Starbucks

I checked out the first ever Starbucks in Seattle and it’s quite a spot! It’s small and always packed, but it has this unique, vintage vibe that’s totally worth experiencing. If you’re a coffee lover or just curious about Starbucks’ roots, this is the place to be. Tip: Go in the evening when it’s quieter. You’ll get to soak in the atmosphere without the usual crowds. It’s not just about the coffee, but the whole nostalgic feel of the place. Definitely recommend it!

The first Starbucks in the world has a nice shop in the Public Pike Market. Expect some line because of the fans of the brand, but it is fast. The lady in the cashier was great and very nice. It’s not big shop and you can’t eat inside (grab and go). The product is aligned to the brand, no more, no less. There’s few collections of items like mugs and stuff.

AARON must be an angel. I asked him so many questions about “Been There” series tumblers and Pike Place Special Reserve for probably close to 10 minutes and he was so professional and delightful to talk to.

While everyone was nice I was especially lucky to interact with Aaron. Aaron makes you feel welcomed and special; Thank you so much. Aaron made it was totally worth the wait during a rainy & windy weather!

In addition, try a cup of Pike Place Special Reserve because it’s only sold in 2 stores. It’s more rich, bold, robust, and smooth than the regular Pike Place Medium Roast we’ve seen at other Starbucks stores. If you appreciate a good cup of coffee, you’ll be glad you tried.

At 3:30 the line was super long but when I came back, after strolling through the Pike Place market for an hour, the line had gotten significantly shorter! Whew!

I’m so disappointed that the “Been There” series mug cup have been sold out for several months. But I’m glad I got the “Been There” tumbler!

Thank you to AARON again for making my first visit a special, memorable experience that I’ll never forget!

Great ship with exclusive merchandise. They have cups with the ‘first Starbucks’ legend and logo. I recommend visiting late afternoon or super early to avoid waiting in line.

Super cool experience to get to see the FIRST (in reality “second”- the first one burned down), Starbucks location. I recommend getting there early, otherwise, there’s always a long line. We got there pretty late in the afternoon so we had to wait about 30 minutes to get inside. The store itself is really small and is set up to order coffee, and purchase merchandise and leave. There is no tables, no way of “staying” awhile, and no food for purchase. But it was still special and the staff was really sweet ! A must stop !