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A barista in a green apron smiles while serving coffee at a café, with a lively atmosphere and various coffee equipment in the background.

Starbucks has always been a special place to gather and connect. We're woven into the communities we serve. Our stores are gathering spaces for conversations, connection and joy, where our Green Apron baristas deliver expertly handcrafted beverages, make meaningful connections with their communities and deliver that much-needed pick-me-up to start your day, customized how you want. Our promise to our customers is to uplift the everyday, every time you visit us.

Refreshers, refills and drive-thru pugs

What afternoon at Starbucks reveals about community and connection.

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A smiling barista with long hair and a beard, wearing a green apron, hands a coffee cup to a customer at a café.
A menu board displays colorful drinks, including a Butterfly Refresher and a Tropical Lemonade, with a cheerful greeting.
A barista in a green apron hands a coffee cup to a customer at a Starbucks counter. The setting features wooden paneling and decorative artwork.

Inside Starbucks Chicago café makeover: Softer seating, local design invite customers to stay

Newly uplifted Starbucks coffeehouses across Chicago and other markets in the U.S. feel warmer, more welcoming and rooted in their communities, turning quick stops into places to gather, work and linger.

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A modern coffee shop interior featuring a long counter with coffee machines, seating areas with couches, and warm lighting.
A cozy corner features two black leather chairs, a wooden side table, and a black stool. A shelf above displays a vase, a potted plant, and framed artwork.
A cozy café interior featuring a yellow sofa, dark wood furniture, and a coffee counter with menu displays. Patrons are seated and mingling.
A cozy café interior features green walls, warm lighting, and stylish furniture. Two people sit in leather chairs, engaged in conversation. A round coffee table and a small plant add to the inviting atmosphere.

Explore the world's largest Starbucks, a coffee lover's wonderland

Step inside the Chicago Roastery, a 35,000-square-foot cathedral of coffee that offers an immersive coffee experience.

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A view from below of a modern architectural structure featuring large, golden metallic columns and curved, perforated panels. The design includes sleek lines and a spiral staircase, with soft lighting illuminating the space.

Starbucks Rewards refresh adds new member perks, including Free Mod Mondays

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A person holds a drink carrier with three beverages: two Starbucks cups (one iced coffee and one iced drink) and a third cup with a lid. A green phone case and car keys are also visible, along with a beaded keychain.
A smiling person holds a smartphone while wearing sunglasses and a green jacket over a gray hoodie, against a clear blue sky.
A woman with curly hair smiles while sitting at a table in a café, holding a cup of iced coffee. The background features a barista and menu boards.
A woman stands outside a café, holding an iced coffee and a phone. She wears a denim dress over a white long-sleeve shirt and carries a large green woven bag.

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A person wearing a green apron stands against a colorful mural, casting a shadow. Sunlight highlights their profile.
A lively café scene with several people seated around a wooden table. A woman with curly hair is smiling and holding a cup, while others engage in conversation. Drinks and snacks are visible on the table, along with electronic devices. The atmosphere appears warm and social.
A barista in a green apron prepares coffee at a café, with steam rising from the equipment. Another worker is visible in the background.
A person holds a white coffee cup featuring latte art with a leaf design. They wear a black apron with a "Coffee Master" logo.

Meet the new Starbucks Chair and Ceramic Mug, designed for craft, comfort and connection

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Two coffee mugs are stacked on a wooden table. The top mug is green, and the bottom mug is white with a green Starbucks logo.
A plush green armchair with rounded edges sits beside a dark wooden side table. A small green cup and a dessert are on the table, next to a tall, textured black planter filled with leafy plants. The background features warm lighting and wooden decor elements.
  • Four colorful drinks are displayed on a round white table. From left to right: a purple drink with a frothy top, a green drink, a drink with a brown base and a frothy top, and an iced coffee topped with cream and sprinkled with oats. The background features a brick wall and a wooden bench.
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    Starbucks spring menu arrives with new chai, ube and coconut drinks plus the return of lavender favorites

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  • A spacious outdoor terrace features comfortable seating with beige cushions and wooden frames, overlooking a lush green landscape and a body of water under a blue sky.
    Coffeehouse Experience

    9 beautiful Starbucks patios around the world

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  • Drinks & Food

    Ways to customize your beverage at Starbucks

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  • A Starbucks female customer holding an iced latte while sitting down
    Coffeehouse Experience

    Simplifying our menu for a better Starbucks Experience

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A person is holding several Starbucks drinkware items, including a green tumbler, a speckled mug, and a patterned cup, all featuring vibrant green hues.

Starbucks launches two spring merch collections

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Starbucks coffeehouse designs enter a new era – take a look

 

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A cozy café interior featuring wooden beams and various artworks on the walls. Two children sit on a bench, while adults relax in armchairs. Plants add greenery, and large windows provide natural light.
A modern interior featuring a vibrant mural of geometric landscapes. Leather seating and wooden tables create a cozy atmosphere.
A cozy seating area features a brown leather sofa with a textured cushion, a round marble coffee table, and a wooden side table. The wall is adorned with various framed artworks, including photographs and decorative items, alongside a macramé piece. A small potted plant adds a touch of greenery.
A cozy café interior features two leather chairs, a round wooden table, and potted plants. Large windows offer a view of the street outside.

Starbucks teams up with Oprah’s Book Club and new podcast series

Each month from a Starbucks cafe, Oprah will host an author selected as part of her book club over a cup of coffee and customers can listen to the conversation on Oprah’s new podcast series. 

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Oprah sitting with Tina Knowles inside a Starbucks store having a conversation with an audience
Oprah sitting in a Starbucks store holding a book and a Starbucks mug
Oprah sitting with an audience having a conversation in a Starbucks store for the book club

Starbucks Clover Vertica brings innovation to coffee brewing

The story behind the Clover Vertica, a Starbucks-designed single cup brewer that has potential to significantly decrease waste and to bring more coffee options to stores.

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    What’s inside a more accessible and inclusive Starbucks store?

    Starbucks new Washington, D.C., store is the first built using new Inclusive Spaces Framework.

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Another value – belonging – is what our customers will experience. We are going to make them feel like no matter who you are, we’re looking for ways to meet you right there.

Margaret, Starbucks district manager

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