The most beautiful Starbucks stores around the world

The Starbucks Wadakura Fountain Park in Tokyo, Japan, seamlessly melds with the surrounding scenery and cultural background. The store’s aesthetic complements the gorgeous surroundings and gives customers a tranquil and distinctive coffee experience. Its outside seating has a view of the serene Wadakura Fountain Park. The interior emphasises sustainability with coffee-coloured ground floor tiles and refinished furniture for a distinctive look. The eco-friendly atmosphere is enhanced with artwork made from recyclable materials like fishing nets and recycled canvas. The goal of this Starbucks is to be 40% greener than other locations nationwide.

As the birthplace of espresso, with innumerable cafes dotting the landscape, Starbucks needed to make an extra effort to win over the discerning Italian audience of Milan. Hence, it created a unique concept with the Starbucks Reserve Roastery Milano that would appeal to even the most fastidious coffee connoisseurs. This Starbucks Roastery outlet marked the concept’s third location worldwide and its first in Europe. The magnificent façade is complemented by an interior that includes an Arrivamo bar that offers handcrafted drink experiences, a contemporary geometrically constructed ceiling, and a Palladiana mosaic floor with an Italian marble finish. You can watch Master Roasters expertly roast small-batch Starbucks Reserve coffees and even choose some beans from the scoop bar to take home. It’s a true coffee lover’s paradise.

Nestled in the Turks & Caicos Islands, a popular stop for cruise liners in the Caribbean, Starbucks Grand Turk Cruise Terminal is a charming coffee haven for travellers. As the sole Starbucks branch in the country, its stunning pink exterior maintains an authentic Caribbean vibe, while the light indoor palette complements the tropical theme. The beach-themed café resembles the set of a Wes Anderson movie or a Starbucks for Barbie, creating a unique and inviting atmosphere. At the back of the store, visitors can admire a captivating mural hand-painted by artist Maria Camila Bernal Toro of Remedios Art, depicting the iconic Starbucks Siren with her double-tail gracefully submerged underwater.

The Reserve Roastery dubbed the “Willy Wonka factory of coffee,” is located in a modern 15,000-square-foot building in an upscale inner-city suburb of Capitol Hill. The Roastery is one of the biggest Starbucks locations in the world and is located just nine blocks from the original 1912 Pike Store in Seattle. It comprises four distinct coffee bars — a library, a cafe, a gift shop, and a roasting section where you can learn about the manufacturing of coffee.

The refurbished Boulevard des Capucines Starbucks Store in Paris, emphasises the preservation of the structure’s historical features. The building’s original form and courtyard date back to the 17th century, when it was a renowned department store with a focus on textiles and clothing. The 17th-century courtyard now has a striking steel glass ceiling, which allows natural light to pour in and create a welcoming ambience. The elaborate 19th-century ceiling murals and themes were painstakingly restored to their original splendour by the Starbucks design team, revealing their real colours and elegant historical past. This was done with a special focus on conserving the building’s rich history.

Located in Bangkok, Thailand’s capital, the Starbucks Reserve Chao Phraya Riverfront store serves small-lot Starbucks Reserve coffees alongside Thailand’s Muan Jai Blend. As the largest Starbucks in the country, it pays homage to Thai culture with intricately crafted lanterns adorning the mezzanine ceiling, reminiscent of the city’s Loy Krathong festival. The store’s outdoor terrace is the highlight, providing breathtaking panoramic views of Bangkok’s skyline and the lively Chao Phraya River, also known as the “River of Kings.”

One of Southeast Asia’s largest shops, The Starbucks Dewata Coffee Sanctuary features an innovative and eye-catching design. This unique store goes above and beyond because it also has a coffee farm. It makes sense that Starbucks chose Bali for this ambitious project considering Indonesia’s prominence as one of the world’s leading coffee-growing regions — Indonesia is the world’s fourth-largest producer of Arabica coffee. Visitors are welcomed by an Arabica coffee tree-adorned patio that leads to connecting spaces where they can engage in activities like raking coffee beans or de-pulping and washing coffee beans during harvest seasons.

The Shanghai Starbucks Reserve Roastery offers a theatrical and immersive coffee experience in one of the world’s most vibrant cities. It stands out as the first Starbucks Reserve Roastery in Asia with its amusement park-like setting and bustling crowds. Three coffee experience bars, a 3D-printed tea bar, and a customised Teavana tea bar are all part of this unique site. Notably, one of its coffee shops has one of the world’s longest Starbucks bars at a whopping 88 feet.

The new Starbucks Reserve store, spanning 5,200 square feet, is designed to create an immersive coffee experience for customers. The stunning aesthetics reflect Starbucks’ premium coffee offering, with a monolithic terrazzo Starbucks Reserve bar crafted by local artisans as the centrepiece. Architect and artist Ankon Mitra’s cloud-inspired sculpture adds a captivating touch. Beyond twin arches influenced by Mumbai’s architectural heritage, a vibrant floor-to-ceiling mural featuring the Starbucks Siren welcomes visitors. Local Mumbai artists Sonal Vasave and Makarand Narkar brought the mural to life, offering an augmented reality (AR) experience when customers scan a nearby QR code with their Instagram camera.

The New York Roastery draws inspiration from the city’s resilient spirit and the meatpacking district’s hardworking ethos. It provides a three-dimensional look into the coffee journey by acting as both a workshop and a stage. The Starbucks Reserve store, housed in the famous Empire State Building, mixes in perfectly with the cityscape of New York. The “Starbucks Reserve” vintage aluminium writing on the Art Deco façade exudes a sense of timeless beauty. This distinctive coffee destination, which spans 23,000 square feet over three levels, pays tribute to both the history of the Empire State Building and Starbucks in New York.

The 1000th Starbucks Store is located at the bustling entertainment hub at the base of Ain Dubai, the world’s largest observation wheel. This stunning store boasts eye-catching interiors, a spectacular outdoor seating area, and friendly Reserve brown apron partners serving unique beverages. It’s a haven for speciality coffee enthusiasts, ambience-seekers, and those seeking the perfect Insta-worthy background to enjoy their favourite drinks.

The “floating Starbucks” on the Han River offers a spectacular view, especially at night when the lights enhance its beauty. The store, which resembles an oiler ship with a lengthy corridor, generates a distinctive marine adventure atmosphere. It is a must-visit location for a great coffee experience with a beautiful backdrop.

Starbucks has one of the most beautiful locations inside the stunning Battersea Power Station, which is one of London‘s most recognisable landmarks. Battersea Power Station is a monument that was built by renowned architect Sir Giles Gilbert Scott, who is also the man behind the country’s iconic red phone boxes. The Starbucks location aims to provide a contemporary and sophisticated extension of this concept by drawing inspiration from the building’s Art Deco features and industrial past. Embracing the industrial aesthetic, the store’s design complements the raw shell of the unit, celebrating the heritage and uniqueness of its location.

The Valletta Waterfront store in Floriana draws inspiration from Valletta’s heritage as a historic trading hub. Featuring floor-to-ceiling wood marquetry and wood and marble finishes, the store’s design pays homage to the colourful doors that once served as beacons for sea traders crossing the Mediterranean. With a lime green door, the store contrasts its dark, sophisticated interior with the city’s iconic lighter stone façade. This Starbucks location captures the essence of Valletta’s rich history and maritime legacy.

Michigan Avenue is the home of the world’s largest Starbucks, the Starbucks Reserve Roastery Chicago. A 56-foot steel cask, the largest in the industry, stands at the centre of the roastery and serves as both a decorative centrepiece and a location for recently roasted coffee beans to de-gas. The artwork honours coffee as an agricultural commodity and is inspired by misty green hills covered in coffee trees that are soaking up the sun. The Starbucks Reserve Roastery Chicago boasts five levels of delectable and Instagrammable beverages, promising a remarkable and unforgettable experience.

This beautiful Tokyo Starbucks outlet is nestled inside the Hana Biyori greenhouse, a part of the larger garden managed by Yomiuriland amusement park. Stepping into this floral wonderland feels like entering an Instagram dream, with blooming flower walls and hanging baskets adorned with begonias, fuchsias, petunias, geraniums, and bellflowers in the grand hall. It’s a floral fantasy that comes to life that promises a delightful experience for visitors.

Starbucks Taiwan made history by opening its first store in Asia Pacific constructed from recycled shipping containers. This innovative Starbucks store is the first retailer to establish a presence in the Hualien Bay Mall, a popular tourist destination known for its exquisite cuisine and stunning Pacific Ocean views. The unique exterior design was crafted by the renowned Japanese architect, Kengo Kuma, who previously worked on Starbucks Japan’s Fukuoka store and is also the exterior architect for the upcoming Starbucks Reserve Roastery in Tokyo.

Korea’s reputation for stunning architecture extends to its local Starbucks, and the Starbucks Famille Park is no exception. One of the most beautiful Starbucks in Korea and has an alluring contemporary glass dome outside that embraces a hardwood panelled interior to create the atmosphere of an urban coffee forest. It is a favourite location for guests to sip their coffee in a wonderfully magical atmosphere because of the focal decor, which features flying birds.