Original Starbucks store at Pike Place

The first Starbucks store, opened in 1971, operates at what is widely identified as 1912 Pike Place in Seattle's Pike Place Market; the location retains early branding elements and is a frequent tourist destination. The store's presence is a documented part of Seattle's culinary and commercial history and the company acknowledges this site as its original retail location. Visitors commonly cite the original store in accounts of Seattle's coffee culture origins.