If you are a coffee lover, especially a fan of Starbucks, visiting the birthplace of Starbucks in Pike Place area of Seattle is quite the experience.
When I was here on a sunny afternoon in June 2023, the line was daunting with about an hour wait time.
Since the place is small with no place to sit down, I simply enjoyed the coffee roaming outside in the Pike Marketplace, like everyone else.
You can also get Starbucks memorabilia in this shop.
They have opened an extension at the corner of the Pike marketplace and this outlet is a lot bigger.
This too is the original Starbucks, yes…! the first ever Starbucks in the world.
It is virtually a tourist hotspot and I noted that the entrance was accessible for the differently abled.
The service was impressive, and the staff were extremely helpful. They offered clear instructions on ordering procedures.
They also have a wall painted in mural style with the number 1971 serving as a photo point and selfie point.
Adjacent to this is a shelf with an entire range of Starbucks merchandise for sale.
How to Reach
The world’s Starbucks was bang opposite the Green Tortoise Hostel where I stayed.
So, I simply crossed the street to enter the cafe.
Read my previous post on how to reach the Pike Marketplace from the Seattle Airport for $3
Where to Stay
I stayed in the Green Tortoise Hostel that was studded with features, yet very economical rates.
Top Tourist Places in Seattle
Post Alley Gum Wall
Space Needle
The Museum of Flight
Chihuly Garden and Glass
Pike Marketplace
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