The Most Beautiful Starbucks Stores Around the World
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Dan SmithJanuary 2, 2026 at 3:52 AM
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Not every Starbucks is just a place to grab a drink and leave. In many parts of the world, some locations are set inside old train stations, hillside neighborhoods, historic buildings, and prominent city spaces. Their designs draw inspiration from local architecture and materials, lending each store a unique character that complements its surroundings. Stepping inside feels closer to visiting a notable spot than making a routine coffee stop.
Kyoto, Japan
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In the historic streets of Ninenzaka, this Starbucks operates inside a traditional machiya townhouse that has stood for more than a century. Guests leave their shoes at the door before settling onto tatami mats upstairs. Original wooden beams and fabric noren curtains maintain the building’s rhythm.
Paris, France
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Steps from the Opéra Garnier, this Starbucks occupies a grand 19th-century building along Boulevard des Capucines, a stretch long associated with Parisian theaters and cafés. The interior pays homage to the building’s original character, with ornate ceiling frescoes, sculpted moldings, and gilded details carefully preserved.
Alajuela, Costa Rica
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Starbucks runs its only coffee farm at Hacienda Alsacia, using the location for research and small-batch production. Visitors can walk past seedlings and roasting equipment before sitting down with a cup grown just steps away. The café overlooks coffee plants and a nearby waterfall, tying the finished drink directly to its agricultural origins.
Shanghai, China
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When the Starbucks Reserve Roastery opened in Shanghai, it became the largest of its kind in the world. The two-story space features a 3D-printed tea bar, copper roasting casks, and an AR-enhanced tour for those using the Starbucks app. It feels more like a coffee theme park than a café.
Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Thailand
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Walking into this Starbucks, the first thing you notice is a wall lined with hand-painted bamboo baskets, each styled to echo the look of latte art. The structure itself leans modern, but the details quietly reference Thailand’s long trading history through local materials and patterns. It feels like a place where new design and the past sit comfortably together, rather than competing for attention.
Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos
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This pastel-pink Starbucks quickly became a landmark on Grand Turk Island after opening as the territory’s first location. The exterior color mirrors local Caribbean architecture, while the patio faces the ocean and nearby palm trees. Cruise ship visitors and residents often linger outside longer than planned, using the café as a casual meeting point in Cockburn Town.
Mumbai, India
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The building itself blends colonial-era architecture with Gothic arches, but it’s the inside of this Starbucks that surprises most guests. A terrazzo bar handcrafted by local artisans sits beneath a sculpture that seems to hover in midair. The store also sources regional coffee blends that reflect India’s deep ties to tea and spice routes.
Bali, Indonesia
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The Dewata Coffee Sanctuary is one of Starbucks’ most immersive locations, built to reflect Balinese craft traditions. The exterior takes inspiration from woven Besek baskets, and inside, guests can walk through a working coffee nursery. Educational displays even explain the cultivation and roasting process.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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This Starbucks sits beneath a tiled Persian dome inside Ibn Battuta Mall, where each section honors a different region visited by the explorer. The café’s ceiling steals the show—bright blue, patterned, and centered by a massive chandelier. Gold accents and arched walkways add to the ornate feel.
New York City, United States
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Inside the Empire State Building, Starbucks opened a 23,000-square-foot Reserve store that pays tribute to the building’s Art Deco design. Rich tones, curved brass details, and geometric patterns echo the skyscraper’s original interior. The café includes a bar for coffee-based cocktails and a Princi bakery station.
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