Original Starbucks at Pike Place Market

The store at 1912 Pike Place is the first Starbucks retail location, opened by the company founders in 1971 at Pike Place Market. It is commonly referred to as the 'original Starbucks' and continues to operate as a retail coffee shop and tourist destination. The location features historic signage and interior elements that reference the company’s early years and brand origins. The shop sits within the Pike Place Market district, a designated historic area in downtown Seattle.