Starbucks

Starbucks opened its first store in 1971 in the Pike Place Market in downtown Seattle. Because the Market is a historic district with design guidelines, the store retains its original look.

You're visiting one of only two stores in the world that have Pike Place Special Reserve available for purchase. This dark roast reserve coffee pairs well with Seattle rain and chocolate .

This is where it all began! Get a cup of coffee and wander around the market across the street.

Come late in the day when most of the market is shutting down or you will be swallowed in tourists . This store is open till 9pm; you can get exclusive souvenirs here you cant get at other Starbucks .

There is always line . Only if you plan to purchase their original merchandise cups, you can line . ***Don't wait only for a cup of coffee , there are plenty of Starbucks (+local coffee shops ) around.

You'll come here to see the first Starbucks, but you'll stay (and come back) for the street performers right out front. The switch ever hour and are some of the top talent I've seen.

Starbucks 1. Yes, done to death and massive lines but fun to be where it started. The staff was awesome. It's worth to see the cup tosses across the store. Fish aren't the only flying things at Pike's

Visiting here is more about the novelty of being in the first Starbucks and buying special merchandise than drinking the coffee . To each their own.

The original Starbucks ! Getting espresso ? Ask for a double ristretto shot in a ceramic cup (they have them if you ask — consume onsite only) for the best Italian-centric experience!

If I had more room in my carry on luggage, I would have stock up on these souvenir mugs coz they make good Holiday gifts ! The You Are Here mug is only $9.95 I believe ????

The original Starbucks ! Gotta day, didn’t seem that much better than a normal Starbucks.

I don’t normally drink coffee . Usually tea . But I recently discovered cold brew which is not so bitter. Starbucks has a cold brew with cold foam sweetened with Cascara. Yummy and only 80 calories

The Cubano shot really does make all the difference, if you like sweeter. If your a Starbucks fan you have to go here at least once. (If you can't handle a line , well more original for us!)

From Indianapolis to SF to the OG Starbucks in Seattle - "The Dawn" will always be a double tall, nonfat, no whip mocha . They can't stir it here so ask for it swirled!

If you like to drink coffee , have a very peaceful time with a great view to the Puget Sound, this is your Starbucks location. Great service, same Starbucks prices, but there is not parking lot .

The first ever Starbucks location in Seattle - pike market .. must visit location if you are a coffee ☕️ lover & like Starbucks ❤️

All Starbucks fans must make this pilgrimage sometime in their life time, it is after all where it all began. Where would we be without it!!

Interesting to check it out, but seriously packed with tourists ... So try to find the down time (if there any). The coffee base is different from the one used at starbucks usually. Worth tasting!

A trip to Seattle is not complete without a stop at Starbucks store #1. This store definitely marches to it's own beat. Many things are unique to this store and it's definitely worth checking out.

First ever Starbucks Store #Seattle’s Pike Place it is.. Its worth it to wait in the long line to visit this place ❤️

My inner basic bitch loves this place. The line to get in is very long, but Pike Place Market is right across the street. Check out the Gum Wall at Post Alley.

if you’re visiting the Pike Place Market , you midaswell visit the very first Starbucks store

Starbucks Partners are wonderful!!! The birthplace of the Mermaid is always a treat to visit and I want more Pike Place Special Reserve !!!

First store, kept as it is, so go and feel the history. Be prepare to wait at least 15mins as it is always so crowded .

A must visit for the Starbucks fanatic. The place is always busy--line out the door and down a ways. Friendly staff .

The original Starbucks ! Long lines but pick up souvenirs and their special reserve blend (only available at this location).

The original. Worth stopping by if you’re in the area.

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The line might look a bit intimidating, but it's pretty well organized inside. As a coffee girl, this is it... Once you make the pilgrimage you have to get the coffee !!!

Get here early. There's no queue in the morning and you can grab a coffee in under 5

Hours: This place is open until 9PM. ( Usually in summers it used to be open till 9PM.. but they changed it recently.. and it will be open till 9PM through out the year!)

This Starbucks is full of tourists so the line is usually long. For coffee lovers though, the line will be worth the wait! There are also street musicians to help pass the time!

This is where it all began! Get a Beef & Cheese Piroshky from the Bakery beside and enjoy your coffee .

Most accomodating crew ever. Altho we were in line for almost 2hrs just to order 2 drinks and 2 tumblers ????

It's every coffee lover's Mecca and it's a relatively small place, so it's crazy crowded all day every day.

The original Starbucks ! It’s pretty much always busy, but worth the wait.

Spenser is awesome! He keeps the interaction light and funny and can speak basic German and Spanish! Pretty impressive!

At the original. Usually there's a line out the door, so don't expect a quick stop.

Original Starbucks sells exclusive mugs. There is always a line !

This is the first Starbucks ever, and it felt great to be there honestly.

Enjoy a visit to the very first Starbucks and enjoy the drinks you get at every other Starbucks around the world! :)

If you ask, the friendly staff will tell you a little about the history of the Starbucks company, including the origin of the name.

It's a cool place to visit just to see the original shop but the line isn't worth waiting in more than one time. The coffee does seem to taste better than most Starbucks

The first Starbucks is amazing! It's so small but the service is a little bit slow

You can log on to AT&T Wi-Fi at this Starbucks. It’s free, and they also offer great local content on their Starbucks Digital Network

Go on a weeknight after the market closes and you won't have to wait on a line of 50+ people to get in.

#301 - The First Store, although actually the Fourth store after 'University of Washington' in 72 and 'Capitol Hill ' in 73. The Original location was torn down in 1974.

The line was long but getting to see the OG Starbucks was awesome.

Super friendly staff and service! Love my time in here!

the original! the baristas here are the best of the best - delivering a really great and personable experience :D