Original Starbucks

Original Starbucks
The store's exterior in March 2006
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Restaurant information
Established1971 (1971)
Street address1912 Pike Place
CitySeattle
StateWashington
CountryUnited States
Coordinates47°36′36″N 122°20′33″W / 47.60990°N 122.34244°W / 47.60990; -122.34244

The Pike Place Starbucks store, also known as the Original Starbucks, is the first Starbucks store, established in 1971 at Pike Place Market, in the downtown core of Seattle, Washington, United States.

The store's exterior in February 2014

The doors to the first Starbucks store opened on March 30, 1971. It was founded by Gordon Bowker, Jerry Baldwin, and Zev Siegl.[1]

While commonly referred to as the first Starbucks location, the current address is the second for the Pike Place store. The first restaurant was located at 2000 Western Avenue for five years. It is now at 1912 Pike Place.[2] The store is one of three in what is referred to as "The Heritage Market". A term in which Starbucks uses to describe the historical and iconic locations, representing the company's early roots and milestones of its journey.[3] Together, these stores (all within five blocks of one another) are able to showcase the past, present and future of Starbucks.[4][5]

The Original Starbucks has kept its early appearance over time, and is subject to design guidelines and historic significance.[6] It is known for tourist attraction and hosting crowds.[7][8]

The store began by selling whole bean coffee, tea, and spices.[9] The store still sells whole bean coffee along with handcrafted beverages, but no longer sells tea or spices as retail.

See also

References

  1. ^ "Starbucks: The Early Years". www.historylink.org. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
  2. ^ Stephen Brewer; Constance Brissenden; Anita Carmin (September 26, 2012). DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Pacific Northwest. Dorling Kindersley. pp. 135–. ISBN 978-1-4053-7081-3. Archived from the original on October 19, 2022. Retrieved November 12, 2012.
  3. ^ "Starbucks Unveils Heritage Market, With Three Seattle Hometown Stores". About Starbucks. June 21, 2022. Retrieved December 5, 2024.
  4. ^ "Starbucks brews new vision for 3 key Seattle stores; staff told to reapply for jobs". The Seattle Times. June 21, 2022. Retrieved April 23, 2024.
  5. ^ "Starbucks to launch 'Heritage Market' concept at 3 Seattle stores". Puget Sound Business Journal.
  6. ^ "Visiting Seattle: Points of Interest". City of Seattle. Archived from the original on December 16, 2014. Retrieved March 8, 2018.
  7. ^ "Pike Place, parks and museums make Seattle shimmer". Fox News Channel. September 23, 2012. Archived from the original on September 23, 2012. Retrieved April 8, 2014.
  8. ^ "The Complete Guide to Pike Place Market: Key Attractions". Visit Seattle. Archived from the original on September 10, 2011. Retrieved April 8, 2014.
  9. ^ "The First Starbucks". Pike Place Market. August 16, 2023. Retrieved May 4, 2024.