Update from a reader:
“It is my pleasure to inform you that I’m about to take my first sip on a Venti Cappuccino that I just picked-up from said establishment! Life in the Langston is good!”
Whew! Just in time to get through the rest of the work week with their
legendary extra strong brew that will put hairs on your chest! The new Starbuck’s will officially open tomorrow morning at 7 a.m., is now open, so get your commuter cups washed and ready! The staff was busy setting it up for the first customer this evening. I had a chance to speak to one of the employees who was outside cleaning the windows. She was very friendly and quite excited about the new store. Everyone who walked past the store asked her when they will be opening. Be sure to submit your first photos of you and your double latte to the flickr photo pool.
Store hours: 6AM-11PM
*UPDATE: Well, I give up! Apparently the girl cleaning the windows was misinformed…the store is not yet open and the sign that was on the door before is back. The sign said they are looking to hire baristas and cashiers and the open house for interested people will be at 111th and Broadway Central Park West (is there a store there? I’m pretty sure it said CPW. A free coffee on us for the person who gets a shot of the sign) on July 18th. Hopefully the next post will be of the store actually being open. Dunkin’ Donuts gets a reprieve…for now.
| 1. | 145th & Bradhurst 301 W. 145th St. New York, NY 10039 United States  Send to mobile View a more detailed map of this store.
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| 2. | 125th Street and Lennox (UCO) 77-83 West 125th Street New York, NY 10027 United States Send to mobile
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| 3. | B’way & 114 Street (New World) 2929 Broadway New York, NY 10027 United States Send to mobile View a more detailed map of this store.
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| 4. | 111th & Broadway 2853 Broadway New York, NY 10025 United States Send to mobile |
FriendlyNeighbor
June 23, 2007
The view of the park is gorgeous. I don’t know of any other Starbucks in the city with such an amazing view. It’s really, really relaxing. And there’s no steps to climb up and down, which is easier for those of us with old parents and babies in strollers.
Lena
June 22, 2007
My life is complete .
Anonymous
June 22, 2007
I agree, Sbux and McDs are not the same. Sbux means the area is getting more affluent. Check out the Sbux around town and see who sits in them. Then check out McDs. The customer base are totally different. The same customer who buys a Sbux cup will not buy one from McDs, not even if it’s free.
NARMER
June 22, 2007
Since you have such enthusiasm for Statbucks, I hope you have stock in the company.
FriendlyNeighbor
June 22, 2007
I couldn’t pass Sugar Hill cafe with an SBux drink in my hand (on my way to train), so I have to wait til tonight.
Anonymous
June 22, 2007
I usually don’t bother with the frilly foo foo drinks and go straight for a classic drip. The cost for a grande is $2 which is comparable to the other places in the neighborhood including Dunkin’ Ds. They have a line out the door every morning and I don’t hear anyone complaining about them.
Anonymous
June 22, 2007
Well, there are several issues up for analysis here. One of the literal issues of a Sbux coming to an area that was previous very much abandoned and blighted and setting up shop over the course of less than 5 years of revival shows that the face and image of the area has changed. To some, getting a Sbux is a status symbol that Harlem, or at least that area of Harlem, has arrived. Another issue is that some people really like brand of products and were spending the money downtown anyway. As great as some of the local cafes are the reality is that their brew doesn’t always ‘do the job’ and you wind up buying another cup once you get to work anyhow. We also have to question how much of the money has been circulating within the community before Sbux opened. For one thing they provided job opportunities (with benefits) for locals when previous there was nothing but an empty lot. For another, the distributors for the local places are 9 times out of 10 not local so that dollar is going out the community regardless.
Just a few observations.
anon
June 22, 2007
While Starbuck’s and McDonald’s are both corporate chains, their arrival to a neighborhood are not at all comparable. They signify very different things.
Anonymous
June 22, 2007
I have nothing against Starbucks. I’m not much of a coffee drinker, probably have Starbuck 5 times a year. So to me, this is the equivalent of blogging and getting excited for a McDonalds opening in the neighborhood. Crazy stuff.
Micael
June 22, 2007
First of all let me point out that I agree with anonymous that this whole Starbucks thing has been blown out of proportion.
But with that said it is my pleasure to inform you that I’m about to take my first sip on a Venti Cappuccino that I just picked-up from said establishment!
Life in the Langston is good!
Hugo
June 21, 2007
ha…i’m sorry.yes, this is a great addition to the neighborhood…but it’s not like Harlem jus popped on the map because of starbucks.i’m still going to get my spanish coffee for a buck. i personally would’ve preferred an actual cafe coffee place with a homey vibe like sugarhill java n tea. but for all you people sooo stressed..i’m happy that you can now use up your hard earned money for coffee. my suggestion…take a vacation once in a while
Anonymous
June 21, 2007
I guess for those moving into the area, the kind with stressful jobs who need the quick fix every morning, it’s good news. Hey, to live in these new luxury condos, you gotta have highly stressed job with great pay right?
Anonymous
June 21, 2007
I just don’t get it. Are people really this excited just for a Starbucks??
Aqua
June 21, 2007
Got an early start on the alternate side of the street parking rules dance and lo and behold, Starbucks is not open. Tomorrow…
Light and easy
June 20, 2007
Just like the rest of the city…Harlem is legitimized!
Anonymous
June 20, 2007
Thank God, now we can over pay for Coffee and have those dollars fly right out of the community and go to Seattle! Yippeeee!