Starbucks Reserve Roastery

The Seattle Starbucks Power Rankings - Seattle - The Infatuation

"At some point, it’s likely a loved one has tugged at your sleeve, begging for a hit of the siren sauce straight from the source. If so, you might know that all of the Willy Wonka-like mise en scène here creates the illusion that there’s cool coffee nerd sh*t happening—but it’s all theater. Rather, this is a hellish alternate dimension where you fork over $9 for a small (whoopsie…“tall”) latte that tastes like farm dirt. It’s pretty much the same stuff, only more expensive. Best to use this place for the bar, where the cold brew cocktails don’t taste half bad. Or browse the merch and get a silly “coffee person” hat that’ll end up at Goodwill in a month. 0, unless you count the addition of an affogato" - kayla sager riley, aimee rizzo

California Dungeness Crab Season Is Delayed Until At Least Mid-December | Eater SF

"A three-decade-old location of the national coffee chain is closing on Sunday, December 1, according to the San Francisco Business Times. While the store’s age is noted, attention has focused on the address’s association with venture capitalist Neil Mehta, who has drawn the suspicion and ire of some local retail tenants for his contribution to the nonprofit Upper Fillmore Revitalization project; the nonprofit told the Business Times that the chain declined to extend its lease." - Brenna Houck

Starbucks Reserve Roastery - Review - Capitol Hill - Seattle - The Infatuation

"At some point, it’s likely a loved one has tugged at your sleeve, begging for a hit of the siren sauce straight from the source. If so, you might know that all of the Willy Wonka-like mise en scène here creates the illusion that there’s cool coffee nerd sh*t happening—but it’s all theater. Rather, this is a hellish alternate dimension where you fork over $9 for a small (whoopsie…“tall”) latte that tastes like farm dirt. It’s pretty much the same stuff, only more expensive. Best to use this place for the bar, where the cold brew cocktails don’t taste half bad. Or browse the merch and get a silly “coffee person” hat that’ll end up at Goodwill in a month." - Aimee Rizzo

Starbucks Workers Head Into Their Biggest Strike Ever | Eater

"This Seattle location—one of the first in the city to successfully unionize—was closed by the company, which cited crime and public-safety concerns; workers and organizers view the shutdown as retaliation and an example of a broader pattern of targeting unionized stores. The closure has become a focal point in bargaining disputes over fair pay, scheduling, benefits and tip policies, and is cited alongside numerous NLRB complaints alleging violations of federal labor law." - Jaya Saxena

"Sip a Cup at the Starbucks Roastery Get close to your coffee at the 15,000-square-foot Starbucks Roastery in Capitol Hill, not far from downtown Seattle . Here, Starbucks Reserve limited-edition coffees are created from the rarest and most unique beans. Watch coffee beans being roasted (all the coffee served here has been roasted on-site), then have a seat at the teak-wood “experience bar” where you can chat with a barista about brewing tips. Peruse the 2,500-volume coffee library while you sip, or stop by the scooping bar to take home bulk coffee by the pound."