While you can’t go a stone’s throw without running into a Starbucks, the one on Chicago’s Erie Street and Michigan Avenue is truly something to behold. Standing four stories tall, Starbucks Reserve Roastery offers a truly unique coffee-going experience. While the first floor is reserved for grab-and-go, the second, third and fourth all offer different selections of food and beverages. One floor off the ground, customers can enjoy a cup of Honey Process Ecuador Loja with their Eggs In Purgatory. On the third floor, they will have access to a Citrus Butterfly Pea Flower Tea Tasting Journey and a Matcha Butterfly Swirl Cake. Once visitors reach the top deck, this is where the magic happens. While gazing upon the bustling street, they can sip on a Starbucks Reserve Espresso Martini or a glass of a Whiskey Barrel-Aged Cold Brew. No matter someone’s opinion on Starbucks, love it or hate it, their Reserve Roastery in Chicago is worth checking out.
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Starbucks Reserve Roasters: The World's Largest Starbucks. Photographed by Finn Martin/BruinLife.
Customers come in droves to the four levels of food and drink. Photographed by Finn Martin/BruinLife.
Legend meets latte—this trivia board spills an origin story of coffee, straight from Ethiopia. Photographed by Finn Martin/BruinLife.
Where art meets science—these tubes showcase the journey of coffee beans before they hit your cup. Photographed by Finn Martin/BruinLife.
The store boasts the only spiral escalator in Chicago. Photographed by Finn Martin/BruinLife.
The first floor of the Reserve Roastery blends the familiar feel of a classic coffee shop with a grander brew experience. Photographed by Finn Martin/BruinLife.
Specialty cocktails are served on the fourth floor. Photographed by Finn Martin/BruinLife.
Food is made fresh, and the kitchen is accessible by a special tour. Photographed by Finn Martin/BruinLife.
The Espresso Martini is made in house with the coffee giant's own espresso. Photographed by Finn Martin/BruinLife.
The Espresso Martini. Photographed by Finn Martin/BruinLife.
The Whiskey Barrel-Aged Cold Brew. Photographed by Finn Martin/BruinLife.
