First Starbucks store at Pike Place Market

The first Starbucks retail store opened on March 30, 1971, at Pike Place Market and originally sold roasted coffee beans and equipment rather than brewed espresso drinks. It was founded by Jerry Baldwin, Zev Siegl, and Gordon Bowker and occupies the 1912 Pike Place location. The store's exterior and signage reflect its origins and it remains a major tourist draw in Seattle.