This is the Mothership of all Starbucks, the Mecca of them all. Where a cup of regular Joe became a cult or a status class. Where 5 bux for a latte is the standard.

This little coffee shop is located in Pike Place Market and has become a tourist icon. Line ups are out the door and bus loads pour in to take a picture of the infamous sign, mugs and souvenirs where Miss Mermaid still hasn’t put on any clothes.

 

But aside from buying such items, I can not justify waiting in line for 30+ mins to get a cup of Grande Dark or you Skinny Double Ristretto Venti Half-Soy Nonfat Decaf Organic Chocolate Brownie Iced Vanilla Double-Shot Gingerbread Frappuccino Extra Hot With Foam Whipped Cream Upside Down Double Blended, One Sweet’N Low and One Nutrasweet, and Ice. This stuff isn’t made of fairy dust just because it came from the flagship shop!

Might as well head up Pike / 1st or Lenora / 2nd Ave, I guarantee you will sip your coffee faster!

 

1912 Pike Place, Seattle,

WA 98101, United States