On March 31st, Starbucks is introducing two new bistro boxes into the food lineup: The Thai Chicken Wrap bistro box and the Edamame Hummus bistro box. Both of these bistro boxes went through a test run in San Diego, California as well as the SODO 8 Starbucks in Seattle. (The SODO 8 Starbucks is NOT open to the general public.)
I’ve tried them on several occasions. I first tried the Thai Chicken Wrap one when on vacation in California, and then later had both of them a few times when visiting the Starbucks headquarters. I love these. They’re a huge improvement over the old bistro boxes. The Thai Chicken one is my favorite of the two. The peanut sauce is pretty mild, yet still full of flavor. For both of the bistro boxes, the side portion of dipping sauce (the hummus or the peanut sauce) was pretty generous. I’m not totally a fan of the crackers in the Edamame Hummus box, but that’s just me.
From what I know, with the introduction of two new bistro boxes, Starbucks will be discontinuing the old chicken and hummus bistro box.
The new bistro boxes are coming to all fresh-market Starbucks (meaning that some more remote location stores will be unlikely to see these). Both company-operated and licensed Starbucks locations are getting these new two bistro boxes.
Both are under 500 calories. The Thai Chicken Wrap bistro box is 430 calories and the Edamame Hummus bistro box is 490. Hello new quick lunch during the work week! 🙂
Here’s the 411:
New Edamame Hummus Wrap –  a crunchy, fresh spinach, zucchini, and bell peppers layered in a creamy herb spread. The wrap is cut into pinwheels so it is portable and easy to eat while on-the-go. The Edamame Hummus Wrap is paired with a creamy roasted tomato sauce and sesame flax crackers.
New Thai-Style Peanut Chicken Wrap – a globally-inspired wrap with layers of grilled chicken, veggies, ginger cream cheese and chile lime spread with a medley of Thai-inspired flavors in every bite.
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I have not seen the bistro boxes at my local Starbucks stores. Will all stores carry these new bistro boxes or only certain stores? i have not found a local store that serves the rice bowls, either. The rice bowls sound good from their description.
I am looking forward to trying the new edamame box. I think those crackers have been in other bistro boxes.
@Izzy J – As I mentioned, it all company-operated Starbucks and licensed Starbucks, in “fresh markets” – Now that does mean that quite a few won’t get them. Frozen market stores are in a little more remote cities – I think every Starbucks in Alaska might be considered remote! 😉
How do you know which is a fresh market & which is a frozen store?
Honestly, I wasn’t that excited about these boxes until I read your post. Now I’m a little intrigued. I’m a bit of a picky eater so at first glance these boxes didn’t sound like something I’d like. (I don’t normally go for the current protein or cheese/fruit boxes because I don’t like eggs and I’m allergic to the fruit in the boxes…) but maybe I’ll try one.
The food for the Spring promotion (starting about-ish Monday/Tuesday the 30th/31st) also includes a return of the RF Cinnamon Swirl Coffee Cake, AKA the best damn pastry ever. I’m very excited for its return!
@Claire – I’d heard that the RF cinnamon coffee cake was coming back! Forgot about that. I really loved that one too! Can’t wait. Though it seems like the pastry case is looking increasingly like it did pre- La Boulange. 😉
These new Bistro Boxes are a hit in Southern Cali! I really like the Endamame Hummus box, really delicious! Glad they are rolling out nationally! Hope the rest of The Go Go Goodness boxes launch sometime soon as well.
I know! It is certainly starting to look very pre-LaBoulange. Hopefully though, things will get a “lift” soon! (Read: I’m hinting at a change in the “landscape” of the pastry case in certain markets!)
The edamame hummus wraps are SOOOO GOOD!!!
I agree with ricardo. The boxes sell out everyday here in the los angeles area. The manager told me starbucks only allows three of each to be ordered daily.
I’ve been a fan of the thai chicken since I had a chance to try this in San Diego for the test run.
Are these redeemable with lucky dozen rewards?
I work in NYC and there are Starbucks literally on ever corner so I always drop in to see what’s new when I get my daily fix. I stumbled on these boxes and I absolutely fell in LOVE the Thai-style peanut chicken wrap! This is now my new go to when I’m on the run. Looking at it you wouldn’t think they are filling but surprisingly they are. Kudos Starbucks for the new addition!
Why why why did you discontinue the chicken and humus bistro box????? The two new bistro boxes are AWFUL!! I Tried both and threw them away.. BRING BACK THE CHICKEN AND HUMUS.!!!!!!!!!!!
I bought a box of the Thai peanut-coconut chicken wrap yesterday as a snack, and I must say it was pretty bad. The grapes on the side were soggy, probably because of the trapped humidity in the box. Though the vegetables in the slaw were crunchy, the chicken had no flavor whatsoever. The “chili” tortilla was similarly bland – I couldn’t tell the difference between the plain tortillas I have at home and the “chili” tortilla. The dipping sauce was creamy, though it had little to no sodium. I think overall the box lacked flavor.
Tried the Thai chicken wrap today and really liked it…will try the new hummus one next….would like to know the calorie/fat content for just the sauce, any idea?
Not a bistro box but has anyone else noticed that SB now has wild smoked salmon in the case? Saw it this morning. Not sure of the price point.
I just had the Thai Chicken wrap yesterday and I loved it! The peanut sauce was the bomb! Just wish it is a little more substantial – 4 pieces of the wrap would have be perfect!
I like the ‘Thai-Style Peanut chicken Wraps but don’t use the dippin sauce. Does starbucks have the calorie count WITHOUT the dipping sauce (similarly to how the document the salads without dressing)?
I love the Thai chicken wraps I get a box at breakfast and eat it later for lunch. its the perfect amount for me and the sauce is so good a little spicy but just enough and the cole slaw gives it so much juicy goodness! and the grapes to cool it down after. you got to kept box flat cause the juiciness will leak out and make a mess. the grilled chicken and soft chili tortilla wrap is delicious ! I hope they keep this box on the menu!
I’m eating the edamame hummus one right now, purchased in Milwaukee, WI using my dozen reward.
This is good, but not the greatest wrap ever. I was confused by the box itself. Is the dipping sauce for the crackers or the wrap? (I used it for both but wouldn’t have known unless I saw the chicken one with sauce). I really like the flax crackers although fruit would have been nice as well.
The wrap itself is supposed to be spinach but tastes like a plain tortilla. It’s kind of messy since it is cut into 3 sections that are smaller so the hummus etc. falls out the back.
Overall, this box was more filling than I expected and appreciate them offering a vegetarian option. I may not run to the store to buy this but I would consider trying this again.
The Edamame hummus is delicious but disappointed in the fat content. It may deter me from a future purchase.