Starbucks

Starbucks, Seattle, WA

Yes I am blogging about Starbucks but not just any one, no I'm talking about the original. I'm talking about the motherland. Yes, I'm talking about Pike Place Starbucks in Seattle, WA. Let me tell you about my experience.

As I was walking down Pike St. and around the market place, I knew Starbucks was a few feet away because there was a crowd waiting to enter in the Green Temple. Luckily I got inside the shop within just a few minutes. As I walked inside there were a couple baristas greeting and welcoming us as we entered in. The shop looked like a an old-rustic coffee shop with a museum-like atmosphere. There were old furnitures, pics, beans, that were all preserved and saved. I did feel like I walked right into history. There are more baristas in this location only because its a high volume store for tourists. The menu is the same and the drinks still taste the same like any other location.

Since I didn't have coffee to start my day, I ordered a simple tall bold roast which is my go-to. I took my drink and went straight to the bar to enjoy. I took every minute scanning around the store and breathing in the original beans in the air. Just being here at the original store and sipping coffee was a breath-taking experience. People were taking pictures everywhere; from selfies to front-store gatherings, etc. There is also a talented group of guys singing in front of the shop. They are the ones that draw the crowd with their amazing gospel-type voices. So you basically get the best of both worlds; coffee and a live performance.

One of the main reasons why I also made my trip to Seattle was because I have a deep passion for coffee. I remember having Starbucks for the first time and it was my very first cup of coffee as a kid. I know there's lots of better coffee shops out there but I had to pay my respects and witness the god-father of them all. Starbucks paved the way for local coffee shops around the U.S. so this is a great experience drinking coffee inside The store that started it all.


Photo by: Allister de Vera
Starbucks, Seattle, WA (Original Location)