Previously billed as New York's largest Starbucks, the store is now being described by the Edelman public-relations firm as one of the largest Starbucks in the city. It will also be one of the few locations in the city that is two stories. Do any Starbucks Gossip readers work there? On Friday, give us a report on how the first day went. (Read the amNewYork posting)
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June 05, 2008
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how in the world could you fill two stories with starbuckness?
Posted by: animalstyle | June 05, 2008 at 06:48 PM
I think whats more interesting is whether it will take much business away from 33rd and 5th, which is the powerhouse of midtown and located right across the street.
Posted by: Hmm | June 05, 2008 at 06:52 PM
there is a 2 story Starbucks in San Diego, CA, it's one of my favorites. Downstairs is more hustle and bustle, upstairs there is a ton of comfy sofas and seating. They have a great team there, and whenever I'm visiting in the area, I make sure to leave a free morning to stop in...
Posted by: SoCalRocks! | June 05, 2008 at 06:58 PM
The bigger the Starbucks the better... there's nothing worse than going there to find out there's no place to sit!
Posted by: Jon SBUX FORUM | June 05, 2008 at 08:26 PM
It looks like this story finally made the Seattle Times:
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/businesstechnology/2004460394_webstarbucks06.html
Though I got to admit that 100 people sounds like nothing when you've got over a 100,000 employees. LOL. It's just a little "water weight." ;)
Posted by: Melody | June 05, 2008 at 08:35 PM
Oops!! Sorry - I posted in the wrong thread!
Posted by: Melody | June 05, 2008 at 08:36 PM
Where is the 2-Story Starbucks in San Diego?
Posted by: WAShift | June 05, 2008 at 08:47 PM
I used to work at the busiest/biggest store in Chicago - I'm glad I don't anymore. I wish the partners luck!
Posted by: AliCat | June 05, 2008 at 09:35 PM
There is a new two-story Sbux on 87th Street and Broadway (replacing the massive one that used to be across the street) and an older one somewhere in the West 30s, though I have not been there in ages.
Does anyone know who the manager of this big store will be?
Posted by: Drive, He Said | June 05, 2008 at 10:29 PM
A Starbucks on the Riverwalk in San Antonio is two stories...very nice. Also has two levels of patio that overlook the RiverWalk.
Like the one in San Diego, the bustle is at street level and the relaxation is upstairs.
Posted by: insanantonio | June 06, 2008 at 10:03 AM
Which store is the first one outside of Seattle? I know it is in Chicago and opened around 1985? What is the exact location? Somewhere on Michigan Ave?
Posted by: LEGENDARY OR BUST | June 06, 2008 at 01:42 PM
I believe Chicago was late to the game re Starbucks because execs feared it wasn't a coffee city. I'm sure someone in the company can confirm/deny this.
Posted by: STARBUCKS GOSSIP WEBMASTER | June 06, 2008 at 01:50 PM
It's either Portland or Vancouver, BC... Chicago came later
Posted by: pat nerr | June 06, 2008 at 01:53 PM
The first outside Seattle was in Vancouver, BC
Posted by: Dev | June 06, 2008 at 02:02 PM
So I went to the opening, and was underwhelmed. They were definitely expectting a lot of people to come in, as there were at least 10 partners working. Cute store though.
Posted by: Hmm | June 06, 2008 at 02:46 PM
I frequent the 33rd Street Starbucks almost every evening, and let me tell you, it will be so peaceful when the new one opens.
Who wants to be accosted by an army of doubledecker tour bus promoters hanging outside the ESB every time they get a coffee?
Posted by: GGDeluxe | June 07, 2008 at 12:24 AM
The San Diego store is definitely amazing. I wish more stores were like that because it would provide that "busy" space and the "comfy" space. I often see people leave or not want to sit anywhere near the bar simply due to the damn frappaccino machines blaring away. Sbux should address this issue, because in the long run it's customer/money loss. Oh well...
Posted by: JD | June 07, 2008 at 06:12 AM
I live in San Diego and have never even heard about the two-story Starbucks. Where is it located?
Thanks.
Posted by: Lindy | June 07, 2008 at 09:33 AM
Chicago was Oak/Rush... since then, Oak and Rush closed down and moved to the other end of the block, so now it's technically closer to Rush and Walton. However, half of Oak/Rush's back room is part of the original store...
Michigan avenue - 670 - was the busiest store in Chicago but closed August 30, 2007 because Ritz Carlton is building luxury condos in that spot... they're finally tearing down the structure this month.
Posted by: AliCat | June 07, 2008 at 09:34 AM
The 2 story store is in the gas lamp. I would not call it "amazing". The store was one of a couple stores titled with "store 2000" The store is now 8+ years old and looks it. The design concept never adapted to new stores.
Posted by: kim | June 07, 2008 at 11:44 PM
How does one find out the store # of a Starbucks? When I look them up on the Starbucks site, it doesn't display the store number.
Posted by: Jon SBUX FORUM | June 08, 2008 at 01:16 AM
ask any partner at their store. The oldest store in my district (Worcester, MA) is 845
Posted by: Ryan | June 10, 2008 at 12:09 AM
LOST and Spring Awakening cast members help open Empire State Building Starbucks:
http://www.playbill.com/news/article/118665.html
Posted by: MW | June 14, 2008 at 05:14 AM
There are several two story Starbucks in cramped Manhattan which doesn't have one square foot not allocated for retail, residential, park or road use. Typically, they have the coffee bar downstairs with seating upstairs. And it's not an entire second floor, just part of a second story where you can look over the balcony and see the activity below. This is usually the case when the space itself (width and length) is small and limited...so they go vertical! Suburban stores expand horizontally.
Posted by: Liz | June 14, 2008 at 10:41 AM
was in the empire state bldg store sat. completely underwhelmed. staff seemed undertrained. downstairs seating was nice. place wasn't exactly hopping though.
Posted by: fmguy | June 16, 2008 at 06:30 PM
New Yorkers know that size is not everything.
What matters is GREEN.
Why is SBUX in NYC still double-cupping iced drinks on request?
They've known about the DrySleeve for over a year - the cold cup sleeve of 100% recycled material. It stops every cup from dripping and sweating.
Is Styrofoam next?
Posted by: chris | June 26, 2008 at 12:45 PM