Starbucks is expanding the number of stores that are Evenings stores. I think it’s possible that some of my readers are not aware that there are Starbucks stores that offer beer, wine, and small plated dishes. I thought it was high time to put a spotlight on this, given the growing number of Evenings stores. It’s something that Starbucks has been experimenting with since about 2010.
If you’re looking for a store that offers beer, wine, and the small plated foods, use the Starbucks store locator on Starbucks.com and filter your search by “Starbucks Evenings.”
Starbucks updates the menu offerings frequently for the Evenings store. The well-loved truffle Mac and Cheese (one of my favorites) is still available. You can now get a small meatball platter, or artichoke dip with crackers. I especially like the artichoke dip!
The beer and wine menu can have some regional variation, as Starbucks tries to find local suppliers for the beer and wine selection.
As of July 14th, the Starbucks in Lake Forest Park (just outside of Seattle) launched Evenings food and beer and wine. Let me extend a big invitation to you to visit this store! You’ll love it! The partners are super friendly. I took some of the pictures in this article at the Juanita Starbucks in the Kirkland area (just outside of Seattle), another store where you’re sure to have excellent experiences!
The Evenings stores really are popping up all over. There are now almost a dozen Evenings stores in the Southern California area, with Goldenwest & Yorktown in Huntington Beach being one of the first of the Evenings stores for that region. I’ve been to Goldenwest & Yorktown a couple of times over the years, and you’ll be sure to enjoy yourself there too! It’s a large store, but stays pretty busy!
Have you encountered an Evenings store? What did you think?
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Is there a special age requirement or skill level partners need for an Evening store? I think it would be nice if they offered more of these as a change of pace to a regular SB.
They’re opening a new one out here by me in August out in Falbrook,CA. I can’t wait to visit!! 🙂
@Elisabeth – I’ll have to come visit you there at that store! 🙂
@Purple1 – I think the age requirement may vary by state law. Whatever age your state says you must be to serve alcohol. In Washington, I think you can’t be a minor and serve / work in an establishment with beer and wine, but I’m pretty sure you can serve/ work alcohol from age 18 on.
Partners under the age of 21 can not work in an evenings store. They are transferred to nearby stores.
I could happily live off of the truffled Mac n cheese and the bacon wrapped dates. We are getting an evening store in town, so I won’t have to travel to Seattle to imbibe 😉
I encountered one in Seattle, at your recommendation. I also attended the Monday tasting. Before I went to Seattle, I called ahead to confirm the tasting date and time. After the coffee tasting, I stayed behind, chatted with the baristas, and ordered a glass of beer. It was a great experience. I hope that there will be evening stores in Canada soon.
My store is becoming an Evening Store later this fall. Something went awry with our permit so we are reopening later than expected. Hopefully we’ll be an Evenings location in October.
From what I’ve learned about the age requirement, Starbucks takes whatever the strictest laws regarding serving ages in the states where Evenings will be available and applies that to everyone. Not sure if that’s 100% true, but that’s what I’ve heard. Thus, every Evenings location in TX has a 21 and over limit. All partners, even if they only work in the morning, have to be 21 since alcohol will be present on site. If we ever have to borrow a partner, they have to be 21 too, even if they just work 4:30a-10:00a. I’m really really really excited for it but totally bummed we got delayed. 🙁 All of our partners under 21 will have to transfer to other stores when we launch (which honestly isn’t a bad thing).
Hi, Mel! It’s been a whiiiiiiiiiiiile~ I miss your face, personally, though it’s only been once… not twice… but, you’re 2 tiiiiiimes, the lady~ LOL
Okie doke! Here’s to cheering you, STILL, for your unparalleled love & genuine devotion/passion to our STARBUCKS CO.
I was just wondering (just now)… Had you been given pseudo-partner nos. when your SBUX journey 1st began, I wonder what would it be? I’m certain it would’ve started w/ a ‘3’ or, perhaps, even a ‘2’ + 5 more digits? LOL!
I’m all pumped for today, 11/10! Oddly enough, my real motivator of excitement to get up today was that, suddenly, I wanted to go visit an EVENING store today but, in the AM or ASAP. xD
I did a quick search around Los Angeles & the sbux site only revealed 2 locations-both by LAX. I’ll try looking around s’more #nopunintended. I’m afraid to find out that the So. Cal Evening stores are mostly in the OC?
As always, keep up the great work, as you’re ALWAYS inspiring & passion-instilling to me & my SBUX craft/life!
Bah! Never mind! Found 1! ‘Twas my mistake. The store locator for evening stores seems to only locate by deliberately typing in the city name & state (I had typed in Los Angeles)
I just typed ‘Hollywood’ & BOOM! Sunset & Vine, here I come! 😀 Glad that I experienced a GREAT READ via your blog, above, regardless! *waves