The Most Over-The-Top Starbucks Around The World
The Most Over-The-Top Starbucks Around The World
You might be regular at your local Starbucks shop—and know all the nitty gritty details about which seats are best to snag—there are hundreds of locations across the world that will more than likely blow your go-to store out of the water. But can you guess where all of these striking spots are located? (Whether you get them all or have no clue at all, you should probably add every single one of these to your travel agenda.)
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Speaker paneling, microphone chandeliers, and spotlight pendant lighting are all key details for this shop, which is nestled in a city known for its live music.
Austin, Texas!
All that musical influence is only fitting for the live music capital of the world.
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Store designers at this location tried to respect the history of one of the largest ancient castles in the world. Signage was kept small and painted directly on the walls of the old building.
Prague, Czech Republic!
The best part of sipping coffee atop Prague Castle Starbucks is the bird's eye view of the city.
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The flying books art installation at this store features 34 books reclaimed from this university's library.
Fairfax, Virginia!
George Mason University puts old books to good use at its on-campus Starbucks.
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This store features an amazing trombone chandelier, nodding to this city's jazz history.
New Orleans, Lousiana!
All that jazz is essential for a NOLA Starbucks.
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This store is the first in the Middle East to feature Starbucks Reserve coffees using the Clover brewing method. Customers enjoy their beverages on a patio under palm trees along a cobblestone walkway.
Kuwait City, Kuwait!
This light-filled atrium is home to one of the most intricate stand-alone Sbux stores we've seen.
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Once a gas station, now a coffee house. Built at the start of the automobile age and the golden era of filmmaking, this store has become an iconic restoration of a historic landmark.
Los Angeles, California!
With so many West Coast vibes, was there ever any question this store was in Cali?
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This Main Street shop gives off serious retro vibes with the garage-door–like windows and Americana-era flag.
Seattle, Washington!
We can't get enough of the old-school styling of Starbucks' original location on Pike Place in the heart of Seattle.
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This Starbucks store sits between two continents.
Instanbul, Turkey!
Each day, dozens of ferries crisscross Istanbul's Bosphorus Strait, shuttling passengers east and west between Asia and Europe.
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Designed as a theater for coffee, this Starbucks store features a grand Reserve Bar that serves as center stage.
Taipei, Taiwan!
Because the coffee bar is so important at this shop, its designers even built elevated seating platform so customers can peer over at what's taking place at the coffee bar—no matter where they're sitting.
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This Starbucks store reflects an eclectic Californian style with art deco elements, inspired by the 1930s house it calls home.
Mexico City, Mexico!
This looks like the kind of villa we'd kill to vacation in. Can we rent a room, Starbucks?
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After nightfall, the unique design of this Starbucks store comes alive with white flashes of light choreographed to music.
Las Vegas, Nevada!
Taking on the spirit of Vegas, the neon-colored lights put on a true show after dark.
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Geometric patterns formed in the world's largest salt flat inspired the decorative elements found throughout this Starbucks store.
Santa Cruz, Bolivia!
You've probably seen epic images of the Salar de Uyuni in all its seemingly endless beauty. Its essence comes to life here.
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This Starbucks store uses natural stones and teak wood that gives it a contemporary, calm and refined feel.
Hanoi, Vietnam!
On the far wall, there's also a teak tree ring that looks a bit like latte art.
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This location was once a visitor's center for the city that it calls home. Local legend Warren Miller's historic photos are displayed throughout, and a donated photo of local Ernest Hemingway is featured in the meeting room, which was formerly a bank vault.
Ketchum, Idaho!
The architect behind Ketchum's eye-catching Starbucks recruited an army of local artisans to volunteer time and materials to transform an old building into a spectacular statement of community and partnership.
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A striking geometric glass dome sets this Starbucks apart from its brethren, inviting customers inside to enjoy an urban coffee forest and take a break from the bustling city.
Famille Park, Korea!
This head-scratching spot reminds us of the Louvre, a subway station, and a mall—all in one neat little package.
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Looking more like a local café de trottoir thanks to its intricate oil paintings and red velvet booths, this Starbucks shop blends right in with its surroundings.
Paris, France!
At the beginning of the 20th century, many struggling—and now famous—painters were living in the main square, Place du Tertre, where this store is located.
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Designers of this Starbucks kiosk, Jon Wagner and Jennifer Porteous, drew inspiration from the pattern of foamy milk at the top of a latte. Isn't it just dreamy?
Los Angeles, California!
Nestled into Terminal 51 at Los Angeles International Airport, this location emphasizes the craft of coffee making.
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The sprawling location showcases the crafts of roasting beans and brewing coffee and immerses customers in the tasting process much like you might with a wine sommellier. Plus, you can sip more upscale and exclusive Reserve coffees not available in Starbucks' standard shops.
Seattle, Washington!
Starbucks' Seattle roastery is the only one of its kind—for now, anyway. There's a second slated to open in New York, but that doesn't stop the original from remaining a unique shrine to coffee.
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