Stopped by Starbucks’ recently-opened “experiment” called 15th Ave Coffee & Tea today and got some photos and scoop. Looks like SB has done their homework because, if it were not for a few “Inspired by Starbucks” labels around the shop, one could easily mistake the place for a local operation.
The place has a rustic feel similar to the 1st & Pike location, but seems to cater to a more-seasoned caffeinoisseur with around 20 varieties of coffee. Moving on the growing tea trend, the number of tea varieties is on par. Wine (by the glass) and beer (bottled) is also something that’s new to Starbucks. The staff come off as Jedi of the Barista Arts with their insightful recommendations and tales of tea-tasting travels.
Everything appears up a notch… or maybe it’s just the new-store smell.
15th Ave Coffee & Tea (twitter)
328 15th Ave
Seattle, WA 98122
