The Pike Place Starbucks store, also known as the Original Starbucks, is the first Starbucks store, established in 1971 at Pike Place Market, in the downtown core of Seattle, Washington, United States.

Aug 29, 2025 · In May 1984, the first Starbucks store with an espresso machine was opened, though now you can get a latte even at the "original" Starbucks location at Pike Place Market.

On March 30, 1971, Starbucks officially opened its first store in Seattle, Washington. Initially, the store focused on selling high-quality coffee beans and related equipment, establishing itself as a local …

Aug 16, 2023 · The story of Starbucks begins in 1971 along the cobblestone streets of Seattle’s historic Pike Place Market. It was here where Starbucks opened its first store, offering fresh-roasted coffee …

Our story begins in 1971 along the cobblestone streets of Seattle’s historic Pike Place Market. It was here where Starbucks opened its first store, offering fresh-roasted coffee beans, tea and spices from …

Dec 17, 2025 · When did the first Starbucks open? The first Starbucks store opened its doors in Seattle’s Pike Place Market back in 1971. When it opened its doors, it offered customers fresh …

Aug 26, 2025 · Starbucks was founded in 1971 by Jerry Baldwin, Zev Siegl, and Gordon Bowker in Seattle, Washington. The trio envisioned a store that would offer high-quality coffee beans and …

In 1971 the first Starbucks coffee shop opened in Seattle. Witness hears from two of the founders of the company that changed the way millions of people start their day.

2004 Opens first Farmer Support Center in San Jose, Costa Rica. Releases Ray Charles, Genius Loves Company CD through a collaboration with Concord Records. Introduces Starbucks Coffee Master …

Feb 15, 2017 · When the first Starbucks store opened near the Pike Place Market in 1971, most American coffee drinkers percolated inexpensive low-grade coffee, scooped out of a can and weakly …